Morgan Delaney
@morgandelaney.bsky.social
Morgan Delaney is an Irish writer of dark, strange, and fantastic fiction.
He reads peculiar bedtime stories on YouTube, and his favourite film is Terry Gilliam’s Brazil.
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He reads peculiar bedtime stories on YouTube, and his favourite film is Terry Gilliam’s Brazil.
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Dying in Ireland has it all... www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2WMZQ6
President Herbert Hoover Hijacks Flying Cow for Belgium #comedyshorts #talltales #strangehistory www.youtube.com/shorts/jLz9z...
President Herbert Hoover Hijacks Flying Cow for Belgium #comedyshorts #talltales #strangehistory
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 18, 2026 at 9:04 AM
President Herbert Hoover Hijacks Flying Cow for Belgium #comedyshorts #talltales #strangehistory www.youtube.com/shorts/jLz9z...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history: The Fishy History of the QWERTY Typewriter. www.youtube.com/shorts/Wuo2o...
17 February, 600 AD: #onthisdayinhistory #comedyshorts
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February 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history: The Fishy History of the QWERTY Typewriter. www.youtube.com/shorts/Wuo2o...
On the 16th of February, 600 AD, Pope Gregory approves the use of "God bless you" for sneezes, and unleashes Morris men on England... www.youtube.com/shorts/tHysz...
16 February, 600 AD: #onthisdayinhistory #comedyshorts
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 16, 2026 at 7:37 AM
On the 16th of February, 600 AD, Pope Gregory approves the use of "God bless you" for sneezes, and unleashes Morris men on England... www.youtube.com/shorts/tHysz...
On the 13th of February, 1668, the first Earl of Sandwich mediates peace between Spanish and Portuguese Forces, but sacrifices his best friend... www.youtube.com/shorts/h4_-O...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 13 February, 1668: Death by Sandwich in Lisbon Treaty
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 13, 2026 at 7:53 AM
On the 13th of February, 1668, the first Earl of Sandwich mediates peace between Spanish and Portuguese Forces, but sacrifices his best friend... www.youtube.com/shorts/h4_-O...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 12 February, 1492: Butter Secret helps the English win Battle of Herrings... www.youtube.com/shorts/lDokh...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 12 February, 1492: The English win Battle of Herrings
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 12, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 12 February, 1492: Butter Secret helps the English win Battle of Herrings... www.youtube.com/shorts/lDokh...
It could be worse. It could be...
A Plague of Morgans. medium.com/@morgan_dela...
A Plague of Morgans. medium.com/@morgan_dela...
The Plague of Morgans
The Plague of Morgans — Morgan Delaney when I visited my granny in England, people thought I was a burglar. I loved visiting my granny, but — let’s be honest here — she was a few years older …
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February 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM
It could be worse. It could be...
A Plague of Morgans. medium.com/@morgan_dela...
A Plague of Morgans. medium.com/@morgan_dela...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 11 February, 1944: How Winston Churchill became known as the Bean & Custard Man in Ireland: www.youtube.com/shorts/hxCcR...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 11 February, 1944: Beany Winston Churchill sinks sub
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February 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 11 February, 1944: How Winston Churchill became known as the Bean & Custard Man in Ireland: www.youtube.com/shorts/hxCcR...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 10 February, 1355: Oxford's Deadly Wine Riot Kills 92... www.youtube.com/shorts/jL_eC...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 10 February, 1355: Oxford's Deadly Wine Riot Kills 92
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 10, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 10 February, 1355: Oxford's Deadly Wine Riot Kills 92... www.youtube.com/shorts/jL_eC...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 09 February, 1871: Fullerton Baird's Fishy Friendship...
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Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 09 February, 1871: Fullerton Baird's Fishy Friendship
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 09 February, 1871: Fullerton Baird's Fishy Friendship...
www.youtube.com/shorts/5rCvZ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/5rCvZ...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 06 February, 1869: How Uncle Sam got his beard... www.youtube.com/shorts/sQ-xC...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 06 February, 1869: How Uncle Sam got his beard...
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 6, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 06 February, 1869: How Uncle Sam got his beard... www.youtube.com/shorts/sQ-xC...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 05 February, 1676: Newton Threatens Rival with Giant www.youtube.com/shorts/p3zIz...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 05 February, 1676: Newton Threatens Rival with Giant
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 05 February, 1676: Newton Threatens Rival with Giant www.youtube.com/shorts/p3zIz...
On this day in 1555, John Rogers was burned at the stake: England's first Disco Fever Martyr www.youtube.com/shorts/0ICeF...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 04 February, 1555: John Rogers the Disco Fever Martyr
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM
On this day in 1555, John Rogers was burned at the stake: England's first Disco Fever Martyr www.youtube.com/shorts/0ICeF...
