From the creator of From The Void comes a brand new show that unearths the strange, the overlooked, and the absurd chapters of our past. Introducing History on the Margins—a podcast about the weird side of history your textbooks left out.

In this short trailer, host John Williamson (history major, almost history teacher, and professional storyteller) gives you a sneak peek into the new show where forgotten footnotes finally take center stage. Whether it’s the time a pope put a dead pope on trial, or the day dozens of people danced themselves to death in the streets of Strasbourg, this is the podcast for anyone who’s ever said, “Wait—how is this real?”

What To Expect:

•Bizarre and lesser-known historical events

•A blend of humor and research-driven storytelling

•Episodes that range from medieval absurdities to modern oddities

•The same curious, investigative energy you love from From The Void

Early Episode Topics Include:

•The Dancing Plague of 1518

•The Cadaver Synod (yes, the one with the corpse pope)

•A deep dive into the history of bathing and why Europeans once feared soap

•Forgotten disasters, frauds, and strange inventions that changed history (or tried to)

Who’s It For?

Fans of:

•From The Void

•You’re Wrong About

•Hardcore History

•Ridiculous History

•Anyone who ever asked weird questions in history class

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Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen.

Follow on socials: @HistoryontheMargins