Effed Up History

Originally published to Spotify 4/10/23 The Hamilton saga continues. Here we put on our tin foil hats and discuss whether the Reynold's affair ever actually happened. There are a lot of plot holes, let's talk about it. Sources Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Hamilton the Revolution by Lin Manuel Miranda Eliza Hamilton: the Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton fo...

Originally published 3/8/23 Happy International Women's Day. On a total whim I decided to compile my favorite episodes that I've done about women into one mega episode to celebrate the day. Happy International Women's Day, friends, and remember to always stick it to the patriarchy. Mary Ellen Pleasant Boudicca Storme DeLarvie, Marsha P. Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera Antigone Bernadette De...

Originally published to Spotify 2/6/23 Today is the second part of the Hamilton series where we will be discussing the Schuyler sisters Eliza, Angelica, and Peggy. HikoNico Notebook Videos mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT3kk2SSoD0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG6dn8rexnU&t=1643s Sources Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow Hamilton the Revolution by Lin Manuel Miranda Eliza Hamilto...

Originally published to Spotify 1/20/23 For the first in the new series about the myths behind the zodiac, we have Aquarius. For those who celebrate their birthdays between January 20th and February 18th. Sources Constellation Myths translated by Robin Hard Greek Myths by Robert Graves theoi.com https://www.thecollector.com/athena-poseidon-contest-athens-name-giving/ Music: Medieval Loop One,The F...

Originally posted to Spotify 12/26/22 Part 1 and 2 of the Atalanta Myth. See original episodes for sources. Music: Medieval Loop One, Secret Garden, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the Show. Effed Up History is...

Originally posted to Spotify 12/23/22 Today is part one of a new multi-part series about the women in Alexander Hamilton's life and challenging their depiction in the musical by Lin Manuel Miranda. Part one discusses Alexander Hamilton's mother "The Whore" Rachel Faucette Lavien. Was she really a whore or was she a victim? Let's talk about it. Sources : https://www.billboard....

Originally posted to Spotify 12/23/22 This is an older episode uploaded as one complete episode, as I've started doing with the multi-part episodes.  See original episodes for sources Music: Skeleton Dance by Myuu Nightmare by Lee Rosevere Underworld by Myuu Support the Show. Effed Up History is researched, produced, and edited by Krystina Yeager. Contact Me: effeduphistory@gmail.com Linky Thi...

Originally posted to Spotify 12/9/22 For your listening pleasure over this holiday season, here are all the episodes of the Wives of King Henry VIII Series uploaded in one episode. See individual episodes for sources Music Reflection by Lee Rosevere Medieval Loop One, Secret Garden, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock...

Originally posted to Spotify 12/7/22 For your listening pleasure over this holiday season, here are all the episodes of the Trojan War Series uploaded in one episode. See individual episodes for sources Music Reflection by Lee Rosevere Medieval Loop One, Dawn, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution...

Originally posted to Spotify 12/5/22 Today is Krampusnacht, also known as Krampus night when Krampus and St. Nicholas go door to door. St. Nicholas rewards the good children, and Krampus beats the every loving sh!t out of the bad ones. Have fun, friends. Sources https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/12/04/the-story-of-krampus-the-horrific-christmas-devil-santas-horned-helper/?chrome=1 https://www.hi...

Originally posted to Spotify 9/29/22 The Aesir and Vanir made a man together long ago who was the wisest and chock full of poetry. He was so knowledgeable he helped make some super special mead that people would do... all sorts of things to get, including Odin who is super smooth.... Like... Super smooth. Also, you can't eat at everybody's house... Music Medieval Loop One, Dawn, and Celebr...

Originally posted to Spotify 9/23/22 Pirates have fascinated popular culture for centuries but female pirates are even more fascinating. Today we'll be going over a brief history of piracy in the Atlantic and China and talk about three women who were pirates that stand out amongst the rest, Mary Read, Anne Bonny, and Zheng Yi Sao (Also known as Cheng Shih or Ching Shih). Sources https://www.rm...

