History For Weirdos
Episodes
Episode 71: The Mysterious Murder of Jane Stanford
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leland & Jane Stanford created a legacy of higher learning and of patronizing the arts...funded through illicit activity. When Jane Stanford died ever...
Episode 70: The 1919 Christmas Whiskey Massacre
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have something to cheer you guys up to keep you in the festive mood...a massacre that took place over Christmas about a century ago! Ok but in all ...
Episode 69: Boudica - the Celtic Warrior Queen
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our "Weirdo" spotlight this week is on a woman who did something that most of her male contemporaries would never dream of doing! During the first cen...
Episode 68: Olga of Kiev - Saint or Sinner?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The "femme fatale" trope gets cranked up a notch in this week's episode. Our subject, Olga of Kiev, was a Kievan Rus' leader during the 10th century w...
Episode 67: The Nuremberg Celestial Phenomenon
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the day of April 14, 1561, strange phenomenon took place over the skies of Nuremberg, Germany that have puzzled onlookers, astronomers and historia...
Episode 66: The Mystery at Roanoke Island
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The infamous, ill-fated English colony of Roanoke has gone down into historical lore. Before even Jamestown, the English attempted to create its first...
Episode 65: Ona Judge & Her Journey to Freedom
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stephanie dives into the story of Ona Judge, an enslaved woman who was "owned" by none other than the 1st President of the United States, G...
Episode 64: Edward the Black Prince, Hero or Villain?
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode explores a controversial English leader who brilliantly commanded armies during the Hundred Years War in the Middle Ages. Celebrat...
Episode 63: The Pendle Witch Trials
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween to our Weirdo family! While you have probably heard of the Salem Witch Trials, this sort of 17th century "justice" wasn't confined to ...
Episode 62: The Battle of Los Angeles
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On December 7th, 1941 the Japanese Imperial Fleet shocked the United States (and the world) with a devastating, surprise attack on the US Navy Base at...
Episode 61: The Villisca Axe Murders
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a part of the History for Weirdos "Spooky" October series, this week Stephanie covers the Villisca axe murders that occurred in 1912 as well as the...
Episode 60: The Most Haunted Island in the World
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's special spooky episode is all about the Italian island of Poveglia. From plagues to mad scientists, this haunted island has a history you ...
Episode 59: The Greystone Mansion Mysterious Deaths
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Steff shares the mysterious and tragic deaths that occurred in Greystone Mansion in 1929. How did the son of oil tycoon Edward ...
Episode 58: The Wilmington Massacre
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The only successful coup d'état in American history is bloody and a general stain on our country's past. Tune in this week to hear how local politics...
Episode 57: The Nottingham Cheese Riot
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of History for Weirdos! This week, Stephanie discusses the Nottingham Cheese Riot of 1766, it's stranger than fiction ...
Episode 56: Ancient Persian Succession Gone Wrong
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a doozy! Andrew takes us all the way back to the first great Persian nation in the 6th century BC under Cyrus the Great: the Ac...
Episode 55: Erendira, the Purepecha Princess
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stephanie shares the legendary tale of a rebel princess! Listen now to hear how princess Erendira of the Purepecha nation (in present day M...
Episode 54: Sonora Webster, the "Babe Ruth" of Horse Diving
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of horse diving? Well...neither had we! But this week Andrew covers the history of horse diving along with the "Babe Ruth" of the ...
Episode 53: Robert Lees, the Royal Spiritualist
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Lees was a Victorian-era spiritualist with connections to Prince Albert and Jack-the-Ripper. Listen now to here this paranormal tale! - Thank y...
Episode 52: The Gracchi Brothers of Ancient Rome
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew tells us the story of Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus who were some of the original champions of the common person. It's possible you have never hear...
Episode 51: Caravaggio, Creative Genius or Criminal?
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie tells us the tragic tale of one of the most incredible artists of all time, Caravaggio. His paintings early on caught the eyes of many wealt...
Episode 50: Ask Us Anything Special!
