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High Tales of History

High Tales of History

Two sisters get stoned and surprise each other with a story from history"s vault of the weird and the wonderful! Covering topics all around the world and all through time that you won"t find in your history books!

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01:16:49

How the Kingdom of England Began; Anna May Wong

High Tales of History ·

2022/05/27

In episode 34, Laurel struggles through the intro and can't remember whose name is whose...so that's a solid start. KT starts things with the story of how the Kingdom of England came about. During Viking invasions through the land, Alfred the Great and his descendants worked to unite the various kingdoms against "The Great Heathen Army." After spending some time in 8th and 9th century England, we fast forward to the 20th century and meet the first Chinese-American film star, Anna May Wong, who is

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01:03:27

Captain William Kidd; Lt. Col. "Mad Jack" Churchill

High Tales of History ·

2022/05/15

Welcome to the inadvertent Adventurers Episode! This week the sisters each chose men with very adventurous spirits for their stories. First, KT starts off with the tale of Captain William Kidd. Next, Laurel follows it up with the story of a bagpipe-playing, broadsword-wielding, longbow-shooting soldier in WWII named "Mad Jack" or "Fighting Jack" Churchill. *~*~*~*~*~*~ PLEASE HELP! Alec Avdakov, our friend and host of The Life and Times of Frederick the Great Podcast is donating half of his ad

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01:32:51

Ada Lovelace; The Dark History of Godzilla

High Tales of History ·

2022/04/29

Welcome to episode 32! What do the world's first computer programmer and Godzilla have in common? Absolutely nothing but that's how Hightailing Through History works, folks. First, Laurel takes the smoke circle through the story of Ada Lovelace, considered by many historians to be the first computer programmer and considered by all to be Lord Byron's daughter (Ugh. Byron.) After, KT shares the surprisingly dark history behind the origins of Godzilla. Hot 19th century gossip? Check. Byron Bashing

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00:44:21

History's Worst Serial Killers You've Never Heard Of;...

High Tales of History ·

2022/04/15

Welcome to episode 31! This week, the sisters gather the Smoke Circle and the wine flows and the weed hazes the room! KT first tells us about the worst serial killers from early history whom you've never heard of...We just have to say we are so glad they lived centuries ago....yikes. Next, Laurel brings the lift and ends us all--literally--on a high note with the history of the phrase and holiday 4/20 and the group of Californian high schoolers that brought it to us: The Waldos. *~*~*~*~*~*~ The

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01:28:51

The Secret History of Jack Daniel's; The History of...

High Tales of History ·

2022/04/01

Welcome to episode 30! The sisters have an exciting sesh for you all today! First and foremost, thank you to each and every one of you who have put us over the 1,100 listens mark (as of the publishing of this episode) You are all amazing and we thank you for sharing your precious time with us! As for the episode itself, KT first takes us through the not-so-known history of Jack Daniel's Distillery, shining a light on where the whiskey recipe REALLY came from! Next, Laurel takes us through the

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00:45:48

Belle Baruch, Conservationist and Rebel; Fatima...

High Tales of History ·

2022/03/18

Episode 29 Folks! It's here! In it, the sisters sync their mind powers and both do their story on a rebel woman with a legacy in education. KT starts things off with the story of Belle Baruch, daughter of financier Bernard Baruch, who conserved a vast stretch of the American east coast and lived as an openly gay woman in the early 20th century. Next, Laurel tells the tale of Fatima Al-Fihri, who built the world's longest running university in the year 859 CE! Welcome in the Smoke

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01:16:30

Queen Boudicca; Mochizuki Chiyome, female ninja leader

High Tales of History ·

2022/03/05

In episode 28 we have ninjas! Revenge! Cities burning to the ground! Women as leaders! Women as warriors! All the things! Laurel tells the Smoke Circle about the Celtic Iceni Queen Boudicca (aka Boudica) whose quest for revenge against the Roman Empire is something out of a Quentin Tarantino film. KT follows it up with the story of Mochizuki Chiyome, the woman who led a group of 300 female ninjas...and they were GOOD at it too! The Life and Times of Frederick the Great Podcast helping

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01:38:31

The Red Baron; East German Uprising of 1953 with...

High Tales of History ·

2022/02/18

It's time for episode 27 and to celebrate (for no reason whatsoever) we have a special guest to join us! We welcome Daniel Burghard, author of the book The Things They've Seen, to hang in the smoke circle and share a story of his own! Daniel lives in Berlin and his book is a collection of firsthand accounts of those who have experienced life in Germany during both World War II and the Cold War. And It. Is. Facinating. We kick things off with the story of Manfred von Richthofen, perhaps better known

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00:51:28

Ida B. Wells-Barnett; Viking Shield Maidens

High Tales of History ·

2022/02/07

It's time for episode 26! In this episode, we both cover different warrior women. The first, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, was a warrior of the pen and the second, were the (possible?) female Viking warriors known as shield maidens. This episode is all about the laaaaaadies... *~*~*~*~*~*~ The Socials! Email -- hightailinghistorypod@gmail.com Instagram -- @hightailinghistory Facebook -- Hightailing Through History or with user name @hightailinghistory *~*~*~*~*~*~ Source Materials: Ida B

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01:36:23

"Chick" Donahue and the Greatest Beer Run Ever;...

High Tales of History ·

2022/01/21

Join us for a very adventurous episode 25! In this episode, Laurel recounts the story of John "Chick" Donahue and his great beer run during the Vietnam War in 1968. When the local bar wanted to boost the morale of the neighborhood men fighting overseas by bringing them a beer, Chick Donahue stepped up and ended up in the biggest adventure of his life. After that, KT feeds the hungry history pigeons with some scattered fun facts. She's like a human Snapple lid. *~*~*~*~*~*~ The Socials! Email

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01:47:27

The Suspicious Death of the Racehorse, Alydar; The...

