The Circumstances Surrounding the Kidnapping of the Lindbergh Baby Weird History 2021-04-07 | The 1932 kidnapping and death of the then almost-two-year-old Charles "Charlie" Lindbergh was the stuff of tragic melodrama. The case of what happened to the Lindbergh baby drew worldwide attention. After all, aviator Charles Lindbergh, Sr. was the most famous man in the world, having been the first person to fly solo and non-stop across the Atlantic. Everyone loved handsome and daring "Lucky Lindy," and the world rejoiced when he married the lovely Anne Morrow and produced the adorably blond and chubby "Baby Lindy." But on a cold March night in 1932, the child was mysteriously taken from his crib. Within just a few hours, the Hopewell, New Jersey crime scene was hopelessly contaminated, muddying the evidence forever, and further clouding the strange circumstances discovered by case investigators.#CharlesLindbergh #LindberghBaby #WeirdHistory
The Most Gruesome Ways Pirates Killed People Weird History 2024-10-20 | The movies have been kind to historical pirates, giving the entire practice a sheen of excitement and romance. Sure, pirates were thieves and criminals, but in a charming anti-hero sort of way. In literature and films, being kidnapped by pirates and taken to sea is often a passport to adventure, rather than an invitation to be brutally killed and have your corpse dumped in the ocean. But it turns out that second thing would have been much more likely.To read More, Go here: Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#pirates #facts #weirdhistory
When A Serial Killer Went On The Dating Game... Weird History 2024-10-18 | Long before The Bachelor, there was The Dating Game: A television game show where a woman of the hour might win a date with the man of her dreams… Or, as the case may be, the serial killer of her nightmares. It sounds like a Saturday Night Live sketch, but this terrifying scenario actually played out in real life.To read more bout this crazy real life situation, go here:ranker.com/list/rodney-alcala-on-the-dating-game/stephanrogetBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#annakendrick #netflix #weirdhistory
Major Historical Events That Overshadowed Others Weird History 2024-10-16 | Some events in history are pretty well-known. You likely have some familiarity with the sinking of RMS Titanic, the first time man walked on the moon, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, whether it's from school, the media, or popular culture. These are game-changers, watershed moments, times when an opportunity presented itself or, just as often, when disaster and hardship struck.To find out more about these incidents, go here:ranker.com/list/big-history-overshadowed-other-history/melissa-sartoreBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#historical #events #weirdhistory
Timeline: 2004 - Everything That Happened In The Year 2004 Weird History 2024-10-13 | Today on Weird History we are diving into 2004 - not quite the midpoint of the decade, but OH so close! This is the year that gave us 'Mean Girls', 'Lost' , and some great music like Usher's 'Confessions' album! Join us as we cover all that was weird in sports, news. and culture in the year 2004!Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#2004 #timeline #weirdhistory
Everything Netflix Got Right AND Wrong About The Menendez Brothers Weird History 2024-10-11 | The Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story offers a look at the murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the show takes viewers back through the events leading up to the killings on August 20, 1989, and through the subsequent two trials - and ultimate conviction - of Lyle and Erik Menendez for the crimes. To read more about this case, go here:ranker.com/list/facts-left-out-netflix-monsters-menendez-brothers/melissa-sartoreBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#menendezbrothers #drama #weirdhistory
What It Was Like To Fight In WWII | Compilation Weird History 2024-10-10 | Today on Weird History we are offering a compilation of all things WWII!! This was a war that followed 'the war to end all wars', and there are a lot of intricacies in the story of WWII. Today we delve into various aspects you may or may not know about! Chapters:00:00:00-00:10:32 What Was the Life of a Kamikaze Pilot Like?00:10:32-00:16:28 Hiroo Onoda Fought WWII For 30 Additional Years (edited)00:16:28-00:26:22 What Was Hygiene Like For US Soldiers In WWII?00:26:22=00:34:45 What It Was Like to Be an American G.I. in WWII00:34:22-00:41:05 Simo Häyhä | The Deadliest Sniper In Military History00:41:05-00:50:11 Wild Spy Stories00:50:11-00:58:19 What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor00:58:19-01:06:54 Little-Known Facts About The Finnish Soldiers of World War I01:06:54-01:14:24 A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl HarborBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#wwii #compilation #weirdhistory irdhistory
