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So That's How That Happened

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*So That’s How That Happened* is the history podcast that serves up the juiciest scandals, wildest rumors, and most shocking moments from the past. Hosted by Jess—your gossipy bestie—it’s like sitting down with a friend to spill the historical tea. From royal betrayals to Hollywood feuds, political backstabbing to forgotten controversies, we’re diving into the stories that prove history is just one long, dramatic soap opera. With a casual, conversational feel, each episode unpacks the gossip-worthy moments that shaped the world, mixing deep dives with humor and a little bit of sass. Whether yo...

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Rasputin: Russia’s Greatest Love Machine and Biggest Problem 20.10.2025 25:05

Rasputin wasn’t just a mystic—he was a full-on imperial fever dream. The scruffy Siberian “holy man” who somehow hypnotized the Russian royal family, partied like it was 1916, and refused to die no matter how many times people tried to kill him. From faith healer to political puppet master, Rasputin’s rise was as wild as his reputation—whispers of orgies, prophecies, and straight-up witchy vibes h...

Anne Boleyn: The OG Tudor It Girl 08.09.2025 12:03

Anne Boleyn wasn’t just Henry VIII’s second wife—she was the drama. The French-educated fashion queen who had the King risking heaven, divorcing his wife, and basically inventing the Church of England just to get her. Talk about power moves. But court life isn’t all pearls and French hoods. Anne went from ultimate Tudor “It Girl” to accused traitor faster than you can say divorced, beheaded, survi...

The Princes in the Tower: England’s Greatest Royal Mystery 10.06.2025 9:41

The Princes in the Tower: Vanished Heirs and a Royal Cover-Up Before Henry VIII, before Elizabeth I—there were two young princes who vanished without a trace. Edward V and his little brother Richard, Duke of York, were next in line for the English throne… until they disappeared inside the Tower of London. What happened to them? And who had the most to gain? This royal mystery has haunted history b...

Cleopatra & Arsinoë: The Royal Sibling Rivalry That Shook Egypt 11.03.2025 12:06

Cleopatra & Arsinoë: Sisters, Rivals, and Queens Before Cleopatra became Egypt’s most famous queen, she had a little sister who wanted the throne just as badly. Arsinoë IV wasn’t just another royal sibling—she was a serious contender in the high-stakes game of power, rebellion, and survival. From palace intrigue to a dramatic showdown in Rome, their rivalry was the ultimate ancient-world drama...

Catherine of Aragon: The Queen Who Refused to Step Aside 04.03.2025 14:54

Before there was Anne Boleyn, there was Catherine of Aragon—the Spanish princess who spent decades fighting for her crown, her marriage, and her legacy. As the first wife of King Henry VIII, Catherine played the long game in a royal marriage that started with love but ended in one of the biggest divorces in history. From political power moves to dramatic courtroom showdowns, her story is the ultim...

America’s Breakup, Bridgerton’s Heartache, and Hamilton’s Madness – The King George III Story 25.02.2025 17:09

America’s Breakup, Bridgerton’s Heartache, and Hamilton’s Madness – The King George III Story Ever wonder how one man could be the villain in Hamilton , the tragic husband in Bridgerton , and the king who lost America—all at the same time? Enter King George III, the ruler with one of the most dramatic story arcs in history. From his rocky reign to his infamous “madness,” we’re spilling all the r...