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History For Weirdos

Andrew & Stephanie

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 does not get enough credit, your hosts have you covered. New episodes available every Monday.

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06/07/20 • 41 min

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 episode for details about Sally and her family.

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06/07/20 • 41 min

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05/18/20 • 35 min

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...

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05/18/20 • 35 min

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05/03/20 • 30 min

Stephanie unveils the real-life women warriors that inspired the Greek legends of the Amazons.

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05/03/20 • 30 min

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Episode 16: Timur's Twist

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04/27/20 • 28 min

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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04/27/20 • 28 min

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Episode 15: Strike It Down!

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04/19/20 • 34 min

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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04/19/20 • 34 min

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04/13/20 • 29 min

You may know the story of the teddy bear, but tune in to learn about Billy Opossum!

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04/13/20 • 29 min

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04/06/20 • 34 min

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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04/06/20 • 34 min

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04/06/20 • 38 min

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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04/06/20 • 38 min

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03/23/20 • 34 min

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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03/23/20 • 34 min

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06/14/20 • 41 min

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 huge impact on the sustaining legacy of Black culture in America.

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06/14/20 • 41 min

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How many episodes does History For Weirdos have?

History For Weirdos currently has 113 episodes available.

What topics does History For Weirdos cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on History For Weirdos?

The episode title 'Episode 19: Sally Hemings & Her Descendants' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on History For Weirdos?

The average episode length on History For Weirdos is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of History For Weirdos released?

Episodes of History For Weirdos are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of History For Weirdos?

The first episode of History For Weirdos was released on Jan 4, 2020.

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