In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the Titanic, then the world's largest ocean liner, sank beneath the icy waves of the North Atlantic, tragically claiming 1,500 lives. The shipwreck eluded discovery for decades until 1985 when oceanographer Robert Ballard found it under the guise of a scientific mission. But this wasn't just any mission; it was a covert operation amidst the tensions of the Cold War. Discover how the legendary ship was finally located and the secret mission behind its discovery.

#Titanic #shipwreck #RobertBallard #ColdWar #oceanography #secretmission #1985 #NorthAtlantic

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Explore the intricate world of organized crime, a highly centralized criminal enterprise established for unlawful activities. Uncover the operations of hundreds of organized crime families involved in fraud, human trafficking, robbery, drug and arms smuggling, kidnapping for ransom, and cargo theft. Learn about their primary income sources such as prostitution, drugs, loan-sharking, and gambling.

#organizedcrime #lawandorder #weirdhistory #fraud #humantrafficking #robbery #drugsmuggling #armssmuggling #kidnapping #cargotheft #prostitution #loan-sharking #gambling

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Cinderella's story is widely known thanks to Disney, but the familiar fairy tale has much darker beginnings. In this episode, we explore the original, grimmer versions of Cinderella, where the themes of maltreatment, magic, and transformation take on a more sinister tone. Discover how Cinderella's story has evolved over time and the chilling elements that were omitted from the popular telling.

#Cinderella #Disney #fairytale #darkorigins #WeirdHistory #maltreatment #fairygodmother #royalcelebration

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Explore the golden age of late night comedy in the 1990s, where The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson dominated. Discover how a major cast shake-up changed the television landscape forever.

#1990s #talkshow #latenightcomedy #JohnnyCarson #TheTonightShow #televisionhistory

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Dive into the fascinating history of the 13th century as we explore how the Mongols, a collection of nomadic tribes, unified under a single ruler to form the largest empire the world had ever seen. From the Danube River in Europe to the vast expanse of Asia reaching the Pacific Ocean, discover how these highly mobile warriors overcame various empires, kingdoms, and states, ruling over millions of people.

#Mongols #13thcentury #nomadictribes #empire #DanubeRiver #Asianhistory #PacificOcean #conquest #warriors

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Join us as we decipher who the toughest warriors of all time were, exploring notable military figures from history and imagining their ultimate combat showdowns. We rank various historical armies and their most formidable members, delving into the true excitement of hypothetical battles to determine the ultimate warriors.

#warhistory #warriors #militaryfigures #historicalbattles #toughestwarriors #combat #historicalarmies #ultimateshowdown

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Discover the real events that inspired David Grann's 2017 book and the 2023 film 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' directed by Martin Scorsese. This episode delves into the heinous crimes committed against the Osage Nation, highlighting the relationship between Mollie Burkhart and her husband, Ernest, amid a conspiracy of racial injustice, greed, and murder. Explore this dark chapter in US history marked by land, money, oil, and love, which brought devastation to the Osage Nation during the early 20th century.

#KillersoftheFlowerMoon #DavidGrann #MartinScorsese #OsageNation #truecrime #20thcentury #racialinjustice #greed #historicalevent #MollieBurkhart #ErnestBurkhart #NativeAmericanhistory #UShistory

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Perhaps if he’d been born a few years earlier, Geronimo would have lived out his life as an Apache chief, adhering to tradition and ensuring the safety of his people. As it happened, one of the most famous Native Americans in history was born to a life of turmoil at the tail-end of America’s westward expansion. The life of Geronimo was fraught with heartache, true, but a life filled with pain didn’t stop the brilliant tactician and charismatic leader from making history.

#Geronimo #Apache #NativeAmericanhistory #westwardexpansion #Americanhistory #Geronimo'slife #historicalleaders

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Dive into the most tumultuous and chaotic band breakups that have left fans heartbroken and nostalgic. This episode uncovers the public and behind-the-scenes dramas that led to legendary splits across decades and genres, from rock 'n' roll rivalries to inter-band romances.

#bandbreakups #musichistory #rock'n'roll #banddrama #inter-bandromances #publicsplits #musicnostalgia #WeirdHistory

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Dive deep into the fascinating world of mythology as we uncover surprising stories from different cultures. Discover the legends behind Marvel’s Thor, Disney’s Moana, the ancient Titans, and more. Join us as we explore how these mythic heroes and tales have captivated humanity across time and continue to influence popular culture.

#mythology #myths #globallegends #ancientstories #mythicheroes #culturaltales #Thor #Moana #Titans

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