THE VERDICT: Magic Tricks in New South Wales during 1603-1868 CE

It’s a special SuperEpisode! Pete and Ryan pay tribute to the Man of Steel to celebrate the new Superman movie by getting the scoop on 'Journalism in Metropolis during 1938 - 1985'. Meet the Daily Planet’s chimp assistant! Discover the dangers of life in the City of Tomorrow! Follow the drama of a corporate takeover - with added evil clones! And see how far Lois Lane is prepared to go to get the story of race-relations in the DC Universe!   Chapters:   00:00 Intro 02:50 Orientation to Metropolis! 07:31 Metropolis Facts! 12:14 History of Superman & DC Comics! 28:32 Galaxy Comms Takeover! 48:04 Black Lois Lane! 01:01:58 Outro   Links / Thanks: “Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theatres worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures Theatrical Release: July 11, 2025 Buy Tickets: https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/superman#get-tickets   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It’s episode 105 of THE VERDICT, and the Judge is pulling back the curtain on Magic Tricks in New South Wales during 1603–1868 CE! Prepare to be amazed by the Wizard of the South’s egg-dodging dance, the Wizard of the North’s vanishing elephant, and the real-life magic of The Piddingtons. We also beam up a surprising link between James Cook and Captain Kirk, and meet some Australians who tried to legally conjure their own nation into existence. But is it legal wizardry or just smoke and mirrors? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:55 First Impressions (+ The Wizard of the South!) 06:23 More on the Wizard of the North!  07:58 Boldy Going…! 09:34 The Piddingtons! 16:40 The Bushland Sovereignty Movement! 19:48 The Final Verdict! 24:44 Outro (+ UFO Magic!)   Thanks: British Pathe: The Piddingtons Keep Millions Guessing (1950) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F70twmRyilg)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Pete and Ryan head down under and peek up Australia’s sleeve to discover Magic Tricks in New South Wales during 1603-1868. We meet deadly wildlife, learn why a sack of bananas is a terrible choice of weapon, and find out how our favourite botanist had a hand in making the Australia we know today.  We also reveal the life and times of a globally famous magician who could catch bullets, but couldn’t catch a break. Plus, we discover the European magic trick that made an entire population disappear. Ta daaaa!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 01:57 Orientation to NSW! 05:58 NSW Facts! 10:54 History of NSW! 21:30 Magic Trick! 24:38 John Henry Anderson! 45:26 Now You See It...!  01:02:14 Derzolation! 01:03:24 Outro!   Links / Thanks: With great thanks to Richard Broome, whose book “Aboriginal Australians: A history since 1788” is available here: https://a.co/d/gdtsdw5 Home & Away Theme (https://youtu.be/yC8SpHSSNx4?si=oyh7Sm9xOr3Iq23b) NSW Blues Theme Song (https://youtu.be/yrWCDpOaBzI?si=FpKGe6EZ9OERLzWZ)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It’s episode 104 of THE VERDICT, and Judge Dersley is cracking the spine on our deep dive into Literature in Morocco during 1500–500 BCE! On the docket: Ryan’s ancient-world novel Starsong, the poetic power of Fatima Tabaamrant, world-record-breaking flags, hidden resistance messages inked in henna, and some surprising truths behind Casablanca. Will the Judge give it a glowing review—or a dramatic rejection? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Starsong! 09:53 Fatima Tabaamrant!  14:43 World Record Flags! 19:39 Secret Henna Codes! 23:42 The Final Verdict! 28:22 Outro (+ Casablanca Facts!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

Sand, scrolls, and… Hercules? This week, Pete and Ryan head back to ancient Morocco to uncover a time before paperbacks, when stories lived in memory and myths roamed the land. Expect dramatic desert backdrops, surprisingly fun facts, and a muscle-bound Greek hero with a to-do list from hell. Plus, we welcome the mysterious author of a novel set in this very time and place. Download now for tales, trivia, and a touch of creative licence—on episode 104 of HHE Podcast!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:18 Orientation to Morocco 12:18 History of Morocco! 26:24 The Labours of Petecles! 42:38 Starsong! 54:51 Derzolation! 56:31 Outro!   Links / Thanks: Morocco National Animation | Moomba TV (https://youtu.be/7dmTcInojWw?si=2n3rGkIa0dnM3RYY) Morocco National Anthem (https://youtu.be/uIKWKeoCJW0?si=2cxM2LhAmSqoTvrL) Starsong | A Novel (Amazon Kindle: https://a.co/d/fy84pw0; Apple Books, Kobo, and many others: https://books2read.com/u/brx5Nw)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

