Well, THAT Happened!: A History Podcast
Hello, and welcome to "Well, THAT Happened!"—the podcast where we explore history's most jaw-dropping moments of human chaos, spectacular failures, and decisions that make you wonder how our species survived this long. From medieval imposters to royal disasters, from scientific mishaps to political catastrophes, we're here to remind you that humans have been making spectacularly questionable choices for centuries. So buckle up, because history is wilder than fiction, and a lot more ridiculous than your high school textbook ever let on. Because the past was messier than you think, and SOMEONE needs to talk about it.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2025
Episode 5: Medieval Physicians - The Hippocratic Oath? More Like the Hypocritical Oath!
Medieval doctors spent 1000+ years convinced that perfect health meant balancing four magical body fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. Got a headache? Drain some blood. Feeling sad? M…
Episode 4: Weird Popes - Holy See, Holy Do, Holy Crap What Were They Thinking?
Medieval popes proved that divine infallibility doesn't cure stupidity. One pope literally put a rotting corpse on trial (the corpse lost). Another declared war on cats, possibly causing the plague t…
Episode 3: Medieval Alchemists - When "Science" Was Just Expensive Ways to Poison Yourself
Medieval alchemists spent centuries trying to turn lead into gold and achieve immortality—goals that were completely impossible with their understanding of chemistry. Instead, they accidentally inven…
Episode 2: Female Gladiators - When Roman Women Said "Hold My Beer!"
Female gladiators (gladiatrices) existed in ancient Rome for over 200 years despite social disapproval. These women - both slaves and wealthy nobles - chose sword-fighting over domestic life, trading…
Episode 1: The Crown Pretender - John Deydras and the Audacious Claim to England's Throne
In 1318, clerk John Deydras claimed he was England's rightful king, switched at birth with Edward II. His proof? His devil-possessed cat told him. Hundreds believed him and joined his shadow court, f…
Well, THAT Happened! Podcast Trailer
High school history teacher Christina Sirignano digs up the wildest disasters, epic failures, and jaw-dropping chaos from the past. From medieval imposters to royal catastrophes, discover the ridicul…