In the first episode of the New Year, Ryan takes us on a gallop across the sweep of history in and around Azerbaijan in the 8th Century, and introduces the metals that were the key to the rise of a great empire. Thanks: Azerbaijan National Anthem (https://youtu.be/wFHmoFkWPzo) Ell & Nikki - Running Scared (Azerbaijan) 2011 Eurovision Song Contest (https://youtu.be/_0tlQUW5X0U) "Atəş" klipi. İfa edirlər: Nur qrupu, Nərmin Kərimbəyova, Ceyhun Zeynalov (Cin) (https://youtu.be/bSh5tm2Hmn0) Crazy...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 43
Revisit a year of top-drawer international, inter-temporal, inter-topical podcasting! Ryan and Pete go head-to-head in the HHE End of the Year Quiz! Join host and quizmaster Paul Dersley as he puts our podcasters through their paces. Thanks: Jim Coulson (BewilderedDad.com) Everyone who has helped contribute to HHE throughout 2021! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ instagram.com/hhepodcast twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepo...
Dec 30, 2021•40 min•Ep. 42
The Rt. Hon. Lord Dersley is back in court and he's ready to cast his judgement on Pete's festive episode special! Was a Kiwi christmas enough to stir feelings of festive joy in the iron-clad heart of the Judge? Listen now to find out on this episode of... THE VERDICT! HHE: The Verdict is an after-show review of HHE Podcast #42, in which we examine what went right, what went wrong, and provide a whole bunch more info on stuff we've discovered since! Thanks: - Maori Translation Voice Over Example...
Dec 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 42
Here it is. Christmas in HHE form. In this festive special episode, Pete tracks down the diverse history of Santa Claus (or should that be Father Christmas?) and chats with comedian Jarred Christmas about the traditions of a New Zealand Christmas, where Santa shows up at the height of Summer. Thanks to everyone for all your support in 2021. Merry Christmas! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.co...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 42
The Rt. Hon. Lord Dersley is back in court and he's ready to cast his judgement on Ryan's episode on Mountains in Ireland during the Age of Imperialism! Will Ryan summit to the top of the grades or will he encounter an avalanche of misery from the mountain of justice? Listen now to find out on this episode of... THE VERDICT! HHE: The Verdict is an after-show review of HHE Podcast #41, in which we examine what went right, what went wrong, and provide a whole bunch more info on stuff we've discove...
Dec 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 41
It's off to the Emerald Isle for the boys! Ryan leads Pete to the peak of adventure discovering the courage of the pioneering Irish mountain-climbers who would not be told it couldn't be done. THANKS: Michael Crawley Irish Mountain Running Association (Joe Lalor, Brian Kitson, Justin Rea, Niamh O'Boyle) LINKS: Swallowtail Jig - Irish Fiddle Tune! https://youtu.be/2ZxAVUsuE4Y Katy Adelson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeWRaSPUQyO69WdaYTBV0kA Creative Commons Usage Father Ted Theme https://you...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 41
The Rt. Hon. Lord Dersley is back in court and he's ready to cast his judgement on Pete's episode on Ecology in NATO once-upon-a-time! Will Pete live happily ever after, or is he destined to sit on a shelf gathering dust? Listen now to find out on this episode of... THE VERDICT! HHE: The Verdict is an after-show review of HHE Podcast #40, in which we examine what went right, what went wrong, and provide a whole bunch more info on stuff we've discovered since! Contact us: * hhepodcast.com * hhepo...
Nov 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 40
Pete discovers the NATO countries, taking Ryan on a history of the events that made the organisation, the events that took us to within 30 minutes of nuclear war, and the events that happened 'once upon a time'. History Happened Everywhere! Thanks: Beth George Music (N.A.T.O.) Dean Winson "Brexit Means Brexit", Theresa May RT UK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMek1okqphs) Star Wars Theme, John Williams, (www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D0ZQPqeJkk&t=1s) | SME (on behalf of Sony Classical); LatinAu...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 40
The Rt. Hon. Lord Dersley is back in court and he's ready to cast his judgement on Ryan's Halloween 2021 special episode. How scared is Ryan? Very. In this after-show review of HHE #39, we examine what went right, what went wrong, and a whole bunch of stuff in-between. Listen now to find out what grade Ryan receives on this episode of... THE VERDICT! Contact us: * hhepodcast.com * hhepodcast@gmail.com * instagram.com/hhepodcast * https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ * twitter.com/HHEPodcast * facebo...
