Nash Flynn, Angel Luna, KnaveryInk

Death and Friends

History EN ↓ 81 episodes

Have you ever wondered about death? Sure you have - after all, you're not Keanu Reeves, probably. As it turns out, humans have gotten pretty good at dying over the course of history - and we've really committed to the bit in a lot of (death)ways. Join comedians Nash Flynn and Angel Luna on a world history tour of death and dying. What's the worst that could happen?

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Nash Flynn, Angel Luna, KnaveryInk

Episodes

S1 E6 | The Origins of Vampirism: Elisabeth Bathory, Vlad the Impaler, and Other F**ked Up Sh** 24.06.2021 27:05

Ever wondered how a 15th-century prince known for his brutal methods became the inspiration behind one of literature's most iconic vampires? Join us as we dig into the bloody history of Vlad the Impaler, the Prince of Wallachia, whose violent exploits and the symbolism of blood might have shaped Bram Stoker's Dracula. From Vlad's tumultuous rise to power and his infamous impalement tec...

S1 E5 | Home is Where the Poisons Are: Everything In Your House Tried to Kill You in Victorian England 17.06.2021 22:20

Did you know that your Victorian ancestors might have been slowly poisoned by their own walls? Join us on Death and Friends as we uncover the Victorian era's hidden household hazards. We'll take you through the deadly allure of arsenic-laden wallpaper and the dire consequences of poor home ventilation. Picture Victorian chemists, often without formal training, casually dispensing opiates a...

S1 E4 | A Tale of Two Cities: Why Vesuvius Is the Scariest Mountain of All Time 10.06.2021 35:40

Prepare to be transported back to the infamous year of 79 AD, where the streets of Pompeii were bustling with Roman life at its peak. Ever wondered what they did for fun? Spoiler: it involves a lot of public baths and some surprisingly cheeky graffiti, with male genitalia being a popular art theme. We’ll walk you through the everyday routines of Pompeians, offering both historical insight and plen...

S1 E3 | The Potato Famine should be called The Great Hunger: British Empire on Their Absolute Bullshit Part 1 (of 1,089) 03.06.2021 34:08

The British Empire's dark legacy still looms over Ireland, and we're here to pull back the curtain on centuries of tension, tragedy, and turmoil. Join us on Death and Friends as we peel back the layers of Irish-Anglo relations, starting with a cheeky critique of Boston's famine memorial—yes, the one awkwardly nestled among trendy eateries. From the profound impact of the Great Hunger t...

S1 E2 | King Tut Wasn't Murdered and Other Stories from Ancient Egypt 27.05.2021 42:23

Join us on this spooky yet enlightening journey as we unravel the mysteries of ancient Egypt in "Exploring King Tut." We kick things off with the thrilling discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb by archaeologist Howard Carter and his benefactor, Lord Carnarvon, in November 1922. Experience the excitement and mystery surrounding the tomb's opening, including Carter's iconic word...

S1 E1 | Rats Were Framed: The Black Death 27.05.2021 22:48

Witness the eerie and transformative events of 1347 as we unravel the tale of the bubonic plague's chilling arrival in Europe. Experience the vivid imagery of ghostly ships docking in Sicily, their crews ravaged by disease, and understand the catastrophic spread that wiped out a third of Europe's population. We trace the plague's origins from Mongolia, detailing its journey through tra...