Ridiculous History

Ridiculous History

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the spa...

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episode Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: The (Alleged) Hanging Gardens of Babylon artwork
Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: The (Alleged) Hanging Gardens of Babylon

We've all heard of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -- but what are they, exactly? What made these specific seven creations wonders? Why are some equally impressive structures not considered wonders? In the first episode of this continuing series, Ben, Noel and Max set out to learn more Ridiculous History of these ancient wonders... starting with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which may have never actually existed. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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episode CLASSIC: Project A119: The Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon! artwork
CLASSIC: Project A119: The Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon!

It sounds like something straight out of your favorite sketch comedy show -- what if a crack team of scientists joined forces with the world's most powerful military on a mission to nuke the moon? Don't waste too much time asking why we'd want to do this... just imagine the explosion. Join Ben and Noel in today's Classic episode as they explore the bizarre and terrifying true story of Project A119, the secret US plan to detonate nukes on the moon. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

08. März 2025 - 30 min
episode The US Camel Corps, Part Two: The Legend of the Red Ghost artwork
The US Camel Corps, Part Two: The Legend of the Red Ghost

As Major Wayne and company finally make the US Camel Corps a reality, tensions continue to rise across the US: the increasingly divided North and South stand at the brink of war. As Ben, Noel and returning guest Jonathan Strickland discover, this is probably why we don't have a US Camel Corps today. However, the Camel Corps did leave us with one fascinating, related tale: the Legend of the Red Ghost. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

06. März 2025 - 49 min
episode The US Camel Corps, Part One: Several People With A Really Weird Dream artwork
The US Camel Corps, Part One: Several People With A Really Weird Dream

Let's face it: camels look goofy. And we say this with great affection! In fact, the camel's seemingly awkward appearance is the result of some stellar adaptation toward survival in one of the world's most inhospitable biomes. Back in the 1800s, a small group of camel enthusiasts and supply chain experts looked at the vast swathes of American desert and said "hang on... what if we had camels, too?" Join the guys with special guest Jonathan Strickland as they explore the rise and fall of the U.S. Camel Corps. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

04. März 2025 - 46 min
episode CLASSIC: Adidas Versus Puma: A Tale of Two Brothers artwork
CLASSIC: Adidas Versus Puma: A Tale of Two Brothers

Today Adidas and Puma are two of the industry's most well-known tennis shoe makers, and people around the world prize the footwear for its unique design and reliable craftsmanship. Yet there's a strange, bitter origin story behind these giants of the sneaker world. Join the guys as they delve into a tale of petty recrimination, family feuds and the unending contempt that, ultimately, created the Adidas and Puma we know today. Join Ben and Noel as they explore some peak Ridiculous History in this weekend's Classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

01. März 2025 - 45 min
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