Lorenzo Lebrija

Gross History

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Dive into a world where the past is squishy, stinky, and absolutely hilarious! Gross History is the weekly podcast that unearths the weirdest, wildest, and most gag-worthy true stories from history. From decomposing popes on trial to epic sewage disasters, ancient laundry with pee, and hoaxes involving rabbit births, we explore the grosses—and oddly funniest—moments that shaped our world. Each bite-sized, 5–8 minute episode brings you:• Unbelievable (but true) tales of historical weirdness• Playful, witty storytelling and sound effects that will make you laugh and squirm• A custom “Gross-O-Met...

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Lorenzo Lebrija

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Cadaver Synod 20.08.2025 5:46

What happens when a pope hates his predecessor so much… he puts his corpse on trial? 🤯 In this episode, we head back to 897 AD and the bizarre courtroom drama known as the Cadaver Synod . Pope Stephen VI literally dug up Pope Formosus’ body, dressed it in papal robes, and propped it up in court to face charges. From decomposing defense strategies to fingers chopped off and tossed in the Tiber, th...