Episodios

  • How WWII Created M&M’s
    Apr 9 2026

    In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the history of M&M's and how they changed the candy industry! ~ Christina


    Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Frank Mars5:33 - Forrest Mars10:55 - M&Ms18:52 - Secrecy


    ►Sources:https://www.mars.com/about/history https://www.history.com/articles/the-wartime-origins-of-the-mm https://www.allrecipes.com/the-real-reason-m-and-ms-were-invented-8680298 https://www.mms.com/en-gb/explore/about-us https://missionrollcall.org/veteran-voices/articles/mms-and-the-military/ https://hersheyarchives.org/encyclopedia/murrie-william-f-r-1873-1950/ https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/08/08/mm-vs-smarties/ https://www.mashed.com/1281792/unlikely-similarity-between-smarties-m-ms/ Additional sources listed at the bottom of the webpage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M&M's Red M&M Whoas: https://www.livescience.com/33017-why-were-red-mms-discontinued-for-a-decade.html https://www.bargainboxed.com/blogs/articles/when-were-m-ms-created-the-history-of-m-m-candies?srsltid=AfmBOoomotEkGsLtKXQ8cpKObwiU2C1fmv-GnwK8ilDVB77pM_zVhXMT Ration D Bars: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/hersheys-military-chocolate-troops-wwii-180983065/ Candy in War time: https://www.popsci.com/health/hershey-mars-wwii/#:~:text=From sugar shortages to military,2025 9:00 AM EDT

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  • Worse Ways to die: Crucifixion
    Apr 3 2026

    In the ancient world, Crucifixion was more than just an execution method —it was a calculated display of power - a public spectacle meant to break the will of anyone who dared to resist.”

    0:00 - Intro

    0:19 - Good Friday

    1:23 - The Origins of Crucifixion

    4:27 - The Process of Crucifixion

    12:11 - Crucifixion Remains Found

    14:20 - Cause of death

    18:41 - An end of Crucifixion

    20:31 - Conclusion

    Sources:

    Crucifixion -Capital punishment: https://www.britannica.com/topic/crucifixion-capital-punishment

    New info on how nails were placed, etc: https://openurl.ebsco.com/EPDB:gcd:10:38300490/detailv2?sid=ebsco:plink:scholar&id=ebsco:gcd:191907420&crl=f&link_origin=www.google.com

    Remains found: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/crucifixion/a-tomb-in-jerusalem-reveals-the-history-of-crucifixion-and-roman-crucifixion-methods/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehohanan

    Video human made animations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG0CSEpqQCI

    T Shaped Cross: https://cbn.com/article/suffering/physicians-view-crucifixion-jesus-christ

    The history and pathology of crucifixion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14750495/

    Crucifixion in the Ancient World: A Historical Analysis: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1188&context=eleu

    Roman Crucifixion Methods: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/crucifixion/roman-crucifixion-methods-reveal-the-history-of-crucifixion/

    Crucifixion in the Roman World: https://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/crucifixion-in-the-roman-world/#google_vignette

    History of Crucifixion: https://www.gotquestions.org/crucifixion.html

    Sketch drawings gotten from here:: https://tragoviproslosti.eu/2023/05/09/crucifixion-in-the-roman-world-ideology-behind-the-brutal-practice/

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  • The Horrifying Truth About Infant Surgery in Medical History
    Mar 28 2026

    In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing how doctors used to think that babies couldn't feel pain, so they performed Surgery on Babies Without Anesthesia!!!!!


    ►Sources:History of infant pain research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1526590013000254 Article from 1986: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/wellness/1986/08/13/surgery-without-anesthesia-can-preemies-feel-pain/54d32183-8eed-49a8-9066-9dc7cf0afa82/ Pediatric and neonatal pain - 80’s & 90’s: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8975193/ Pain research: https://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(1300025-4/fulltext#:~:text=What made this particular surgery,the truth about his surgery. https://magazine.ucsf.edu/kids-not-all-right Babies do feel pain: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150421084812.htm Why it is hard to treat infant pain: https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/news/why-its-so-hard-to-treat-pain-in-infants Still not managing Childrens pain well? https://magazine.ucsf.edu/kids-not-all-right Why it is hard to treat infant pain- what we do now: https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/news/why-its-so-hard-to-treat-pain-in-infantsStory from reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfimprovement/comments/1oiwcji/i_was_part_of_a_generation_of_babies_operated_on/

