History Hyenas with Chris Distefano and Yannis Pappas

Step back in time with the Hyenas as the boys wander through **Colonial Williamsburg**, debate the magic of a **2AM Burger King run**, explore the gloriously chaotic decay of **Atlantic City**, and gush over the postcard-perfect charm of **Spring Lake** on the Jersey Shore.

From America's colonial roots to late-night fast food, abandoned casinos, and one of the East Coast's prettiest beach towns, no topic is safe when the Hyenas are riffing.

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This week on History Hyenas, the boys tackle the most important historical event of 2026: Chris' wedding. From planning the big day to debating what makes a perfect wedding, Yannis and Chris break down the chaos, traditions, and inevitable family drama.

Chris also recounts a chance encounter with Game of Thrones star Kit Harington that left him questioning his own attractiveness. Was it admiration, intimidation, or both?

Plus, the Hyenas explore the deep connection Greeks and Italians have to food, family, and community. Why do some of life's biggest moments happen around a dinner table? The boys discuss how meals become the centerpiece of celebrations, weddings, holidays, and everyday life—and why breaking bread together remains one of the strongest bonds in any culture.

Wedding planning, celebrity encounters, and a deep dive into the social power of food—it's a classic Hyenas episode.

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The Hyenas are back!

This week, Chris and Yannis break down the Knicks' long-awaited championship, the wild celebrations that followed, and why every sports victory somehow ends with people climbing poles and setting things on fire.

Then they revisit the Shroud of Turin, exploring new evidence, fresh theories, and whether history's most famous relic is any closer to being solved.

Plus: UFC at the White House. The boys dive into the bizarre collision of politics, sports, and spectacle as Dana White and Donald Trump bring the octagon to America's most famous address.
Championship chaos. Ancient mysteries. Cage fights on government property. Classic Hyenas.

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The Hyenas head deep into ancient Africa to uncover the incredible story of the Kush Empire and its legendary warrior queen, Amanirenas. Long before Rome conquered much of the known world, the Kingdom of Kush stood as a powerful rival on the Nile, rich in gold, culture, and military strength.

Yannis and Chris break down how Queen Amanirenas led her people against the mighty Roman Empire after Emperor Augustus attempted to expand Rome's reach into Nubia. Outnumbered but never intimidated, Amanirenas launched daring attacks, captured Roman forts, and became one of the few leaders in history to force Rome into a favorable peace treaty.

From Kushite pyramids and forgotten African history to Roman propaganda and battlefield strategy, the boys explore one of history's most overlooked conflicts. How did a one-eyed queen challenge the world's greatest superpower?

Why isn't the Kush Empire taught alongside Rome and Egypt? And what can this ancient clash teach us about power, resistance, and empire today?

The Hyenas bring the laughs while diving into one of the most badass stories in ancient history.

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This week on History Hyenas, Chrissy Chaos and Yanni Long Days dive into one of the greatest political rivalries in American history: Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton.

Was America supposed to be run by powerful states or a powerful federal government? Jefferson believed local governments knew best and fought for states' rights, while Hamilton pushed for a strong central government, a national bank, and a unified economic system. The Hyenas break down how this centuries-old debate still shapes America today.

From tax breaks in Texas and Florida to corporate incentives in Tennessee and North Carolina, states are still competing against each other for businesses, jobs, and residents. Is that Jefferson's vision in action, or would Hamilton say the federal government should be calling the shots?

The boys connect the Founding Fathers to modern politics, economic competition, and the never-ending battle over who should hold the power in America.

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