Hungry for History

by Gillian Smith

Hungry for History is an educational podcast which encourages students of all ages to engage with the field of history through humorously told true stories. On Hungry for History, you'll learn about a diverse range of topics, from creepy tales like that of the Donner Party to exciting stories of pirates and queens.  Find bonus information and features on hungryforhistory.net!
Comedy
Education
History
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Rasputin and the Romanovs

    Rasputin and the Romanovs

    S01 E08
    24:19

    This episode explains the juiciest bits of the dark, sad tale that is the downfall of the Romanov family. Listen to hear about the dramatic death of the infamous Grigori Rasputin and the hemophilia that plagued the family of the last tsar of Russia.

  • Not So Noble After All

    Not So Noble After All

    S01 E07
    13:31

    Did you know that members of European royal families have been serial killers? In this episode, learn about the creepy nobles Elizabeth Bathory and Gilles de Rais, who centuries ago were responsible for hundreds of murders.

  • Ludwig II: Madness in Bavaria

    Ludwig II: Madness in Bavaria

    S01 E06
    15:26

    This episode tells the sad and eerie story of Ludwig II, who spent most of his life slowly descending into insanity. His reign ended in darkness, violence, and conspiracy- listen to find out how!

  • Cleopatra VII

    Cleopatra VII

    S01 E05
    22:04

    In the second episode of my miniseries on powerful female rulers, listen to hear about Egypt's last pharaoh, Cleopatra VII, and her murdering, throne-usurping, backstabbing family.

  • Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, King Tut: Pharaohs of Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty

    Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, King Tut: Pharaohs of Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty

    S01 E04
    18:58

    In this first episode of a mini-series featuring powerful female rulers of history, you'll hear about bowling pin hats, dramatic tombs, religious rebellions, and wonky genetics. These are some of the pharaohs who ruled when Ancient Egypt was at the height of its power.