Welcome to Naked History, the podcast that peels back the polished layers of the past to reveal the weird, wild, and wonderful truths beneath. Hosted by historian Dyllan Gasaway, this show dives into the untold tales, strange coincidences, and overlooked events that shaped the world. From volcanic eruptions that sparked literary masterpieces to strange coincedences, absurd inventions, historical what-ifs, and the mystery of it all, you've found the right place.
Welcome to Naked History, the podcast that peels back the polished layers of the past to reveal the weird, wild, and wonderful truths beneath. Hosted by historian Dyllan Gasaway, this show dives into the untold tales, strange coincidences, and overlooked events that shaped the world. From volcanic eruptions that sparked literary masterpieces to strange coincedences, absurd inventions, historical what-ifs, and the mystery of it all, you've found the right place.
A quick myth tune-up for your table. We trace the Macy’s Parade from 1924 street pageant to broadcast spectacle (plus those wild early balloon “releases”), debunk the presidential turkey pardon origin (hello, 1989), and set cranberry sauce in its real timeline (sugar scarcity → 1796 recipe → canning age). Correction corner: who actually washed the plates in 1621? The sources don’t say.
“This Week in History” (Nov 10–16) brings snappy nods to the USMC’s founding, Armistice/Veterans Day, and Laika’s sobering milestone. Then we get into some Menu Archaeology—pumpkin & mince pie evolutions and the eternal regional side-dish wars.
Next main: “Code Talkers”: the language that won battles.