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  • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: The Fire That Changed America
    Mar 20 2026

    Today we are talking about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire


    Sources:

    Remembering the Fire: https://trianglefire.ilr.cornell.edu/index.html

    Shirt Waists: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/triangle-fire-what-shirtwaist/

    Shirtwaist Kings: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/shirtwaist-kings/

    Conditions at the Factory: https://www.thoughtco.com/1911-conditions-triangle-shirtwaist-factory-4024743

    OSHA: https://www.osha.gov/aboutosha/40-years/trianglefactoryfireaccount

    PBS Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/triangle/

    Strikes prior to the fire: https://www.thoughtco.com/1910-cloakmakers-strike-4024739

    Complete transcript from the Triangle Fire court case: https://ecommons.cornell.edu/entities/publication/cacb1604-9e77-42bb-af35-05910845d450

    Transcripts of Criminal Trial Against Triangle Owners: https://ecommons.cornell.edu/collections/8136d906-eb78-4ec3-a806-fb745b453f26/search

    Factory Owners: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/shirtwaist-kings/

    https://shc.stanford.edu/arcade/publications/occasion/fire-stories/raining-blood-and-money-remembering-triangle-shirtwaist

    Building models: https://88711531.weebly.com/asch-building-floorplans.html

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  • The Real Bubble Boy who Helped Cure a Rare Disorder
    Mar 13 2026

    In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing David Vetters incredible life and how he contributed to finding a cure for a deadly disease.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:24 - The Vetter Family

    6:19 - Life Inside The Bubble

    12:26 - Effects of living in a bubble

    16:57 - The Ethics

    22:06 - Media Attention

    24:18 - SCID Research

    25:32 - Katherine

    27:06 - Possible Treatment

    29:09 - David’s Legacy

    32:14 - Later Years


    ►Sources:Video that shows the bubble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hu0NttFjhU&t=147s His mom on what would have been his 50th birthday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPQbf2Tstg https://historycollection.com/the-real-bubble-boy-helped-cure-a-rare-disorder/#-span-style-font-weight-400-the-birth-of-the-bubble-boy-span- https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/bubble-david-vetters-parents/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/boy-bubble/

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  • The Jigsaw Murders & The Birth of Forensics | Dr. Buck Ruxton
    Mar 6 2026

    In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing The Moffat Ravine Murders or the Jigsaw Murders as they have also been called. This is the chilling acts of Dr Buck Ruxton and how this case lead to great advances in forensic investigation.🏦TIP JAR: https://coff.ee/historyhearsay OTHERWISE, the best way to help my channel is just interacting with my videos, so that they get pushed out - You can do that by liking, sharing and COMMENTING =) Thank you so much!!! ~ Christina **PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT a HISTORIAN, I just enjoy learning about history & talking about what I learn. So while I do my best to get all facts correct, this channel is "just for fun" & meant to peak your interest to learn more for yourself on certain topics. Please do not take it too seriously & do you own research** Sources always linked.► Listen on the go - You can find the History & Hearsay PODCAST on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, or if you enjoy the visual aspect you can WATCH right here on Youtube every week! =)Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Bukhtyar Chompa Rustomji Ratanji Hakim2:56 - Common Law Marriage7:25 - The Ruxton Family 9:10 - The Discovery11:58 - The Investigation & Forensic Developments16:32 - Suspect20:27 - Behind Closed Doors25:26 - Police Theory26:32 - Additional Discovery & Advancing Forensics28:40 - Trial 30:06 - Appeal and Execution 32:36 - Lasting Effects34:19 - Final Thoughts ► THESE VIDEOS ARE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY, Based on actual events. ►Sources:https://www.policemuseum.org.uk/crime-casebook/interesting-cases/the-ruxton-murders-1935/ Newspaper Clippings: https://moffatmuseum.co.uk/press-coverage-and-cuttings/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6v8eg79j4o Isabelle: https://moffatmuseum.co.uk/isabella-belle-ruxton-1901-1935/ Mary: https://moffatmuseum.co.uk/mary-jane-rogerson-1915-1935/ Maggot Science: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/murder-maggots-forensic-entomology.html https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/visibleproofs/galleries/cases/ruxton.html https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/buck-ruxton-lancaster-surgeon-who-16859672https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/sites/museums/explore-online/discover-our-collection/ruxton-diary https://www.historic-uk.com/cultureuk/birth-of-forensics-buck-ruxton/ Finger Prints: https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4092&context=jclc https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/ask-the-author-jeremy-craddock-on-the-jigsaw-murders/ Evidence: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/collections/medicalhumanities/forensic medicine/casefiles/drbuckruxton1935/ Forensics: https://www.historic-uk.com/cultureuk/birth-of-forensics-buck-ruxton/ Dr. Ruxton’s Diary: https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/sites/museums/explore-online/discover-our-collection/ruxton-diary Book: The Jigsaw Murders - The True Story of the Ruxton Killings and the Birth of Modern Forensics By Jeremy Craddock More about the Victims: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8jy1zd80eo The Law of Marriage in the UK: https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/transformingsociety/private-lives/relationships/overview/lawofmarriage-/#:~:text=Until the middle of the,Restrictions removed ►Credits:Edited by Rachel MStill Photographs: Public Domain & Lancaster City Museums