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The moment we've all been waiting for! We answer all of the amazing and weird questions that you guys submitted over the past few weeks and boy oh boy...
Episode 49: Zenobia, the Rebel Queen
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Andrew spins the tale of a woman who dared defy Roman authority in the 3rd century AD. She amassed a massive amount of power a...
Episode 48: The Green Children of Woolpit
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A little late but we're back with another episode! This week Stephanie tells the tale of two children who mysteriously appeared in the village of Wool...
Episode 47: The 5th Beatle
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you so much to all of you for being patient with us as we recovered from COVID! This week, Stephanie regales us about the often overlooked "5th ...
Episode 46: The Mysterious Zarathustra
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Andrew discussed the origins and widespread influence of mysterious historical figure Zarathustra aka Zoroaster the founder of ...
Episode 45: The Almost Forgotten Spy, Phyllis Latour
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Stephanie shares the story of the (almost) forgotten World War II spy Phyllis Latour Doyle. Listen now to hear how she used kn...
Episode 44: The Kentucky Meat Shower
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a weird one folks. Andrew tells the story of how a small farm in Kentucky got an unexpected hail...of meat. Yes, really. Tune in to hear this ...
Episode 43: Did Lizzie Borden Do It?
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie dives deep into the infamous murder case of Lizzie Borden who was accused of "taking an axe" to her father and stepmother. However facts don...
Episode 42: The History of Mary Jane
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew goes into detail regarding the history of Puff the magic Dragon / reefers / Big Smoke / whatever else you would like to call it (we ...
Episode 41: Annette Kellerman, Women's Swimwear Pioneer
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Stephanie regales us with the story of a woman who scorned the traditional women's swimwear at the time and brought forth some...
Episode 40: The Battle of the Eclipse
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew goes into detail on an ancient battle that helped change the course of human history. Tune in to find out more on this seemingly-apo...
Episode 39: The Big Kahuna, Duke Kahanamoku
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew goes into the life of the legendary surfer, Duke Kahanamoku. But there is much more to the story than just catching some tasty waves...
Episode 38: Josephine Baker - Performer, Activist & Spy!
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the story of 1920s icon Josephine Baker. From performances, to civil rights protests, ...
Episode 37: The Great Molasses Flood
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week of the History for Weirdos podcast, we cover the Great Molasses Flood which took place in Boston in 1919. This historical event quickly b...
Episode 36: Haunted Birthday Special
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our very first special episode! After going over some housekeeping, Stephanie regales the listeners with the history of the haunted Georgia...
Episode 35: The Stunning Achievements of Sidney Poitier
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Andrew discusses and highlights the amazing life & legacy of actor/director/diplomat Sidney Poitier. From humble beginnings to...
Episode 34: Mary Shelley, the OG Goth Girl
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 34 of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the strange and tragic stories of iconic author Mary Shelley. Listen and learn on how the autho...
Episode 33 - The Disturbing Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode covers the life and disappearance of American author Ambrose Bierce. It has it all folks: war, poetry, corruption, and possibly al...
Episode 32: Mother Shipton the Witch of Yorkshire
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's weird history episode, Stephanie discusses the lore surrounding a famous English witch and prophetess known as "Mother Shipton." Tune...
Episode 31: The Pirate Empress
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we dive into the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most prolific pirate you've never heard of. This pirate empress from the early 19th...
Episode 30: Pagan Christmas Special
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays Weirdos! In our special 30th episode, Stephanie shares the pagan roots of many beloved Christmas traditions. Tune into to hear how anci...
Episode 29: The First Female Tattoo Artist
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back weirdos! In this week's episode Andrew tells the tale of wonderful weirdo Maud Wagner the first recorded female tattoo artist in the United...
Episode 28: Elizabeth Bathory - the Blood Countess?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Stephanie unravels fact from fiction while discussing the story of Elizabeth Bathory AKA the Blood Countess. Was this powerful...
Episode 27: The Sacred Band of Thebes
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Andrew schools us on the Sacred Band of Thebes; an ancient Greek elite military team made up entirely of homosexual male lover...
