Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Uncovering the Strange Origins of Monogamy

    Romantically speaking, most people believe we’re “meant” to find The One — but the truth is, for most of history, we were kind of freelancing. Our closest animal cousins don’t do long-term pair bonds, and plenty of humans still don’t. So when did we start treating “just us two” as normal? To read more about how monogamy developed, go here. #monogamy #relationships #history #pairbonds #humanbehavior See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694835df0a6f5559ea055569 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    16 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Revealing the Darkest Mob Stories in History

    Discover the truth behind notorious mob stories and figures like Al Capone and Benny Binion. We delve into the world of The Yakuza and discuss the inner workings and history of organized crime, including mob influences on society and culture. Explore infamous moments such as Whitey Bulger's evasion from the FBI, the life of a Prohibition bootlegger, and the surprising impact of the mob on New York City's pinball ban. We also uncover the role of the Mormon Mafia and the gruesome realities behind 'The Godfather.' Chapters: 00:00:00 - Whitey Bulger, The Mobster Who Eluded The FBI For 16 Years 00:11:06 - What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger 00:22:30 - Facts About Organized Crime Around the World 00:33:32 - How a 1921 Mob Destroyed America's Richest Black Neighborhood 00:43:53 - Pinball Was Banned In NYC until the 1970s Because of the Mob 00:58:39 - What It Was Like to Be In the Mob 01:09:35 - Benny Binion, The "Friendliest" Mobster In Vegas 01:20:54 - A Timeline Of Bonnie And Clyde’s Spree Of Love And Crimes 01:31:15 - How the Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas 01:41:29 - 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone 01:52:31 - The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much Bloodier 00:00:00: Whitey Bulger, The Mobster Who Eluded The FBI For 16 Years00:11:06: What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger00:22:30: Facts About Organized Crime Around the World00:33:32: How a 1921 Mob Destroyed America's Richest Black Neighborhood00:43:53: Pinball Was Banned In NYC until the 1970s Because of the Mob00:58:39: What It Was Like to Be In the Mob01:09:35: Benny Binion, The "Friendliest" Mobster In Vegas01:20:54: A Timeline Of Bonnie And Clyde’s Spree Of Love And Crimes01:31:15: How the Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas01:41:29: 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone01:52:31: The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much Bloodier #organizedcrime #mafia #TheYakuza #AlCapone #BennyBinion #WhiteyBulger #Prohibition #MormonMafia #TheGodfather See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694592df8832d123231035d8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 11m

  3. DEC 14

    Iconic Movies and Highlights from 1989

    Join us as we explore the final chapter of a standout decade in cinema. The year 1989 brought us unforgettable classics like 'Heathers', the blockbuster 'Batman', and 'Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure', among many others. What was your favorite movie from this remarkable year? Share your thoughts in the comments! #1989 #movies #Batman #Heathers #cinema #classicfilms See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/693efb65251a5f5acfa0717d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    19 min

  4. DEC 12

    Unbelievable Tales of the Royal Family's Past

    Discover the fascinating world beyond the fairy-tale life of royal families: their opulent parties, extravagant attire, and exclusive luxuries. However, what lies beneath the surface of royal existence? Explore the British royal family's duties, historical insights into royal childbirth, and the complexities behind their roles. This episode dives into these topics and more for your intrigue! What intrigues you most about royalty? Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Does The British Royal Family Actually Do? 00:10:46 - How King Charles II's Health Problems Plunged Europe Into War 00:21:16 - Why King James I Was Obsessed With Burning Witches 00:31:24 - Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen 00:43:06 - Facts About Richard III | History's Most Reviled King 00:54:22 - Tragic Facts About Mary, Queen of Scots 01:05:38 - How Did Queen Victoria Survive 7 Assassination Attempts? 01:17:12 - The Downfall of Mary Queen of Scots 01:28:37 - Details About King Edward I We Didn't See In 'Braveheart' 01:38:50 - King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s Son 00:00:00: What Does The British Royal Family Actually Do?00:10:46: How King Charles II's Health Problems Plunged Europe Into War00:21:16: Why King James I Was Obsessed With Burning Witches00:31:24: Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen00:43:06: Facts About Richard III | History's Most Reviled King00:54:22: Tragic Facts About Mary, Queen of Scots01:05:38: How Did Queen Victoria Survive 7 Assassination Attempts?01:17:12: The Downfall of Mary Queen of Scots01:28:37: Details About King Edward I We Didn't See In 'Braveheart'01:38:50: King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s Son #royalfamily #Britishroyalty #historicalchildbirth #royalduties #ElizabethI #KingCharlesII #KingJamesI #RichardIII #MaryQueenofScots #QueenVictoria #KingEdwardI #KingEdwardVII See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/693c5864b66fa809a3fdd599 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 53m

