Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

A rainbow-clad stranger with a silver pipe rescues a town from a rat plague. But when denied his payment, he kidnaps their children, disappearing into the hills forever. Although it sounds like a folktale, residents of Hamelin claim it's true. The mystery remains: What truly happened? To read more about the true Pied Piper story, go here. #PiedPiper #Hamelin #CreepyTheories #Rainbow-cladStranger #RatInfestation #Folktale #Legend #Germany See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6963e5d4ce778e7bf0885ca4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia's history is a rich tapestry featuring Czars, totalitarian regimes, and pivotal events. Explore the journey from Peter the Great to modern times, including the Soviet Union's rise and fall.Understand life in the USSR, the heroics of a Soviet soldier preventing nuclear disaster, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Chapters:00:00:00 - Ernest Hemingway: The Ineffective KGB Spy09:53:21 - The Soviet Soldier Who Averted Nuclear War00:20:22 - Experiences of Soviet Gulag Prisoners00:33:01 - Life on the Diomedes00:44:14 - Rasputin: Russia's Secretive Figure00:56:08 - Insights into the Russian Revolution01:07:49 - Unusual Soviet Russian Cuisine01:20:02 - Post-Soviet Union Collapse Events01:33:05 - Peter The Great's Modernization of Russia01:44:07 - The Kursk Submarine Explosion01:54:27 - Life Under Soviet Rule 00:00:00: Ernest Hemingway: The Ineffective KGB Spy09:53:21: The Soviet Soldier Who Averted Nuclear War00:20:22: Experiences of Soviet Gulag Prisoners00:33:01: Life on the Diomedes00:44:14: Rasputin: Russia's Secretive Figure00:56:08: Insights into the Russian Revolution01:07:49: Unusual Soviet Russian Cuisine01:20:02: Post-Soviet Union Collapse Events01:33:05: Peter The Great's Modernization of Russia01:44:07: The Kursk Submarine Explosion01:54:27: Life Under Soviet Rule #Russia #PetertheGreat #USSR #SovietUnion #Rasputin #RussianRevolution #SovietGulag #KurskSubmarine See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6961427c57fbf383c7839654 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In modern times, hunger is easily solved with a quick food delivery, but in the Victorian era, things were dramatically different. Starvation often blurred the lines between companion and meal. To explore these shocking tales, visit these wild stories. #Victoriancannibalism #starvation #historicalsurvival #Victorianera #weirdhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/695aaaf382d1742c8eef2476 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ah, the 80s! Dayglo fashion, unforgettable music, and iconic movies. Embark on a nostalgic journey with us as we explore every significant movie released in the 1980s, year by year. From 'The Goonies' and 'Indiana Jones' to 'Back to the Future' and 'E.T.', relive your favorite cinematic moments from this vibrant decade. What's your standout movie experience from the 80s? Share your thoughts in the comments! 00:00:00: 198000:13:56: 198100:27:53: 198200:43:36: 198300:59:49: 198401:19:34: 198501:38:34: 198601:55:40: 198702:15:56: 198802:35:01: 1989 #1980s #iconicmovies #cinematicjourney #TheGoonies #IndianaJones #BacktotheFuture #E.T. #80sfashion #nostalgia See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/695807fa5fa14ab9670078d3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Montana, the iconic Cuban gangster from Brian De Palma's 1983 crime thriller 'Scarface', is famously portrayed by Al Pacino. Despite Pacino not being Cuban, his depiction remains one of the most brutal in organized crime cinema. To learn more about the real-life inspiration for 'Scarface', visit this link. #TonyMontana #Scarface #AlPacino #1983crimethriller #Cubangangster #organizedcrime See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6951706bf4ce1c573537817b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delve into the intriguing history of iconic toys! Discover the origins of Barbie, unravel how a single game nearly toppled Atari, explore the history of Milton Bradley board games, and more. What was your favorite toy growing up? Share your thoughts with us! Key Highlights: Barbie: Originally based on a risqué German doll. LEGO: The intricate history of the world's most wholesome toy. Atari: How the ET video game led to its downfall. Milton Bradley: The peculiar history of a family-friendly corporation. Fisher-Price Toys: Discover the most valuable ones in history. Dangerous Toys: These were so hazardous they had to be banned. Billy Possum: President Taft's attempt to rival the Teddy Bear. Beanie Babies: The craze that spiraled out of control. Subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter for more fascinating stories! 