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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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14:11

Ep. X: The Tragic Fall of Grizzly Man: Timothy...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/27

Join us in this episode as we delve into the life of Timothy Treadwell, famously known as the Grizzly Man. Treadwell, who spent 13 summers living among bears, blended activism with a touch of Hollywood aspirations. Despite the allure of stardom, his tale ended in tragedy, making him a subject of multiple documentaries, including Werner Herzog's renowned 'Grizzly Man.' Discover the events and decisions that led to his untimely demise. #GrizzlyMan #TimothyTreadwell

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Episode # How the Mormon Mafia Shaped Las Vegas History

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/25

Discover the intriguing connections between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the development of Las Vegas. From the church's founding by Joseph Smith in the 1820s to its modern-day influence in Utah, Mormonism has captivated both believers and skeptics. Uncover the mysterious and bizarre tales of the so-called 'Mormon Mafia' and their ties to the eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes and the roots of Mormon influence in Las Vegas. #MormonMafia

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14:57

Did Homo Sapiens Mate With Neanderthals? Uncovering...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/23

Explore the compelling evidence of interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. Learn about the scientific studies that reveal how approximately 1%-4% of modern human DNA is derived from Neanderthal ancestry. Discover the coexistence, interactions, and surprising behaviors between these ancient groups. #Neanderthal #Homosapien #interbreeding #humanDNA #ancienthistory #archaeology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:49

Exploring the Giant Victorian Skirts: The Role of...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/20

Dive into the fascinating world of Victorian fashion with an in-depth look at crinolines. These lightweight cages, worn under clothing for two decades, revolutionized women's fashion by creating a wide, bell-shaped silhouette. Discover why hoop skirts became an iconic piece of 1800s attire. #Crinolines #VictorianSkirts #VictorianFashion #HoopSkirts #1800sFashion #FashionHistory #WeirdHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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15:03

Exploring Viking Hygiene: Cleanliness in Norse Life

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/18

Dive into the hygiene practices of the Vikings, the famed seafarers from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, who lived from the eighth to the 11th centuries. Discover how these warriors, traders, and settlers navigated personal cleanliness in a time often perceived as barbaric. Learn about their daily routines and the cultural exchanges that influenced their hygiene habits. #Vikings #Hygiene #Norse #History #Cleanliness #Seafarers #CulturalExchange #Warriors Learn more about your

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Episode: 2020 - The Worst Year Ever?

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/16

2020 marked the start of a new decade and quickly became infamous for its challenges. From unprecedented wildfires to the emergence of global figures like Fauci, and even strange events involving UFOs and the infamous Carole Baskin, this episode takes a deep dive into why 2020 felt like an instant historical moment. #lookback2020 #timeline2020 #weirdhistory #2020events #Fauci #UFOs #CaroleBaskin #wildfires #globalchallenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:06

Episode X: Inside the Secret Life of an Ottoman...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/13

Discover the enigmatic world of the Ottoman Sultan's harem, where women and young girls lived under the empire's rule. Delve into the mystery, governance, and education within this secretive world that was central to one of history's greatest empires, spanning modern-day Turkey, the Balkans, and Syria. #OttomanSultan #Harem #OttomanEmpire #History #SecretWorld #HistoricalMystery #EmpireGovernance #WomeninHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:31

Ancient Egyptian Diet: What Did They Eat?

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/11

Dive into the fascinating world of Ancient Egyptian cuisine and discover the dietary habits that powered one of history's most influential empires. Explore the detailed accounts of Greek historian Herodotus and understand what fuelled the builders of the pyramids and the thriving civilization along the Nile. #EgyptianCuisine #AncientEgypt #Herodotus #DietaryPatterns #NileCivilization #EgyptianDiet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:52

What Giving Birth Was Like for Royal Mothers

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/09

For as long as it's been in existence, the royal world has been special, elevated above the mediocrity of regular life and filled with the pleasures and privileges of divine power and influence. And even though the practical function of the monarchy has become mostly symbolic, the public fascination with its office certainly has not. So, for example, when Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to the newest members of the English monarchy, public curiosity about her experience was

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13:41

Episode: The Bizarre History of Professional...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/06

Discover the fascinating and surprisingly intricate history of rat-catching. From Queen Victoria to the Pied Piper and children’s books, we explore how this dirty and often gross profession impacted society. Learn about the sewer systems, disease control, and even the lucrative rat-fighting businesses that emerged during the Victorian Era. #Rats #VictorianEra #WeirdHistory #ProfessionalRat-Catchers #PiedPiper #Rat-Fighting #DiseaseControl #SewerSystems Learn more about your

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Episode: Hindenburg Disaster: Facts and Theories of...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/04