The Tylenol Murders: The Deadliest Medical Product Disasters Weird History 2024-10-09 | When it comes to our health, "failure" is one of the last words we want to hear. Yet, nothing in medicine is 100%. Each and every day we're learning new breakthroughs and techniques that allow us to continue advancing in the medical field. And sometimes, those advancements mean that something that we thought worked, actually didn't. This has happened all throughout history, hasn't it? Like when doctors used to use leeches to draw out the “bad blood.” This seems ridiculous to us now - silly almost. But when medical failures hit a little closer to home - in the last five, 10, 30 years - then it doesn't seem so silly. To read more about these medical disasters, go here:ranker.com/list/medical-product-failures/emily-mastBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#medicalhistory #medicine #weirdhistory
The First Lawnmower: When 9 Historic Things Happened for the First Time Weird History 2024-10-06 | The world’s population utilizes many everyday items daily. However, not many people are aware of why these items came to be or when they were first created. Most things that occur in everyone’s lives have an interesting backstory. Many of the world’s modern inventions have their foundations in more rudimentary designs.To read more about the first time common things actually happened, read here:ranker.com/list/first-uses-of-everyday-things/jason-f-collinsBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#inventions #origins #weirdhistory
The Most Dangerous Criminals That You Never Heard About Weird History 2024-10-04 | Whether it's the extent of their actions, how they got caught, or the continued search for their identities, some offenders are pretty well known. Alongside the mobsters, thieves, and other offenders we may recognize from the media, movies about their lives, and documentaries, there are criminals who committed comparable - if not bigger - offenses, but we don't know much about them.To read more about these little known people who broke the law in MAJOR ways, go hre:ranker.com/list/unknown-big-history/melissa-sartoreBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#historicalfigures #crime #weirdhistory
Why King James I Was Obsessed With Burning Witches Weird History 2024-10-02 | The religious violence of the Protestant Reformation and legacy of political strife between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots loomed over the reign of King James I. Both issues influenced him to keep a firm hold on the political, but fear the supernatural. The only son of Mary, Queen of Scots and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, James was born in 1566 during an ongoing conflict between Scotland and England. When he was one year old, he ascended the Scottish throne as King James VI - after his mother abdicated her position - and was crowned King James I of England after the passing of his cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, in 1603.To read more about this witch burner, go here:ranker.com/list/life-of-king-james-i/setareh-jandaBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#witch #kingjames #weirdhistory
Timeline: 2003 - Everything That Happened In The Year 2003 Weird History 2024-09-29 | Today on Weird History we go deep - deep into 2003! The year that gave us all kinds of weird - the North Korean Nuclear treaty withdrawal (gulp), 50 Cent's debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin', the sad loss of 'the old man' rock formation in New Hampshire, and may many other wild, wonderful, and wacky happenings! Get ready to binge on all that was weird in the year 2003!Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#timeline #2003 #weirdhistory irdhistory
What Sex Was Like In Ancient Greece Weird History 2024-09-27 | The ancient Greeks played an integral role in forming modern society. We have a lot to thank the Greeks for, from systems of government to aspects of the justice system and even plumbing. Not all practices stood the test of time, though, as intimacy in ancient Greece was a far cry from modern romance. To read more about sexual norms in ancient Greece, go here:ranker.com/list/intimacy-in-ancient-greece/melissa-brinksBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#sex #ancientgreece #weirdhistory
The Scandal That Rocked The School System Weird History 2024-09-25 | Mary Kay Letourneau was a schoolteacher in Burien, WA, when 12-year-old Vili Fualaau entered her Shorewood Elementary sixth-grade class in 1996. What followed was one of the most bizarre and upsetting scandals of the 1990s. To read more about this insane case, go here: ranker.com/list/mary-kay-letourneau-scandal/jodi-smith Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box
Celebrities Who Ruined Their Reputations In An Instant Weird History 2024-09-22 | Because a positive societal image is so hard to earn, it seems evident that people and companies with an upstanding influence would do everything they could to uphold their social standing. Still, everyone makes mistakes. While a little “oops” here and there is acceptable - and even expected - this rule is often overlooked when the person or company erring is in the public eye. As social media has grown over the years, these mistakes have become even more prevalent, sometimes causing massive fallouts that damage reputations forever. To read more about people who have ruined their reputations, go here:ranker.com/list/times-reputations-changed-in-an-instant/lauren-glenBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#cancelculture #Ruinedreputation #weirdhistory
