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This episode of the History Edition, Kat and Ash explore the lesser researched Melbourne Fair of 1880 and Barcelona 1888. Did Bob the Railway Dog really attend Melbourne 1880's fair or was the source mistaken and the pup was at the 1888 Melbourne smaller fair? Would you stay at a hotel that was built in less than 60 days and on no foundation in Barcelona? We're on Patreon! Come let us know what yo...

We decided to treat you with the first crime topic episode of the Canadian Law & Crime Edition this week! Travel back to 1804 and the HMS Speedy shipwreck in Lake Ontario. The HMS Speedy was a warship built in case of military attack from the USA but on this fateful night a rare hurricane would decide the fate of the passengers who were sailing to take part in what was supposed to be the most...

Introducing our new sub-series on the history of Canadian Law & Crime! Meet/ remeet your hosts, Ash and Kat along with Steph from the Historia podcast and get a crash course in the basics of Canada's history of how our legal system was created and how it works. The real stories will begin in the next episode of the series! We'd love your support if you can please make sure to rate and review o...

This episode of the World's Fair series for the History Edition of What Do You Know About, Kat and Ash return to Paris yet again and do a deep dive of the toy exhibits with a first hand account from a very hot/ cold patron of the fair who def loves French toys... maybe a little too much... Fair dues warning: one exhibit talked about later in the episode does infringe on human rights so please be w...

In this episode of the World's Fair series, we explore the first North American World's Fair which was held in Philadelphia to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find out how eight men lost their lives, the first Women's pavilion ended up being funded, the African American population were treated, and how the fair almost came to a tragic end. We are now on...

On this special episode of the World's Fair series, we pop out of the timeline to celebrate the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics by bringing you the 1900s World's Fair which doubled as the 2nd Modern Olympics and the first time Paris would hold an Olympic Games. Learn about the first women to compete in an Olympics, the first ever disabled athlete to win a medal who would also be Canada's first ever med...

This episode, join Kat and Ash in Vienna for our first official world's fair that isn't in London or Paris! Vienna sees a pandemic and massive world wide depression bring their attendance numbers down but doesn't stop them from setting a world record that lasts over a century as well as display the bones of a species that could possibly be brought back from extinction. Find out more in the episode...

This episode join Kat and Ash back in Paris for the second official Paris World's Fair in the battle of Paris and London to hear a first hand account of a fair attendee talking about the camel stables exhibit (trigger warning on animal abuse from the late 1800s), learn a little about Canada's exhibit from the Nova Scotia gold rush, and more! We have a patreon! If you are able and enjoy our show, p...

This episode, head back to London for the third official world's fair in 1862 with Kat and Ash to find out who died due to poor construction of the opening day platforms, how Queen Victoria got to experience the fair from the palace due to her mourning seclusion, and what exhibits Canada brought with them... there may be some mentions of bacon? We are now on Patreon! Please come on over and suppor...

This episode, Kat and Ash dive into the second official World's Fair in Paris France in 1855. We talk about creepy talking dolls, nude paintings, and how France continues to try to one up the rest of the world, especially Britain. Please note that there is talk about nudity, Canadian Indigenous history, and car accidents involving death in case any of these topics are triggering and you need to ta...

Travel back to London England for the 1851 World's Fair with us. This is the first of the official world's fairs as decided by the BIE and therefore the first of the fairs that we cover in our World's Fair/ Expo series. Please be warned that we do discuss colonialism, possible sexual and racial exploitations, as well as a spoiler for Sarah J Maas's Throne of Glass series? Find out how it all seems...

Welcome to the introduction episode to a special series that we are doing all about the World's Fair/ Exposition! This episode looks at what makes a World's Fair/ Expo into what it is, the beginnings of these special events, and who now organizes these six month long spectacles. Keep an eye out for further episodes that will dive into each of the official World Fair/ Expos alongside two special ep...

