Newlyweds jetting off for a week of sun and relaxation—it’s a tradition we call a honeymoon. But why? What do honey and the moon have to do with marriage?

In this episode of Have to Know History, Jason Freewalt explores the surprising origins of the honeymoon. From Viking mead-drinking rituals and medieval marriage customs to Victorian bridal tours and modern beach getaways, this tradition has a sweeter—and stranger—history than you might expect.

Was it really about love and romance? Or did it have more to do with fertility, family politics, and fermented honey?

🎓 This is Have to Know History—where myths, traditions, and ancient mysteries come alive.

Alexander the Great’s Dad Tried to Kill Him? 👑⚔️

Before he was Alexander the Great—the conqueror of Persia and builder of an empire that stretched to the edge of the known world—he was a teenage prince caught in a royal family full of drama. His father, Philip II of Macedonia, was a brilliant warrior and political mastermind. His mother, Olympias, was fiercely ambitious and determined to secure her son’s future.

At one infamous wedding banquet, an awkward toast and a drunken stumble revealed just how divided father and son had become. Not long after, Philip was assassinated. Was it a lone act of revenge—or a conspiracy involving Alexander and his mother?

This episode of Have to Know History uncovers the family intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles that shaped one of history’s greatest conquerors.

A mysterious Egyptian queen wrote to the king of the Hittites with a shocking request:
“Send me one of your sons… so I can marry him.”

Who was this queen? And why would **Tutankhamun’s widow—possibly Queen Ankhesenamun—**reach out to Egypt’s sworn enemy right after his death? What happened to the Hittite prince who answered the call?

This is the tale of the Dahamunzu Affair—an ancient diplomatic scandal that nearly changed the course of history. In this episode, we uncover the clues hidden in Hittite letters, Egyptian artifacts, and the political storm that followed the boy king’s death.

Featuring: Tutankhamun, Ankhesenamun, Ay, Horemheb, and Šuppiluliuma I.

🔍 This is Have to Know History—where the past gets personal, political, and just plain wild.

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