The Strange Case Of The Woman Who Leaked Toxic Fumes From Her Body Weird History 2024-09-20 | In February 1994, Gloria Ramirez was admitted to a hospital in Riverside, California, with late stage cervical cancer. Little did her attending doctors and nurses know she was a human toxicity bomb. After some basic treatment and blood work, a strange odor emerged from where the syringe had pricked her and hospital staff began getting sick fast. Disease outbreaks, or something like a disease at any rate, spread throughout the hospital, with 23 people experiencing symptoms and some requiring weeks of hospitalization. For months, newspapers were fascinated by the story of a woman who contaminated an entire hospital wing.To read more about this crazy medical case, go here:ranker.com/list/gloria-ramirez-case/ada-hartBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#medicalhistory #strange #weirdhistory
The Crazy True Story Of The First Plastic Surgery In History Weird History 2024-09-18 | Nowadays, plastic surgery is seen as a pretty basic, relatively safe procedure - but that hasn't always been the case. The first plastic modern advanced surgery on record was performed during World War I, and at the time, it was very risky and nearly killed the man who went under the knife.Walter Yeo was injured in battle and would have had to live out the rest of his life with a severely marred face if it hadn't been for one daring doctor by the name of Sir Harold Gillies. Together, the two of them would attempt a completely revolutionary surgery that would give Yeo back his life (and his face), and secure Gillies a place in the history books. To read more about this first plastic surgery, go here:ranker.com/list/facts-about-walter-yeo-first-man-plastic-surgery/laura-allan Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#plasticsurgery #surgery #weirdhistory
Timeline: 2002 - Everything That Happened In The Year 2002 Weird History 2024-09-15 | With the tumultuous year that was 2001 now in the rearview, we now delve into the year 2002. What happened in the world that year? Wha was playing on the radio? How about the music on the radio? Come with us as we recount the news, views, pop culture, and all that was weird in he year 2002! Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#2002 #timeline #weirdhistory
The True Story Behind Eminem And Kims Rockys Relationship Weird History 2024-09-13 | The music world is full of (in)famous unions, and one of the most prominent is arguably Marshall Mathers and Kimberly Anne Scott's relationship. Eminem's relationship with fans is great, but he's been open about his messy, complex feelings for the woman he married twice. The Eminem vs. Kim feud is far more complicated than you might realize, though. The two have been in each other's lives for decades, and they share children and history; their journeys, for better or worse, remain inextricably linked.Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#eminem #kim #weirdhistory
The Most Shocking Deathbed Confessions In History Weird History 2024-09-11 | When a person realizes they are about to pass, they often have regrets or even guilt, which may result in some truly shocking deathbed confessions. Most people don't want to carry their burdens into the afterlife and will take the opportunity to share their most intimate (and sometimes disturbing) stories with others.To live with a shockingly secret story one's entire life can be troublesome, but when truths suddenly come out on a loved one's last breaths, the people affected are often shocked. Stories may even be so revealing that the lives of their entire family are changed forever.To read more about deathbed confessions, go here:ranker.com/list/people-share-shocking-final-confessions/erin-mccannBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#confession #deathbed #weirdhistory
Coffin Birth Is Real And Its Exactly What It Sounds Like Weird History 2024-09-08 | Pregnancy can be pretty terrifying for expectant mothers. Even a normal, healthy pregnancy is accompanied by intense bodily changes and hormone shifts that can be extremely difficult to cope with. Yet none of that can come close to the horrors of what happens when women perish while pregnant. As it turns out, babies born in coffins is a thing and it's more terrifying than the bubonic plague. The phenomenon is commonly known as coffin birth, and it's a completely natural occurrence.To read more about coffin birth, go here:ranker.com/list/coffin-birth-facts/eric-vegaBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#coffinbirth #pregnancy #weirdhistory
Historic Body Parts You Can Oddly Visit Today Weird History 2024-09-06 | Important people from history left behind art, innovative ideas, political change - and, on occasion, body parts. Placed for all to see in museums and mausoleums, historical figures' remains provide strange yet intriguing forms of remembrance.To read more about Historical figures' body parts you can visit, go here:ranker.com/list/historic-preserved-body-parts/erin-mccannBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#historicalfigures #bodyparts #weirdhistory
What It Was Actually Like To Be A Viking | Compilation Weird History 2024-09-05 | Today on Weird History we offer a thorough look at all things Viking - how they lived, what they ate, how the kept so clean (or not!). The Norse Vikings had an immense impact on the wold, so much so that they are still very much a part of modern culture (looking at you, Thor!). Enjoy today's video compilation featuring all things Viking!!Chapters:00:00:00-00:15:46 - What it was like to be on the front lines of a Viking raid 00:15:46-00:26:28 - What was hygiene like for the Vikings 00:26:28-00:37:01 - Viking diets were surprisingly healthy and well-rounded 00:37:01-00:48:37 - The history of main characters featured on 'Vikings: Valhalla 00:48:37-01:00:40 - The symbolic and outlandish Viking wedding traditions 01:00:40-01:13:32 - What Viking parties were like 01:23:29-01:33:56 - Unusual Viking rituals that might surprise you Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#vikings #norsemythology #weirdhistory
The Biggest SNL Controversies In The Show’s History Weird History 2024-09-04 | Saturday Night Live has never been afraid to tell controversial jokes about pop culture, politics, or really anything; however, there have been times throughout the show's nearly 50 seasons when some of those sketches or punchlines landed flat. Sometimes, something on the show would be so offensive, thousands of viewers would send in complaints.To read more about the biggest SNL Controversies over the years, go here:ranker.com/list/snl-controversies/emily-mastBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#controversial #snl #Weirdhistroy
Timeline: 2001 - Everything That Happened In The Year 2001 Weird History 2024-09-01 | Now decidedly inside the 2000's, we examine what all went down in the year 2001! Even if you weren't even born yet, I am sure you've heard of some things that happened way back in 2001. From nw tech, some horrible incident in New York City, and the the start of a 20 year war.Join us as we examine the news, views, pop culture, and all that was weird in the year 2001!!LINKS TO LEARN MORE:911memorial.org/learnarchives.gov/news/topics/9-11-anniversaryofficialworldtradecenter.com/en/local/things-to-do/9-11-memorial-and-museum.htmlarchives.gov/news/topics/9-11-anniversarybritannica.com/event/September-11-attacksBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#2001 #timeline #weirdhistory
How The American Flag Has Changed Through History Weird History 2024-08-30 | The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the United States, and there are strict rules on how to handle it. But what’s the meaning of the American flag - and what’s the meaning behind earlier versions of the flag?To read more about he various designs of the American flag since 1776, go here:ranker.com/list/american-flag-meaning/setareh-jandaBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#americanflag #america #weirdhistory
What Sex Was Like For British Royals Weird History 2024-08-28 | The sex lives of kings and queens have been the subject of scrutiny and scandal for centuries. The Tudor period alone runs the gamut, from the highly sexualized court of Henry VIII to that of his daughter, the "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I. Extramarital relations at the British court was accepted - or even encouraged - by some monarchs, but it was punished severely by others. Whether it was rolling around with a Restoration actress à la Charles II, or non-stop marital romping in the royal boudoir like Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, each English monarch had a private life that still fascinates and titillates to this day. And the way monarchs' private preferences inflected their broader courts doesn't disappoint the curious modern reader, either.To read more about the sex lives of famous monarchs, go here:ranker.com/list/love-and-relationships-in-different-british-regimes/melissa-sartoreBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#sex #britishhistory #weirdhistory
How Historic Figures Ruined Their Reputations Weird History 2024-08-25 | The way we view the past is shaped by the present. As societal attitudes and values shift over time, the legacies of historical figures change as they are reevaluated. Some of these changes are dramatic - individuals once viewed positively have had darker aspects of their past come to light. For others, the reverse is true; those who were reviled and divisive in their own lives enjoy a resurgence in popularity after their passing.To read more about other famous people who have been thought of differently as time goes, go here:ranker.com/list/perceptions-historical-figures/michael-muirBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#historicalfigures #publicperception #weirdhistory
