History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by HowStuffWorks. Here's a preview of our upcoming episode "Butter: Protestantism's Secret Ingredient?"
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10/20/17 • 9 min
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Ridiculous History - Ridiculous History: Episode Zero
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Welcome to the show. I'm Ben, I'm Nolan. It's not really a show. It's sort of a mini show, pre show. It's a preview show. That's what they call in the podcast parlance. Episode zero, right before episode one, the prequel, if you will, a prelude to a podcast called Ridiculous History. Yes, yes, sir, that is us, and every week you and I dive into some of the strangest, most unusual, just weirdest stories from the yester years of humanity. I'm reall
Ridiculous History: Episode Zero Top Questions Answered
What is Ridiculous History?
Ridiculous History is a podcast that discusses strange and unusual stories from the past.
Why is one episode of Ridiculous History about how butter fueled the Protestant Reformation?
The episode explores how the Catholic Church's ban on butter, which caused starvation in regions without alternative cooking oils, played a role in the Protestant Reformation.
What dietary restrictions did monks in medieval Europe have?
Monks in medieval Europe had dietary restrictions, including veganism on certain days.
Why did the Catholic Church extend fast day rules to all Christians?
The Catholic Church extended fast day rules to all Christians, causing geographic and availability problems, relating to the church's influence and desire for uniformity in religious practices.
What alternatives to butter did the Catholic Church have access to?
As alternatives to butter, the Catholic Church had access to fish and olive oil.
What are some other topics covered in Ridiculous History episodes?
Some of the other episodes of Ridiculous History cover topics like bootlegging music, British lawyers wearing wigs, Pablo Escobar's hippo problem, and rain making supervillains.
How did the ban on butter lead to starvation in some regions?
The ban on butter by the Catholic Church caused famine and starvation in regions where alternative cooking oils were not easily available.
What impact did the ban on butter have on the Protestant Reformation?
The ban on butter played a role in the Protestant Reformation as it highlighted the power and control of the Catholic Church and led to discontent among those affected by the ban.
Why did the Catholic Church have dietary restrictions for monks?
The Catholic Church imposed dietary restrictions on monks as a form of spiritual discipline and adherence to religious practices.
How did the ban on butter affect regions without access to other cooking oils?
Regions without access to alternative cooking oils faced severe food shortages and starvation when the Catholic Church banned butter, as it was a primary cooking ingredient.
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