In this episode of History Squirt, we explore whale-related history — exploding carcasses, industrial blubber economics, naval mishaps, and humanity repeatedly underestimating very large mammals. From whaling empires to bizarre maritime disasters, whales have been minding their business while humans make it weird. Let’s squirt!

Topics: whale history, whaling industry, maritime disasters, exploding whale incident, naval history, industrial revolution resources, ocean history, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Emperor Nero — lyre enthusiast, professional dramatist, and ruler of Rome during one extremely inconvenient fire. From artistic delusions to political purges, Nero ruled like a theatre kid handed absolute power and no supervision. It went about as well as you’d expect. Let’s squirt!

Topics: Emperor Nero, Great Fire of Rome, Roman emperors, Julio-Claudian dynasty, ancient Rome scandal, imperial excess, Roman political history, History Squirt

In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Agrippina the Younger — Roman empress, political strategist, mother of Nero, and full-time operator in a world powered by paranoia. She maneuvered her way through imperial politics, possibly poisoned a husband, and raised a son who would eventually return the favour. Roman family dynamics were… intense. Let’s squirt!

Topics: Agrippina the Younger, Roman Empire, Nero’s mother, Julio-Claudian dynasty, Roman imperial politics, women in ancient Rome, palace intrigue history, History Squirt