History runneth over with obscure tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Hosts and longtime pals Alex Deane and Bryan Cunningham will be your guides through this hidden history. Based on Deane’s bestselling book Lessons From History, you will meet the war veteran who lost an eye then amputated his own fingers, learn of Africa’s first black bishop, whose great-great granddaughter sacrificed herself to protect her people from Ebola, and be surprised by Abraham Lincoln’s duel with broadswords and the drunken British soldier who single-handedly conquered an enemy fort, and help us solve the mystery of who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels. But you won’t just be along for the uproarious ride. Join Alex and Bryan as they imbibe the beverages of choice of the characters in their stories. And, contribute your own obscure tales which they will research and tell in future episodes, perhaps with you as the guest.
Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan
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History runneth over with obscure tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Hosts and longtime pals Alex Deane and Bryan Cunningham will be your guides through this hidden history. Based on Deane’s bestselling book Lessons From History, you will meet the war veteran who lost an eye then amputated his own fingers, learn of Africa’s first black bishop, whose great-great granddaughter sacrificed herself to protect her people from Ebola, and be surprised by Abraham Lincoln’s duel with broadswords and the drunken British soldier who single-handedly conquered an enemy fort, and help us solve the mystery of who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels. But you won’t just be along for the uproarious ride. Join Alex and Bryan as they imbibe the beverages of choice of the characters in their stories. And, contribute your own obscure tales which they will research and tell in future episodes, perhaps with you as the guest.
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Recent Episodes
February 24, 2026
81. Our Funny Valentine
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-634" src="https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/H4-THUMBNAIL-5-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/H4-THUMBNAIL-5-300x169.png 300w, https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/H4-THUMBNAIL-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/H4-THUMBNAIL-5-768x432.png 768w, https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/H4-THUMBNAIL-5.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p>Alex and Bryan tell a romantic tale of death (yes, you read that right) and extoll the WW II exploits of the Polish Cichociemni (“silent unseen”) Paratroopers. Don’t Miss It!</p> <p><strong>Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project for making this happen! </strong></p> <p>The Wolf Project – Wolfproject.co</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sources:</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-History-Hidden-heroes-villains/dp/1785907107/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JMRVEUAT1M0T&keywords=alex+deane&qid=1656264679&sprefix=alex+deane%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them </span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/More-Lessons-History-Uncovering-characters-ebook/dp/B0B5YRMCQ7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=209NY0DLAJXC&keywords=more+lessons+from+history&qid=1662044950&sprefix=more+lessons+from+history%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">More Lessons From History</span></a></p>
December 18, 2025
80. Operation Algeciras: Argentina’s Secret Plot
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-612" src="https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/H4-THUMBNAIL-12-300x169.png" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/H4-THUMBNAIL-12-300x169.png 300w, https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/H4-THUMBNAIL-12-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/H4-THUMBNAIL-12-768x432.png 768w, https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/H4-THUMBNAIL-12.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p>In their last go of 2025, the guys tell the tale of a surprisingly lucky boy forced into the British Navy and an audacious commando strike gone wrong, and predict the next James Bond.</p> <p><strong>Thanks to our sponsor The Wolf Project for making this happen! </strong></p> <p>The Wolf Project – Wolfproject.co</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sources:</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-History-Hidden-heroes-villains/dp/1785907107/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JMRVEUAT1M0T&keywords=alex+deane&qid=1656264679&sprefix=alex+deane%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them </span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/More-Lessons-History-Uncovering-characters-ebook/dp/B0B5YRMCQ7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=209NY0DLAJXC&keywords=more+lessons+from+history&qid=1662044950&sprefix=more+lessons+from+history%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">More Lessons From History</span></a></p> <p> </p>
October 2, 2025
79. The Greatest WW2 Battle You’ve Never Heard Of
Alex and Bryan welcome military historian and author Jack Bowsher to discuss “Thunder Run Meiktila 1945,” a triumphant and consequential campaign through the jungles of Burma. They’re also joined by ...
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