History For Weirdos

A philosopher walks into a palace—no, really. This week on History For Weirdos, we follow Plato from the Academy to the armored court of Syracuse, where his friend (and insider) Dion bets that good id...

In this episode of History For Weirdos, we dive into one of the most bizarre conflicts in medieval history: the War of the Bucket. Set in 14th-century northern Italy, this seemingly ridiculous war bet...

Okay, buckle up, because History For Weirdos is back! Also check out our brand new merch here!! **If you want to skip ahead and get to the story itself, go to the 20:20 mark** This week's History for ...

Welcome back, Weirdos to another spine-tingling episode of History for Weirdos! This week, we're unraveling the baffling case of Grace Marks, a young Irish-Canadian maid who found herself entangled in...

*This is the video version of this episode. Available on Spotify only* In this week's special episode of History For Weirdos, we discuss the intersection of LSD, the CIA and the Nazi Party with New Yo...

The Spanish Inquisition, a phrase that evokes images of torture chambers, religious persecution, and a dark chapter in human history. But what was the Inquisition truly about? Was it a brutal campaign...

While the name "Cleopatra" often conjures images of the famed Egyptian queen (Cleopatra VII), we're venturing even further back in time to uncover the captivating story of Cleopatra Syra, Cleopatra I....

Empires rise and fall, and yet, some stories get lost in the sands of time. Today on History for Weirdos, we're dusting off the annals of history to bring you the tale of Zenobia, the fierce queen of ...

Surprise!!! Listen to the first few minutes of our first special minisode! You can listen (or watch) the rest on our Patreon - Did you know the iconic Olympic torch relay isn't an ancient tradition at...

Florence Nightingale was a nurse, social reformer, and statistician who revolutionized healthcare in the 19th century. Born into a privileged British family, Nightingale defied societal expectations t...

**Our Patreon is now live🎉 Click here to sign up! The first 25 Super and Ultimate Weirdos get a free gift so make sure you do it ASAP** - In this special two-part episode of "History For Weirdos," ...

Cotard Syndrome, also known as "Walking Corpse Syndrome," is a rare disorder explored in this episode. We delve into the history of this condition, from its discovery by French neurologist Jules Cotar...

Happy spooky season Weirdos! We have an absolute classic lined up for you: In this week's episode of "History For Weirdos", we go back in time as Steff shares little known stories about the Salem Wit...

In this week's episode of History For Weirdos, we delve into the insane life of Porfirio Rubirosa, a man whose existence reads like a Hollywood screenplay. Rubirosa, born in the Dominican Republic, le...

Let's take a deep dive into one of history's most profound and enigmatic mysteries: the abrupt end of the Bronze Age and civilization as a whole. At a time when complex societies, monumental architect...

In this week's episode of "History For Weirdos", Stephanie delves into the glitz and glamour of 1930s Hollywood to uncover a mystery that continues to baffle historians and true-crime aficionados alik...

In the midst of World War II, a clandestine and formidable witch coven emerged to stop the Nazi regime. Fueled by a desire to protect the innocent and alter the course of history, they crafted the "Co...

Buckle up Weirdos, this one is about as strange as it gets. An expedition through the Ural Mountains in the Soviet Union during the night / early morning of February 1st & 2nd, 1959 goes horribly wron...

Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey back to Ancient Greece on this special double-header episode of "History For Weirdos". This time around, we’re diving deep into two enthralling and, at tim...

In today's episode, Andrew will be connecting a legendary ancient Athenian playwright to a doomed 19th century sea voyage searching for the fabled northwest passage… to a haunted painting. This is an ...

In this electrifying episode of "History for Weirdos," join Stephanie as she delves into the mysterious Tunguska event, a monumental explosion that rocked the remote Siberian wilderness back in 1908. ...

On the day of April 14, 1561, strange phenomenon took place over the skies of Nuremberg, Germany that have puzzled onlookers, astronomers and historians for centuries. But the stranger thing was this ...

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 Michoacán, Mexico) went against the odds to fight o...

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 did we have a blast. Thank you so much Weirdo fam...

In this week's episode Andrew discussed the origins and widespread influence of mysterious historical figure Zarathustra aka Zoroaster the founder of Zoroastrianism. You won't want to miss out on this...

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't really line up and not everything is so clear c...

In this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the story of 1920s icon Josephine Baker. From performances, to civil rights protests, and life in a chateau, Baker was the best kind of ...

Welcome to our very first special episode! After going over some housekeeping, Stephanie regales the listeners with the history of the haunted Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Be sure to listen to ...

In this week's weird history episode, Stephanie discusses the lore surrounding a famous English witch and prophetess known as "Mother Shipton."  Tune in to hear of her witchy origin story and propheti...

Happy Holidays Weirdos! In our special 30th episode, Stephanie shares the pagan roots of many beloved Christmas traditions. Tune into to hear how ancient Romans, Celtics, Norse, Aztecs (and more) infl...

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 lovers. You don't want to miss this awesome episode whe...

This week, Andrew goes into detail surrounding the inventor/math whiz/enigmatic figure that is Archimedes. Although little is known about him, we explore his contributions during the turbulent times o...

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 business but in philanthropy as well, Walker makes a...

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 dubiou...