The Dancing Plague of 1518

The Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184

Buckle up, history enthusiasts! Today on Did That Really Happen?, we're taking a plunge into the murky depths of medieval sanitation – literally – to explore the Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184. This unbelievable event is equal parts shocking, tragic, comical, and a testament to the precariousness of life in the Middle Ages.

The Free-Falling Flight Attendant

We all love a good story of how someone seemingly defies the odds and survives an incredible accident. But today’s story seems impossible. Did a flight attendant free fall for over 30,000 feet after a jetliner exploded in the air? And, did she actually survive? Let’s find out!

The Dancing Plague of 1518

While dancing may seem commonplace these days, it’s actually caused quite a bit of controversy through the ages. From some religious groups seeing it as a vulgar display of human depravity, to wild and uncontrollable dancing hitting towns and villages like a plague. In fact, such a “dancing plague” allegedly hit Europe in 1518. But did it really happen? Let’s find out!

The Crazy Olympic Marathon of 1904

The Olympic Games are considered the greatest display of athleticism in the world, reaching back to the time of the ancient Greeks. But there was one year when an Olympic event almost turned deadly for multiple athletes. Did people almost die in the men’s Olympic Marathon back in 1904? Let’s find out!

When Pepsi Had a Navy

Military might is one major factor that greatly influences global politics, but did you know that there are some claims that Pepsi once had the world’s 6th largest navy? And it was all thanks to one country’s obsession with the North Carolina-born soda. But did it really happen? Let’s find out!