Honourable Mentions: Hilarious History
Join two brothers for a hilarious dive into the untold stories of history's most obscure figures. Honourable Mentions: Hilarious History unearths the hidden tales your teachers forgot to mention—If you love a good laugh with a bit of sibling rivalry, and learning about remarkable everyday people who did extraordinary things, subscribe for your weekly dose of banter and historical deep dives. It’s the history podcast where the underdogs finally get their due.
Honourable Mentions: Hilarious History
Latest Episodes
Lion's Last Guard: The Downfall of Tom Sayers
What happens when a national hero steps out of the ring and into the shadows of Victorian London? In this episode, we dive into the wild, tragic, and chaotic post-boxing life of Tom Sayers—the legendary bare-knuckle pugilist and un...
The Bricklayer's Fists: How Tom Sayers Conquered The World
Before Pay-Per-View, YouTube, or basic safety regulations, there was Tom Sayers—the 5-foot-8 bricklayer from Brighton, who became Victorian Britain’s most terrifying bare-knuckle boxing champion.In this episode, we take to the ring ...
Robert Hubert & The Great Fire of London: Innocent or Arsonist?
When the Great Fire of London reduced the city to ashes in September 1666, a panicked public demanded someone to blame. Enter Robert Hubert: a French watchmaker who confessed to starting the blaze on orders from the Pope. But was he even in Eng...
Walter Arnold and the world’s first speeding ticket
Did you know the world's first speeding ticket was issued way back in 1896 and for for driving at four times over the legal limit? 🚗⚡In 1896, British motoring pioneer Walter Arnold tore through Paddock Wood in Kent at an incredible 8 miles...
Gladys West: The Hidden Figure Behind GPS Technology
Ever wonder how the blue dot on your phone actually knows where you are? Before GPS was a technology, it was a massive mathematical problem — and Dr. Gladys West was the hidden figure who solved it.In this episode, we dive into the life of...
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