List of History Bites episodes

The following is an episode list of the Rick Green show, History Bites, which ran from 1998 to 2004.

Episodes

Season 1

Title Original airdate #
The Gods Must Be Angry Unknown Pilot
A look at the Mount Vesuvius eruption (79 AD).
The Black Death October 1, 1998 101
A look at the Black Death in Europe (1348 AD).
Caligula Is Croaked October 8, 1998 102
A look at the Roman Emperor Caligula (41 AD).
Dead Philosopher Walking October 15, 1998 103
A look at the Greek philosopher Socrates (399 BC).
Great Fire of London October 22, 1998 104
A look at the Great Fire of London (1666 AD).
Charlemagne October 29, 1998 105
A look at the great Emperor Charlemagne (800 AD).
The Declaration of Independence November 5, 1998 106
A look at the American Declaration of Independence (1776 AD).
Magna Carta November 12, 1998 107
A look at the signing of the Magna Carta (1215 AD).
Pure Vandalism November 19, 1998 108
A look at the Vandals and the sacking of Rome (455 AD).
The French Revolution November 26, 1998 109
A look at the French Revolution, in the time just preceding the execution of Robespierre (1794 AD).
The Spanish Inquisition December 3, 1998 110
A look at the Spanish Inquisition (1492 AD).
Bjarney & Friends December 10, 1998 111
A look at the Viking Bjarni Herjólfsson, who discovered North America (998 AD).
The Battle of Waterloo December 17, 1998 112
A look at the Battle of Waterloo (1815 AD).
The Bloody Aztecs December 24, 1998 113
A look at the fight between the Aztecs and Cortez (1521 AD).

Season 2

Title Original airdate #
Gutenberg's Laptop 1999 201
A look at Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press (1455 AD).
Cartier Does Canada 1999 202
A look at the explorer Jacques Cartier (1536 AD).
Ransomed by Vikings 1999 203
A look at the abduction of the Archbishop of Canterbury by the 'Scandinavian Mafia' (1011 AD).
Operation Desert Crusade 1999 204
A look at the Christian Crusade to reclaim Jerusalem (1099 AD).
The Celibate Celebrity of 1429 1999 205
A look at Joan of Arc (1429 AD).
The Big Sex Scandal 1999 206
A look at King David and his wife Bathsheba (970 BC).
The Sistine Ceiling 1999 207
A look at Michelangelo's painting of the Sistine Chapel (1512 AD).
Saying No to Terrorism 1999 208
A look at Moses (1200 BC).
Galileo Cops a Plea 1998 209
A look at Galileo's heresy trial (1616 AD).
Worse Than Genghis Khan 1999 210
A look at Tamerlane, last and worst of the horseback barbarians (1402 AD).
The Commander in Chief Is a Eunuch 1999 211
A look at Cheng Ho, the eunuch leader of a Chinese treasure fleet (1403 AD).
A Woman for All Seasons 1999 212
A look at Hildegard von Bingen (1170 AD).
Bulbs, Boom & Bust! 1999 213
A look at the Dutch Tulip Bubble (1630s AD).
Cleo Can Kiss My Asp 1999 214
A look at Cleopatra, Antony, and Octavian (31 BC).
My Canada Includes Quebec 1999 215
A look at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham (1759 AD).
The Not-So-Great Wall of China 1999 216
A look at the Great Wall of China (240 BC).
Invasion U.S.A.! 1999 217
A look at the invasion of Washington D.C. and the burning of the White House during the War of 1812 (1814 AD).
Spartans, Get Ready to Rumble! 1999 218
A look at the Battle of Thermopylae (490 BC), via a parody of WWE wrestling.
Welcome to Oz 1999 219
A look at the transportation of prisoners to the colonies in Australia (1787 AD).
The Tiananmen Square of 532 A.D. 1999 220
A look at Emperor Justinian (532 AD).
The Pregnant Pirates 1999 221
A look at the capture and trial of Anne Bonney and Mary Read (1720 AD).
The King Has Left The Building 1999 222
A look at Empress Catherine the Great and Pugachev's revolt (1774 AD).
Shakespeare in Love – Drake in Battle 1999 223
A look at the Spanish Armada (1582 AD).
Everything You Need to Know About God 1999 224
A look at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD).

