What do you get when you combine a disputed border, a potato patch, and one extremely unfortunate pig?

Apparently, an international crisis.

In this episode of the Hot Mess History Podcast, Alora drags Sarah into the delightfully ridiculous story of the Pig War of 1859, when the United States and Great Britain came alarmingly close to armed conflict over a pig who was just trying to eat a snack. What started as a farmer's bad day quickly escalated into military mobilization, diplomatic chaos, and a whole lot of men taking themselves very seriously over a situation that sounds completely made up.

Join us for the political drama, territorial disputes, questionable decision making, and perhaps the only war in history where a pig is the sole casualty.

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"The Realization - Ambient Piano", Music by Ribhav Agrawal from Pixabay

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In the final episode of our Katherine Parr saga, Sarah begins with Katherine’s death and the aftermath that followed. We discuss what happened to Thomas Seymour after Katherine’s passing, the scandal and downfall that consumed him, and how quickly power shifted around the young Edward VI of England.

We also dive into the disturbing history of Katherine Parr’s body after her burial at Sudeley Castle, including the repeated exhumations and the horrifying treatment of her remains centuries after her death. In this finale, we examine Katherine’s lasting legacy and how history continued to deny her peace long after she was gone.

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Music by Vlad Bakutov from Pixabay

"Forgotten Heroes": Music by Vladimir Visic from Pixabay

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490 years after her execution, we present an extra special episode spanning all five parts of our Anne Boleyn saga. From her early days at court to her tragic end at the Tower, this episode brings together every chapter of her life into one complete story. Discover how Anne defied a kingdom, gave birth to the future Elizabeth I, and left behind a legacy that continues to fascinate the world nearly five centuries later. Sit back, relax, and reflect on the life and tragic death of Anne Boleyn on the anniversary (okay...1 day late) of her execution.

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