Nov 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 39
In a show with real Seoul, Ryan reveals who Jack ‘O Lantern was, and how he managed to find his way to South Korea. He also takes Pete on a tour of South Korea’s spooky characters and shares some great news for those of you who enjoy farming on your mobile phones. History Happened Everywhere! Thanks: MASH Theme ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlkxcC79LA8 ); The Hollywood Prime Time Orchestra; Johnny Mandel; [Merlin] IDOL Distribution (on behalf of Playtime); UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUS...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 39
The court is in session and this time Peter is in the stand to face the irascible justice himself, the Rt. Hon. Lord Dersley! In this after-show review of HHE #38, we examine what went right, what went wrong, and a whole bunch of stuff in-between. Listen now to find out what grade Peter receives, on... THE VERDICT! Thanks: - Brittany Drury Contact us: * hhepodcast.com * hhepodcast@gmail.com * instagram.com/hhepodcast * https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ * twitter.com/HHEPodcast * facebook.com/HHEP...
Oct 28, 2021•42 min•Ep. 38
What came before cute little fluffy birdies? Time to take a flight back to prehistoric Jordan to find out because the Derzelator has spoken and Peter is tasked with discovering what he can about ‘The Early Bird’ in Jordan during the Palaeozoic! What's your favourite.. Wings, Legs, Breast, or.. neck bone? Put out some bird-seed and join the boys in a little bit of twitching. Listen now to discover what a 2ft bone can tell you about the flying creatures of this long lost time. Contact us hhepodcas...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 38
Judge Paul Dersley demands silence. His review of Ryan's latest episode of HHE is complete. It's time that Ryan faces the music. What will his grade be? Find out now on The Verdict! THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere (Out of Office) episode #37: Easy Come Easy Go in Australia during 1945-2021. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, go have a listen first, or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/h...
Oct 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 37
How would you react to accidentally chucking ten million dollars in the bin? Ryan takes Pete down under to uncover whether the Aussies are truly the laid back 'Easy Come, Easy Go' type of people that they are reputed to be. No worries, mate. She'll be right. Links: David Glasheen (Twitter @RestoDave) | GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/saverestorationisland https://www.eli5-bitcoin.com https://www.gizmodo.com.au Music of 'The Easybeats' (Apple - https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/the-easybeats...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 37
The court is in session and the Judge rules over with an iron-fist (of facts). How will Pete's Cypriot beauty adventure stand up to the analysis of Judge Paul Dersley? Find out now on The Verdict. THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere (Out of Office) episode #36: Beauty in Cyprus during 1337-1453CE. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, maybe have a listen first, or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram...
Sep 30, 2021•43 min•Ep. 36
What do crusades, tweezers and quicklime have in common? Find out when you join Ryan and Pete on a journey to Medieval times on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus to explore the topic of beauty. Whilst the Hundred Years War raged, what were those Cypriot citizens up to? Links: Full text of Trotula – ( https://isidore.co/calibre/get/pdf/4855 ) A medieval beauty- ( https://historycollection.com/changing-face-fashion-11-historical-standards-beauty/ ) Thanks: Evangelo Panagi for the Cypriot connecti...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 36
You cannot run from the course of justice, which means that being on vacation is no excuse for Ryan and Pete either! The time has come for them to receive - The Verdict THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere (Out of Office) episode #00: Panic in Grenada during 1750-1800CE. If you haven't listened to this episode yet - do go and have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers ahead! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https:...
Sep 16, 2021•48 min•Ep. 35
The boys are out of the office this week, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get your HHE experience! To tide you over until our next scheduled episode, please enjoy this ‘Out of Office’ instalment. Thanks: u/doxxocyclean on reddit.com/r/AskFoodHistorians Recipe and method for Boiled Beef and Plantain: Ingredients: 8-10 dasheen (calallo) leaves (I'd use 2lb) 2 lb green plantains, peeled 2-3 lb breadfruit, peeled (you could probably double this or so up out for more plantains if you're feeling extra...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 35
The Judge has reviewed the evidence and now Ryan awaits his fate. Was the lack of humour and history in this episode about historical humour a problem for His Honour? Find out now on.. THE VERDICT! THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere #35: Humour in Mauritania during 500-600CE. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, go have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers! Links: Mauritania National Anthem - https://youtu.be/oCnrqcq_cJA Paul Kerensa - www.pa...
