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Well... that happened

Smaller and interesting events through history. Odd stories which have been overlooked. Strange people with odd ambitions. Zealous warlords and errant priests. The gamut of humanity is here.And quite a lot of Stupid.Also daily (Mon - Fri) quick hits of dumb crime, idiot inventions, bizarre beliefs and all the oddities I can think of and trust me, I can think of a lot.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.

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2:47

The Life of Vincent Van Gogh

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2026/01/15

Tragic life of Dutch painter Van Gogh.More : HereOnce again I apologise for my poor pronounciation of French words.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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2:14

Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of America

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2026/01/14

Until the mid-15th century, Europe enjoyed a safe land passage to China and India—sources of valued goods such as silk, spices, and opiates—under the hegemony of the Mongol Empire (the Pax Mongolica, or Mongol Peace). With the Fall of Constantinople to the Turkish Ottoman Empire in 1453, European countries sought to compete with the Silk Road dominated by the gunpowder empires through expanded use of ocean voyages to scope out and establish new trade routes.More : HereBecome a supporter of this

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1:13

Ghandi's Salt March

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2026/01/13

After making the salt by evaporation at Dandi, Gandhi continued southward along the coast, making salt and addressing meetings on the way. The Congress Party planned to stage a satyagraha at the Dharasana Salt Works, 40 km (25 mi) south of Dandi. However, Gandhi was arrested on the midnight of 4–5 May 1930, just days before the planned action at Dharasana. The Dandi March and the ensuing Dharasana Satyagraha drew worldwide attention to the Indian independence movement through extensive newspaper and

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2:09

The Battle of Agincourt

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2026/01/12

The Battle of Agincourt is well documented by at least seven contemporary accounts, three from eyewitnessesMore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_AgincourtBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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4:31

The Life of the poet, Sappho

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2026/01/09

Moore Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SapphoI haven't been able to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published.So in the meantime here are some random Wikipedia reads.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a

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9:14

The Gutenberg Printing press

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2026/01/08

Invention of the Gutenberg Press and how it changed history.More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing_press=========I have not been able to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published.So in the meantime here are some random Wikipedia reads.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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3:23

The Life of Pioneer Kit Carson

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2026/01/07

The Life of Pioneer Kit CarsonMore Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_Carson==============It's been difficult to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published.So in the meantime here are some interesting random Wikipedia reads.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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6:09

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD

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2026/01/06

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 ADMore Information : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruption_of_Mount_Vesuvius_in_79_AD================I've found it hard to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published.So in the meantime here are some interesting things, not funny, just random Wikipedia

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4:12

China's first and only female leader - Wu Zetian

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2026/01/05

China's only female leaderMore information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Zetian=============I've found it hard to find anything amusing lately. There's been stories most people have heard before, or stuff which I can't really extrapolate enough to warrant publishing. I had twelve episodes left after last year which were too short, really, so they didn't get published.So in the meantime here are some interesting things, not funny, just random Wikipedia reads.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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0:48

That's it then for 2025

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2025/12/12

Festive holidays beckonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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0:48

Pulvapies!

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2025/12/12

How a product became MayorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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1:28

President Carter in Poland

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2025/12/11

Translations are a git, sometimesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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5:47

Britain's Last Highwayman

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2025/12/10

Britain's last highwaymanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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1:20

Toby the amazing Pig

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2025/12/09

The Pig That CouldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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0:41

Fail to Qualify for the World Cup in 1969

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2025/12/08

When people take sport way too seriouslyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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1:20

Pork Barrels of 828AD

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2025/12/05

How St Mark is still up and about...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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1:31

Behold the US Emperor of 1850

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2025/12/04

America's first EmperorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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0:48

A wedding to remember

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2025/12/03

DisasterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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1:04

Sun crean factor 3,000,000,000

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2025/12/02

Suntan? Got that covered...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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0:53

Respraying My Horse

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2025/12/01

The remedy when hunting on a white horse.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support.Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share it? Maybe comment.it would mean a lot to me. And it's free.

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