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Ridiculous History

Ridiculous History

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Afsnit: 977
Gns. varighed: 48M
Sprog: Engelsk
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Kategori: Historie

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Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: the Lighthouse of AlexandriaPtolemy II was known for a lot of things, none of which involved being humble. In the newest installment of this continuing series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the ridiculous story of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
977|39M
People Knew the Earth Was Round Way Earlier Than You ThinkSo many people grew up hearing the myth that Columbus proved the Earth was round. It's a great story— but it's also utter bunk! In today's episode, Ben and Max get to the bottom of this ridiculous tale, and learn how most of civilization knew the Earth was round way earlier than those old school textbooks would have you believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
976|52M
CLASSIC: The Tragic Origin Story of Morse CodeThe telegraph and the communication system known as Morse code revolutionized the way we transmit information, but how did it get here? Join the guys as they explore the tragic life and time of Samuel Morse in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
975|47M
The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, with Aaron Tracy, Part Two: the Man Behind the AuthorA beloved children's author. A spy. An ace fighter pilot, a notorious lady's man, and a strident antisemite: Roald Dahl was all these things and more. In the second part of this special two-part interview, the guys welcome back Aaron Tracy, the award-winning creator of The Secret World of Roald Dahl, to learn more about the man behind the author -- and get a few tips about writing along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
974|46M
The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, Part One: A "Noisy" LifeNowadays, most everyone knows a classic Roald Dahl story — yet who knows the man himself? In the first part of this special two-part interview, the guys welcome Aaron Tracy, the award-winning creator of The Secret World of Roald Dahl, as he blasts beyond the bluster of headlines and hedgerows of civility— exposing, for better or worse, the true life of one of the world's most beloved authors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
973|49M
CLASSIC: Operation Gunnerside: How a Crew of Military Skiers Ruined the Nazi BombWhat's the weirdest wartime heist you've ever heard of? In today's Classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max return to one of their favorites: On February 27, 1942, nine saboteurs set out in the middle of the night to blow up a Nazi-controlled heavy water plant in Norway. This operation was as crucial as it was complicated -- if the plant continued to function, the Nazis very well may have been able to construct an atomic bomb. Tune in to learn exactly how the commandos glided in and, eventually, skied away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
972|38M
The Thai Restaurant ConspiracyDespite being a relatively small country, the South East Asian nation of Thailand is famous across the planet for its unique, delectable cuisine. Heck, nowadays in the United States almost everyone is just a stone's throw away from a Thai restaurant -- so, how did we get here? Why are Thai restaurants suddenly everywhere? As Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode: this massive success is the result of a genuine (and delicious) conspiracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
971|55M
The Ridiculous History of Ping PongWhether you call it table tennis, whiff-whaff or ping pong, there's no denying this fun sport of "tennis for the home" has become a global phenomenon. But where did it come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
970|1T 2M
CLASSIC: How far did Isaac Newton go to hunt down forgers?Today, Isaac Newton is best known for his scientific pursuits -- but he also served as Warden and, later, Master of the Royal Mint. And this wasn't some sort of honorary position, either: Newton took his job of hunting down forgers seriously, and may have even bent (or broken) the law in his quest to arrest and hang his archnemesis, the counterfeiting kingpin William Chaloner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
969|42M
A Ridiculous Love Letter to Atari, Part Two: a Rise, a Fall, and a LegacyOof! Atari! As our producer Max likes to say, 'it was a thing.' In the second part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the pioneering rise of Atari, corporate overtake, and the final words of its founder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
968|53M

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