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Quick History

Quick History

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Welcome, history buffs and curious minds, to "Off The Beaten Path," the podcast where we unearth the strange, the unusual, and the downright unbelievable tales from history's forgotten corners.Professor A.I. History
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  • The Absurd War Over Pastries: How a Baker's Bill Ignited International Conflict and Shaped a Nation

    The Absurd War Over Pastries: How a Baker's Bill Ignited International Conflict and Shaped a Nation
    Jul 16 2025

    What could possibly lead to a naval invasion and a full-blown war? How about an unpaid bill for pastries? Dive into the incredible true story of the Pastry War (1838-1839), a bizarre conflict between France and Mexico that began with a baker's complaint and escalated into a major international incident, even featuring the dramatic return of a legendary general.
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    6 m
  • The Kettle War: One Shot, One Kettle, and 18th-Century European Power Plays

    The Kettle War: One Shot, One Kettle, and 18th-Century European Power Plays
    Jul 15 2025

    Can a war be decided by a single cannonball hitting a kitchen utensil? Believe it or not, in 1784, it happened! Explore the utterly unique and hilariously anticlimactic Kettle War between the Habsburg Monarchy and the Dutch Republic. Discover how imperial ambition, stubborn sovereignty, and one perfectly aimed (or mis-aimed) shot at a kettle brought two European powers to the brink, only to end with a diplomatic agreement.
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    5 m
  • The 335 Years' War: A Bloodless Battle and a Centuries-Long Diplomatic Blunder

    The 335 Years' War: A Bloodless Battle and a Centuries-Long Diplomatic Blunder
    Jul 14 2025

    Imagine a war that lasted over three centuries, yet involved no fighting, no casualties, and was completely forgotten by both sides! Uncover the astonishing true story of the 335 Years' War (1651-1986) between the Netherlands and the Scilly Isles. This delightful tale of bureaucratic oversight and enduring friendship proves that sometimes, the longest wars are the most peaceful.
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    6 m
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