Pasado de Copas (Drunk History)

The Flag, Peron's Poodles and Football's Classic

In this episode of Drunk History: Pasado de Copas, the narrators tell us what Belgrano's inspiration was for creating the flag, give details of Peron's friendship with Ava Gardner and reveal the origins of the rivalry between Boca and River.

The Fight of the Century, the Battle of San Lorenzo and Sarmiento vs. Avellaneda

In this episode of Drunk History: Pasado de Copas, the narrators tell us the adventure of Luis Firpo in New York, the secrets of the Battle of San Lorenzo and the heroic Cabral, and the weirdly unusual fight between Sarmiento and Avellaneda over a tree.

Fangio's kidnapping, the "Semana de Mayo" and Carlos Gardel

In this episode of Drunk History: Pasado de Copas, we'll learn about the strange kidnapping of Juan Manuel Fangio in Cuba, how Cornelio Saavedra lived the "Semana de Mayo" (May's week), and about the night Carlos Gardel was shot.

Women's Vote, the "Cotorrita" and a Duel for Honor

In this episode of Drunk History: Pasado de Copas, we'll learn the story of women's vote in Argentina, we'll know why Manuel Belgrano was nicknamed "Cotorrita" and how Yrigoyen and Lisandro De La Torre had a duel.

The National Anthem, Cards in Football and a Forbidden Love Story

In this episode of Drunk History: Pasado de Copas, three drunk narrators will tell us the story of the National Anthem, how an Argentinian changed the course of football worldwide, and the forbidden love story of Victoria Ocampo and her husband's cousin.

Columbus' travels, Nuclear Energy in Argentina and the Day Dulce de Leche was Invented

In this episode of Drunk History: Pasado de Copas, we'll see how Christopher Columbus' first trip to America took place, the scientist that convinced Peron that he could have atomic energy and how dulce de leche was invented.

The English Invasions, A rain making machine and the visit of Halley's Comet.

In this episode of Drunk History: Pasado de Copas, we'll meet the woman who turned into a heroine during the English Invasions, the Argentinian who invented a rain-making machine and how the visit of Halley's Comet was lived in Argentina.

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