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Weirdest Things That Actually Happened is a series diving into the most bizarre, mind-boggling, and unbelievable real-life events that defy explanation. From eerie coincidences and miraculous survival stories to unsolved mysteries and outrageous historical events, each episode explores true accounts that sound too strange to be real—but are. Whether it's the Great Emu War, spontaneous human combustion, or the case of the corpse that stood trial, this series uncovers the weirdest happenings in history, proving that truth is often stranger than fiction.

In The WEIRDest People in the World, Joseph Henrich draws on cutting-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology to explore these questions and more. He illuminates the origins and evolution of family structures, marriage, and religion, and the profound impact these cultural transformations had on human psychology. Mapping these shifts through ancient history and late antiquity, Henrich reveals that the most fundamental institutions of kinship and marriage changed dramatically under pressure from the Roman Catholic Church.

Take an astonishing, amusing, and charmingly unconventional tour through the curious everyday lives of humans past. No need to spend the day at an archaeological dig when you can simply make a cup of tea, clamber into your comfiest chair, and settle in with The Encyclopedia of the Weird and...

To celebrate America’s 250th, the Illinois State Historical Society brings you a new podcast series, “Weird, Wild, Wonderful Illinois”! This series will look...

For news junkies and fans of the bizarre-but-true, here is an outrageous collection of all-real, all-weird news stories culled from the nation's mainstream newspapers!...

Weird North is a brand-new podcast, unearthing the hidden folklore, strange history, and eerie hauntings of Northern England.

History is stranger than fiction — and every generation leaves behind stories that defy explanation. Hosted by Ben Carter, Weird History Podcast dives into the odd, the absurd, and the unbelievable moments that shaped our past. From strange inventions and forgotten beliefs to mysterious deaths, hoaxes, cults, and the world’s most unusual historical coincidences — every episode reveals just how weird humanity has always been. We don’t exaggerate the strange — we uncover it.Because the truth doesn’t need to be sensational when it’s already this bizarre. 🌐 Visit: ...

Welcome to WEIRD AFTER DARK -- a companion to the popular award-winning WEIRD DARKNESS podcast. Here, our "Ghost Hosts" discuss the latest episode of Weird Darkness, it's relevance to our reality or time, and even bring interesting nuggets of information that Darren Marlar didn't insert into the Weird Darkness episode being discussed... often with a bit of comedy to break the tension! If you want to go deeper into the topics covered in the Weird Darkness podcast, then Weird After Dark is the show to listen to! CREEPS and CRIME in CASUAL CONVERSATION!

Step back into the savage world of Robert E. Howards Kull the Conqueror, a precursor to Conan the Barbarian and his ancestral counterpart. Kull is not just a fierce and bloodthirsty warrior; he‚s also a deeply introspective character who grapples with his own existence. In this thrilling double feature, explore the first two stories ever published about Kull. In The Shadow Kingdom, he faces a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by a race of shape-shifting lizard people. Then, in The Mirrors of Tuzun Thume, Kull wrestles with his own reality as he becomes ensnared in a devious magicians plot. ...

Three Pacific Northwest sisters. One lifelong obsession with the bizarre. Born and raised in the land of towering evergreens, rain-soaked legends, and undeniable strangeness, we’ve been chasing weird stories since childhood. From local lore to the farthest corners of the globe, Once Upon a Weird is your cozy corner for all things uncanny. Each week, we uncover the curious, the chilling, and the just plain inexplicable—because if it’s weird enough, we’ll find it and talk about it. Gather ‘round as we share the tales that make you question reality, laugh at the absurd, and maybe keep ...

Three Pacific Northwest sisters. One lifelong obsession with the bizarre. Born and raised in the land of towering evergreens, rain-soaked legends, and undeniable strangeness, we’ve been chasing weird stories since childhood. From local lore to the farthest corners of the globe, Once Upon a Weird is your cozy corner for all things uncanny. Each week, we uncover the curious, the chilling, and the just plain inexplicable—because if it’s weird enough, we’ll find it and talk about it. Gather ‘round as we share the tales that make you question reality, laugh at the absurd, and maybe keep ...

Toronto is not only Canada’s economic capital, but it also has one of the most diverse populations and has been classified as one of the world’s most livable cities. But Toronto’s past and present are full of weird facts and tidbits from the truly trivial to the seriously strange.

The very strange but nevertheless true story of the dark underbelly of a 1960s hippie utopia. Laurel Canyon in the 1960s and early 1970s was a magical place where a dizzying array of musical artists congregated to create much of the music that provided the soundtrack to those turbulent times. But there was a dark side to that scene as well. Many didn't make it out alive, and many of those deaths remain shrouded in mystery to this day.

This book takes you deep inside the weirdest and most peculiar aspects of our country.

Welcome to "Weird Crap in Australia," a podcast hosted by Holly and Matthew, a husband and wife team with a passion for all things strange and unusual in the land down under.Each episode, Holly, a trained historian, and Matthew, a pop-culture enthusiast, dive into the weird and wacky aspects of Australian history and society. From the colonial era to the present day, they explore topics such as aliens, monsters, ghosts, and true crime, uncovering the stories and legends that have fascinated Australians for generations.As a social historian, Holly provides a unique perspective on the cultural ...

A podcast featuring the weird and wonderful stories of you, the listeners. Written, hosted, produced and edited by Luc Frost.

Geschichte muss nicht trocken sein! In Weird History graben Leonie und Bianca die schrägsten, unglaublichsten und absurdesten Geschichten aus der Vergangenheit aus – immer echt passiert, immer mit Überraschungseffekt. Ob kuriose Monarch*innen, vergessene Erfindungen oder historische Fails: Hier bekommt der Geschichtsunterricht ein Upgrade – mit Augenzwinkern, Humor und garantiert ohne Staubschicht. Neue Folgen alle 14 Tage, immer samstags.

Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages.The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.

Discover the captivating tales of John Charles Dent, a Canadian author and historian born in Kendal, Westmorland, England, in 1841. After his family emigrated to Canada, Dents journey led him through various pursuits including law, journalism, and ultimately, a passion for writing. Known for his remarkable contributions to periodicals, Dents short fiction‚published posthumously‚captures the mystical and eerie essence of Upper Canadas landscapes and beyond, including the intriguing Gagtooths Image set in Illinois. Join us as we delve into these spellbinding stories that are sure to enchant ...

Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird.