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The History Of

The History Of

De : Nik Hunter
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 The History Of...
For people who were bad at history but not too proud to Google it now. This isn’t the history podcast for experts. It’s for the rest of us: the curious, the confused, the ones who zoned out during school but still wonder who invented the fork or why people used to put arsenic in their face cream. Each episode takes one thing an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the weird, messy, often ridiculous story behind it. Just history for people who ask questions late at night and want answers that don’t feel like homework. You might actually enjoy it, and it's enough to make you feel clever at work...for a change.

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  • Objects & Inventions
  • Jobs & Roles
  • Places
  • Health & Beauty
  • Books, Ideas & Beliefs
  • Music, Art & Culture
  • Myths, Monsters & Weird Beliefs
  • Trends & Fads
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    • Ep.2 Chimney Sweeps

      Ep.2 Chimney Sweeps
      Aug 13 2025
      From soot-blackened rooftops to the grimy crawlspaces of Victorian flues, chimney sweeps were once an essential, if hazardous, part of city life. In this episode, we explore how a centuries-old profession kept fires burning safely, the surprising origins of the trade, and the dark reality behind its smallest workers. Along the way, we uncover the folklore, superstitions, and cultural quirks that made chimney sweeps both feared and lucky charms in equal measure.

      The History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.


      A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.
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      24 min
    • Ep.1 The Fork

      Ep.1 The Fork
      Aug 10 2025
      From medieval banquets to your kitchen drawer, the humble fork has had a surprisingly scandalous journey. Once dismissed as an unnecessary luxury, even condemned as a tool of vanity — this simple utensil slowly carved its way into dining tables around the world. In this episode of The History Of, we trace the fork’s path from ancient origins to modern mealtime essential, uncovering the odd customs, cultural resistance, and unexpected twists along the way.


      The History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.


      A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more. The more listeners we can get, the more we can rid the world of stupid.
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      24 min
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