Welcome to the Not-So-Romantic Podcast! My name is Andy and in this podcast I explore the Not-So-Romantic things from around the world. You know the stuff, gruesome deaths, poo, crime and why we can’t burp in space.
New episodes are aimed to be released on the 1st and 16th of the month.
Episodes
#1: Hung, drawn and quartered
We take a look at the history of one of the most horrible ways of punishing someone for high treason.
#2: Not-So-Romantic Victorian jobs
In this episode, we take a look into some of the worst jobs for Victorians.
#3: Unusual deaths from history
In this episode, we take a trip through history and learn about some of the more unusual deaths that have happened.
Shorts
#1: The Erfurt latrine disaster
Here’s the story of how a lot of people ended up drowning in human waste in medieval Germany.
#2: The Fireman’s Shovel
The Fireman’s shovel on a steam locomotive is a multipurpose tool. Let’s find out the three ways the train crew would use it!
For more not-so-romantic topics, be sure to check out the Not-So-Romantic Blog.