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History of Everything

History of Everything

Stakuyi 260 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

This podcast takes deep dives into history every week, covering topics from the history of potatoes to the bloodiest battles. It offers a broad exploration of historical events and their impacts.

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The Cook Who Lived: 60 Hours Trapped 100 Feet Underwater
The Cook Who Lived: 60 Hours Trapped 100 Feet Underwater Oct 12, 2026 1821 Want to enter the giveaway? Check out my merch here⁠⁠! On the morning of May 26, 2013, a tugboat sank 30 meters to the seabed off the coast of Nigeria…and one man lived through it all. When the Jascon-4 capsized in the Bight of Benin, eleven of its twelve crew members died. But ship's cook Harrison Okene was knocked out, stripped to his boxers, and trapped in total darkness. There he survived
Bob Denard: The Frenchman Who Stole an Entire Country (4 Times)
Bob Denard: The Frenchman Who Stole an Entire Country (4 Times) Sep 29, 2026 2219 In 1975, a French mercenary named Bob Denard landed on the beaches of the Comoros Islands with a handful of men and changed the course of African history. Then he did it again. And again. And one more time for good measure. This is the story of how one man overthrew the same government four separate times, ruled an island nation as a puppet master for over a decade, and somehow died peacefully in
The Most Laidback Dictator in History
The Most Laidback Dictator in History Sep 21, 2026 2122 Normally when one describes a dictator they will talk about murder, violence, oppression, coups, but not usually willingly giving up power. The dictator of Seychelles is perhaps one of the most rare examples of exactly that in history. This is his story and how the Seychelles became a modern state. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fight me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠war of the barons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my trips w
How Ramen Saved Japan
How Ramen Saved Japan Sep 14, 2026 2439 After World War II, Japan was devastated. Food was scarce, morale was low, and the country needed something—anything—to rebuild. That "something" turned out to be a simple bowl of wheat noodles in broth. Today we trace how ramen went from a cheap street food to an unlikely economic and cultural savior for post-war Japan. We'll explore the black market stalls of 1940s Tokyo, the American wheat su
Sheck Exley: The Greatest Cave Diver Who Ever Lived
Sheck Exley: The Greatest Cave Diver Who Ever Lived Aug 28, 2026 2129 Sheck Exley didn't just push the limits of human exploration—he redefined them. Today we dive into the life of the man widely regarded as the greatest cave diver who ever lived. From his first cave dive at age 16 to his record-breaking descent past 800 feet into Mexico's El Zacatón, Exley spent three decades exploring the most dangerous underwater caves on Earth. Along the way, he developed the
The Dog Meat General: Craziest Leader in Chinese History
The Dog Meat General: Craziest Leader in Chinese History Aug 17, 2026 1532 Meet Zhang Zongchang—the warlord so unhinged, so chaotic, that his own soldiers called him "72-Cannon Zhang" while everyone else just called him the Dog Meat General. Standing nearly 6'6" in an era when most Chinese men were a foot shorter, this mountain of a man ruled China's Shandong province like a fever dream wrapped in a nightmare. In this video, we're diving deep into the absolute insanity
The Powder Kegs That Led to the American Revolution
The Powder Kegs That Led to the American Revolution Aug 10, 2026 2896 By 1775, the thirteen American colonies were a tinderbox — and it only took one spark to set the empire ablaze. But how did loyal British subjects transform into armed revolutionaries in just over a decade? In this video, we trace the explosive chain of events that turned colonial grumbling into open rebellion. From the crushing debt of the French and Indian War to the shots fired at Lexington a
Balloonfest ‘86: Disaster or Lie?
Balloonfest ‘86: Disaster or Lie? Jul 27, 2026 2019 In 1986, Cleveland made history by releasing 1.5 million balloons into the sky—a world record that still stands today. But what was supposed to be a harmless spectacle quickly turned into something far more complicated. For decades, we've been told this event was an unmitigated disaster. The balloons allegedly choked Lake Erie, spooked horses, caused car accidents, and even interfered with a Coa
The Fall of Saddam Hussein: Butcher of Baghdad
The Fall of Saddam Hussein: Butcher of Baghdad Jul 13, 2026 2900 For 24 years, Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron fist—silencing dissent through torture, execution, and the infamous Republican Guard. But in 2003, the regime that seemed untouchable came crashing down in just three weeks. Today we trace the final days of one of history's most brutal dictators: from the shock and awe of Baghdad to Saddam's humiliating capture in a spider hole near Tikrit. W
The Rise of Saddam Hussein: From Street Thug to Dictator
The Rise of Saddam Hussein: From Street Thug to Dictator Jul 6, 2026 2406 Saddam Hussein with nothing. Born to a poor peasant family in a mud-brick village. Abandoned by his father before he was born. Raised by an abusive uncle who beat him daily. By thirty, he was an assassin. By forty, he controlled one of the world's most oil-rich nations. By fifty, he was called the "Butcher of Baghdad." How does someone climb from absolute obscurity to absolute power? How do you
The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Show on Earth: The Circus
The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Show on Earth: The Circus Jun 28, 2026 3309 Step right up and journey through the wild, weird, and often shocking history of the circus—from its ancient Roman origins to the multimillion-dollar entertainment empire that defined the 19th and 20th centuries, and its eventual collapse in the modern era. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fight me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠war of the barons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travel to Estonia with me here Travel to China with me here Check
How Spices DOMINATED History
How Spices DOMINATED History Jun 17, 2026 1809 For thousands of years, spices were among the most valuable commodities on Earth—often worth more than gold. Their rarity and extreme profitability drove ancient global trade routes, fueled the Age of Discovery, built the first multinational corporations, and ultimately redrew the geopolitical map of the world Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fight me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠war of the barons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Travel to Est

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