It’s every traveler's worst fear: you're immersing yourself in a foreign culture, perhaps struggling with the language, when suddenly, you're arrested. Sometimes it’s merely a misunderstanding, other times it’s due to political reasons. And occasionally, it's because of questionable actions, like attempting to steal a propaganda poster. #crime #worldnews #imprisonmentabroad #travel #arrestoverseas See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69079dc3eb875a3350713c0c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the profound role of alcohol in American history. Discover how beer influenced historical events, the atmosphere of Wild West saloons, and the profit-making of bootleggers during Prohibition. Also, learn about the D.A.R.E. program's shortcomings. Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like 00:16:06 - Times In History Beer Changed the World 00:27:25 - How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time 00:39:41 - D.A.R.E. Was a Bigger Failure Than Most People Realized 00:50:18 - What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger 01:01:43 - What Americans Boozed On Throughout History 01:12:03 - 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone 00:00:00: What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like00:16:06: Times In History Beer Changed the World00:27:25: How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time00:39:41: D.A.R.E. Was a Bigger Failure Than Most People Realized00:50:18: What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger01:01:43: What Americans Boozed On Throughout History01:12:03: 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone #alcohol #Americanhistory #Prohibition #WildWest #bootleggers #D.A.R.E. #AlCapone See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6904f987c3b89187b78e3936 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1986 was a remarkable year in cinema, offering something for every viewer! Sci-Fi aficionados enjoyed Aliens, while horror enthusiasts got Maximum OverDrive. Fans of comedy laughed with The Money Pit, and drama lovers were moved by Stand By Me. Join us as we revisit all the 1986 releases. What's your favorite? Did you catch any of these classics in theaters? Share your thoughts in the comments! #1986 #movies #cinema #Aliens #MaximumOverDrive #TheMoneyPit #StandByMe #filmreleases See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68fe61f96d98d3715f6bca19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life can get incredibly messy, sometimes by choice and other times by circumstance. From getting involved with the Mob to witnessing historic events like the JFK assassination, history is filled with shocking tales. Join us as we delve into the gruesome history of tarring and feathering, the unsettling events of the Stanford Prison Experiment, and other crime-related stories. Chapters: 00:00:00 - What It Was Like to Be In the Mob 00:12:10 - What Happened Immediately After Hitler's Death 00:24:39 - How a Small Town Took Out the Town Bully And Covered It Up for 30 Years 00:35:54 - The Fascinating True Story That Inspired 'Peaky Blinders' 00:47:36 - Shocking Facts About John Lennon's Death 00:58:25 - What Happened Immediately After JFK Was Shot? 01:10:28 - The Brutal History Behind Tarring And Feathering 01:20:49 - The Stanford Prison Experiment Was One of the Most Disturbing Studies Ever 01:31:04 - Crazy Facts About the Yakuza 00:00:00: What It Was Like to Be In the Mob00:12:10: What Happened Immediately After Hitler's Death00:24:39: How a Small Town Took Out the Town Bully And Covered It Up for 30 Years00:35:54: The Fascinating True Story That Inspired 'Peaky Blinders'00:47:36: Shocking Facts About John Lennon's Death00:58:25: What Happened Immediately After JFK Was Shot?01:10:28: The Brutal History Behind Tarring And Feathering01:20:49: The Stanford Prison Experiment Was One of the Most Disturbing Studies Ever01:31:04: Crazy Facts About the Yakuza #crime #history #JFKassassination #StanfordPrisonExperiment #mob #JohnLennon #PeakyBlinders #Yakuza See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68fbbf021609f530071f859f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the twelfth century, two mysterious children with green skin emerged from a pit and wandered into a quiet English town. Their unusual appearance sparked various legends and mysteries. #greenchildren #Woolpit #mystery #12thcentury #Englishtown See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68f527791bc349f8d6ebe7ea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedy has been an integral part of human culture for ages, with famous comics pushing boundaries and living wildly. Explore some of the most controversial moments in comedy over the decades! Which comedian is your favorite? Chapters: 00:00:00 - How George Carlin’s '7 Words' Caused a Landmark Supreme Court Decision 00:10:33 - The Final Hours of Sam Kinison’s Life 00:21:04 - How MTV's Punk'd Was Fak'd 00:32:11 - Woody Harrelson's Dad Was a Salesman and a Hitman 00:42:58 - The Late Night Talk Show Wars of the 90s 00:54:35 - Why Did David Letterman Censor Bill Hicks? 