Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

When most people think of haunted locations, they imagine eerie old buildings draped in cobwebs and shadows. However, Hollywood's iconic Comedy Store defies this convention with its resident ghosts, legendary comedians, and nonstop laughter. #stand-upcomedy #TheComedyStore #haunted #weirdhistory #legendarycomedians #Hollywood See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/697f94d6699c5cb283b0f615 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode dives deep into the transformative decade of the 1960s, starting with 1960. Discover the drama, progress, and pivotal moments that defined the year. #1960 #history #1960sdecade #transformativeevents #pivotalmoments See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69765a4dda0def14f078e006 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Shakespeare's plays have profoundly influenced the English language and literary genres, challenging students for generations. Despite his contributions, little is known about his personal life, including the tragedies he faced. #Shakespeare #WilliamShakespeare #Englishliterature #tragedies #personallife See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/696d1fba0cf68394b52830d7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past century witnessed significant events, especially with wars. In this episode, we explore various aspects of World War II, including the life of a G.I., civilian survival tactics, the Pearl Harbor attack, and many other intriguing topics. Chapters: 00:00:00 - A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor 00:12:19 - Little-Known Facts About The Finnish Soldiers of World War II 00:23:24 - What It Was Like to Be an American G.I. in WWII 00:34:24 - How World War II Is Taught Around The World 00:43:13 - How A Baseball Player Became a World War II Assassin 00:54:53 - What Happened Immediately After Hitler's Death 01:07:21 - What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor 01:17:52 - Here's What People Ate To Survive During WWII 01:29:07 - Hiroo Onoda Fought WWII For 30 Additional Years 01:37:07 - What Was Hygiene Like For US Soldiers In WWII? 00:00:00: A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor00:12:19: Little-Known Facts About The Finnish Soldiers of World War II00:23:24: What It Was Like to Be an American G.I. in WWII00:34:24: How World War II Is Taught Around The World00:43:13: How A Baseball Player Became a World War II Assassin00:54:53: What Happened Immediately After Hitler's Death01:07:21: What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor01:17:52: Here's What People Ate To Survive During WWII01:29:07: Hiroo Onoda Fought WWII For 30 Additional Years01:37:07: What Was Hygiene Like For US Soldiers In WWII? #WorldWarII #G.I.life #PearlHarbor #survivaltactics #Finnishsoldiers #Hitler'sdeath #HirooOnoda #hygiene See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/696a7cb8912ff27f02269282 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

In the 1990s, navigating the internet felt like an adventurous journey through an unfamiliar, alien world. Despite the challenges, many websites captured our hearts, though they have since faded into obscurity. Explore the once-popular sites that defined an era and left a lasting impression on the digital landscape. #90s #websites #internethistory #digitalera #nostalgia See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/692c866dfbde30bad730160a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humans are instinctively wired to survive. When disasters strike, our will to live is remarkably strong. We present a captivating collection of historic survival stories, showcasing some of the toughest eras that people have endured. While times are currently challenging, and 2020 was notably difficult, it pales in comparison to the year 536, which experts deem one of the toughest years in history. Explore these stories of resilience and strength through adversity. Share your favorite story in the comments! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Year 536 Was the Worst Year to Be Alive - What Happened? 00:11:28 - How Juliane Koepcke Survived A Plane Crash And 11 Days Alone In The Amazon 00:20:38 - How You Could Have Survived the Black Plague 00:31:42 - What It Was Like to Be a Mental Patient In the 1900s 00:43:05 - The Most Destructive Pandemics and Epidemics In Human History 00:55:17 - What It Was Like To Be a Trench Soldier in WWI 01:05:01 - What People Ate to Survive In the Victorian Era 01:16:55 - What It Was Like To Be An Inmate At Alcatraz 01:29:40 - Would You Survive In a Different Historical Era? 00:00:00: Year 536 Was the Worst Year to Be Alive - What Happened?00:11:28: How Juliane Koepcke Survived A Plane Crash And 11 Days Alone In The Amazon00:20:38: How You Could Have Survived the Black Plague00:31:42: What It Was Like to Be a Mental Patient In the 1900s00:43:05: The Most Destructive Pandemics and Epidemics In Human History00:55:17: What It Was Like To Be a Trench Soldier in WWI01:05:01: What People Ate to Survive In the Victorian Era01:16:55: What It Was Like To Be An Inmate At Alcatraz01:29:40: Would You Survive In a Different Historical Era? #survivalstories #historicsurvival #toughesteras #year536 #JulianeKoepcke #BlackPlaguesurvival #mentalpatient1900s #pandemics #epidemics #trenchsoldierWWI #VictorianErasurvival #Alcatrazinmate See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6929e369acc7d8fb3f1d7603 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