Strange For History

Brad and Alyssa
  • 4.7 (14)
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Strange For History

History, the story of us, is something that's often discussed but is sometimes misunderstood. From the charging of Normandy, to the Fall of Rome, everyone is aware of these life changing events from years past. But what of forgotten leaders who watched cities burn, or century long wars over a bucket? What about the strange history? In this podcast, we discuss the parts of history that you might not have heard about in school; from knights of the skies to bridges and encounters with the unknown, join us as we discuss the strange, weird things, that make us, us.

  1. 06/09/2023

    Episode 46: Hell, fought

    War! Trench Warfare in WWI was a harsh thing, but that's only a small bit of the subject for today's episode. We are going to be covering the rise and fall of the 369th Infantry, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters. This unit of all African American soldiers would make waves through the war, and would go on to have several highly decorated soldiers, and this episode will be focusing on two of them. Learn about the power of friendship, hear about how much endurance the abnormal man has, and hear about how hard racism affected even war heros. Check out our friend Steph over on Creepy Vibes Only: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepy-vibes-only

    34 min

  2. 05/12/2023

    Episode 45: Moosevelt

    Join Brad and Alyssa on a hunting trip through Africa, the United States, and the world of American politics as we learn about Theodore Roosevelt. This episode covers his political life, his marriages, and his eventually death. Be sure to learn something new with Learn German Through Music: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learngermanthrumusic

    42 min

  3. 04/28/2023

    Episode 44: Crooked Kelly

    On today’s episode, we’re talking about Ned Kelly - an Australian outlaw of sorts. From horse stealing, to assault, and even bank robbing, Ned Kelly led an interesting life. Was he justified in his actions? Come hang out with us to figure out for yourself if Ned was a hero or a villain. Be sure to check out Music for the Quarantined Soul: https://musicforthequarantinedsoul.weebly.com/

    18 min

  4. 04/14/2023

    Episode 43: Run For Your Life

    On your mark! Get set! Run! You'll hear about racism, drug use, and why an apple a day might not actually keep the doctor away. Hear the stories of runners and athletes in one of the worst Olympic Summer Games to date, and prepare to dive into the 1904 Olympic Marathon! Be sure to check out friends over on Today We Laughed and Learned: https://linktr.ee/todaywelaughedandlearned

    23 min

  5. 02/24/2023

    Episode 42: Knight Life

    This episode covers a brief history of the Knights Templar, mostly focusing on their creation and downfall. You'll learn about the invention of traveler's checks, hear about pre-modern banking, and executions. Pope Clement makes an appearance, and we find our way to Paris, France. How to Help People in Ukraine: https://www.rescue.org/article/how-can-i-help-ukraine Check out our friends at Chatsunami: https://www.podpage.com/chatsunami/

    31 min

  6. 02/10/2023

    Episode 41: Just a Man and His Moose

    This week we learn about Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer. You'll learn about the stars and hear some famous names while finding joy in an alcoholic moose and a rave throwing nobleman. The walking definition of "party boy" was also once one of the richest men in Europe, and you'll learn how that would affect your life as well. The Story Of Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/34WlQRO8SVWpXE9FkP3uaZ?si=Njjuxeb7S7OXfY1TACIGdw

    36 min

  7. 01/27/2023

    Episode 40: Wait, like the pizza...again?

    On this episode, we journey to the late 1800s and talk about everyone's favorite subject, cowboys! Well. Kinda. We're discussing the law enforcement family that dealt with them, and we use some master story telling to stretch thirty seconds into over an hour worth of cowboy content, careful constructed for your amusement! Be sure to check out 2 Cents Critic: https://linktr.ee/two_centscritic

    38 min

  8. 01/13/2023

    Episode 39: Dark Science, Revisited

    In 2020, Brad recorded and released Dark Science, an episode talking about human experiments in Nazi Germany. We've grown a lot since then, and a lot has been revealed in the following years as well. This episode is simply a reimagining of the orignal, with more information, more banter, and of course, more history. This episode is a heavy one, so trigger warnings for suicide, nazism, medicine, abuse, and tons of other things.  Due to the nature of this episode, here is a link to find mental health services near you and information on mental health hotlines/text lines: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ Be sure to check out our friends over at Build-A-Bond: https://anchor.fm/buildabond

    43 min
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History, the story of us, is something that's often discussed but is sometimes misunderstood. From the charging of Normandy, to the Fall of Rome, everyone is aware of these life changing events from years past. But what of forgotten leaders who watched cities burn, or century long wars over a bucket? What about the strange history? In this podcast, we discuss the parts of history that you might not have heard about in school; from knights of the skies to bridges and encounters with the unknown, join us as we discuss the strange, weird things, that make us, us.

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  • Creator
    Brad and Alyssa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brad and Alyssa
  • Show Website
    Strange For History

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