History's Greatest Screwups

29/04/2021

What do pigs, wooden stakes, and lost border surveyors have in common? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Sheila McManus about how screwups shaped the creation of the US-Canadian border. Join us for settler screw-ups, including almost starting a war over a pig!
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‎History · 2021

15/04/2021

In the second of another two-part series, Amanda Martin-Hardin concludes the story of the failed U.S. Camel Corps and the ultimate fate of the camels. Ghost camels, zoos, and headless riders! For every play/download in the next 72 hours, a dollar will be donated to GWC Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/solidarity-with-columbia-academic-student-workers

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01/04/2021

The new episode is live! Join us for stories about camels, confederates, and a mule lobby! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VFHendKIcCodItWrhhrdd?si=eBAq8LPcQSC5Hav-M9mBmg

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18/03/2021

Looking forward to tomorrow's episode! Join us for round two of "friends don't let friends invade Russia!"

04/03/2021

Teaser video for today's episode! https://twitter.com/HScrewups/status/1367533780479537155

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04/03/2021

In the first episode of a two-part series, we are joined by Kathryn Randall from CU-Boulder to discuss Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812. Spoiler alert: make sure you bring a coat if you choose to invade Russia! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jLJkGphon5tAKX5PtWIMF?si=cx6oLJqFSgubPO8EpSrwYw

Listen to this episode from History's Greatest Screwups on Spotify. In the first episode of a two-part series, we are joined by Kathryn Randall from CU-Boulder to discuss Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812. Spoiler alert: make sure you bring a coat if you chose to invade Russia!

02/03/2021

Looking forward to an episode release later this week! Any guesses as to the topic? Hint #1: General mud and General Winter.

18/02/2021

The new episode is live! Guest Dr. Alex Langer recounts James Brudenell's, the 7th Earl of Cardigan, epic mishaps during his time as a retreating figure in 19th-century British history. It's not Bridgerton but hey, muttonchops, duels, and mayhem abound! https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/eqiqev

18/02/2021

18/02/2021

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18/02/2021