  5. DEC 7

    Unheard Creepy Tales from Chernobyl

    Chernobyl's name evokes images of glowing forests and eerie playgrounds. Yet, the spooky tales about this infamous site go much deeper than commonly known. For more creepy Chernobyl stories, visit this link. #Chernobyl #creepy #spooky #disaster #radiation #glowingforests #hauntedplaygrounds See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6935c0e67d38012e6fee85c1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    16 min

  6. DEC 5

    Hollywood's Historical Twists: True Stories Behind Films

    Movies often intertwine with reality, creating fascinating narratives. Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary 'reality' shows like 'Pimp My Ride' and classic films such as 'Jaws' and 'Into The Wild'. Discover who truly inspired 'Beauty and the Beast' and more! Dive into the truth behind these beloved classics. Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments! 00:00:00: Celebrities Who Totally Lied About Their Homes On MTV’s Cribs00:11:06: Imhotep The Egyptian Polymath from The Mummy00:21:40: The Insane Story Behind the Movie "Roar"00:31:55: The Matawan Man-Eater | The Inspiration for Jaws00:43:15: Into the Wild | Everything That Went Wrong for Chris McCandless00:50:33: The Real Five Points, The Neighborhood That Inspired 'Gangs of New York'01:01:38: The Real-Life Couple That Inspired Beauty and the Beast01:11:43: The Real History of Deadwood01:23:06: Actor Christopher Lee Was A Real Life Badass #Hollywood #truestories #Jaws #IntoTheWild #BeautyandtheBeast #PimpMyRide #reality #films #classicmovies See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69331ddf860bcdb703787fa9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 43m

  7. NOV 23

    Exploring Iconic 1988 Movies and Their Impact

    Dive into the cinematic journey of 1988, a year of memorable films. Witness Tom Cruise mastering cocktails, Julia Roberts making her film debut, and the beloved Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice'. A captivating cartoon rabbit and several award-winning films from the 60th Academy Awards also made their mark that year. Don't forget the enchanting Elvira's movie and the origin of the famous Chucky franchise. #1988movies #cinemahistory #Beetlejuice #TomCruise #JuliaRoberts #Chucky #Elvira #60thAcademyAwards See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69234be4e56526a850bdabb4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min

  8. NOV 21

    Iconic TV Shows of the 90s: A Complete Compilation

    The 90s were a transformative era for television, featuring classics like 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air', David Lynch's 'Twin Peaks', 'Seinfeld', and the debut of 'Power Rangers'. Take a nostalgic trip through the decade's most memorable TV moments. Chapters: 00:00:00 - 1990 00:12:40 - 1991 00:25:22 - 1992 00:42:09 - 1993 00:54:14 - 1994 01:06:36 - 1995 01:18:58 - 1996 01:32:11 - 1997 01:46:34 - 1998 01:59:37 - 1999 What were your favorite TV memories of that decade? Share your thoughts in the comments! 00:00:00: 199000:12:40: 199100:25:22: 199200:42:09: 199300:54:14: 199401:06:36: 199501:18:58: 199601:32:11: 199701:46:34: 199801:59:37: 1999 #90sTV #FreshPrince #TwinPeaks #Seinfeld #PowerRangers #televisionhistory #1990s See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6920a8e00c4ee400c07a5582 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 20m
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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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