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.
Violet Jessop survived three ship disasters, but on the Britannic she came terrifyingly close to becoming history thanks to its spinning propellers. In this Debrief, we dive into that narrow escape, the unbelievable story of Arthur John Priest, the “unsinkable stoker”, and Wenman Wykeham-Musgrave, who survived three torpedoed ships in a single day.
Plus, a “This Week in History” rundown for Sept. 29–Oct. 4, and a tease for our upcoming Salem Witch Trials episode to kick off spooky season.