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Mooning Bats and the Peaceful Pause

by wthpod March 21, 2019

In this episode Suzie goes on a lunar adventure and Trevor examines a treaty that was very long in the making. WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.  You can check out enhanced podcasts at Rufus Project TV.  Also chat with us over on […]

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Holey Gage and Saving Lincoln

by wthpod February 28, 2019

In this episode Suzie examines a medical oddity and Trevor recounts a particularly amazing coincidence. WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.  You can check out enhanced podcasts at Rufus Project TV.  Also chat with us over on Facebook or Twitter #wthpod. Sources: PHINEAS GAGE […]

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Bubonic Brissie and Tragic Inspiration

by wthpod February 16, 2019

In our 50th episode Suzie finds a famous disease in an unexpected place and Trevor looks at a terrible tragedy from the past that inspired something great.  What the history? Content warning: Murder (11:57 – 12:40) and suicide (12:59 – 13:11) WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on […]

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Mystical Milton and The Rude Worm

by wthpod January 31, 2019

In this episode Suzie visits the most ancient modern city around and Trevor explores the murkier depths of cyber space.  What the history? WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.  You can check out enhanced podcasts at Rufus Project TV.  Also chat with us […]

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What The F…uture?

by wthpod December 9, 2018

For our 2018 finale Suzie and Trevor look to the past for visions of the future.  What the history? WHAT THE HISTORY? Help us keep an eye on The Gävle Goat Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.  You can check out enhanced podcasts on The Rufus […]

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Resurrection Blues and Shock to the System

by wthpod November 22, 2018

In this episode Suzie goes in search of the Resurrection Man and Trevor tells the shocking tale of Walter Summerford.  What the history? WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.  You can check out enhanced podcasts on The Rufus Project YouTube Channel and Rufus […]

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Locksmith on the Loose and Classy and Glassy

by wthpod November 8, 2018

In this spooky episode Suzie follows the exploits of William Brodie and Trevor analyses the strange life of Charles the VI of France.  What the history? WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher.  You can check out enhanced podcasts on The Rufus Project YouTube […]

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What The Halloween 3

by wthpod October 25, 2018

In this spooky episode Suzie recounts the spooky tale of Half Hangit Maggie and Trevor examines the spooky show “Ghostwatch”.  What the history? Trigger warnings: Pregnancy and child loss – 7:21 to 8:06 Mental health and suicide – 20:16 to 20:53 WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on […]

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The Terrible Twos

by wthpod October 11, 2018

In this episode Trevor and Suzie celebrate two years of What The History, well, history!  We look back on some of our favourite tasty bits of history from the last twelve months.  What the history? WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes.  You can check out enhanced […]

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That’s a Big Nelson and Bloopdy Doop

by wthpod August 16, 2018

In this episode Suzie examines the controversy behind a major English landmark and Trevor investigates a very odd sound.  What the history? WHAT THE HISTORY? Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, or find us on iTunes.  You can check out enhanced podcasts on The Rufus Project YouTube Channel.  Also chat with us over on […]

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