Ruining History

Ruining History

Comedy 2017

Available on Prime Video

A look inside some of the strange, funny, and often awkward tales from history. Includes details of interesting stories which never made their way into textbooks.

Comedy 2017

Starring Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, Sara Rubin

EPISODE 1

Was Ben Franklin in a Sex Cult?

The team explore the wild side of Benjamin Franklin during his years in Europe serving as a diplomat.

15 min · 26 Aug 2017
EPISODE 2

The Bizarre Life of Johnny Appleseed

The panel delve into the strange life of Johnny Appleseed, the man known for planting apple orchards.

14 min · 3 Dec 2017
EPISODE 3

The Most Insane Battle in History

The gang discuss the battle of Alesia where Julius Caesar decisively defeated the Gauls following the siege of Vercingetorix's troops.

22 min · 10 Dec 2017
EPISODE 4

The True Story of a Pirate Queen

The panel talk about the life and times of Anne Bonny, a renowned female swashbuckler who disguised herself as a man while plundering and pillaging.

22 min · 4 Mar 2018
EPISODE 5

That Time Britain Burned Down the White House

The panel discuss the British attack on Washington DC and how the weather may have had a role in saving the day.

22 min · 11 Mar 2018
EPISODE 6

The Deceitful Imposter King of Persia

The panel explore the life and times of Darius the Great, the king who was known for uniting the Persian Empire.

21 min · 18 Mar 2018

Ryan Bergara

Host
Shane Madej

Host
Sara Rubin

Host

About

Ruining History

COMEDY

A look inside some of the strange, funny, and often awkward tales from history. Includes details of interesting stories which never made their way into textbooks.

Information

Studio: BuzzFeed
Released: 2017

Languages

Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH)