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  • Ep.4 Snake Oil

    Ep.4 Snake Oil
    Aug 18 2025
    Once the symbol of fraud and false promises, “snake oil” wasn’t always a scam. In fact, it started as a genuine medicinal remedy brought to America by Chinese laborers in the 1800s. So how did a legitimate treatment become shorthand for quackery? In this episode of The History Of, we uncover the real story behind snake oil, from railroad workers and traveling salesmen to patent medicine empires and modern-day miracle cures.

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    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.


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    21 min
  • Ep.3 Atlantis

    Ep.3 Atlantis
    Aug 15 2025
    For over two thousand years, the legend of Atlantis has inspired explorers, scholars, and dreamers. Was it a real city swallowed by the sea, a cautionary tale invented by Plato, or something stranger entirely? In this episode of The History Of, we dive into the myth’s ancient origins, its many reinterpretations through the centuries, and the modern-day quests to find the lost city.

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    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.


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    28 min
  • 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.

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    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.


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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.

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    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