Ed Parnell

Well... that happened

Society EN ↓ 201 episodes

Smaller and interesting events through history. Odd stories which have been overlooked. Strange people with odd ambitions. Zealous warlords and errant priests. The gamut of humanity is here. Facts you may not have known, people you may not have heard of, all the minutiae which makes us what we are. And quite a lot of Stupid. Twice a week, every Monday and Friday. And Maybe Wednesday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support .

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Ed Parnell

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Ghandi's Salt March 13.01.2026 1:13

After making the salt by evaporation at Dandi, Gandhi continued southward along the coast, making salt and addressing meetings on the way. The Congress Party planned to stage a satyagraha at the Dharasana Salt Works, 40 km (25 mi) south of Dandi. However, Gandhi was arrested on the midnight of 4–5 May 1930, just days before the planned action at Dharasana. The Dandi March and the ensuing Dharasana...

The Battle of Agincourt 12.01.2026 2:09

The Battle of Agincourt is well documented by at least seven contemporary accounts, three from eyewitnesses More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Agincourt Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free. This episode includes AI-gen...

The Life of the poet, Sappho 09.01.2026 4:31

Moore Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sappho I haven't been able to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published. So in the meantime here are some random Wikipedia reads. Become...

The Gutenberg Printing press 08.01.2026 9:14

Invention of the Gutenberg Press and how it changed history. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_press ========= I have not been able to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't...

The Life of Pioneer Kit Carson 07.01.2026 3:23

The Life of Pioneer Kit Carson More Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_Carson ============== It's been difficult to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published. So in the meant...

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD 06.01.2026 6:09

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD More Information : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruption_of_Mount_Vesuvius_in_79_AD ================ I've found it hard to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn'...

China's first and only female leader - Wu Zetian 05.01.2026 4:12

China's only female leader More information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Zetian ============= I've found it hard to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published. So in the meantime here...

That's it then for 2025 12.12.2025 0:48

Festive holidays beckon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Pulvapies! 12.12.2025 0:48

How a product became Mayor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

President Carter in Poland 11.12.2025 1:28

Translations are a git, sometimes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Britain's Last Highwayman 10.12.2025 5:47

Britain's last highwayman Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Toby the amazing Pig 09.12.2025 1:20

The Pig That Could Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Fail to Qualify for the World Cup in 1969 08.12.2025 0:41

When people take sport way too seriously Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Pork Barrels of 828AD 05.12.2025 1:20

How St Mark is still up and about... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Behold the US Emperor of 1850 04.12.2025 1:31

America's first Emperor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

A wedding to remember 03.12.2025 0:48

Disaster Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Sun crean factor 3,000,000,000 02.12.2025 1:04

Suntan? Got that covered... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Respraying My Horse 01.12.2025 0:53

The remedy when hunting on a white horse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Change to this Podcast 01.12.2025 1:24

I'm putting this down to once a day every weekday to maintain quality. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Elmer McCurdy 21.11.2025 2:39

Seems some villains just chose the wrong career Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

1802 - The briefer Swiss Civil War 21.11.2025 1:22

Those damn French will try anything! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Two Popes - One for the week, One for Sunday best 20.11.2025 2:07

Pope's hold grudges like I hold my beer. Long and firm. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

President Kennedy and President Lincoln 20.11.2025 2:52

The ever popular list of coincidences for two assasinated Presidents. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

The Moon Hoax of 1835 19.11.2025 2:08

Frederick William Herschel denied picnickers on the Lunar Surface Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

Aaron Burr's Ruined Shoes 19.11.2025 1:25

The Vice President to Jefferson was not a patient man. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support . Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment. it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.