History Unchained
Hafdis Hafsteins
History Unchained is all about little-known stories and facts. Have you ever wondered how tattoo machines were invented? Have you ever heard of the dog Stubby, the horse Lady Wonder or where the idea of the piggy bank came from? In this podcast we will look at some fun and interesting stories that most history buffs haven't heard of.
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Toys
History Unchained
08/16/23 • 14 min
In this episode, we look at different toys and how they came to be.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Play-Doh
Story 2: The Teddy Bear
Story 3: Yo-Yo
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
08/16/23 • 14 min
Ancient Egypt
History Unchained
08/09/23 • 14 min
In this episode, we look at fun stories and facts about Ancient Egypt.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Who was Cleopatra?
Story 2: Pharaoh Khufu and the Great Pyramid of Giza
Story 3: Narmer, the first Pharaoh
Links:
It's possible to buy the game Senet on Amazon.
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
08/09/23 • 14 min
Ocean Survivals
History Unchained
08/02/23 • 16 min
In this episode, we look at people who have survived disasters at sea. We will go over what happened, what they did to survive, and how their lives have been after the accidents.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Hawley and Lundy's father and son's fishing trip didn't go as expected.
Story 2: The Bailey's 117 days adrift.
Links:
The Baileys published a book called 117 Days Adrift.
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
08/02/23 • 16 min
Disease Outbreaks
History Unchained
07/26/23 • 13 min
In this episode, we look at disease outbreaks, both from the distant past as well as more recent outbreaks.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Black Death
Story 2: The Great Influenza Pandemic
Story 3: Anthrax Attack
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
07/26/23 • 13 min
Transportation
History Unchained
07/19/23 • 13 min
The theme of today‘s episode is transportation, anything from cars to airplanes.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Bertha Benz and her fateful road trip.
Story 2: History of the Aerocar
Story 3: Who was the first to fly? the Wright brothers or someone else?
Links:
Movie on Carl and Bertha.
James May driving and flying in an Aerocar.
Black and White ad for the Aerocar.
Number 21 Replica in flight in 1997.
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
07/19/23 • 13 min
Inventions
History Unchained
07/12/23 • 11 min
In this episode, we will look at some interesting inventions and how they came to be.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: the invention of the automatic telephone switching system which made it possible to dial a person or company directly.
Story 2: the invention of the bulletproof vest.
Story 3: the invention of guided torpedos by a frequency-hopping system.
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
07/12/23 • 11 min
Amazing Dogs
History Unchained
07/05/23 • 13 min
Who doesn't love a man's best friend? This first episode of season 1 is all about amazing pups who did some extraordinary things.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Stubby was a bull terrier mix who served in WWI.
Story 2: Swansea Jack was a flat-coated retriever who rescued people in Swansea, Wales.
Story 3: Smoky was a Yorkshire Terrier who served in WWII.
Links:
- Stubby's obituary.
- Book about Stubby.
- Animated movie on Stubby.
- Book about Smoky.
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
07/05/23 • 13 min
Season 1 Trailer
History Unchained
06/21/23 • 1 min
History Unchained is a new podcast that is all about little-known historical facts and stories. We will dive into all sorts of stories, such as inventions, toys, amazing animals, ancient civilizations, curses, sports, and survival stories.
Episode 1 will be all about dogs, and it's dropping on July 5th at 3 PM UTC (coordinated universal time). Then a new episode will air each Wednesday at the same time until the last episode will air on December 20th.
See you on July 5th!
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
06/21/23 • 1 min
WW2
History Unchained
08/30/23 • 14 min
In this episode, we look at some amazing people who helped save thousands of Jews during WW2.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Chiune Sugihara
Story 2: Irena Sendler
Story 3: Johan Willem van Hulst
Links:
A 2009 movie about Irena Sendler: The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
A thriller starring Gal Gadot as Irena Sendler is in the works.
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
08/30/23 • 14 min
Mix & Match Part 1
History Unchained
08/23/23 • 14 min
In this episode, we look at different historical facts and stories that don't tie into a specific theme.
Topics in this episode:
Story 1: Mary Had a Little Lamb
Story 2: The Piggy Bank
Story 3: The Smiley Face
Story 4: Peeping Tom
Story 5: The Centennial Light
Follow us:
· Instagram: @historyunchainedpodcast
Credits:
· Theme music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
· Trumpet sound: Sound Effect from Pixabay
Thank you for listening!
08/23/23 • 14 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does History Unchained have?
History Unchained currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does History Unchained cover?
The podcast is about Facts, History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on History Unchained?
The episode title 'Toys' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on History Unchained?
The average episode length on History Unchained is 15 minutes.
How often are episodes of History Unchained released?
Episodes of History Unchained are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of History Unchained?
The first episode of History Unchained was released on Jun 21, 2023.
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