Episode 26: The Murderous Mary Bell
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Stephanie shares the story of 11-year old murderer Mary Bell. Stephanie and Andrew explore the extreme case of Mary's traumati...
Episode 25: The Legendary Lawrence of Arabia
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Andrew unwraps the story of real-life legend T.E. Lawrence AKA Lawrence of Arabia. We chat about Lawren...
Episode 24: The 18th Century Trans-Atlantic Rebel
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode explores the personal family story of one of our hosts! We discuss the life & exploits of a trans-Atlantic rebel and the legacy h...
Episode 23: Untold Stories of Mexican Revolutionaries
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stephanie tells the stories "Las Adelitas" of the Mexican Revolution along with the heroic tale of Amelio Robles Avila. Our hosts discuss th...
Episode 22: The Wonderfully Weird Archimedes
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew goes into detail surrounding the inventor/math whiz/enigmatic figure that is Archimedes. Although little is known about him, we expl...
Episode 21: Ernest Hemingway's Quarantine Crew
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Stephanie shares the story of the time famous American writer Ernest Hemingway quarantined with a WEIRD crew: his sick son, hi...
Episode 20: The Incredible Madame CJ Walker
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew takes us through the life of Madame CJ Walker, the first self made female millionaire in the United States. A pioneer in not only bu...
Episode 19: Sally Hemings & Her Descendants
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Hemings was an enslaved woman owned by founding father Thomas Jefferson - she also gave birth to 6 of Jefferson's children. Listen to the full e...
Episode 18: The Richest Athlete Ever
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew takes charge this week and tells the tale of the richest athlete to have ever lived. His sport and nationality might surprise you a bit... - Th...
Episode 17: The Real Life Wonder Women
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie unveils the real-life women warriors that inspired the Greek legends of the Amazons. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast som...
Episode 16: Timur's Twist
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Andrew shares the story of an infamous Turco-Mongolian conqueror named Timur. His reputation was so ferocious that it would persist for cent...
Episode 15: Strike It Down!
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 14: Presidents, Opossums & Bears...Oh My!
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You may know the story of the teddy bear, but tune in to learn about Billy Opossum! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by r...
Episode 13: What the Heck is Greek Fire?
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 12: Unwitting Test Subjects
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 11: Let's Stop Hating on Typhoid Mary
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
Episode 10: Isaac Newton was Quarantined Too
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 9: The British Connection
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Andrew looks into the connection between mid 19th century British arctic exploration and the highest level of American government. You aren...
Episode 8: The Motorcycle Queen - Bessie Stringfield
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stephanie tells us the tale of Bessie Stringfield, the first African-American woman to ride across the United States solo. Stringfield was o...
Episode 7: Sinister Secret Societies
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two secret societies within the infamous Nazi regime are responsible for spreading the vile Nazi doctrine. Andrew tackles their origins and their perv...
Episode 6: The Weird Roots of Valentine's Day
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie shares some of the strange origins of everyone's favorite holiday to hate: Valentine's day. You're not going to want to miss this holiday's ...
Episode 5: Two Men Who Prevented Nuclear War
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew tells the story of two men you may not have heard of but who saved the world from nuclear war. Each considered "weirdos" for speaking out and d...
Episode 3: The Dancing Plague of 1518
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's 1518 and we're hanging out in the Holy Roman Empire; when all of a sudden people start dancing and they just can't stop! This week Stephanie shar...
Episode 4: The Case of Exploding Teeth
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew uncovers a curious case of exploding teeth throughout U.S. history and tries to explain what the heck actually happened! Listen now to hear all...
Episode 2: The Great Emu War
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Andrew takes on a strange adventure into the Great Emu War (you read that correctly). Listen how a bunch of birds beat a human...
Episode 1: Khutulun the Wrestler Princess
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Khutulun was a princess, renowned Mongolian warrior, and allegedly undefeated wrestler. In this week's episode Stephanie does a deep dive into the won...