Sep 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 35
Ryan tackles the tricky subject of humour in Mauritania between 500-600CE with the help of a very special guest humour expert - PAUL KERENSA! How many jokes can you squeeze out of sand? Join them to find out! Thanks: Paul Kerensa ( https://www.paulkerensa.com/ ) Julia Scott-Russell The community of https://www.reddit.com/r/Mauritania/ Belkhere & Nvarre music traditionnel de mauritanie ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc2CDC68hcc ) Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.c...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 35
Paul Dersley returns to the judge's seat with a withering look upon his face. Will Pete survive the judgement on HHE Episode #34? Find out now on - THE VERDICT! THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere #34: Writing in Bulgaria during 1910-1920. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, go have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPod...
Aug 19, 2021•37 min•Ep. 34
“Easily Bulgaria’s worst decade” In a rollercoaster of events, Pete and Ryan discover an absolutely pivotal period in Bulgarian history. There’s victory, defeat, triumph and tragedy. So much tragedy. Also poems! Links: Eric Halsey’s excellent and in-depth Bulgarian history podcast – ( bghistorypodcast.com ) Bulgarian National Anthem – ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RBmnMsO_B8 ) Thanks: Eric Halsey for tremendous insight into Bulgaria’s rich history Antoaneta Katarova for her beautiful rendit...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 34
Paul Dersley takes a B52-level view of HHE episode #33, levelling his thermonuclear criticisms at Ryan. Will the judge appreciate the story of Poul Brink and his discovery of government corruption? Does the judge have a secret rapper name? Find out now on.. THE VERDICT! Contact us hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast...
Aug 05, 2021•43 min•Ep. 33
The ice sheets and endlessly dark winters of Greenland are our destination for this episode which finds Ryan investigating the murky world of cold-war nuclear accidents, secret military bases and conspiracies that go all the way to the top. The period is 1903 to 1976 (Wright Brothers to Concorde) and the topic is ‘ Curiosity killed the cat ’. But was it curiosity, or something much more sinister? Contact us hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegov...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 33
Join Pete and Ryan as they stand in the dock and await the scales of justice as our resident Black Cap of Death readies himself to cast - THE VERDICT! THE VERDICT is the after-show podcast for History Happened Everywhere #32: Flight in Senegal during the (Mesopotamian-era) Bronze Age. If you haven't listened to this episode yet, go have a listen first - or else there will be spoilers! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitte...
Jul 22, 2021•38 min•Ep. 32
Pete takes Ryan to the Westernmost point in Africa - to Senegal, where they take flight with parrots and pelicans. Together they relive the ancient way of life for the shellfish-gathering Serer people, and discover the Tree of Life itself – the mighty Baobab! Links: Senegal National Anthem – (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMyj4Nkw7sk) Assorted Pelian Sounds - (https://dibird.com/species/great-white-pelican/) More about Baobab trees - (https://ericrossacademic.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/historic-...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 32
The Euro soccer special episode is over and its time for analysis with coach Dersley. He made notes on the performance and is ready to give his judgement. Join Pete and Ryan as they get the grilling of a lifetime on - THE VERDICT! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ twitter.com/HHEPodcast facebook.com/HHEPod Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast...
Jul 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 31
Football, football, football..! Welcome to HHE's Euro 2020 soccer special and it's a game of two halves with Pete taking on Business in Germany during the 1964 Euro tournament, and Ryan tackling all things the colour Blue in Denmark during the 2008 tournament. Grab your rattle, scarf and meat pie and file into the terraces to witness the greatest Euro-related history podcast special ever recorded! Contact us: hhepodcast.com hhepodcast@gmail.com instagram.com/hhepodcast https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeg...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 31
The principal is in his office and has called Peter in. Yes, Paul Dersley is back and he's about to lay down his judgement on HHE#30: Courage in The Congo (Brazzaville) during the late nineteen-nineties. There is a grade to be given... Will it be an A? Find out now on THE VERDICT! Contact us: • hhepodcast.com • hhepodcast@gmail.com • instagram.com/hhepodcast • https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/ • twitter.com/HHEPodcast • facebook.com/HHEPod • Reddit.com/r/hhepodcast...
Jun 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 30
Ooh, ooh, ooh... Come on and do The Congo! Get inspired by tales of courage from the Congo and learn how to hunt an elephant (spoiler: very carefully). Pete takes Ryan to central Africa to uncover stories of bravery and discover the remarkable lifestyle of the country’s forest foragers. Links: Website for Brazzaville Charms book by Cassie Knight - ( https://brazzavillecharms.com/ ) The stylish sapeurs- ( https://bit.ly/3vi3yAk ) Sounds of the Yaka forest forageer ( https://bit.ly/3guHuNz ) Thank...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 30
