Right on schedule, History Daily has released its annual April Fools episode. This year, in what we regard as comedic genius, expert historians uncovered leading podcast advertisers in 1572. It is freely available on Spotify HERE.
This is must-listen April Fools audio. Below, we take the liberty of offering two transcriptions of the ancient ads as inducements to listen at the source.
The Spice Route: “Every week a curated selection of spices and ingredients sourced directly from Portuguese trading partners in the Portuguese Maluccas arrives directly at your door, pre-portioned with a recipe card written in the vernacular. No market; no haggling; no scurvy.” LISTEN
Henry’s Razors: “Henry’s Razors are made from the same dependable steel used by Henry the Eighth’s own royal executioner. A blade with a proven record, gentlemen. A blade that knows its purpose. Sharp enough to define an edge that says ‘This is a man who has his affairs in order. Available now from all good blacksmiths. Order now, and Henry’s Razors will throw in a complimentary leech.” LISTEN
Listen HERE.