High Tales of History ·

2022/01/08

Welcome to episode 24, the first episode of 2022! How do you feel about sports history? In this episode, the sisters have a haunted moment in KT's house and then KT wins the bottle, leaf, grinder and tells the story of the suspicious death of famed racehorse, Alydar. **Note: The defendants in this trial have not been charged in a wrongful death of the horse and have already served their time for other charges that have been brought during the course of the investigation. Our discussion around the

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00:53:16

Nana Yaa Asantewaa, Queen Mother of the Ashanti...

High Tales of History ·

2021/12/31

HAPPY NEW YEAR! *cue confetti, streamers, mirror ball, high jinks...also...high and jinks* We're still celebrating the holiday season and this final episode of 2021 brings the stories of Queen Mother Nana Yaa Asantewaa and the Ashanti Uprising, also known as the War of the Golden Stool. Next, KT keeps the holiday feeling going with the legend of Krampus! Hope you weren't on the naughty list! Welcome to 2022, It Looks Good on You...With a Joint...or Two?....we're...workshopping a new slogan for

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00:44:30

The NORAD Santa Tracker's Origins; The Man Who Would...

High Tales of History ·

2021/12/24

Merry Christmas Folks! Welcome to a Christmas Eve edition of Hightailing Through History. We're feeling festive so spike that eggnog, grind the herb or grab yourself a cozy hot chocolate and spend some time with the sisters as we celebrate Christmas Eve festivities! Starting with a beloved Christmas Eve tradition, Laurel tells us about the not-quite-so-sweet origins of the Santa Tracker, which has been going strong for over 65 years! Afterwards, KT shares the very old story of the Christian bishop

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00:59:21

The Legend of the Christmas Pickle; Edith Wilson:...

High Tales of History ·

2021/12/18

We've turned 21! 21 episodes old that is...but let's still celebrate! *pops cork, grinds ouid* This week's hightailing adventure takes us through the legend of the Christmas pickle told by KT! Marketing scheme or sweet, fun German tradition? Next, Laurel introduces us to First Lady (and maybe secret lady president?!), wife of Woodrow Wilson, Edith Bolling Wilson! Find out some hidden American history with the sisters! Welcome to the smoke circle! *~*~*~*~*~*~ The Socials! Email --

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01:22:41

What Led to the Attack on Pearl Harbor?; Togo and the...

High Tales of History ·

2021/12/12

Hey, we're happy you're here! Grab your favorite cozy spot in the smoke circle and get ready to hear some great stories in history. First off, Laurel begins with the lead up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, which was 80 years ago the week of this episode release. Find out about the decades of tension that led to the deadly date that will live in infamy. Afterwards, KT takes us on a dog sled adventure through the frigid interior of Alaska to relay vital medicine to the people of Nome in the middle of a

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00:59:07

Ragnar Lothbrok, Viking Legend; Judith of Bethulia,...

High Tales of History ·

2021/12/04

Welcome to Episode 19! We're so happy to be back with you after our Thanksgiving break! If you celebrate, we hope it was a great holiday for you (and a great Thursday for everyone else!) and a Happy Hanukkah to our friends who celebrate! The sisters are back in the smoke circle tonight with some figures in history SO legendary, they are practically mythical. KT has chosen her story from the Viking era of history with Ragnar Lothbrok while Laurel went down the path of little known Jewish history with

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01:45:45

Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief and Warrior; Operation...

High Tales of History ·

2021/11/19

Welcome to Episode 18! In this week's episode, KT kicks it off with a story about Tecumseh, who was a Chief for the Shawnee tribe that fought against white expansion onto Indigenous lands in what is present day United States. A fierce warrior with both weapon and word, Tecumseh was celebrated as a leader who was able to bring tribes together for a common goal. Afterwards, Laurel has a story for all the horse girls (and other horse lovers) out there! During World War II, the Nazis had hoarded all

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01:06:20

Lt. Susan Ahn Cuddy, Navy Trailblazer; He-Man and the...

High Tales of History ·

2021/11/12

By the power of Grayskull! We've returned to our usual two story episode! To celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th, Laurel kicks it off with a story about Lieutenant Susan Ahn Cuddy, who was a woman of a lot of firsts in the United States Navy and Armed Forces! KT then follows it up with the origin story of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! From his beginnings as a hyper-muscled action figure playing the catch-up game in the action figure toy market to his meteoric rise to the top, including

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01:14:44

Genghis (Chinggis) Khan

High Tales of History ·

2021/11/05

It's time for episode 16! This week KT is taking the lead and doing her big story this week! As a big lover of Mongol and Mongolian culture, KT is covering Genghis (Chinggis) Khan! Settle in, grab a drink (or herb) of your choice and come hang out with the sisters! **Content Warning** Being that Genghis Khan is Genghis Khan, there is some brief discussion of the atrocities committed during warfare and conquering, including brief descriptions of deaths and a few references to rape and assault

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00:52:17

Halloween Special: The Beast of Bray Road

High Tales of History ·

2021/10/31

Happy Halloween/Samhain, Smoke Circle! We have an adventure filled spooky episode for you in which the sisters hop in Greta (KT's Volkswagen) and head north to Southern Wisconsin to search for their local cryptid, The Beast of Bray Road! Is it a werewolf? A skinwalker? Dogman?....Hoax? Jump on into the backseat and buckle up, there is room for everyone. Lock the doors, don't be scared. Laurel is going to tell us about the legend of the beast and recount the many sightings and stories from the last

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