Whine about History.

A brief analysis of the 1960 novel, Butchers Crossing by John Williams. I examine the historical accuracy and over plot. I do not spoil the later half of the novel.

The Battle that nearly finished Rome and changed the world.

When King Athelstan defeated joint forces of scots and vikings, it became known as the Battle of Brunaburgh. A poem was commented for the victory. This is a translation of that Anglo Saxon Poem. We hope you enjoy it!  more details about the battle https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Battle-of-Brunanburh/ Our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Whineabouthistory Twitter: http...

What do you think happened? comment on https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1  What ancient warfare may have looked like : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmaYtNW_wR8 A quality summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faSrRHw6eZ8

In this episode we cover the an introduction to the bronze age. The technology changes, rise of civilizations, and how human nature can be found in every period.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 The Amarna letters: https://www.ancient.eu/Amarna_Letters/

The Stone age was far more interesting than cavemen banging away with rocks, its was miraculous progression of stone tools becoming more sophisticated with spread of humanity. We will look at each period in turn and it's impact on our existence.  Today We are drinking Cruz Alta  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

The Second Great Awakening was a religious movement that swept throughout the US in the late 18th and 19th century. It promoted a different less elitist christianity. It promoted personal choice, equality, and even freedom. These values led to the end of slavery, the women's vote and the temperance movement.

Sobutai was the son of black smith, who joined Genghis Khans army at a young age. It was his advise and foresight, that allowed the Mongol Empire to grow into the greatest land empire ever to exist!

Harald Hardrada rose from the exiled brother of a defeated king to Conquering hero to commander of an elite mercenary company, until becoming a King Himself!

Dubbed the Bloody Pit by the workers who made her, The Hoosac tunnel is the most haunted tunnel in New England. It's ghosts have allegedly attacked hunters, protected workers, even committed murder. The Signal Man :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL-2IrYOiG8 The tunnel carver example : https://www.stolenhistory.org/threads/1846-tunnel-boring-machines-frederick-beaumont-second-industrial-revol...

Fencer, Martial Artist, Fraudster, Master Sleuth, Escape Artist and so much more. The criminal turned private investor Vidocq not only inspired Sherlock Holmes, he revolutionized crime fighting. 

Japans Greatest revenge tale, begins with a Samurai's loyalty to his lord. Lord Asano was forced to commit seppeku over breach of court protocal in the Edo period Japan. Of his 300 Samurai Warriors, 47 remained loyal to him after death and took revenge. 

We interviewed author and Capone family member Deirdre Marie Capone, the niece of Al Capone and author Uncle Al Capone- The Untold Story From Inside the Family. After listening to this podcast you will probably never think of Al Capone in the same way.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 Deirdre's Website: http://www.unclealcapone.com

In 1959 9 accomplished hikers went into the ural mountains of Russia. They were never seen alive again. They camped on Kholat Syakhl, which means the Dead Mountain. The strangeness of the incident has created from mystery that endures to this day. Everything to do with event, is incredible and bizarre.

Keeping up with our Abandoned Places theme, We look in the Ancestral Pueblos, known in media as the Anasazi. In the 13th century they fled their beautiful cities, and went to cliff side fortresses. These in turn were abandoned, to this day historians wonder why.

From 1920 to the 1950's Port Chatam, Alaska was attacked by a monster. Eye witness reported that a large fur covered man like animal murdered many people in the Kunai Peninsula. The attacks persisted until the whole town mysteriously abandoned the area. 

Brain Boru was the son of back water king of a small tribe of a small country. Listen how he triumphed again and again! How he expelled the vikings hordes and united Ireland forever.

Brain Boru was the son of back water king of a small tribe of a small country. Listen how he triumphed again and again! How he expelled the vikings hordes and united Ireland forever.

The celtic people are still well and alive today, their ancestors dominated Europe during the Iron Age. Even to those day their name conjures up a half naked, blue tattooed warrior fighting to the death. The celt were so much more than warriors...we go over their culture, history and religion. Round houses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmweP8s-Rds Torcs: https://blog.britishmuseum.org/how-do...

In this episode We break down the facts and myths of Saints, Like how Patrick wasn't his real name, that he never cast out a single snake, or how his signature color wasn't green!

Belleau Woods, is where the stunning heroism of the USMC was exhibited for the world to see. The U.S has just entered the First World War and started off with a bang.The battle forged the modern identity of the U.S. Marines, pushed the Germans away from Paris. Belleau woods legacy was to build an officer corp from the veterans of this battle, those officers helped win World War Two.

The movie 1917 was a excellent look into World War One. In this episode we go over the back ground and greater look at the military actions surrounding the battle. 

One of the first Mafia Dons in America, Joe Bonanno was not like his peers. Joe was educated,  old school, and a clever warrior. Who opposed drug trafficking and prostitution in the mafia One of the few gangster to pass away in his 90's. This fascinating man was Mario Puzo inspiration for Vito Corleone in the Godfather.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

George C Marshall was mind behind the allied armies. The General's logistic genius halted the axis war machine and won the allies the war. Twitter https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 Orson Welles: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwis8Nadh6_mAhXjJzQIHWAEDywQwqsBMAB6BAgLEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWe4rXniTo9I&usg=AOvVa...

Veteran the Eighty years war, Defender of the Plymouth Pilgrims. A complicated man with a violent temper and capacity for warm humanity. A complicated man the guarded the first succesful colony in America. 

