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Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?

Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?

FromRidiculous History


Who are the Hartlepudlian Monkey Hangers?

FromRidiculous History

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Years ago, if you wanted to start a fight in Hartlepool in north eastern England, all you'd have to do is start calling people 'monkey hangers'. But why? Join the guys as they explore how the Napoleonic War, a terrified village and one incredibly unlucky monkey collided -- allegedly -- in one of the most ridiculous events of its time.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Sep 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.