History runneth over with obscure tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Hosts and longtime pals Alex Deane and Bryan Cunningham will be your guides through this hidden history. Based on Deane’s bestselling book Lessons From History, you will meet the war veteran who lost an eye then amputated his own fingers, learn of Africa’s first black bishop, whose great-great granddaughter sacrificed herself to protect her people from Ebola, and be surprised by Abraham Lincoln’s duel with broadswords and the drunken British soldier who single-handedly conquered an enemy fort, and help us solve the mystery of who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels. But you won’t just be along for the uproarious ride. Join Alex and Bryan as they imbibe the beverages of choice of the characters in their stories. And, contribute your own obscure tales which they will research and tell in future episodes, perhaps with you as the guest. Have a drink, have a laugh and, who knows, you just might learn something.
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History runneth over with obscure tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Hosts and longtime pals Alex Deane and Bryan Cunningham will be your guides through this hidden history. Based on Deane’s bestselling book Lessons From History, you will meet the war veteran who lost an eye then amputated his own fingers, learn of Africa’s first black bishop, whose great-great granddaughter sacrificed herself to protect her people from Ebola, and be surprised by Abraham Lincoln’s duel with broadswords and the drunken British soldier who single-handedly conquered an enemy fort, and help us solve the mystery of who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels. But you won’t just be along for the uproarious ride. Join Alex and Bryan as they imbibe the beverages of choice of the characters in their stories. And, contribute your own obscure tales which they will research and tell in future episodes, perhaps with you as the guest. Have a drink, have a laugh and, who knows, you just might learn something.
Alex and Bryan welcome military historian and author Jack Bowsher to discuss “Thunder Run Meiktila 1945,” a triumphant and consequential campaign through the jungles of Burma. They’re also joined by ...
Yo ho ho, the boys return to the sea for tales of boozy boating, fratricide, and the tragedy of a slave without a country. Don’t Miss It! Thanks to our ...
Two new stories, in which an ancestor falls from grace and a Belgian sings… Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project for making this happen! The Wolf Project – Wolfproject.co ...
The boys return to a favourite theme: Gallantry at Sea, with midget submarines and the heroic last rides of a retired dairy farmer. Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project ...
We’re BACK With the West’s Greatest Spy Against Russia. RIP Oleg Gordievsky. Alex & Bryan tell us about when baby poo saved the world, when rudeness is required, and how ...
Alex and Bryan are back with two tremendous takes from royal history. A Crowning achievement. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can ...
The guys return with two crackin’ (or is that Kraken?) tales of bravery and heroism at sea, this time from the War of 1812 and World War 1. Sources: Lessons ...
H4 The Musical: The guys find the lost Brandenburg Concertos and hear true modern musical tails from record producer and conservationist Scott Bledsoe. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and ...
Alex & Bryan bring tales of gallantry and privation in a North Korean prison camp and of “Marie Claire,” heroic WW2 spy who helped 100 downed British airmen escape home ...
Castles and Nazis and Grand Slams, Oh My! The guys tell the story of the last castle and strangest battle of WW2. Prepare to suspend disbelief. Sources: Lessons From History: ...
Bryan and newly-minted House of Commons Candidate Alex Deane tell two (of course) legislative stories. Hear of a “codger” MP who literally kicked the wrong bum and a short-lived Australian ...
This one’s for Canada. And one for the Royal Navy. The boys celebrate the new addition to the H4 family with the story of the Great Canadian Stork Derby and ...
In this special edition mini episode, Alex takes us back to 1944 Italy, a post-Mussolini state which had become a battleground between Allied forces and Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Sources: Lessons From ...
It’s a gruesome quickie (Yikes!) as the guys talk a dictator’s exploding fish and a conqueror’s exploding….well….just tune in. And join Bryan here on groundhog day: https://x.com/denvercunning/status/1748788411341984019?s=20 Sources: Lessons From ...
NINE NINE! If you ever find yourself in a pub with British rugby players and hear this screamed – run for your life. Join Alex and Bryan for another week ...
Bryan releases the bees on world renowned urban warfare expert Col. John Spencer (ret.). John tells a brand new and (almost) unbelievable story of the Battle of Mariupol, Ukraine and ...
Just when we need them most: Two Holocaust Heroes. And some much-needed truth from Alex and Bryan. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what ...
Alex tells the story of the Siege of Bala Hissar, and the fort’s defenders – who were faithful even unto death. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of ...
Fan favorite guest Willard Foxton rejoins the guys for the second episode of Season Two of the Hidden History Happy Hour for an inspirational and rollicking tale of the first ...
The Hidden History Happy Hour launches Season Two with the heroic tale of RAF Pilot Ron Hockey and the guys discuss the legal, moral, and ethical issues around the agonizing ...
History runneth over with obscure tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Hosts and longtime pals Alex Deane and Bryan Cunningham will be your guides through this hidden history. Based on Deane’s bestselling book Lessons From History, you will meet the war veteran who lost an eye then amputated his own fingers, learn of Africa’s first black bishop, whose great-great granddaughter sacrificed herself to protect her people from Ebola, and be surprised by Abraham Lincoln’s duel with broadswords and the drunken British soldier who single-handedly conquered an enemy fort, and help us solve the mystery of who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels. But you won’t just be along for the uproarious ride. Join Alex and Bryan as they imbibe the beverages of choice of the characters in their stories. And, contribute your own obscure tales which they will research and tell in future episodes, perhaps with you as the guest. Have a drink, have a laugh and, who knows, you just might learn something.