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  • The Whiskey War: The Friendliest "Conflict" in History
    Feb 27 2026

    Today we are talking about the Whiskey War — the almost absurd military “conflict” between Canada and Denmark over a tiny Arctic rock.🏦TIP JAR: https://coff.ee/historyhearsay OTHERWISE, the best way to help my channel is just interacting with my videos, so that they get pushed out - You can do that by liking, sharing and COMMENTING =) Thank you so much!!! ~ Christina **PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT a HISTORIAN, I just enjoy learning about history & talking about what I learn. So while I do my best to get all facts correct, this channel is "just for fun" & meant to peak your interest to learn more for yourself on certain topics. Please do not take it too seriously & do you own research** Sources always linked.► Listen on the go - You can find the History & Hearsay PODCAST on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, or if you enjoy the visual aspect you can WATCH right here on Youtube every week! =)Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro

    0:52 - The Rock that no one wanted

    5:27 - A Resolution

    8:36 - Final Thoughts

    ► THESE VIDEOS ARE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY, Based on actual events. ►Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/hans-island https://arcticportal.org/ap-library/news/3585-the-whisky-war-a-tale-of-peaceful-resolution-over-hans-island https://unric.org/en/the-whiskey-war-how-denmark-and-canada-used-diplomacy-to-solve-a-territorial-conflict/ Links to additional sources at the bottom of page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_War Links to additional sources here as well: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Island ►Credits:Edited by Rachel MStill Photographs: Public DomainVideo Clips:🕵🏻‍♀️Video Request Email: historyandhearsayinfo@gmail.com **Include as many photos, links, details, as you'd like ** ► Business inquires: historyandhearsayinfo@gmail.com

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  • The Blackpool Poisoner
    Feb 20 2026

    If you ever hear someone casually predict a person’s death — and then that person dies days later — you might be a little suspicious. Today's case that's exactly what happened & it revealed an unlikely murderer!


    Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro

    0:36 - Sarah Ann Ricketts

    6:58 - The Merrifields

    2:37 - The Death

    17:56 - The Investigation - Questioning Louisa

    25:46 - The Investigation - Media Attention

    29:46 - The Investigation - Poisoning

    34:37 - The Trial

    40:08 - Got away with murder?

    41:37 - Executed an Innocent Woman? ► THESE VIDEOS ARE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY, Based on actual events. ►Sources:https://northernlifemagazine.co.uk/the-chatterbox-killer/ https://edu.rsc.org/download?ac=14223 Lots of articles for this story are on: newspapers.com Poisoning: https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-wales-argus/170210885/ https://capitalpunishmentuk.org/louisa-may-merrifield-the-blackpool-poisoner/ https://uk.news.yahoo.com/workshy-drunk-killed-her-employer-090000959.html Blackpool’s History: https://blackpool.com/heritage-history https://www.personsunknown.net/p/the-strange-case-of-louisa-merrifield https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/spoonful-jam-rat-poison-story-25417279 https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/blackpool-poisoner-drunkard-who-murdered-17079890 ►Credits:Edited by Rachel MStill Photographs: Public Domain🕵🏻‍♀️Video Request Email: historyandhearsayinfo@gmail.com **Include as many photos, links, details, as you'd like ** ► Business inquires: historyandhearsayinfo@gmail.com

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