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Well... that happened

Ed Parnell · en · 235 episodes

Smaller and interesting events through history. Odd stories which have been overlooked. Strange people with odd ambitions. Zealous warlords and errant priests. The gamut of humanity is here.

Facts you may not have known, people you may not have heard of, all the minutiae which makes us what we are.

And quite a lot of Stupid.

Twice a week, every Monday and Friday. And Maybe Wednesday.

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Episodes

Well... that happened
Celebration of Farts
Tomorrow is the Isle of Wight's finest hour, if not smells... Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 26, 2026·1m
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Underwater!
The Jane Russell vehicle was a disaster at the Premiere. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 23, 2026·4m
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Nude Painting Verus Painting Nude
Nude. That word attracted you. Admit it. The paint was just gravy. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 22, 2026·1m
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The most used greeting in the world
Edison coined the phrase, but the story behind it is a complex one. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 21, 2026·3m
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Museum of the Philadelphian
Celebrating the stuff you won't see on tourist nonsense Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 20, 2026·1m
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How Osiris became Immortal
Ancient Egypt is packed with mythology and legends. Some of those stories have survived in the memory better than more recent events, such as the story of…
Oct 19, 2026·4m
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The Daily Mail and the Monster Hunter
How the Daily Mail got into the Monster business. And what happened. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 16, 2026·10m
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Presidential Tourists
Presidents, surprisingly, can be thieves... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Oct 15, 2026·1m
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The Story of Anne of Cleeves
As Henry VIII's ex-wives go, she probably had the best deal. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 14, 2026·13m
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Pray To Park
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Oct 13, 2026·1m
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The Heinz Empire - Built on Beans
It started as ambition, and ended in a bowl Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Oct 12, 2026·5m
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He came, he forged, he snuffed it
The ambition of Thomas Chatterton. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Oct 9, 2026·2m
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Spy Vacuum
When your vacuum cleaner grasses you up, you know we're in trouble. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 8, 2026·1m
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REPLAY - Beckford's Spire
The Tower is a product of the transatlantic slave trade. Beckford’s ability to build, and to collect, was made possible by a vast fortune built on the profits…
Oct 7, 2026·18m
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Unko Museum
Welcome to the MAX Unko Kawaii World!Total number of visitors exceeded 1.6M! The Unko Museum is a “poop-entertainment” museum that offers an unprecedented…
Oct 6, 2026·1m
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The Tragic Death of James Dean
Last week saw the 71st anniversary of the tragic death of James Dean. His career of five years may have been short, but his impact is still felt. Become a…
Oct 5, 2026·14m
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The Death of Diamond Jim
The irony of Diamond Jim, New York's most sober party animal Become a supporter of this podcast…
Oct 2, 2026·1m
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The word Tawdry
Origins of the word 'Tawdry' Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Sep 30, 2026·1m
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Clara Bow, Silent Movie Siren, would have been 121 this week
She was scandalous and she loved it Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Sep 28, 2026·3m
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ITV Launched 71 years ago - Today!
A look at the creation of ITV. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate…
Sep 22, 2026·7m
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Sir Walter Brownoser
Sir Walter and his cloak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Sep 21, 2026·8m
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Claudette Colbert
Would have been her 121st Birthday today Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Sep 14, 2026·4m
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It's Not The Fall Which Will Get Ya
Paragliding Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share…
Sep 9, 2026·1m
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Parking Shenanagens
A man. A car park. And a surprise. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Sep 7, 2026·1m
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Legal Onions
Onions have a strange history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate…
Sep 4, 2026·1m
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International Womens' Day In Russia
They do things different there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate…
Sep 2, 2026·1m
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The Over The Bed Piano
Playing your instrument in bed; it could have been a 'thing' Become a supporter of this podcast…
Aug 28, 2026·3m
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Tsutomu Yamaguchi
The only man to survive two nuclear bombs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Aug 26, 2026·4m
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The Straw Hat Ruckus of 1922
Can hats cause unrest? Apparently so. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Aug 24, 2026·4m
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The Health & Safety Film From Hell
Can you imagine no you best not... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Aug 12, 2026·1m
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Dead Accurate Portrait
The most patient artists' model in history Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Aug 10, 2026·1m
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Antioch 1 and Antioch 2
Antioch was not the place it used to be. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Aug 7, 2026·1m
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It's A Coal Mine I Tell You!
The lengths some people will go to Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Aug 5, 2026·2m
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Juan Pujol Garcia
The story of World War 2's most audacious spy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Aug 3, 2026·2m
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The Best Thing Since
Well, that. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the podcast? Share…
Jul 3, 2026·1m
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A Crumb of Encouragement
The life of an understudy can be thankless... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Jul 1, 2026·1m
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Deadly Chicken
Chicken can be hard Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the podcast?…
Jun 29, 2026·1m
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REPLAY - The Strange Tale of Elmer McCurdy
A repeat of a particularly strange story from last year. It's too hot to record anything new. Become a supporter of this podcast…
Jun 26, 2026·2m
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For Posterity - and beyond!
Taking pictures in the old days was a bind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
Jun 24, 2026·1m
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The Postfather
Postman Pat's double life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Jun 22, 2026·1m
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Ohio's 1895 Chance in 44,000
Chance of that happening, eh? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate…
Jun 19, 2026·1m
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Take the Donkey's Word For It
A mess in the court room Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Jun 17, 2026·1m
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The Drunken Globe
A night at the theatre. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Jun 15, 2026·1m
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Tobacco Additive
You... probably don't want to know... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
Jun 12, 2026·1m
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The Parrot of Andrew Jackson
African Grey chaos. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the podcast?…
Jun 10, 2026·2m
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The Molasses Disaster of 1919
Molasses. Deadly when angered. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate…
Jun 8, 2026·1m
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Despot Afraid of Rabbits
Scared of fluffy bunnies Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Jun 5, 2026·3m
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Potty Mouth Washington
Impolite official greeting Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Jun 3, 2026·1m
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Tootsie Roll Marines
Tootsie Rolls role in War Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
Jun 1, 2026·1m
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The Most Bloodless War in American History
The Most Bloodless War in American History Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
May 29, 2026·1m
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The Fruit and the Snake
Prank goes about as wrong as it could Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
May 27, 2026·2m
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Respect the First Lady
First names are for people I like Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour?…
May 25, 2026·1m
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Potato Potarto
Genius marketing ploy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
May 22, 2026·1m
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Germans Get Wood
Good with their hands. Good with their wood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
May 20, 2026·1m
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The Speed of the British Establishment
Sometimes the solution is worse than the cure Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a…
May 18, 2026·1m
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Vegetarian Lifestyle
It can be unhealthy too. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/well-that-happened--6149297/support. Do me a favour? Rate the…
May 15, 2026·1m
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Trier
The taking ot Trier seemed so much easier than planned. Become a supporter of this podcast…
May 13, 2026·1m
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South African Parliament
Some people don't realise saying one thing and saying another can sometimes be saying the same thing. Become a supporter of this podcast…
May 11, 2026·1m
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Cashing in on Cows
Germany is a fascinating country, having built itself up from the end of the second world war to an international powerhouse. Become a supporter of this…
May 8, 2026·1m
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Tiny but Nice
Liechtenstein is a small country, founded in 1719, it didn’t become a nation overnight. It took almost a century and a half to get independence from German in…
May 6, 2026·1m