6 Years of Weird, Dark & Hidden History 👀 | Q&A + Women’s History, Books & Podcast Life

About this episode

In this anniversary episode, the host answers listener questions about weird history, women's history, and the podcasting experience over the past six years.

Six years. SIX. YEARS. 🎉 And somehow… we’re still here, still talking about history, and now—✨we’ve finally released the intern from the editing dungeon✨ (briefly… don’t worry, she’s going back soon). In this chaotic, cozy, and slightly unhinged anniversary Q&A, we’re answering your burning questions—from:💀 Would we survive in the past? (spoiler: absolutely not)🏺 The weirdest historical artifacts that probably should’ve stayed buried👀 The history facts that keep us up at night📚 Our top history book recs for casual learners🔥 And what it really takes to research and run a history podcast Expect laughs, questionable historical rabbit holes, and at least one moment where we question all of humanity’s decisions (looking at you, Victorians). Whether you’ve been here since day one or just stumbled in—thank you for being part of this wild, wonderful, history-loving community. 💛 Now hit play, get comfy, and let’s celebrate six years of weird, wonderful, and occasionally cursed history together. ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us: what’s YOUR favorite weird history fact? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Host: Tehya N.

Topics covered

• anniversary
• Q&A
• women's history
• weird history
• historical artifacts
• podcast life

Keywords

• weird history
• women's history
• historical artifacts
• history podcast
• anniversary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: history podcast

Places: Victorians

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