01:05:59 - How The Classic '94-'95 Season Of 'SNL' Almost Sabotaged The Show 01:16:23 - The Biggest SNL Controversies In The Show’s History 00:00:00: How George Carlin’s '7 Words' Caused a Landmark Supreme Court Decision00:10:33: The Final Hours of Sam Kinison’s Life00:21:04: How MTV's Punk'd Was Fak'd00:32:11: Woody Harrelson's Dad Was a Salesman and a Hitman00:42:58: The Late Night Talk Show Wars of the 90s00:54:35: Why Did David Letterman Censor Bill Hicks?01:05:59: How The Classic '94-'95 Season Of 'SNL' Almost Sabotaged The Show01:16:23: The Biggest SNL Controversies In The Show’s History #comedy #controversialmoments #GeorgeCarlin #SamKinison #MTVPunk'd #WoodyHarrelson #LateNightTalkShowWars #DavidLetterman #SNL See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68f2650330450a985e845fae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1984, the film industry dazzled audiences with iconic hits like ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Gremlins’, ‘The Karate Kid’, ‘Romancing the Stone’, ‘The Terminator’, ‘Purple Rain’, and ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. Heading into 1985, expectations were high for Hollywood to deliver another memorable year. What was your favorite movie from 1985? Share your thoughts in the comments! #1985 #cinema #Hollywood #BeverlyHillsCop #Ghostbusters #Gremlins #TheKarateKid #movies See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68ebedbaaa0f3410b9d46987 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crazy rulers have governed various countries throughout history! Today, we explore some of the wildest and most maniacal kings who ever held power. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Scandalous Life of Edward VII 00:08:17 - Charles II Health Problems Plunged Europe to War 00:18:47 - Who Was King Edward I 00:29:06 - Petty Kings and Queens 00:40:42 - The Corpse Queen 00:52:02 - Weird Facts About King Tut 01:03:58 - Wild Love Life of Charles II 01:15:10 - Who Was King Richard III 01:26:02 - King James I Obsession With Burning Witches 00:00:00: Scandalous Life of Edward VII00:08:17: Charles II Health Problems Plunged Europe to War00:18:47: Who Was King Edward I00:29:06: Petty Kings and Queens00:40:42: The Corpse Queen00:52:02: Weird Facts About King Tut01:03:58: Wild Love Life of Charles II01:15:10: Who Was King Richard III01:26:02: King James I Obsession With Burning Witches #maniacalkings #crazyrulers #EdwardVII #CharlesII #KingEdwardI #KingTut #RichardIII #JamesI #weirdhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68e949f688bb078776ec2479 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Historians agree that Jesus was a historical figure, but his appearance remains uncertain. Born in the Middle East, he likely resembled a Middle Eastern man, yet that's not his common portrayal. To read more about depictions of Jesus, go here. #Jesus #historicalfigure #MiddleEastern #depictions #religiousart See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68e2b27794a319dd5fd8a7b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world has always been home to wild creatures like dinosaurs, 'Hell Pigs,' and some of the largest snakes that are pure nightmare fuel! Discover some of the craziest, freakiest, and deadliest animal encounters throughout history. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The True Story Of The Giant Prehistoric Hell Pig 00:10:10 - How A Notorious Criminal's Pet Hippos Are Still A Huge Problem Decades Later 00:20:22 - A Shark Regurgitated A Human Arm...And It Led To A Murder Investigation 00:29:55 - The Story of the Deadliest Shark Attack in US History 00:40:33 - All The Dogs Still Living In Chernobyl 00:47:04 - Everything That Had to Go Wrong for "Grizzly Man" to Meet His Demise 00:57:20 - The Insane Story Behind the Movie "Roar" 01:07:35 - The Matawan Man-Eater | The Inspiration for Jaws 01:18:56 - True Story Behind 'Open Water' 00:00:00: The True Story Of The Giant Prehistoric Hell Pig00:10:10: How A Notorious Criminal's Pet Hippos Are Still A Huge Problem Decades Later00:20:22: A Shark Regurgitated A Human Arm...And It Led To A Murder Investigation00:29:55: The Story of the Deadliest Shark Attack in US History00:40:33: All The Dogs Still Living In Chernobyl00:47:04: Everything That Had to Go Wrong for "Grizzly Man" to Meet His Demise00:57:20: The Insane Story Behind the Movie "Roar"01:07:35: The Matawan Man-Eater | The Inspiration for Jaws01:18:56: True Story Behind 'Open Water' #dangerousanimals #dinosaurs #HellPigs #wildlifehistory #animalencounters #sharkattacks #Chernobyldogs See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68e00f761d5794a7b1742eaf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Orwell's vision of 1984 as a totalitarian nightmare missed the vibrant Hollywood releases that year. The Muppets took Manhattan, Tom Hanks had a whimsical encounter with a mermaid, and the Star Trek crew embarked on a quest for Spock. There's even more to explore from this iconic year in film. #movies #1984 #BeverlyHillsCop #TheKarateKid #IndianaJones #Muppets #TomHanks #StarTrek #Hollywood See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68d977fbd14bfeb08f7b4af3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite living in times preceding modern plumbing, shampoo, and nail care, medieval people utilized the best hygiene methods available to them. However, their resources were limited, mainly to straw and dirt. How did they maintain cleanliness when most peasants owned just one outfit? Discover their unique practices. #hygiene #medieval #peasants #history #cleanliness See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68d03d749aa35f4eb4730b96 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Food is as essential as the air we breathe. Join us in exploring how eating habits have evolved throughout history. From French aristocrats dining on the finest foods to the Great Depression's resourceful meals, discover how people adapted to their times. What are your favorite historical cuisines? Chapters: 00:00:00 - 15 Weird Vintage Foods You'd Love To Have At Your Holiday Party 00:10:42 - Weird Foods People Ate to Get Through the Great Depression 00:24:07 - Frivolous Foods The French Upper-class Ate While The Peasants Starved 00:34:41 - Food Prospectors Ate to Survive the Gold Rush 00:48:40 - How Rich Italians Used to Watch the Poor Fight for Food 00:58:51 - Unconventional Foods People Ate In Soviet Russia 01:11:05 - Weirdest Foods From Ancient Roman Cuisine 01:22:55 - What Medieval Junk Food Was Like 01:32:39 - Unconventional Foods People Ate During the Civil War 00:00:00: 15 Weird Vintage Foods You'd Love To Have At Your Holiday Party00:10:42: Weird Foods People Ate to Get Through the Great Depression00:24:07: Frivolous Foods The French Upper-class Ate While The Peasants Starved00:34:41: Food Prospectors Ate to Survive the Gold Rush00:48:40: How Rich Italians Used to Watch the Poor Fight for Food00:58:51: Unconventional Foods People Ate In Soviet Russia01:11:05: Weirdest Foods From Ancient Roman Cuisine01:22:55: What Medieval Junk Food Was Like01:32:39: Unconventional Foods People Ate During the Civil War #foodhistory #Frencharistocrats #GreatDepression #eatinghabits #historicalcuisines See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68cd9a7382781023a1b90102 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1983 marked a pivotal year in the film industry, not just because of the release of 'Octopussy'. This year saw three Stephen King adaptations solidifying his status as the leading horror icon of the decade. Additionally, a bold filmmaker took on Disney Animation, and the world's biggest film franchise concluded… for its first time. What were your favorite films from 1983? Share your thoughts in the comments! #1983 #movies #StephenKing #filmhistory #cinema See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68c702f8886c385ac8db5ca8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Death has been an inevitable part of life since humanity began. As we approach the spooky season, we delve into historical perspectives on death. Discover the major causes of death in Ancient Rome and Greece. Learn how Lincoln's assassination influenced the modern funeral industry. Explore the daily life of an Egyptian embalmer and much more in this captivating compilation. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Fascinating Death Rituals From Throughout History 00:11:01 - Inside the Tomb of the First Aztec Emperor 00:22:45 - Most Common Causes of Death In Ancient Rome and Greece 00:33:33 - How Lincoln's Assassination Created the Billion Dollar Funeral Business 00:43:36 - Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You 00:54:27 - Bizarre Ways People From Victorian England Mourned The Dead 01:05:01 - A Day In The Life Of An Egyptian Embalmer 01:15:33 - All The Strange Things Found In Queen Victoria’s Coffin 01:24:10 - How Every Society Has Talked To The Dead 00:00:00: Fascinating Death Rituals From Throughout History00:11:01: Inside the Tomb of the First Aztec Emperor00:22:45: Most Common Causes of Death In Ancient Rome and Greece00:33:33: How Lincoln's Assassination Created the Billion Dollar Funeral Business00:43:36: Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You00:54:27: Bizarre Ways People From Victorian England Mourned The Dead01:05:01: A Day In The Life Of An Egyptian Embalmer01:15:33: All The Strange Things Found In Queen Victoria’s Coffin01:24:10: How Every Society Has Talked To The Dead #death #history #ancientrituals #Lincoln'sassassination #funeralindustry #Egyptianembalmer See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68c45ff72d45dc32e5d335c4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Misers are known for their intense frugality, hoarding wealth irrespective of the human toll, even when immensely wealthy. Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol is the iconic fictional miser. However, many real-life misers existed, unlike Scrooge, did not reform after spectral encounters or familial interventions. Learn more about famous historical misers here. #misers #history #frugality #EbenezerScrooge #AChristmasCarol See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68bdc878daab9f50782c8b56 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Revolutionary War marked a pivotal era for America, England, and the world. In a 'David vs. Goliath' confrontation, America sought independence. Dive into stories from the American Revolution that illustrate life during this transformative period! Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Foods Did Americans Eat During The Revolutionary War? 00:11:43 - 14 Facts About Benjamin Franklin | America's Most Eccentric Founding Father 00:23:32 - A Doctor Tried to Resurrect George Washington From the Dead 00:36:02 - Gouverneur Morris | The Wildest Founding Father Of Them All 00:44:59 - The Feud Between Thomas Jefferson And Alexander Hamilton 00:56:45 - How Benedict Arnold Was Really Betrayed By America 01:07:07 - How the Founding Fathers Fought a Deadly Epidemic 01:17:26 - Thomas Jefferson Modeled The Declaration Of Independence On A Divorce Case 01:29:37 - What Happened Immediately After the American Revolution Ended 01:40:37 - What Hygiene Was Like in Colonial America 00:00:00: What Foods Did Americans Eat During The Revolutionary War?00:11:43: 14 Facts About Benjamin Franklin | America's Most Eccentric Founding Father00:23:32: A Doctor Tried to Resurrect George Washington From the Dead00:36:02: Gouverneur Morris | The Wildest Founding Father Of Them All00:44:59: The Feud Between Thomas Jefferson And Alexander Hamilton00:56:45: How Benedict Arnold Was Really Betrayed By America01:07:07: How the Founding Fathers Fought a Deadly Epidemic01:17:26: Thomas Jefferson Modeled The Declaration Of Independence On A Divorce Case01:29:37: What Happened Immediately After the American Revolution Ended01:40:37: What Hygiene Was Like in Colonial America #RevolutionaryWar #AmericanRevolution #foundingfathers #BenjaminFranklin #GeorgeWashington #ThomasJefferson #AlexanderHamilton #BenedictArnold #colonialAmerica See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68bb2574ac7e1cb755a4a676 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1982, pulp genre films made a big splash in mainstream cinema. Audiences witnessed the debut of groundbreaking computer-generated effects in 'Tron'. A peculiar alien won hearts globally, while another attempted world domination. We saw epic tales as a Blade ran and Conan became a barbarian. The competition among films was fierce, making it a memorable year. What was your favorite movie of 1982? Let us know in the comments! #1982 #movies #Tron #BladeRunner #Conan #cinema #specialeffects #aliens See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68b48df6739da86eec44fee7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, join us on a journey through the dynamic and eventful 2000s. This decade was packed with groundbreaking news, technological innovations, and cultural revolutions in sports, movies, and music. What are some of your favorite memories from this era? Share your thoughts in the comments! #2000s #innovations #sports #movies #music #history See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68b1eafa6c3cb5a11001d10c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the Roman town of Pompeii, entombing its residents under lava and ash. Ironically, this destruction preserved the city, offering archaeologists a unique view of life in the weeks preceding the eruption. To read more about life in Pompeii, go here: Life In Pompeii #volcano #pompeii #archaeology #MountVesuvius #Romanhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68ab5379f8767a835ac51f3e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices