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Softcore History

Softcore History

A podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and a weekly guest as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we don’t show is our research.

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99:43

The Grocery Store That Won The Cold War

Softcore History ·

2022/12/05

Boris Yeltsin was the first democratically elected leader of the Russian Federation, and also quite possibly the drunkest. Learn of his escapades across the world and how a Houston grocery store led to the fall of the Soviet Union. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/softcore. Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey.com/SOFTCORE

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112:29

The Most Sl*t-Shamed Woman In History

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2022/11/28

Messalina, the Empress of Rome from 41 AD to 48 AD, had rumors about her so messed up that even the meanest girl from your high school would think her enemies went too far. The weirdest part about the rumors, though? They weren’t even necessary. The actual stuff Messalina did was bad enough. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content. Right now, you can get Harry’s Starter Set for just $3. Plus, you’ll get a free travel-size body wash. The set includes a 5-blade

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79:07

Dogfights, A War Hero Pigeon, And An Australian...

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2022/11/21

This week we cover four unique but equally bizarre tales from World War I including pilots being shot down in no man's land, a tough and durable bird that saved a battalion, and one of the most Australian stories imaginable. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content.

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89:47

Dolphins, Acid, And Handies

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2022/11/14

This week we explore the NASA-funded experiments that involved giving LSD to dolphins, discuss animal consent, and the ethics of living "intimately" with a dolphin for six months. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/softcore. Head to Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

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97:57

The Yelp Reviews of 18th Century London Prostitutes

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2022/11/08

If you were in search of a prostitute in 1700s London you needed to look no further than Harris’s List of Covent-Garden Ladies, a pocketbook with reviews (and addresses) of over 150 of London’s ladies of the night. We read real hooker reviews from the 1788 edition of the pocketbook. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/softcore. Right now, you can

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69:57

The Failed Farmer Who Blew Up An Elementary School

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2022/10/31

In Bath Township, Michigan on May 18th, 1927 Andrew Kehoe killed 38 elementary schoolchildren, and six adults, and injured nearly 60 others. It was the first recorded school bombing in U.S. History and the world’s earliest known suicide car bombing. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio, video, and written content. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/softcore. Right now GhostBed is offering 40% off GhostBed

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75:36

Whiskey, Aliens, and A Two-Faced Man

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2022/10/25

Jake takes us through three spooky tales: one real, one a hoax, and one that is disputed. Find out which real-life horror is fact in this week’s episode. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio and video content.

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134:46

The Woman Who Apologized Herself To Death With Jessie...

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2022/10/17

The Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 are arguably the most famous witch trials in English history, and they all began because one girl, who definitely did not have magical powers, turned herself in to authorities for the crime of having magical powers. SUBSCRIBE to our Patreon for exclusive audio and video content. Head to Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

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56:32

Halloween Pranks Use To Just Be Terrorism

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2022/10/10

From causing city trolleys to crash to almost burning down Detroit, Halloween was once a holiday of mayhem so destructive that it was almost banned in our country during the Great Depression.

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83:41

The Real Curses Of Classic Horror Films

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2022/10/03

The guys continue spooky month and dive into famous curses surrounding classic horror movies including Rosemary’s Baby, The Omen, and Poltergeist.

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88:41

Catholic Witches And Their Shadow Demon Sex Cult

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2022/09/28

One of the most famous witch trials in history involved a Jesuit priest, sex with the dark realm, drinking a baby’s blood, and a witness who didn’t expect to be cross-examined.

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69:58

The Money Problems Of The Founding Fathers

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2022/09/20

From Alexander Hamilton's wife having to go around with a collection basket to pay for his funeral to George Washington's vice for the sweet stuff, our Founding Fathers were reckless with their wealth.

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69:05

The Oldest Man On Death Row

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2022/09/13

Ray and Faye Copeland, a farming couple who stole cattle, forged checks, and murdered drifters on their Missouri farm were the oldest people ever put on death row.

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82:47

We Never Really Wanted Actual News

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2022/09/09

How did Pulitzer, Hearst, et al. sell papers? It wasn’t with the high-brow stuff. They sent reporters to hospitals to write about the gruesome murders and horrible (or embarrassing, alcohol-fueled) injuries a city’s residents had suffered that day. We break down a paper full of those stories -- the August 23rd, 1897 edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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69:35

The Worst Crusade Ever

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2022/08/29

Sometimes you have to crack a few of your fellow Christians' eggs to make a Holy Land omelet. The 4th Crusade was one Pope's call to action gone horribly wrong, featuring a few idiotic side missions that ultimately submarined the main quest, and one of the Catholic Church's biggest blunders in its storied history of mistakes.Brought to you by Withernot Rugby Shirts. Get 20% off your order at withernot.com with the code POD20

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86:48

How Florida Made America

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2022/08/23

We dive into the history of The Republic of West Florida. Learn how Florida is basically responsible for everything America is today, for better and for worse.

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65:09

The Hardcore Jewish Kingdom You Never Heard Of

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2022/08/15

The Kingdom of Himyar in modern-day Yemen may have converted to Judaism for political reasons in 380 A.D. but eventually they went harder than anybody to rep their beliefs. And by that we mean they slaughtered a bunch of Christians.

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84:58

The Titanic Was On Fire With Jessie Wiseman

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2022/08/08

Jessie Wiseman joins the boys to talk about the lesser known details about the sinking of the Titanic.

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76:55

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles All Hate This Guy

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2022/08/01

Frano Selak is the luckiest unlucky person in history. Learn how he survived 7 brushes with horrible, violent death, and what he’s up to today.

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94:36

Hitler And The Pope

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2022/07/25

Newly released Vatican records detail how Hitler used the Catholic Church's abuse to blackmail Pope Pius XII into not being too mean to the Third Reich.Check out our Patreon for even more episodes -- Patreon.com/softcorehistory

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