Heroes and Howlers

Mikey Robins and Paul Wilson•diamantina.com.au

A quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments and unpredictable people. Mikey Robins, celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson, Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across many of the strangest turning points in history.

This series celebrates the unsung heroes of history and puts the boot into the howlers. It revels in the characters, the cock ups, and the bizarre twists of fate that have changed the course of mankind – sometimes tragic, sometimes comical, sometimes just plain stupid.

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Feb 15, 2021•22 min

Heroes and Howlers - And The Rest is History - Trailer

'Heros and Howlers - And The Rest Is History’ - a quizzical look at some of history’s quirkiest moments. Mikey Robins , celebrated Australian comedian, and Paul Wilson , Oxford Historian and author, take you on a raucous tour across some of the strangest turning points in history. We like to think of history as a ‘Grand March’ full of bold action and heroic deeds, but scratch the surface and it’s amazing how many key events have been shaped by serendipity, moments of madness, even the downright ...

Jan 22, 2021•38 sec•Season 1Ep. 1

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