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Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

Welcome to the unexpected and untold stories from history, where we dive into the fascinating and bizarre events that never made it into your high school textbooks. Join us as we explore the extreme, the unexpected, and the downright strange moments from history. Discover how today"s oddities pale in comparison to the weirdness of the past.

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15:39

History of the US Dollar: Evolution of American Currency

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/11/09

Discover the fascinating history of the US dollar, from its official adoption in 1785 to the evolution of modern paper currency during the Civil War. Examine the economic developments that shaped today's bills and explore early forms of North American currency, including Native American beads and European-minted coins. Consider which historical currency system appeals to you: the barter-based wampum or the weighty gold and silver system? #USCurrency #USdollar

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27:09

Episode 1977: Groovy Year of Rumors, Son of Sam and...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/11/06

Join 'Weird History' as we dive into the fascinating and eventful year of 1977. From the iconic debut of Star Wars to Fleetwood Mac's domination of FM radio, 1977 was a year of major pop culture shifts. Explore the bizarre news, legendary music, and unforgettable moments that defined this groovy year. #1977 #WeirdHistory #Timeline #the70s #StarWars #FleetwoodMac #SonofSam #PopCulture1977 #1970sHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:44

10 Illuminating Facts About The Knights Templar

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/11/04

Explore the incredible history and legacy of the Knights Templar, a medieval order initially formed to protect Christian pilgrims on their journey to Jerusalem. Discover how this group of nine knights grew in influence and power during the Crusades of the Middle Ages. #KnightsTemplar #Crusades #medievalhistory #Jerusalem #Christianpilgrims #HolyLand #MiddleAges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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16:08

Unbelievable Historical Hobbies That Were Actually...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/11/02

Dive into the fascinating world of extreme historical hobbies that sound made up but aren't! Explore how people from ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, Victorian England, and 1950s America entertained themselves with bizarre and imaginative activities. Discover the unusual pastimes that kept our ancestors amused in times without modern luxuries. #extremehistoricalhobbies #ancientEgypt #MiddleAgeshobbies #VictorianEnglandhobbies #1950sAmerica #bizarrehobbies #outrageouspastimes

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16:03

The Most Haunted Graveyard on Earth: Greenwood...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/28

Explore the dark and eerie history of Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. Originally sacred burial grounds for the Illiniwek Confederation, this site has become one of the most haunted places on Earth. Discover why this cemetery is notorious for its haunted past. #GreenwoodCemetery #haunted #weirdhistory #DecaturIllinois #IlliniwekConfederation #hauntedgraveyard #spookyhistory #hauntedplaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:27

Episode 1: The True Story Behind 'A League of Their Own'

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/26

In this episode, we delve into the real-life inspiration behind the 1992 film 'A League of Their Own'. Discover the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), which operated from 1943 to 1954. Learn how this league, initially created to keep baseball alive during WWII, became a respected competitive arena that captivated audiences for years. #ALeagueofTheirOwn #women'sprofessionalbaseball #AAGPBL #baseballhistory #WWII

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28:09

1976: Everything That Happened

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/23

Join Weird History's Timeline podcast as we take you back to the year 1976. Relive the groovy '70s with us as we explore the debut of iconic TV shows like 'Charlie's Angels', 'What's Happening', and 'The Family Feud', along with major historical events such as the election of Jimmy Carter. Get nostalgic with us as we uncover all the notable moments from 1976. #1976 #1970s #WeirdHistory #Charlie'sAngels #What'sHappening #TheFamilyFeud #JimmyCarter #historicalevents #TVshows

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13:45

Exploring Pazuzu: The Demon Behind The Exorcist

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/21

Discover the ancient history of Pazuzu, the demon that possessed young Regan in The Exorcist. We dive deep into his origins, how belief in him shaped cultures, and the conundrum historians face in categorizing this fascinating figure. #Pazuzu #TheExorcist #demonhistory #ancientbeliefs #Reganpossession #historicaldemons #culturalinfluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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16:23

Surprising Facts About Marco Polo

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/19

In this episode, we delve into the biography of Marco Polo, unveiling the remarkable journey of one of history's most renowned explorers. Discover how Polo traveled from Venice to China, his work with Kublai Khan, and the creation of his legendary travelogue. #MarcoPolo #explorer #biography #Venice #China #KublaiKhan #travelogue #history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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17:06

Uncovering the Symbolism of Viking Tattoos

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/16

Explore the rich meanings and historical significance behind Viking tattoos. Discover how Scandinavians used symbols, sigils, and runes from the Younger Futhark system during the Viking Age to convey important information and cultural values. Learn the origins of these symbols and their evolution from the Elder Futhark to Anglo-Saxon runes. #Vikingtattoos #symbolism #runes #YoungerFuthark #ElderFuthark #Scandinavianhistory #tattoomeanings #VikingAge Learn more about your ad

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15:37

Inside Civil War Field Hospitals: Stories of...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/14

