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History is often taught as a series of discrete, unrelated events -- and that could not be further from the truth. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore a fascinating Venn diagram of historical events... and learn that, technically, yes! A samurai could have sent somethin ...  Show more

One thing about the United States -- we'll throw a party for anything. As a result, it's no surprise that back in 1994, a group of well-meaning pranksters in San Francisco decided to don Santa Claus costumes in a whimsical protest against capitalism. Although it was originally me ...  Show more

Mardi Gras has been a legal holiday in New Orleans since 1875, and the annual Fat Tuesday celebration has become a legendary part of the city's culture. But which Mardi Gras celebration was the best? Listen in as Deblina and Sarah explore Mardi Gras.

Qu'est-ce que Mardi gras ? Merci d'avoir posé la question ! En 2021, Mardi Gras tombe le 16 février. Évidemment, chaque année, on le célèbre un mardi, mais la date change. C’est une fête chrétienne, célébrée tous les ans entre le 3 février et le 9 mars. Mardi gras date de l’époq ...  Show more

Why do we celebrate birthdays with cake? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I detail the reign of the infamous French Queen, Marie Antoinette, and discover the origins of birthday parties. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: The Marie Antoinette Diet: Eat Cak ...  Show more

The last meal of the executed is a longstanding tradition. Listen in today to learn about the dark history and modern practice of this culinary curiosity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.