History For Weirdos

By Andrew & StephanieComedy Society & Culture History

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History For Weirdos episodes

April 27, 2020 Episode 16: Timur's Twist
This week Andrew shares the story of an infamous Turco-Mongolian conqueror named Timur. His reputation was so ferocious that it would persist for centuries to come. Listen now to hear his insane story.
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32 min
April 19, 2020 Episode 15: Strike It Down!
Andrew relays the story of the world's very first labor strike and we have to go waaaay back, further than this podcast has ever gone in order to tell this tale. This week's episode goes all the way to the late Bronze Age in Ancient Egypt.
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38 min
April 13, 2020 Episode 14: Presidents, Opossums & Bears...Oh My!
You may know the story of the teddy bear, but tune in to learn about Billy Opossum!
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33 min
April 06, 2020 Episode 13: What the Heck is Greek Fire?
In part II of this week's doubleheader, Andrew takes us through the history of Greek fire and the details of its destructive nature. And despite what the name suggests, the origin is a bit more dubious than what you would expect!
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39 min
April 06, 2020 Episode 12: Unwitting Test Subjects
This week Stephanie tells the story of unwitting test subjects in the controversial case study of Dr. Neubauer. You're not going to want to miss this one.
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42 min
March 23, 2020 Episode 11: Let's Stop Hating on Typhoid Mary
Andrew tells the strange story of Typhoid Mary from a unique perspective. We also hope all our listeners are healthy, hand-washing and staying inside!
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37 min
March 16, 2020 Episode 10: Isaac Newton was Quarantined Too
In this week's episode Stephanie tells the weird story of how Isaac Newton came up with calculus during the Great Plague of London. Tune in and escape our real life "weird history" with a fun & inspiring reminder that this too shall pass.
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38 min
March 09, 2020 Episode 9: The British Connection
This week, Andrew looks into the connection between mid 19th century British arctic exploration and the highest level of American government. You aren't going to want to miss this strange connection.
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32 min
February 24, 2020 Episode 8: The Motorcycle Queen - Bessie Stringfield
This week Stephanie tells us the tale of Bessie Stringfield, the first African-American woman to ride across the United States solo. Stringfield was one of the few civilian motorcycle dispatch riders for the US Army during World War II. From carnival shows to leading biker parades she is the ultimate weirdo - in the best way!
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33 min
February 17, 2020 Episode 7: Sinister Secret Societies
Two secret societies within the infamous Nazi regime are responsible for spreading the vile Nazi doctrine. Andrew tackles their origins and their pervasive nature throughout the western world.
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49 min

About History For Weirdos

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A deep dive into the strange obscure and relentlessly entertaining portions of human history. Married couple and armchair historians, Stephanie & Andrew, discuss the often overlooked parts of humanity. Whether the subject is an obscure event that has confused historians for centuries or a historical figure that doesn't get enough credit, we have you covered.