It’s time for The Verdict on Water in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s! Dive into the hidden depths of the Liwa aquifer, stroll through the shady palms of Al Ain’s ancient oasis, and sip history at the city’s first 5-star hotel. Plus, discover how Abu Dhabi tried to squeeze rain from the sky, and why turning seawater into drinking water might just be the region’s ultimate magic trick. But will the Judge find this episode a refreshing splash or a total washout? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:12 First Impressions + The Liwa Aquifer! 09:23 Al Ain Oasis!  13:24 The Hilton Hotel! 17:44 The Ghaf Tree! 23:00 Cloud Seeding! 26:32 The Final Verdict! 29:13 Outro (+ Coral Project!)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

In this episode of History Happened Everywhere, Pete and Ryan uncover the jaw-dropping story of how a sleepy desert outpost transformed into a modern global capital—powered by ambition, engineering, and... well, fuel. Meet the visionary leader who quite literally bridged the gap between water and sand. Marvel at the extraordinary effort it took to build a world-class port from nothing. And brace yourself for the moment a humble British toilet nearly brought the entire project to a screeching halt. Oh—and if you've ever wondered how many grains of sand are in the desert, or how to whip up a gourmet meal in the middle of nowhere… you're in the right place. This is history with heat. Don’t miss it.    Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:26 Orientation to Abu Dhabi! 14:58 History of Abu Dhabi! 26:38 Port Problems! 42:40 Take me to the Bridge! 56:52 Derzolation! 58:34 Outro!   Links / Thanks: Spongebob Squarepants (https://youtu.be/m5uayeTCYJQ?si=U1V9UUHvae-Xme69) Zayed’s Dream | Faisal Al Saari (https://youtu.be/3uZlLSoaI4E?si=Hg47wHHaN6ajhNfD) Traditional Dance UAE (https://youtu.be/CCgtD4lCjfY?si=_qMVkPJ5BYxssIXf) Bridge Over Troubled Water | Simon & Garfunkel (https://youtu.be/4G-YQA_bsOU?si=DWHPHgJtPijeI-gy)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Court is in session for our First-Aid in Sudan during 1995-2000 episode! Discover the perilous world of Sudanese delivery services, squirm through the ghastly details of the Guinea Worm, and find out why First-Aid symbols are giving the ISO a headache. Plus, brace yourself for the most horrifying historical First-Aid kit you’ll ever encounter, meet the legendary Sudanese giant Manute Bol, and take a trip beneath Sudan’s famous pyramids to uncover what lurks below. Will the Judge survive this medical mayhem? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:32 First Impressions + Bernard’s Dangerous Delivery Service! 07:00 More on the Guinea Worm! 11:24 The Symbol for First-Aid! 16:10 HHE Podcast’s First-Aid Kit! 21:46 Mea Culpa (+ Manute Bol)! 25:53 The Final Verdict! 29:26 Outro (+ More on Pyramids!)   Thanks: Roberta Gately   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com

When a peanut farmer takes on a parasitic menace, history gets weird — in the best way possible. In this episode of History Happened Everywhere, Pete and Ryan head to Sudan between 1995 and 2000, where a relentless ex-president declared war… on a worm. They also sit down with humanitarian Roberta Gately, who shares firsthand stories of delivering first aid in the toughest conditions. Along the way, they uncover Sudan’s curious love affair with pointy buildings, dive into its turbulent past, and trace the unexpected origins of the first aid kit. It’s survival, history, and obsession like you’ve never heard before!    Chapters: 00:00 Intro! 02:00 Orientation to Sudan! 08:26 Sudan Facts! 11:26 History of Sudan! 24:12 What is First-Aid? 29:36 Guinea Worm! 41:26 Roberta Gately! 56:12 Derzolation! 57:52 Outro!   Links / Thanks: Roberta Gately: https://robertagately.com https://help.unicef.org/ Sudan National Anthem (https://youtu.be/eRL_ffneXJU?si=7-qYfpMfCXLehwLw) Traditional Nubian Music (https://youtu.be/vzi-aolo8vo?si=3qHlk1OlVqWWnz92) Shark Tank Theme (© Bintro, Sony Pictures Movies & Disney Enterprises, ABC) The Black Pharaohs (https://www.reverbnation.com/theblackpharaohs)   Contact: http://hhepodcast.com https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

Judge Dersley takes the stand once more to deliver his verdict on HHE Podcast episode 101. Will the boys’ deep dive into Cambodia’s past earn his approval? Can fresh insights into Angkor Wat’s Stegosaurus, the lingering scars of landmines, the eerie Ting Mong spirit guardians, and Freud’s more questionable theories impress the Judge? Or will the looming ghost of Dersley the Khoratpithecus push him to the brink of madness? Find out now on… THE VERDICT!   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:04 First Impressions + Khmer Stegasaurus! 06:26 Good + Less-Good News Cambodia! 14:30 The History of Psychology + Sigmund Fraud! 22:41 Ting Mong! 25:41 The Final Verdict! 29:56 Outro (+ Stegadon!)   Thanks: Khmer Music by Cambodian Landmine Victims (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haG6bZ1FuR0) Landmine Relief Fund (https://www.landmine-relief-fund.com/)   Contact: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast http://hhepodcast.com