Originally posted to Spotify 9/5/22 Today we will be discussing the mysterious death of Amy Dudley, wife of the Queen's favorite Robert Dudley, who was found at the bottom of her staircase. Accident? Suicide? Murder? What will you think? Suicide Prevention Hotline: Dial Toll Free 988 Sources: Amy Robsart A life and Its End by Christina Hartweg tinyurl.com/f64zxmyt https://www.britannica.com/to...

Originally posted to Spotify 7/22/22 Today we will be talking about Edward VI, Henry VIII's only son and successor and Lady Jane Grey (Or is it Queen Jane? I'll leave it for you to decide.) Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-VI https://tudortimes.co.uk/politics-economy/tudor-succession-problem/edward-vi#:~:text=Edward%20began%20to%20fear%20that,out%20to%20be%20completely%...

Originally posted to Spotify 7/14/22 Today we will be talking about Bernadette Devlin McAliskey the Irish politician and activist during the Troubles in Ireland and how badass she is. Music Everything you Want by Dan Lebowitz and Medieval Loop One and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 Internati...

Originally posted to Spotify 6/27/22 Happy Pride Month, Y'all! Coming in at the end, sorry had a lot of personal stuff going on this month and it wasn't at all my intention to talk about this at the end of Pride Month but, such is life. Today we're talking about Edie Windsor, the lesbian icon whose 2013 court case after her wife died largely overturned the Defense of Marriage Act pavin...

Originally posted to Spotify 6/10/22 Holy sh!t we're at the last wife. Thank goodness. I am so tried of Henry VIII and his malarkey. Today we will be talking about Catherine Parr, sixth wife of Henry VIII, the religious one who was able to play Henry at his own game. Sources https://tudortimes.co.uk/guest-articles/hostage-to-fortune https://warmdayswillnevercease.wordpress.com/2021/03/08/cathe...

Originally posted to Spotify 5/30/22 Today we're at the fifth installment of the Tudor series and talking about Catherine (also spelled Kathryn) Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII. She was a teenager who met a terrible fate for her past. This one is the saddest wife, I think. Music Medieval Loop One, Secret Garden, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com M...

Originally posted to Spotify 5/23/22 Today we will be talking about the fourth wife.... of wait sorry *checks notes* sister? Sister... wife? of Henry VIII. This one is just absurd. We'll also talk briefly about the downfall of Thomas Cromwell and how they really just botched that one... Music Medieval Loop One, Secret Garden, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstud...

Originally posted to Spotify 5/16/22 Today we will be talking about the third wife of Henry VIII. Was she really the meek and submissive reserved woman that history paints her to be? Or was she on a divine mission? Or was she simply only the wife that finally gave Henry what he wanted? Music Medieval Loop One, Secret Garden, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.c...

Originally posted to Spotify 5/11/22 Here I read the 17 letters that we have from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn during their courtship.  Source:  https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/resources/anne-boleyn-words/henry-viiis-love-letters-to-anne-boleyn/ Support the Show. Effed Up History is researched, produced, and edited by Krystina Yeager. Contact Me: effeduphistory@gmail.com Linky Things: Book a Tour...

Originally posted to Spotify 5/9/22 Today we will be talking about Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, and some of the misconceptions that are associated with her. Music Medieval Loop One, Secret Garden, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecom...

Originally posted on Spotify 5/2/22 Catherine of Aragon (also spelled Katherine and Katharine) was the first wife of King Henry VIII. She was a warrior queen but she is often overshadowed by the large historical figures that are her husband and his second wife. Music Medieval Loop One, Secret Garden, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by http...

Originally posted to Spotify 4/25/22 Here it is, the end of the Trojan War. The death of Achilles, the Trojan Horse, the sack of Troy, and what happened to all the major players (spoilers: lots of death) Source: The Greek Myths by Robert Graves https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Neoptolemus/neoptolemus.html#:~:text=During%20the%20Trojan%20War%2C%20Neoptolemus,where%20he%20became%20the%20...

Originally posted to Spotify 4/18/22 Okay, it's here, the battle between Hector and Achilles. Achilles is back on the field after the death of his beloved friend and I'll have you know I only cried about it for like an hour, okay? Source: The Iliad by Homer translated By Stephen Mitchell Music: Music Medieval Loop One, Rise Again, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpent...