Casual History

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We have all seen the movies of art thieves doing gymnastics over tripwires and trying to steal a famous artifact or painting. Today we talk about some of the biggest Art Heists to ever REALLY happen in History.  New episodes every week! Check us out on social media @CasualxHistory (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)

Today we talk about the Deadly Dancing Plague, The World's Youngest Recorded Pirate, and how America's most powerful men created the deadliest flood on record.  New episodes every week! Check us out on social media @CasualxHistory (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)

Today we discover the true secrets of the eight thousand mile expedition of lewis & clark that changed The United States forever. You're listening to Casual History.  New episodes every week!  Check us out on social media @CasualxHistory (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) 

Alcatraz, AKA "The Rock" during its nearly 30 years of operation, inmates put that reputation to the test with a litany of escape attempts ranging from tame to outrageous. None of which were successful. Except for one.. you're listening to Casual History. New episodes every week!  Find us on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)  - CH 

Today we hear about the amazing true story of two men & how they survived the eruption of Mount St. Helens You're listening to Casual History..  New episodes every week! Find us on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)  - CH 

Pythagoras - A famous Greek mathematician best known for the dubbed “Pythagoras Theorem” But back in his day, he was also known as a mystic and a prophet and was the founder of Pythagoreanism, a cult based on the teachings and beliefs held by Pythagoras and his followers. You’re listening to casual history..  Check us out on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook,Twitter,Instagram) - CH

The illusionist dubbed "The Great Lafayette" was the highest paid magician of his time. Wowing global audiences with dramatic illusions & tricks. But his mysterious death would change the auditorium & palace empire theatre forever..  You're listening to Casual History. New episodes weekly!  Check us out on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)   - CAH&n...

William Shakespeare, Arguable the most influential writer to ever live. Leaving behind In total 38 plays 2 narrative poems and over 134 sonnets.  But, theres a twist in this story, one filled with mystery, ciphers & hidden identity.. You're listening to Casual History. New episodes every week!  Check us out on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) - CH 

A haze settled in front of Henry Tandy on September 29th, 1918. Out of the smoke he saw an injured & unarmed german soldier. He was ready to face death & seemed to accept it when Henry lowered his gun & let him go, never to be seen again. That man.. was Adolf Hitler . You're listening to Casual History.  Follow us on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) ...

The Germans gave her the nickname "Artemis" and the gestapo reportedly considered her the most dangerous of all the allied spies.  Virginia Hall a.k.a "The Limping Lady" organized sabotage and rescue missions all across Vichy, France, paving the way for the allied invasion.  Making her one of the baddest spies of World War 2.. this is Casual History.  New episodes every Sunday!&nbsp...

From the 1960s - 1990s Pellegrino Ernetti claimed that he helped create a time machine called the "Chronovisor" that he then used to observe the crucifixion of Christ. Out of all the Vatican's purported secrets, none may be more bizarre than the "Chronovisor"..  New Episodes every Sunday!  Check us out on social media @CasualXHistory (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)  - CH 

Season 2 - Episode 1 "The Shroud Of Turin"  We are back!! Season 2 has officially begun & we have a set schedule, new episodes every Sunday.  Thank you to everyone who has found us over the last year & continues to support.  We're stoked to be back at it & we're ready to keep exploring!  Check us out on social media @CasualXHistory (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)&nbs...

By 1928 the "New Yorker" had already dubbed Capone the greatest gang leader in history, hist brutality was legendary even during his lifetime.  It was widely known, although almost impossible to prove that he had engineered dozens of murders. Today we learn about the infamous man's life & legacy.. this is Casual History.  We're back!!  New episodes every week. Check us out on so...

In the summer of 1947, at the dawn of the Cold War, the U.S. Army Air Forces sent out a shocker of a press release, announcing they'd recovered a "flying disc" from a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico.. More than 70 years later, the incident remains a defining aspect of the area's identity. The town boasts UFO museum and research center, a flying saucer-inspired McDonald's, alien themed streetlights,...

He appeared out of no where. He had no name, no memory and no past. He was the only person the FBI ever listed as "missing" even though they knew where he was. How could BK doe remain anonymous in the modern day matrix of observation.. you're listening to Casual History Find us on social media @CasualxHistory  New episodes every Sunday - CH 

On June 28th, 1914 an 18 year old student named Gavrilo Princip fired a pistol that changed the world.. you're listening to Casual History.. We both want to thank everyone for the recent support & growth you have been showing this passion project of ours lately.  Let us know what you want to hear next!  Check us out on social media @CasualXHistory (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Discord)...

You've seen it in pictures, the great Sphynx in Giza, Egypt standing about 65 feet high with the Great Pyramid as the backdrop.  Tourists from all over the world flock to the site to witness the architectural feat, but what if there was more hidden beneath the surface?  Some believe there is.. you're listening to Casual History..  Find us on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook/Tw...

Located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean lies an ominous and mysterious place. One thats been known as the devils triangle.. or as you might know it the Bermuda Triangle.. you're listening to Casual History.. We apologize for the last few episode delays. Life has been non stop but we're happy to be back!  New episodes every week.  Drop us a line & let us know what you...

In 1945 The United States had created the most destructive weapon ever witnessed in the history of mankind..  Today we find out how, you're listening to Casual History..  New episodes every week!  Find us on social media (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) @CasualxHistory  - CH 

One of the most famous Libraries in classical antiquity, today we discuss the Library Of Alexandria. You're listening to Casual History.. Find us on social media @CasualHistory & join our discord!  New episodes every week!  - CH 

Today's podcast is based on the true story of the New York newsboys strike that became an inspirational tale on how kids, primarily orphaned boys, took on the publishing tycoons of 1899 & won.. this is Casual History New episodes every week!  Find us on social media & join our discord @CasualxHistory If you enjoy what you hear make sure to subscribe and give us a rating & review!&...

London, May 17, 1985: Oleg Gordiev­sky was at the pinnacle of his career. A skilled intelligence officer, he had been promoted a few months before to rezident , or chief, of the KGB station in the British capital. Moscow seemed to have no clue he’d been secretly working for MI6, the British secret intelligence service, for 11 years. You're listening to Casual History..  New episodes every wee...

Many jews who survived the holocaust went to Israel and Palestine to start a new life after the war. However, there were those who were eager for revenge because they believed that the courts at Nuremburg did not lead to justice. They were ready to act independently & by radical methods to punish the guilty. Today, we talk about the real live avengers..  If you enjoy what you hear make su...

A Figure facing forward with outstretched arms holding staffs, its one of the best known Andean iconographic images.  This figure was depicted on all sorts of media, stone, textile and ceramic as well as colonial paintings.  The tradition can be traced back to Chavín culture with figures holding serpent staffs. The best known version of the staff deity is depicted on the gateway of the s...