Our Drunken History Podcast

How Beer Saved the World! - Episode #31

Beer has been a part of human history from the very beginning. Some would even argue that beer is the reason why civilization even exists at all. Humanity has a storied past and beer has been there every step of the way. From water purification to refrigeration and advances in medicine, beer has shaped our lives in countless ways. So sit back, relax and join us on the journey throughout history as we tell the tale of how Beer Saved the World!
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St. Patrick’s day! - Ep#30

Saint Patrick was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the "Apostle of Ireland", he is the primary patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland and is credited with driving all the snakes (Pagans) from the island. He died sometime around 480AD on March 17 and now we celebrate him and all things Irish for Saint Patricks Day every year!
So sit back, crack open a Guiness and join us as we talk about the Patron Saint of Green Beer and Pub Crawls, Saint Patrick!
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The St. Valentines Day Massacre - Episode #29

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre was a turning point in the fight to end the Prohibition Era in The United States. It revealed that the public had finally grew weary of the bloodshed caused by organized crime. The blame was placed squarely on the imfamous Al Capone, but the massacre remains unsloved to this day.
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A Look Back at our First Season - Ep #28

This year has been great! Thank you for going on this journey with us as we take a look back at 2022. We have so much more planned for 2023 and we hope that you will continue to join us on the tips side of history!
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Attack on Pearl Harbor - Episode #27

December 7th, 1941, The Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack against The United States. More than 2,000 sailors were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack ultimately led the United States to declare war against Japan and brought our country into World War II.

Happy Thanksgiving! Episode #26

Happy Thanksgiving! We finally woke up from our turkey coma! The first Thanksgiving was credited to the Plymouth Colony in 1621. Only about half of the origional 104 pilgrims of the Mayflower survived their first winter in New Engalnd. The remaining 58 Pilgrims and their new Native American Allies celebrated their first sucessful harvest in the fall of 1621. That harvest celebration endured into the Thanksgiving Holiday we celebrate tooday!

Talking Turkey! Episode #25

The wild Turkey is one of North America's largest birds. The turkey has been a staple in the American diet for thousands of years, and was domesticated by Native Americans as far back as 500 BC. The wild turkey was even considered as The United States' National Bird for a brief period during our nation's founding. We hope you enjoy this week's episode, and thanks for joining us as we talk turkey!

Veterans Day - Happy 247th Birthday USMC! - Episode #24

The Great War or World War 1 was supposed to be "The War to End All Wars" but unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, marked the end of The Great War, and later became the holiday we celebrate today as Veterans Day.

History of Halloween! - Episode #23

This week we take a look at the history of Halloween! All Hallows Eve, as it's also known, has a history dating back over 1,000 years and preserves traditions from both Pagan and Christian religions. Join us this week as we discuss the history of Halloween and share some of our favorite memories of the spookiest time of year! 

Vlad the Impaler - Episode #22

This week we take a look at a true story of horror and a King that ruled with an absolutely brutal iron fist.We are talking about none other than the inspiration for dracula himself...Vlad the Impaler.
Vlad III was the bloodthirsty 15th Century King of Walliachia, in present day Romania. Vlad's preferred execution method was to impale his victims on long poles and put them on display for all to see in front of his castle. He is responsible for the executions of thousand of Ottomans and his own subjects.
Join us this week as we take a look at the bloody history of Vlad the Impaler!