Casual History

Sir Henry Morgan was a British privateer known for his cunning & bravery.  He sacked cities & towns as he pleased and demanded the respect of those around him.  Fondly remembered today as the face of Captain Morgan's rum, today we learn about why the crafty sailor was for more than his logo.. this is Casual History.  Follow us on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook/Twitte...

Halfway up a near-vertical ravine in the Andes, someone carved an inverted V-shaped entrance into the mountainside.  Then they sliced the bedrock with great precision to create a shallow door that goes nowhere; the same design appears in ancient Persia and Egypt. Then for good measure, they carved an additional altar with three alcoves into an outcrop of bluestone.  This sacred site is n...

On April 26th, 1986 the worlds worst nuclear disaster occurred in Chernobyl, Ukraine. Today we discuss the untold stories that happened on that harrowing day.. this is Casual History.  Socials @CasualxHistory (Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/TikTok)  New episodes every Sunday.  - CH 

Hello, today's podcast is going to be a bit different. Out of an extreme bit of caution, Jacob has been self isolating after being unknowingly exposed to someone with COVID at his work. I thought this presented a unique opportunity, one to discuss the history of pandemics and how our past might help us today and in the future.. this is Casual History.  The state of the world is forcing us all...

The self proclaimed Zodiac killer was directly linked with at least 5 murders in Northern California in 1968 and 1969 and he may have been responsible for many more.. this is Casual History Follow us on social media @CasualXHistory (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/TikTok) New episodes every Sunday!  - CH 

Michel De Nostredame, aka Nostradamus. A french astrologer, physician and seer who is best known for his book Les Prophecies, a collection of 942 poetic quatrains allegedly predicting future events. Since his death people have credited him with accurately preidicting pivotal events in history from the french revolution, Adolf Hitler and the events of  9/11.. I predict today's podcast will be...

Today we find out the true story about one of Scotlands biggest heroes, Sir William Wallace..  Check us out on Social media @CasualXHistory (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) for more interesting information!  New deep dive episodes every Sunday New 5 Minute History episodes every Wednesday - CH 

Attila The Hun a man who transformed the huns from a gathering nomadic tribe into an empire that dominated the world with speed and ferocity.  You're listening to Casual History..  For more interesting stories check out our socials @CasualXHistory (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) New deep dive episodes every Sunday New 5 minute history every Wednesday  - CH 

Einsteins "Theory Of Relativity" paved the way for the discovery of black holes.. but the concept behind their existence was so bizarre that even the scientific visionary was not convinced.. this is 5 minute history Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like what you hear!  Socials : @CasualXHistory (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) New deep dive episodes every Sunday New 5 Minute Hi...

2,000 years ago, the roman empire was shaken to its core by the worst natural disaster to strike the ancient world.  In less than 24 hours the city of Pompeii and at least 5,000 of its people were wiped from the earth..  Leave us a note on social media! @CasualXHistory (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter)  New deep dive episodes every Sunday.  New 5 minute history episodes every Wednes...

Marie Curies discoveries of strange, glowing radioactive elements rocked Victorian Europe. But the ground breaking work that made her famous also led to her demise..  New deep dive episodes every Sunday New 5 minute history episodes every Thursday.  - CH 

All good things must come to an end.. and so did the Pax Romana. A 200 year long period of time which represented the roman empire at its most powerful. It started with the formation of the empire under Augustus and ended with the death of Marcus Aurelius, the last of the so called "Five good emperors" you're listening to casual history..  Find us on social media @CasualXHistory  New 5 m...

The year 1939 saw a rare ray of light shine into the Dark Ages, and made people realize that the Anglo-Saxon period did not deserve that gloomy moniker.. this is 5 minute history.  Sorry for the missed episode last Sunday everyone.  There was a weird issue with timing between me and Jacob but we have it sorted and we will be back at it this Sunday!  New deep dive episodes every Sund...

Scientists seeking to clone the long-extinct wooly mammoth may have found the best hope yet of achieving their controversial goal.  This is 5 Minute History..  New deep dive episodes every Sunday.  New 5 Minute History episodes every Wednesday.  - CH 

Although we tend to look back at the space race with the Soviet Union as a competition we were destined to win.  It was actually the Soviets that secured many of the early victories. American officials weren't only worried about Soviet prestige winning out. They had a very real concern about soviet space dominance, providing them the ultimate high ground in the next global conflict.  Tod...

The Knights Templar a wealthy, powerful and mysterious order that has fascinated historians and the public for centuries.. this is casual history.  There is a lot of this subject we didn't get to cover and will be doing a part 2 very soon!  If you have suggestions for other topics of conversation and research let us know on social media @CasualXHistory (Instagram/Facebook/Twitter) New de...

Archaeologists in the Orkney Islands, off the northeastern coast of Scotland, have uncovered the ruins of what they think is a Viking drinking hall used by elite warriors, possibly including a powerful 12th century chieftain named Sigurd.. this is 5 minute history.  Leave us a message on social media if you have a suggestion for the next episode! @CasualxHistory (Facebook,Instagram,Twitter)&n...

El Dorado, the legendary lost city of gold was a beacon for thousands of explorers and gold seekers for centuries. Desperate men from all over the world came to South America in vain hoping to find the lost city of El Dorado. Many lost their lives in the harsh plains, steamy jungles and frosty mountains of the dark unexplored interior of the continent. Although many claim to know where it is, El D...

How do you measure the level of success of a pirate, by fame, the number of ships they conquered? Or the amount of treasure they pillaged?  If these are the markers than this man could be considered the most successful pirate in history.  Today we discuss the life of the infamous pirate Henry Every .  Let us know on facebook or twitter what you want to hear next! @CasualxHistory&nbs...

From a trove of Faberge eggs to Nazi-stolen gold dumped in the lake, these supposedly missing items have captured the imagination of explorers worldwide. But are they the stuff of fantasy? Today we discuss the mysteries surrounding Lake Toplitz..  Let us know what you want to hear next on social media @CasualxHistory (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram)  New 5 minute history episodes every Wedne...

The Battle Of The Pyramids, also called The Battle Of Embabeh, was a military engagement in which Napoleon and his French troops captured Cairo. His victory was attributed to the implementation of one significant tactical innovation, the massive divisional square..  If you enjoy what you hear make sure to give us a rating and review!  Socials : @CasualXHistory (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter...

The real life exploits of Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 warriors at Thermopylae have given rise to various myths and legends of the spartan superhero. The supremely disciplined man of few words who had a body of steel and could endure any hardship and would fight to his last breath. Today we dive into the Spartan empire and the legend of Leonidas..  Check us out on social media for more info...

As the second largest body of fresh water in the entire United States, Lake Okeechobe stretches over seven hundred square miles of land in Florida.  There is a darker history to lake Okeechobee that most are blissfully unaware of..  New deep dive episodes every Sunday  New 5 minute history episodes every Wednesday.  - CH 

A man born in rural Europe almost took an entire empire by himself. Today we learn the story of Hernán Cortés conquering the Aztecs..  Have a piece of history you'd like us to research and discuss? Reach us on social media @CasualxHistory (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)  New deep dive episodes every Sunday.  New 5 minute history episodes every Wednesday.  - CH 

When Eric Lawes set off for a field in Hoxne Village, on November 16th 1992, it wasn't on a treasure hunt. The metal detector he'd received as a retirement gift was meant to find a hammer lost on the farmland. But the detector picked up a strong signal in the earth, leading Lawes to start digging, and it quickly became apparent that he had indeed found buried treasure..  Follow us on social m...