Animals: Mrs. O'Leary's Cow, Vic the Cat, and Mungo the Squirrel
16/04/2026 | 16 mins.
The Second volume of Important Animals From History, from an upcoming book by Mick Sullivan.
Hidden and Lost
31/03/2026 | 34 mins.
The Amber Room was a feat of artistic ability (and a lot of money) but after WWII it has disappeared entirely. Have you seen it?
After that we learn about secret codes, the Enigma Machine, Alan Turing, Navajo Code Talkers and more!
Important Animals in History Vol. 1
16/03/2026 | 16 mins.
The first release teasing Mick's upcoming book! This episode features three animals of note: Clara the Rhino, Mozart's Starling, and a whale named Mocha Dick.
Let's ride through the tales of animals of history!
Life Savers
28/02/2026 | 33 mins.
Carolin Hampton needed to pioneer rubber gloves int he operating room after Joseph Lister's big ideas.
Richard Etheridge was the first Black keeper at an official Life Saving Station and his team's rescue of a shipwrecked family was dramatic and historic.
Peanut Butter and Jelly
28/01/2026 | 35 mins.
You might be surprised to learn the history of the iconic sandwich and all of the ingredients that go into the recipe. First published in 1901, the availability of peanut butter, jelly and sliced bread has changed a lot over the years. And that's great, so let's eat (or just listen).
Special thanks to Lindsay and Marshall from Tumble Podcast for their inspiration on the subject, and help with this episode!
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