For Years the Bell family was haunted by an entity, that wreaked havoc on their lives. Attacks, tricks, and even presidential visits are in the story of the Bell Witch. A terrifying tale that ends in murder.  

In December of 1900 three light house keepers disappeared without a trace. This mystery has led to years of speculation and doubt as to where they went. Were they blown off a cliff, abducted by pirates or something stranger still?  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

In a Scotland 1828 a pair of friends murdered 18 people to sell their bodies to anatomists. In a time when Edinburgh was a medical capital and research bodies were hard to find. We delve into the story of  their gruesome rise and fall.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

yril Richard Rescola was Paratrooper, a Vietnam Veteran, and the man who was responsible for saving nearly 2,700 lives on 9/11.  After the first tower was hit at the world trade center, the PA system told everyone to stay at their desk. Rick ignored the order and evacuated the building. The last time anyone saw him, was when he was running upstairs to save the last few employees. We celebrate h...

In this episode we cover Herman Webster Midget! A.K.A H.H. Holmes. He allegedly killed 200 people, married three women and abandoned them. Committed hundreds of insurance frauds and almost got away with it.  Twitter https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Pat Crowe was a man after revenge, his story is strange and astounding. We drink 19 crimes Sauvingnon Block and dive into this amazing tale of true crime.  

Today we cover a powerful union man who protected the working class. A complicated industrious american, who spent everyday of his life grinding. We cover his life, his work, and his disappearance. Join us while we go over one our countries's greatest labour organizers and greatest mysteries.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Roy chapman worked his way up from the bottom to the top. He fought bandits, traveled the world, and made major scientific discoveries. He inspired dozens of characters in books and movies.  Tweet us  @ https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Jack Hayes, was a surveyor, texas ranger, war hero, and sheriff of San Francisco. He changed the ways texas rangers fought, made the colt revolver popular, and left an indelible mark on the American west.

Area 51 the infamous american military base, has fascinated people for decades. Not even acknowledged by the government until 2013, the base has been the source for countless theories. Tonight the Whine About History team delves into Area 51

Cut off, surrounded, bombed and running low on supplies. The Lost Battalion was led to victory by Charles Whittlesey.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Started by May Otis Blackburn and her daughter "Cult of the Great Eleven is a true account of one of the twentieth century’s weirdest and and most mysterious cults." Today we are joined by the man who literally wrote the book on The Cult of the Great Eleven. Samuel Fort gives us an great interview and tells us all about the Blackburn Cult. P.S Sorry about the hiss it goes away after the first ...

Francis Augustus Hamer, was one of the great Texas Rangers, he survived fifty plus gun fights and died in his sleep at a ripe old age. He fought bandits, corrupt bankers, the KKK and the infamous Bank Robbers Bonnie and Clyde.

General Grant led the union armies to victory in the Civil War and Fought for civil rights after the war. Grant is partially responsible for keeping the United States together during it's darkest time. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

In 1845 an expedition of two ships and 129 men went into the arctic to look for the northwest passage. Led by experienced captains both of which artic veterans. After being sighted by whalers in Baffin Bay they disappeared. Their story has finally been pieced together. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Zheng He was one of the greatest unknown explorers in history. In the 14th century He traveled all over the world, from Thailand to Kenya.

Human curiosity and need for resources has pushed people to explore. Today we go over a period of time that lasted for hundreds of years and affects us to this day. The Golden Age of Discovery, we will over a timeline of various important events such as the discovery of Brazil and the introduction of chocolate.

A Brazilian hero and explorer Marshall Rondon was a larger than life legend He saved theodors roosevelts life, he protected Brazil’s indigenous peoples, explored the amazon basin. In 1913 he was shot in the chest by the Nambikwara Indians with a poisin arrow. He turned around and rode away. That’s just a small part of this amazing man's life. Candido Rondon was a truly exceptional person.

"The man who has added a greater amount of positive knowledge to the map of Asia than any individual of our time" Nain Singh was of the greatest explorers of the asian interior. He braved a lethal journey to mark out the forbidden lands of Tibet.

The great explorer and navigator Vasca De Gama, the man who permanently linked the east and the west. Braving a journey that claimed two ships and 131, Vasca De Gama shaped the history of Portugal forever.

Happy New Years! Today we are covering the origin of Santa Claus aka the real Saint Nicholas. We cover his imprisonment, his generous nature and boxing match at the Council of Nicea. Twitter page https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Joseph Bologne Chevalier St Georges, was one of the most amazing men ever to live. Acknowledged as one of the greatest swords men of all time and one of the great composers of all time. He exploits range from fencing champions, playing for royalty, and breaking sieges during the French Revolution. Despite being half black in a very prejudice society he rose to be one of France's greatest citizens.

Rollo the Walker was a bigger than life viking, literally he so big he couldn't ride a horse. He was such a good raider that the King of France legitimized him. Making him a frankish noble and starting a dynasty that changed the face of the planet. Want to learn more about Rollo and his descendants? Here is an amazing podcast. https://normancenturies.com Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineab...

The real Dracula was not vampire, but a ruthless prince. Vlad was dedicated to keeping his borders secure from enemies, and his country alive. We will explore what gave him his fearsome reputation, his role as a head of state, and his ability as a tactician. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1