Explore the harrowing experiences of Civil War surgeons and medics who faced the immense challenges of battlefield medicine. Delve into the primary causes of death, the prevalence of severe infections, and the hasty, often dangerous surgeries performed under extreme stress. This episode sheds light on the crude medical practices that shaped the course of history and examines the resilience of those who cared for the wounded amidst the chaos of war. #CivilWar

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16:39

The Rise And Fall Of Jayne Mansfield: Hollywood's...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/12

Explore the captivating life of Jayne Mansfield, the ambitious actress who once rivaled Marilyn Monroe in popularity. Born Vera Jayne Palmer, Mansfield's intelligence and talent shone from a young age, mastering multiple languages, dancing, singing, and playing the violin. As an actress and model, she epitomized the 'blonde bombshell' and left a lasting influence on modern celebrity culture with her groundbreaking publicity techniques. #JayneMansfield #Hollywood

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14:18

Episode: Life as a Wild West Bounty Hunter

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/09

Explore the intriguing life of a bounty hunter in the American Old West. This episode dives into the daily struggles, adventures, and historical context of bounty hunters from 1865 to 1890, extending into the early 20th century. Learn about the outlaws and the chasers who shaped the untamed frontier. #wildwest #bountyhunter #OldWesthistory #Americanfrontier #outlaws #CivilWar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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16:16

History's Cruelest Rulers: Beyond Stalin and Mussolini

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/07

Dive deep into the lives of history's brutal rulers. While figures like Joseph Stalin and Benito Mussolini often dominate discussions, this episode explores lesser-known but equally ruthless leaders like Attila the Hun and Chinese Empress Wu. Discover the true extent of their cruelty and how historical biases shaped their legacies. #worldleaders #politicians #weirdhistory #cruelrulers #JosephStalin #BenitoMussolini #AttilatheHun #EmpressWu #historicalbrutality

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15:28

Episode: What It Was Like to Be an Ancient Olympian

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/05

Discover the fascinating and strange facts about the ancient Olympics in this episode. We'll explore how different the games were compared to today, reflecting the world's history through time. From the unusual events to the unique cultural aspects, learn what it was truly like to be an athlete in ancient Greece. #Olympics #AncientGreece #WeirdHistory #AncientOlympians #OlympicHistory #HistoricalEvents #AncientSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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27:28

1975: Evel Knievel, The Holy Grail, and The Fall of...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/10/02

Join Weird History as we travel back to the crazy year of 1975. From Gerald Ford's close call with a Manson Family member, the debut of 'Wheel of Fortune', to the mysterious disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, 1975 was wild. Get ready for a nostalgic dive into pivotal moments of '75. #1975 #timeline #WeirdHistory #EvelKnievel #TheHolyGrail #TheFallofSaigon #GeraldFord #MansonFamily #WheelofFortune #JimmyHoffa #1970s #historicalevents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:00

The Unbelievable Story: Slave Who Mailed Himself to...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/09/30

Discover the remarkable life of Henry 'Box' Brown, an Antebellum-Era Virginia slave who bravely mailed himself to freedom with the assistance of abolitionists. Learn about his incredible journey, his outspoken opposition to slavery, his life as a magician, and his fascinating personal life, including his marriage to a white Englishwoman and his conflicts with Frederick Douglass. #HenryBoxBrown #UShistory #weirdhistory #AntebellumEra #Virginiaplantationslave #abolitionists

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16:45

Exploring State Dinners: American Presidents and...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/09/28

Dive into the fascinating history of state dinners in the United States, from the first official state dinner in 1874 to modern times. Discover how American presidents have hosted kings, queens, and global leaders at these grand affairs. Learn about the diversity of meals served, influenced by social, economic, and political factors, including favorite presidential dishes like Harry S. Truman's watermelon pickles and Mamie Eisenhower's gelatin mint desserts. Understand how these events reflect the

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14:28

Life of a POW in Vietnam: Harrowing Stories and Survival

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/09/25

Explore the harrowing stories and survival experiences of POWs during the Vietnam conflict, a war that spanned two decades from 1955 to 1975. Understand the suffering endured by captured American troops and North Vietnamese soldiers, the brutal treatments they faced, and the impact of their captivity. This episode delves into the grim reality of prison camps and the resilience of those who were held captive. #VietnamWar #POWs #Vietnamconflict #prisoncamps #Americantroops

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14:09

The Rise of Romano Mussolini: From Dictator's Son to...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2022/09/23

Discover the captivating story of Romano Mussolini, a renowned jazz musician in Italy during the latter half of the twentieth century. Learn how he concealed his identity as the son of Benito Mussolini, the founder of the Italian Fascist Party and an ally of Adolf Hitler. Explore Mussolini's early achievements and transformative choices as he navigates a complex legacy to pursue his passion for jazz. #RomanoMussolini #jazzmusician #BenitoMussolini #ItalianFascistParty

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