11: History of Everything: Eunuchs

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 s ...  Show more

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 gove ...  Show more

Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Over many cultures and many years, being a Eunuch--or someone who has been castrated--has meant something different. Like In ancient China, Eunuchs were thought to be more trustworthy, so they became political advisors. Or In Italy, they realized it st ...  Show more

Men and their unusual offspring are on display today. And believe me, this is a bigger deal than you'd expect.

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Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook cross their legs and rank the best Eunuchs in history. From religious fanatics to operatic singers, they discuss the grisly glory these young men ‘enjoyed’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Strange things are floating around in history, from people to objects. Here are a couple of new editions to the Cabinet.

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