On the 03rd of February, 1451, Mehmed the Conqueror inherits the throne for the second time. Goes to Constantinople. Fights scarecrows. www.youtube.com/shorts/MtWYj...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 03 February, 1451: Mehmed the Conqueror's Golden Horn
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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February 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
On the 03rd of February, 1451, Mehmed the Conqueror inherits the throne for the second time. Goes to Constantinople. Fights scarecrows. www.youtube.com/shorts/MtWYj...
On the 2nd of February, 1654, Lucifer appeared in Amsterdam. He lasted a mere two days... www.youtube.com/shorts/muofS...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 02 February, 1654: Lucifer's 2 days in Amsterdam...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
On the 2nd of February, 1654, Lucifer appeared in Amsterdam. He lasted a mere two days... www.youtube.com/shorts/muofS...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 30 January, 1647: English Parliament buys King Charles for soup. www.youtube.com/shorts/X1rZw...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 30 January, 1647: England buys King Charles for soup
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January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 30 January, 1647: English Parliament buys King Charles for soup. www.youtube.com/shorts/X1rZw...
On the 29th of January, 904 AD, Pope Sergius III comes out of retirement to replace Antipope Christopher. The Vatican's first World Cup win isn't far behind...
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www.youtube.com/shorts/8mLjz...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 29 January, 904 AD: Scandalous Sergius Wins World Cup
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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January 29, 2026 at 11:20 AM
On the 29th of January, 904 AD, Pope Sergius III comes out of retirement to replace Antipope Christopher. The Vatican's first World Cup win isn't far behind...
www.youtube.com/shorts/8mLjz...
www.youtube.com/shorts/8mLjz...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 28 January, 1077: King Henry IV's Walk to Canossa... to get French playing cards. www.youtube.com/shorts/JAHIE...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 28 January, 1077: The Walk to Canossa for French cards
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January 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 28 January, 1077: King Henry IV's Walk to Canossa... to get French playing cards. www.youtube.com/shorts/JAHIE...
Check out my deadly serious book recommendation... before it's too late. medium.com/@morgan_dela...
January 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Check out my deadly serious book recommendation... before it's too late. medium.com/@morgan_dela...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 27 January, 1591: Oranges for a Witch's Accomplice www.youtube.com/shorts/cY0eF...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 27 January, 1591: Oranges for a Witch's Accomplice
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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January 27, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 27 January, 1591: Oranges for a Witch's Accomplice www.youtube.com/shorts/cY0eF...
On this date in 1697, Newton solves a nine beermat problem. www.youtube.com/shorts/g2ac5...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 26 January, 1697: Newton's 9 Beermat Problem
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January 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM
On this date in 1697, Newton solves a nine beermat problem. www.youtube.com/shorts/g2ac5...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 23 January, 909 AD: The Miracle of 2 Bulgarian Pies.
youtube.com/shorts/jz51V... #shortstorybangla #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
youtube.com/shorts/jz51V... #shortstorybangla #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 23 January, 909 AD: The Miracle of 2 Bulgarian Pies
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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January 23, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 23 January, 909 AD: The Miracle of 2 Bulgarian Pies.
youtube.com/shorts/jz51V... #shortstorybangla #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
youtube.com/shorts/jz51V... #shortstorybangla #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 22 January, 1588: Pope Sixtus announces broccoli bull... youtube.com/shorts/G_GVv...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 22 January, 1588: Pope Sixtus announces broccoli bull
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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January 22, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 22 January, 1588: Pope Sixtus announces broccoli bull... youtube.com/shorts/G_GVv...
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history: on the 21st of January, 1789, the first "American novel" appears. And soon claims its first victim...
youtube.com/shorts/j19Rk... #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
youtube.com/shorts/j19Rk... #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history. 21 January, 1789: America's first deadly novel appears
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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January 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Today in dark, strange and fantastic history: on the 21st of January, 1789, the first "American novel" appears. And soon claims its first victim...
youtube.com/shorts/j19Rk... #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
youtube.com/shorts/j19Rk... #funhistory #alternativehistory #mockumentary #HistoricalFantasy #comedyshorts #shortstory
You know things are bad when you find yourself rooting for Ryanair...
January 21, 2026 at 6:33 AM
You know things are bad when you find yourself rooting for Ryanair...
On this day in dark, strange and fantastic history. January 19th, 379: Theodosius's Blood Potatoes.
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On this day in dark, strange and fantastic history. January 19th, 379: Theodosius's Blood Potatoes.
YouTube video by Morgan Delaney
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January 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM
On this day in dark, strange and fantastic history. January 19th, 379: Theodosius's Blood Potatoes.
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www.youtube.com/shorts/artMF...