Season 3

Title Original airdate #
Vikings à la Mode 2000 301
A look at the Viking Rollo the Gangor's invasion of northern France (911 AD).
The Captain Who Couldn't Sail Straight 2000 302
A look at the British explorer Henry Hudson's voyage to discover a passage to India (1611 AD), satire of the title to the book The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight.
Battle of the Anti-Popes 2000 303
A look at the struggle between the Pope Gregory XII and Pope Benedict XII (1409 AD).
Nero Business Like Show Business 2000 304
A look at the Roman Emperor Nero (65 AD).
Truth Or Prayer, The Crusade Tour 2000 305
A look at Eleanor of Aquitaine's Crusade (1147 AD) done as a parody of Madonna's Truth or Dare.
Goodbye Tudor Rose 2000 306
A look at Catherine Howard's life and execution (1542 AD), done as a parody of the media coverage of Princess Diana's death, and featuring a parody of the commemorative version of Elton John's song "Candle in the Wind").
The Duelling Transvestite 2000 307
A look at the Chevalier d'Eon (1776 AD).
Rebel With A Cause 2000 308
A look at the Roman perspective of Jesus Christ's crucifixion (33 AD).
Dracula's Evil Twin 2000 309
A look at Prince Vlad of Wallachia (15th century AD).
Neolithic Park 2000 310
A look at discovery of agriculture (6000 BC).
My Pharaoh Lady 2000 311
A look at Pharaoh Hatshepsut (1500 BC).
Between Me & My Calvin 2000 312
A look at French theologian John Calvin (1553 AD).
Alexander's Wartime Band 2000 313
A look at Alexander the Great (323 BC).
Monk On A Hot Tin Roof 2000 314
A look at Savonarola, the priest who took over Florence (1490 AD).
Glengarry Glen Baa 2000 315
A look at the Highland Clearances (1814 AD).
Saladin's Last Stand 2000 316
A look at the Muslim leader Saladin (1192 AD).
The Mounties' Comical Ride 2000 317
A look at the North-West Mounted Police's first trek west (1874 AD) done as a parody of Cops.
The Man Who Wouldn't Be King 2000 318
A look at the Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell (1649 AD).
A New Angle On The Gods 2000 319
A look at Pythagoras and his followers (560 BC).
When Irish Eyes Are Starvin' 2000 320
A look at the Great Famine of Ireland (1840s AD).
Gladiators: Too Hot for TV 2000 321
A look at the Roman sport of gladiatorial combat (100 AD).
The First Emperor 2000 322
A look at Sargon the Great, Emperor of Mesopotamia (2500 BC).
There's Gold in Them Thar Beavers 2000 323
A look at Pierre-Esprit Radisson & Médard des Groseilliers (1660s AD).
The Shootout At Fly's Photographic Studio 2000 324
A look at the Shootout at the OK Corral (1881 AD).