On this episode, Ash and Kat nerd out over the first ever public library in the English speaking world. Learn about how they made doors specific to the library cats, how the books were chained to the shelves, and how the devil marked a table before the library was even created! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Ash looks into the academic side of Elizabeth Bathory's story to see whether Kat agrees if the Blood Countess was really a serial killer hellbent on torture or if she was really a woman of power being framed by power hungry men desperate to remove her from the lands that she held. Take a listen and let us know what you think on our instagram page! Don't forget to get some holiday...

On this episode, Ash blows Kat's mind with the history of one particular member of the Howard family, Francis Carr (nee Howard). There's murder, scandal, accusations of witchcraft and a lot of laughter over the insanity that reads like fan fiction gone wrong. Don't forget to check out Green Leaf Geek Dice at www.greenleefgeek.com/wdykapodcast for 10% your dice or other nerdy product needs! Sources...

Today's weird history, Kat finally gets to talk about creepy dolls with a dive into movies like Annabelle and M3gan as well as real life stories like the Isle of Dolls after sitting on these notes for over a year. Then Ash takes a short dive into the dark side of Disney parks to give you guys a refresher with a few pieces of creepy history from a couple of fan favourite rides with an introduction...

We're back! Ash is rejoined by Kat to talk about the sinking of the RMS Empress of Ireland; also known as Canada's Titanic. The podcast is also now happy to be affiliated with Green Leaf Geek Dice! Make sure to check them out at greenleafgeek.com/wdykapodcast or use our code WDYKAPODCAST at checkout for 10% off your order. Resources: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/empress-of-ireland...

On this episode, come join Ash behind the scenes of the first ever Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Learn about the first winner, their gambling owner, their ex slave and now hall of fame trainer, and their teenage African American jockey. Fair dues: this episode does talk about gambling, slavery, racism, and rich people bullshit. To support the podcast, please...

Today, Ash takes a small dive into the giant pool of the Medici family. We look at the life of Bianca Cappello and her rise into the family as well as how many people might have died for her to rise in the ranks of Italian nobility. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Cappello https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bianca-Capello http://www.travelingintuscany.com/art/biancacappello.htm h...

Today is another minisode and this time we are getting super dark and talking about Madame Restell, a historical abortionist who was considered the wickedest woman in New York. Fair dues warning that we are talking about a sensitive subject so please be mindful while listening! I don't get too graphic and I keep it as an overview so more people can know the basics. For more in depth, please check...

On this minisode, Ash takes inspiration from Daisy Jones and the Six on Amazon Prime and looks into the history behind one of the pioneering rock and roll bands of the 1960s, The Ronettes. She looks into their music history as well as shares the backside of the industry with spousal abuse and mental illness. Resources: https://online.berklee.edu/takenote/25-influential-female-rockers-through-the-d...

Fair Dues: This episode discusses events that happened during the Holocaust so there is mention of sexual assault, human/ animal cruelty, and death. On this episode, Ash gives you a general overview of Henry Oster's life, a Jewish Holocaust survivor who had a very different job in one of the concentration camps. This story is heart-wrenching and beautiful at the same time as we look at the sparks...

We have a special guest today! Stephanie from the Historia Podcast joins Ash to talk about the celebrity stories through the history of the castle on Sunset called the Chateau Marmont. Fair dues: there is talk about possible sexual abuse, drugs, and various deaths including suicide as well as some celebrity mental health breakdowns. Please don't forget to rate and review and check out our membersh...

This week Kelli joins Ash again as a special guest to look at the crazy WW2 stories that all spur from one American socialite, Gertie Sanford Legendre, or as the Germans may prefer to know her as Hitler's special guest. If you enjoy our content, please consider a membership or donation through Buy Me A Coffee to support the show and help us gain access to even more resources. Sadly, getting digiti...

Today Ash and her special guest Kelli dive into part of Canada's hidden history with a look at the slave trade, one slave in particular, and how the first incarnation of Montreal burned to the ground. Fair dues, there is talk about slavery and executions. To support the podcast, please consider a donation or membership on Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litstorypod Resources: https:/...