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Great Mustaches in History is all about great men in history who also have great mustaches. What if I told you about a person who has one of the most iconic mustaches in all of history? This man is also one of the most influential writers the United States has ever produced. In fact, some have called him “The Father of American Literature.” Could there be any more perfect subject for a podcast about Great Mustaches in History than Mark Twain?
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February is Black History Month in the United States. So, today I am going to talk about Frederick Douglass. He has a cool beard and mustache that looks great with his white hair from later years. But what is extra cool about him is his eyes. They are intense, intelligent, and piercing. On top of having a great mustache he has a great story. All of that makes him perfect for this episode of Great Mustaches in History.
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Ask any kid or any adult who has the best mustache in all of the history of video games and there is one clear answer. This Italian plumber who has been saving the Princess Peach in the Mushroom Kingdom is in his fourth decade of bringing fun to kids of all ages.
It might be his important place in the history of video games, it may be that his mustache is iconic, it may be that he is one of popular culture’s most enduring figure; whatever reason you choose, you would have to agree that the Nintendo character Mario is perfect for Great Mustaches in History.
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It is hard to think of a more manly president than Theodore Roosevelt. He was famous in history, was very interesting, and had a great mustache; so you know what that means. He is perfect for Great Mustaches in History.
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There is probably no more famous gunfight in the Old West than the Gunfight at the OK Coral. And from that gunfight there is probably no more famous lawman than Wyatt Earp. Top that off with one of the coolest mustaches in the Old West and you have the ingredients for another episode of Great Mustaches in History.
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Have you ever played the game in a swimming pool called Marco Polo? The game has one person keeping their eyes closed and that person yells, “Marco.” Everyone else must answer by yelling, “Polo.”
Did you know that comes from a real explorer? He had a great mustache but even more importantly, he was one of the first to explore China and tell all of the people of Europe about it.
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You probably already know that Santa Claus has one of the best beards and mustaches in history, but what you may not know is that some people do not believe in Santa Claus.
Virginia O’Hanlon (1889–1971)
In 1897 there lived a little girl who was eight years old. Her name was Virginia O’Hanlon. She asked her father if Santa Claus was real. Her father said that she should write to the editor of the newspaper.
The New York Sun was one of the most prominent newspapers; not just in New York but in the whole country. Dr. O’Hanlon said, “If you read it in the Sun you know it is true.”
So Virginia wrote to the paper. The editor, Francis Church, replied to her letter in the newspaper. It has since become one of the most famous editorials ever.
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Genghis Khan grew up on the harsh cold plains of Mongolia. His name as a boy was Temujin, which meant “finest steel”. His father, Yesugai, was the khan (the great chieftain of their tribe). Even though times were rough, Temujin liked his life. He rode horses from a young age and enjoyed hunting with his brothers.
When Temujin was only nine years old he was sent to live with the tribe of his future wife, Borte. However, after a few years, Temujin discovered that his father (the Kahn) had been poisoned by some enemy Tartars. He returned to his home tribe to become the khan.
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Joseph Stalin had a great mustache but was one of the worst and cruelest leaders in history.
Joseph Stalin took over as leader of the Soviet Union after Vladimir Lenin, died in 1924. Stalin ruled up until his own death in 1953. Joseph Stalin was a mean leader who was responsible for the deaths of over 20 million people.