History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we cover the Plague of Dancing Mania — when hundreds of people in medieval Europe started dancing uncontrollably for days, sometimes until they collapsed or died. Was it mass hysteria Religious panic? Medieval rave culture? Whatever it was, it had zero chill. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertisers at BodyBank. Topics: Dancing plague, Dancing Mania 1518,...

In this episode of History Squirt , we explore Rollo the Viking — Norse raider, professional coastal inconvenience, and the man who invaded France so successfully they just gave him land and said, “Please stop.” This is the origin story of Normandy, accidental statecraft, and how biting people eventually becomes governance. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertisers at The National Institute....

In this episode of History Squirt , the Medici family upgrades from bankers to popes, poison enthusiasts, and Renaissance supervillains. Part 2 is Vatican politics, assassination plots, and art patronage so aggressive it reshaped Western culture. When in doubt, commission Michelangelo. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertisers at AtmosOffset Topics: Medici family, Renaissance popes, Vatican...

In this episode of History Squirt , we meet the Medici family — Renaissance bankers who looked at Florence and said, “What if we just owned everything quietly?” Part 1 is money, manipulation, art sponsorship, and political puppeteering. It’s capitalism with frescoes. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertiser, Ron Thompson. Topics: Medici family, Renaissance Florence, Italian banking history,...

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Alexander the Great when he was drunk — which is most of the time. City burnings, stabbing friends mid-toast, questionable divine claims, and an empire built between hangovers. Conquering the known world is impressive. Doing it wine-soaked is unhinged. Let’s squirt! Topics: Alexander the Great, ancient Macedonia, Greek conquests, Persian Empire, ancien...

In this episode of History Squirt , we cover The Battle for Castle Itter — the only World War II battle where American soldiers, French prisoners, and Wehrmacht troops teamed up to fight the SS. It sounds made up. It is not. It’s betrayal, last stands, and the most confusing alliance in modern military history. Let’s squirt! Topics: Battle for Castle Itter, World War II history, Nazi Germany, Wehr...

In this episode of History Squirt , we explore The Dog of France — yes, an actual medieval French dog who was put on trial for murder in a full judicial duel. Knights, armour, witnesses, and one extremely determined canine. Medieval justice was many things, but normal was not one of them. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertisers at D-Zire. Topics: The Dog of France, medieval animal trials,...

In this episode of History Squirt , we look at Marcus Aurelius—Roman emperor, Stoic philosopher, and the most emotionally exhausted man to ever run an empire. While Rome fought wars and burned around him, Marcus wrote private thoughts about virtue, duty, and not losing his mind. They were never meant to be read. Oops. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertiser, Greg. Topics: Marcus Aurelius, R...

In this episode of History Squirt, we unravel the reign of Charles VI of France—the Mad King whose rule was defined by mental illness, political collapse, and bouts of believing he was made of glass. From royal psychosis to civil war, this is medieval France spiralling in real time. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertisers at FaceShift. Topics: Charles VI of France, the Mad King, French mon...

In this episode of History Squirt , we dig into the forming of the Roman Republic—where kings were overthrown, liberty was declared, and Rome immediately descended into paranoia, class warfare, and political violence. From royal scandals to elite power grabs, this is the chaotic origin story of Republican Rome. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertisers at Lovage. Topics: Forming the Roman Re...

In this episode of History Squirt , we explore Diogenes of Sinope—ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Cynicism, and full-time public menace. He lived in a jar, barked at people, rejected wealth, and famously told Alexander the Great to get out of his sunlight. Philosophy has never been this feral. Let’s squirt! Also, a word from our advertisers at PenisSculpt. Topics: Diogenes of Sinope, Ancient...

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the disastrous military career of Marcus Crassus—Roman general, mega-rich real estate mogul, and the guy who seriously fumbled the Spartacus Rebellion. Let’s squirt! Topics: Marcus Crassus, Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Spartacus, Roman generals, Crassus vs Spartacus, Third Servile War, Roman military disasters, History podcast, Comedy podcast, Funny his...