00:00:00: Barbie Was Originally Based On An Extremely Risqué German Doll00:11:15: LEGO: The Complicated History of the World's Most Wholesome Toy00:22:51: How the ET Video Game Ended Atari00:33:10: The Family-Friendly Milton Bradley Corporation Has A Bizarre History00:43:22: The Most Valuable Fisher-Price Toys In History00:54:49: Things Discovered By Accident01:06:14: These Toys Were So Dangerous They Had To Be Banned01:20:02: Jealous of the Teddy Bear, How President Taft Tried to Make Billy Possum Happen01:30:38: When The Beanie Baby Craze Got Out Of Control... #toys #Barbie #LEGO #Atari #MiltonBradley #Fisher-Price #dangeroustoys #BillyPossum #BeanieBabies #toyhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694ecdee7e7f2e73825b639d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Death is an inevitable part of life, and when it occurs, it triggers a fascinating yet unsettling process of decay. From your last breath to when your body becomes part of nature, the journey is bizarre, intriguing, and undeniably intense. To read more about the stages the human body goes through during the dying process, visit the complete article here. #death #dying #stagesofdeath #decayprocess #weirdhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/691a1166fd7b42453838e8b2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the cinematic landscape of 1987, a year that marked several iconic moments in film history. Discover George Clooney's and Brad Pitt's debut films, the launch of the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise, the horror classic 'Evil Dead II', and the Coen Brothers' 'Raising Arizona'. Ben Stiller also made his screen debut, Albert Brooks brought us laughter, and a legendary meeting occurred between Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas. What was your favorite film memory from 1987? Share with us in the comments! #1987 #movie #film #GeorgeClooney #BradPitt #LethalWeapon #EvilDeadII #RaisingArizona #CoenBrothers #BenStiller #GeneRoddenberry #GeorgeLucas See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6910d714bf74dfd5cf78f771 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

History teems with fascinating figures—heroes, villains, and the downright eccentric. Dive into this compilation spotlighting history's ultimate badasses. Which one is your favorite? Share with us in the comments! Chapters have been removed to streamline your listening experience. 00:00:00: Life as a Spartan00:10:54: The Backstory of Into the Wild00:18:12: Deadliest Sniper in History00:26:27: Twisted Sister Outclassed Congress00:37:04: Queen Elizabeth I Was a Total Badass00:48:47: Life as a Samurai00:59:45: Teddy Roosevelt Was Shot Then Gave a Speech #history #dangerousfigures #badasses #Spartan #IntotheWild #sniper #TwistedSister #QueenElizabethI #samurai #TeddyRoosevelt See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/690e34097e6819adc0e96fd9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s every traveler's worst fear: you're immersing yourself in a foreign culture, perhaps struggling with the language, when suddenly, you're arrested. Sometimes it’s merely a misunderstanding, other times it’s due to political reasons. And occasionally, it's because of questionable actions, like attempting to steal a propaganda poster. #crime #worldnews #imprisonmentabroad #travel #arrestoverseas See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69079dc3eb875a3350713c0c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the profound role of alcohol in American history. Discover how beer influenced historical events, the atmosphere of Wild West saloons, and the profit-making of bootleggers during Prohibition. Also, learn about the D.A.R.E. program's shortcomings. Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like 00:16:06 - Times In History Beer Changed the World 00:27:25 - How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time 00:39:41 - D.A.R.E. Was a Bigger Failure Than Most People Realized 00:50:18 - What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger 01:01:43 - What Americans Boozed On Throughout History 01:12:03 - 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone 00:00:00: What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like00:16:06: Times In History Beer Changed the World00:27:25: How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time00:39:41: D.A.R.E. Was a Bigger Failure Than Most People Realized00:50:18: What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger01:01:43: What Americans Boozed On Throughout History01:12:03: 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone #alcohol #Americanhistory #Prohibition #WildWest #bootleggers #D.A.R.E. #AlCapone See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6904f987c3b89187b78e3936 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1986 was a remarkable year in cinema, offering something for every viewer! Sci-Fi aficionados enjoyed Aliens, while horror enthusiasts got Maximum OverDrive. Fans of comedy laughed with The Money Pit, and drama lovers were moved by Stand By Me. Join us as we revisit all the 1986 releases. What's your favorite? Did you catch any of these classics in theaters? Share your thoughts in the comments! #1986 #movies #cinema #Aliens #MaximumOverDrive #TheMoneyPit #StandByMe #filmreleases See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68fe61f96d98d3715f6bca19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices