Have you ever heard of the great Emu war? Probably not and even if you had, do you know the whole story? Listen in and hear what Aaron has to say about this weird moment in history and what we can learn from it!

What happens when the most powerful man in France believes he’s made of glass? In this episode of Way Out of History, Aaron Baker unravels the haunting story of Charles VI—the king who ruled through fear, delusion, and mental collapse. Dive deep into the strange phenomenon of the "glass delusion," its grip on European elites, and what it reveals about how societies have treated mental illness through the centuries. From royal courts to modern conspiracies, this is history like you’ve never heard it—fragile, fascinating, and deeply human.

In this episode of Way Out of History, I share something deeply personal—my testimony of how Jesus saved me from a life of anger, pride, and destruction. It’s a story of grace and transformation, and it connects in a surprising way to one of the most unbelievable events of World War II: the Battle of Castle Itter.
French prisoners, American GIs, and German soldiers—former enemies—fought together to defend a castle from the SS. It’s a real moment in history where hatred gave way to unity, and death was met with deliverance.
Just like in my own life, this battle shows that even in the darkest moments, redemption is possible.

A freak accident sent a metal rod through Phineas Gage’s skull—and he lived. But the real shock came after. Host Aaron Baker explores the bizarre survival and lasting legacy of the man who changed brain science forever.

What in the world? People spontaneously dancing and a headless chicken...lives!?!?

Some crazy history of the Space Race and how we almost nuked the moon! All credit goes to the proper sources, no copyright intended.

We are deep diving into a corporal of the Polish army that is a.....bear? That's right, a bear! So grab your ear buds, your sense of amazement and lets learn about Wojtek!