Season 4

Title Original airdate #
A Canterbury Murder Tale April 8, 2002 401
A look at the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury (1170 AD) done as a parody of Law & Order.
Francis & Me April 9, 2002 402
A look at William Lyon Mackenzie and the Upper Canada Rebellion (1837 AD) done in the style of a Michael Moore documentary.
Rock & Roll Has Got to Go! April 10, 2002 403
A look at music and youth in ancient Athens(340 BC), done as a parody of a Beatles retrospective.
Leaving Norman April 11, 2002 404
A look at the compilation of the Domesday Book (1086 AD) done as a parody of the Wayne Rostad CBC show On the Road Again.
The Day The Island Stood Still April 12, 2002 405
A look at the European discovery of North America from the point of view of the Native Americans (1492 AD). Done as a parody of The Day the Earth Stood Still.
Love & Death April 13, 2002 406
A look at Goethe and the fervour that accompanied his book, The Sorrows of Young Werther (1780 AD). Parodies Star Trek fandom.
Samurai Goodfellas April 16, 2002 407
A look at the 47 Ronin (1703 AD) done in the style of The Godfather and with a parody of the Paramount Pictures logo (as 'Fujimount'.)
Who Killed J.F.C.? April 17, 2002 408
A look at the assassination of Julius Caesar (24 BC) that suggests the assassination was the result of a lone knife man, rather than the official story that was a conspiracy. Done as a reversal of the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The Uncivil War April 18, 2002 409
A look at the story behind Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (1864 AD), done as a parody of The West Wing.
Temptation Monastery April 19, 2002 410
A look at Peter Abelard (1140 AD), via his appearance on The Howard Stern Show.
Terror for the Sake of Terror April 22, 2002 411
A look at Ivan the Terrible (1582 AD) appearing on Oprah.
Harpsichord Wizard April 23, 2002 412
A look at Ludwig van Beethoven (1839 AD). Done as a parody of an award show.
Xena's Evil Sister April 24, 2002 413
A look at Boadicea and the Celtic revolt against Rome (61 AD) done as a parody of Thelma and Louise.
Kamikaze Save the Day April 25, 2002 414
A look at the typhoon that saved Japan from the invading armies of Kublai Khan (1281 AD).
Domestic Terrorism April 26, 2002 415
A look at Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot (1605 AD).
Where No White Man Has Gone Before April 29, 2002 416
A look at the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1805 AD).
Goodnight Good Knights April 30, 2002 417
A look at the Knights Templar (1307 AD).
Stairway to Heaven May 1, 2002 418
A look at Emperor Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon (590 BC).
Psychic Celebrity May 2, 2002 419
A look at Nostrodamus's predictions (1555 AD) done as an infomercial.
Bewitched May 3, 2002 420
A look at the Salem Witch Trials (1692 AD). Done as a parody of Judge Judy.
Five Ring Circus May 6, 2002 421
A look at the original Olympic Games (350 BC).
Gratuitous Sex & Violence May 7, 2002 422
A look at the plays of William Shakespeare (1601 AD) via a parody of Entertainment Tonight.
Out Wit, Out Walk, Out Eat May 8, 2002 423
A look at the Donner Party (1846 AD) as a parody of Survivor.
Ten Lost Days May 9, 2002 424
A look at the switch from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar (1582 AD).

Season 5

Title Original airdate #
The Osborgias April 17, 2004 501
A look at Pope Alexander VI aka Rodrigo Borgia and his scheming family (1500 AD). Done as a parody of The Osbournes.
Talkin' Turkey April 24, 2004 502
A look at the first Thanksgiving celebration between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag (1621 AD) via parody of All in the Family.
Never Been Kissed May 1, 2004 503
A look at Ulrich von Liechtenstein, a knight who toured Europe in a white dress and blonde wig promoting courtly love appears on Live with Regent and Kelli. (1227 AD).
The Politics of Puffy Pants May 8, 2004 504
A look at the Reign of Terror in France (1794 AD). Done as a parody of a Seinfeld episode. Jerry's girlfriend want him to wear a not-puffy shirt and he can't refuse or she will accuse him of being counter-revolutionary and he will be guillotined.
I Pray the Fifth May 15, 2004 505
A look at the Cathars (1244 AD) via parody of McCarthyism.
A.D.D. in 1510 AD May 22, 2004 506
A look at Leonardo da Vinci (1495 AD).
The Truth Is Out There May 29, 2004 507
A look at the Battle of Little Big Horn (1876 AD) via parody of The X-Files.
Marco & Nick's Excellent Adventure June 12, 2004 508
A look at Marco Polo and his book Il Milione (1302 AD).
Tax This! June 19, 2004 509
A look at the American Revolution (1776 AD) done as a parody of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
Queen Takes Queen, Checkmate June 26, 2004 510
A look at the rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I (1587 AD) as seen on The Jerry Springer Show.
Got You Dead to Rights July 3, 2004 511
A look at the incredible story of a Pope Formosus, who was dug up and put on trial in the Cadaver Synod (897 AD). Done as a parody of The Practice.
Girls! Girls! Girls! July 10, 2004 512
A look at the Mormon's early practices of polygamy (1857 AD) done as an episode of The Bachelor.
To Boldly Go... July 17, 2004 513
A look at Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro's journey to Peru (1529 AD). Done as an episode of Star Trek.
A Win-Win War July 24, 2004 514
A look at the War of 1812 (1812–1814 AD) via a parody of Crossfire.
A Newtiful Mind July 31, 2004 515
A look at Isaac Newton (1690 AD). Done as a parody of an Ebert & Roper review of A Beautiful Mind.

Timeline

This is a list of episodes arranged chronologically.

1900 AD – 1300 AD

1300 AD – 6000 BC

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