History For Weirdos

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 of the 3rd century BC and how his genius helped shape the world we live in today. You don't want to miss it! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos ***Apologies about some of the audio issues! We switched our recording software and had some early hiccups but future episodes will sound better. We promise :) *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, his wife and his mistress. Listen now to find out how this strangeness unfolds! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos ***Apologies about some of the audio issues! We switched our recording software and had some early hiccups but future episodes will sound better. We promise :) *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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... - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephanie unveils the real-life women warriors that inspired the Greek legends of the Amazons. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 strange origins. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 doing what's right - you aren't going to want to miss it! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 army! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 shares the history of the Dancing Plague. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about this weirdness. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khutulun was a princess, renowned Mongolian warrior, and allegedly undefeated wrestler. In this week's episode Stephanie does a deep dive into the wonderfully weird and inspiring story of the legendary Khutulun. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: [email protected] Website: www.historyforweirdos.com IG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices