10 Mistakes That Changed History

From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships, 10 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious retelling of the overlooked historical errors that have shaped our world. Featuring many of the biggest characters and events in history, from Cleopatra to the sinking of the Titanic, comedian and historian Paul Coulter reframes our understanding of these pivotal moments. Packed full of surprising facts and funny stories, this is the greatest hits of bad leadership decisions, misguided acts of heroism and mankind’s most catastrophic lapses of judgement. All with monumental consequences. ************** Praise for the hit live show: Top pick of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, credited as one of the best shows by Scottish Herald, Mervyn Stutter and the Edinburgh Reporter. 'So engaging and entertaining that forgot I was there to review it.' Theatre Weekly 'Entertaining and informative.' Edinburgh Reporter ' The perfect balance between entertaining and educating.' Corr Blimey 'Coulter cleverly weaves the well-researched facts with modern day parallels; turning historical figures into relatable misfits.' Glam Adelaide 'Coulter’s storytelling unmatched, and his references to current pop culture relevant and hilarious.' Edinburgh Fringe Review ' Infectiously charming.' LondonTheatre1 'A hilarious blend of storytelling, facts and comedy.' On the Record