Explore the tragic crash of the German airship LZ 129 Hindenburg on May 6, 1937. Discover theories about what went wrong during its final approach to Manchester Township, NJ. With eyewitness reports and archival footage, we delve into the details of the disaster that claimed 36 lives, capturing public attention worldwide. #Hindenburg #AviationHistory #Zeppelin #AirshipDisaster #1937 #ManchesterTownship #LZ129 #EyewitnessTestimony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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15:03

True Story of a Rugby Team's Survival After Andes...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/12/02

In this episode, we uncover the harrowing true story of the Old Christians Uruguayan rugby team and their survival after a plane crash in the Andes on October 13, 1972. This Uruguayan Air Force flight 571 disaster left 45 passengers stranded between Chile and Argentina. Initially expecting rescue within days, the survivors faced an unimaginable ordeal lasting over two months, leading them to be infamously known as the 'Andes mountains cannibals.' Out of 27 initial survivors, only 16 made it back

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Ep. [Number]: The Final Days of Richard Nixon:...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/29

Explore the tumultuous final days of Richard Nixon's presidency, marked by the Watergate scandal and his historic resignation in August 1974. Delve into the personal and political challenges he faced, including his struggles with alcohol and depression as he prepared to leave the Oval Office. Learn about the events that led to his decision to step down and the lasting impact on American history. #RichardNixon #Nixonresignation #Watergatescandal #presidentialhistory

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14:31

Unveiling the Mysterious World of the Druids

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/25

Dive into the intriguing history of the Druids, an intellectual class of Celts from 1200-600 BCE in Gaul. This episode explores their societal impact, the misconceptions about their religious practices, and the surprising truth about their connection to Stonehenge. Learn about the scholarly research that paints a picture of a justice-focused society rather than the neo-Druidic pagan perceptions of today. #Druids #Celts #Gaul #historicalDruids #Druidbeliefs #Stonehenge

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14:06

Victorian Era Chimney Sweepers: The Harsh Realities

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/22

Explore the grim realities faced by child chimney sweepers in the Victorian Era. Far from the romanticized image in popular culture, these children endured hazardous working conditions and brutal lifestyles. Discover how the aftermath of the Great Fire of London led to narrow, winding chimneys, turning child labor into a dire necessity. #ChimneySweep #VictorianEra #WeirdHistory #childlabor #GreatFireofLondon #chimneysweepkids #historyofLondon #Dickensiansqualor

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13:18

Wild Stories From David Lee Roth: The Untold Rock Legend

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/20

David Lee Roth, legendary lead singer of Van Halen, shares wild stories from his time with one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Join us as we dive into Diamond Dave's over-the-top persona, insane stage antics, and the emergence of hair metal. These stories exemplify 11 years of running with the devil, capturing the essence of Van Halen's peak era. #DavidLeeRoth #VanHalen #rocklegend #hairmetal #DiamondDave #rockstarstories #stageantics #1980srockmusic Learn more about

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14:25

Ep. X: The True Story of Emancipation: What Actually...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/15

American schoolchildren are often taught that slaves in confederate states were freed when Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. However, the reality of actually freeing those slaves was far more complicated. In this episode, we dig deeper into the true story of emancipation and the complexities surrounding the abolition of slavery. #EmancipationProclamation #Juneteenth #WeirdHistory #slaveryabolition #Americanhistory #AbrahamLincoln

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16:03

The Reality of Frontier Hangings: A Historical Insight

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/13

Explore the true experience of attending a frontier hanging. Dive into how these public executions served as both entertainment and a potent reminder of law and order in the Wild West. Discover the impact they had on the communities and the messages they conveyed amidst the backdrop of U.S. history. #FrontierHangings #WildWest #U.S.History #PublicExecutions #HistoricalInsights #LawandOrder #WeirdHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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14:33

The Deadliest Shark Attack in US History: USS...

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/11

Explore the tragic events surrounding the USS Indianapolis, one of the most devastating disasters in American Navy history. Learn about the sinking of the heavy cruiser towards the end of WWII and the horrific loss of its crew. Discover why the timing of the Japanese attack was crucial for the delivery of materials for the first working atomic bomb, Little Boy. #USSIndianapolis #WWII #WeirdHistory #navaldisaster #sharkattack #atomicbomb #LittleBoy #WWIInavalhistory Learn

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13:54

Living in the White House: Everyday Life Revealed

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories ·

2020/11/08

Ever wonder what life is like for the First Family in the White House? It’s a unique blend of living in a fortress, a resort, and a museum - but even more unusual! From not being able to drive to dealing with weak Wi-Fi, discover the liberties the country's leader gives up while residing in this iconic home. The truth about this extraordinary lifestyle is stranger than fiction. #WhiteHouse #POTUS #WeirdHistory #FirstFamily #PresidentialLife #HistoricalHomes

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