Weird History: The Unexpected and Untold Chronicles of History

About Weird History: The Unexpected and Untold Chronicles of History

Welcome to the unexpected and untold stories from history, where we dive into the fascinating and bizarre events that never made it into your high school textbooks. Join us as we explore the extreme, the unexpected, and the downright strange moments from history. Discover how today's oddities pale in comparison to the weirdness of the past.

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education · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2017

Latest episode

22 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

285 of 1,054 episodes have a transcript.

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   22 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Timeline 1964: Major Events That Defined 1964

   As 1964 began, the world was still reeling from President John F. Kennedy's shocking assassination—but history didn't pause. We explore the chaos, conflict, and surprising moments that shaped one of the 20th century's most turbulent years. From martial law in South Korea and explosive race riots in Harlem to a dramatic coup in South Vietnam, 1964 was filled with events that altered global history. Yet, it wasn't all turmoil—1964 saw Tim Hortons open its first location, bold plans for the Channel Tunnel by England and France, and a famous TV couple's wedding. What was the impact of 1964, and why does it still resonate today? #1964 #JohnF.Kennedy #martiallaw #SouthKorea #raceriots #Harlem #coup #SouthVietnam #TimHortons #ChannelTunnel #historicalevents See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69c02e3bbdc1fe198e803adb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   20 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Infamous Assassinations That Altered History

   Host [Host Name] explores infamous assassinations and attempts that forever changed history, revealing motives and survival stories.

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   15 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Troubled Childhood of Michael Jackson

   Host [Host Name] explores the intense pressures and heartbreaking struggles of Michael Jackson's childhood, revealing the true cost of his rise to global superstardom in this interview.

Inside a recent episode

Timeline 1964: Major Events That Defined 1964

Published 22 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] In 1964, Jack Ruby went on trial for killing presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. During the proceedings, Ruby would deny killing Oswald to prevent him from revealing a larger conspiracy, instead claiming his dream over the president's death caused him to experience psychomotor epilepsy and act unconsciously. The jury, however, didn't bite. We, the jury, find the defendant's guilty of murder with malice as charged in the indictment and assess his punishment at death. The verdict would be overturned by the Texas Court of Appeals, and Ruby would die of lung cancer in 1967 while awaiting a new trial. […]

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