What It Was Like To Live (And Die) In Ancient Rome | Compilation Weird History 2024-08-23 | Fans of all things Roman empire! Today we have stitched together our 'Roman Empire' videos into a compilation that is sure to give anyone a deeply intriguing and thorough understanding about how the ancient Romans ate, how they kept clean, how they dressed, and even what life was like in the golden age of the Roman Empire! Chapters: 00:00:00 What It Was Like To Live In Ancient Rome During Its Golden Age 00:12:17 What It Was Like To Be A Roman Slave 00:22:30 What Did Roman Soldiers Eat 00:33:31 What It Was Like To Be A Roman Soldier 00:43:33 How Did The Ancient Romans Actually Dress? 00:53:35 What Roman Parties Were Really Like 01:02:48 What Being a Spectator at the Rome Colosseum Was Like 01:13:05 What It Was Like To be A Roman Gladiator Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#ancientrome #romanempire #weirdhistory
Famous Documentaries That Bent The Truth Weird History 2024-08-21 | People understandably expect to be presented with facts when they watch a documentary. There are, however, some notable or high-profile things that documentaries got wrong. Although truth and authenticity are elements every nonfiction film should strive for, movies are made by people, and sometimes people make mistakes, or have a bias or agenda related to a controversial subject that leads to inaccuracies, omissions, or misleading conclusions. Historical documentaries are particularly susceptible to these flaws. To read more about manipulative facts in documentaries, go here:ranker.com/list/popular-documentaries-flawed/mike-mcgranaghanBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#documentary #fake #weirdhistory
Timeline: 2000 - Everything That Happened In The Year 2000 Weird History 2024-08-18 | After we all partied like it was 1999 (because it actually WAS), what followed was a pretty eventful 10 years, starting with the year 2000. Join us, as we embark on the long awaited "Timeline: 2000s", as we examine each of the crazy years that made up the first decade of this century - all that was tech, all that was volatile, and all that was just plain weird! Welcome to the year 2000 in review! Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#timeline #2000 #weirdhistory
What It Was Actually Like To Fight In The Civil Wars Bloodiest Battle Weird History 2024-08-16 | How does one get one's mind around a battle - especially one that went on for three days and involved 150,000 individuals, as Gettysburg did? Long lists of regiments and brigades, hour-by-hour timelines, and maps with blue and red blocks and arrows all over are of little value to people who don't already know a lot about Gettysburg. But individual episodes, with well-defined stakes and memorable characters, stick in the mind.People might forget a map showing the position of the 20th Maine on Little Round Top, but they never forget Jeff Daniels (playing Union Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in the film Gettysburg) shouting "Bayonets!" as he readies his unit to charge. The danger is that we can come to mistake the stories for the history. The real history of Gettysburg is far more complex than any one narrative.To read more actual accounts of the battle of Gettysburg, go here:ranker.com/list/stories-from-gettysburg/gordon-cameronBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#usa #war #weirdhistory
The True Story Behind Martin Scorseses Casino Weird History 2024-08-14 | Casino, Martin Scorsese’s 1995 epic underworld story is the spiritual successor to Goodfellas in many ways. Not only did it see the director once again team up with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, but he worked with the author who wrote the source material for both Goodfellas and Casino, Nicholas Pileggi. Pileggi’s non-fiction book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas covers the heyday of mafia-controlled Vegas, focusing specifically on the real-life inspirations for Ace Rothstein and Nicky Santoro, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal and Anthony Spilotro, respectively. To read more about the backstory of "Casino', go here: ranker.com/list/casino-movie-details/raelyn-giansanti Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box #martinscorcese #casino #weirdhistory
TIMELINE: The 2000s Teaser Trailer Weird History 2024-08-12 | It's that time again, everybody! Weird History Presents - Timeline: The 2000s - Imagine watching the first decade of this century - with all the news, tech innovations, entertainment, chaotic news, and all that was just plain weird in the 2000s. In a once-in a-lifetime collection... Ten crazy years of the 2000s!Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#timeline #2000s #weirdhistory
Infamous Presidential Sex Scandals (That Aren’t All Clinton) Weird History 2024-08-11 | Watergate, FBI investigations, Teapot Dome - for nearly as long as there has been an American presidency, scandals have rocked the office. Though presidents have found themselves in hot water for all manner of reasons, many of the most interesting presidential scandals are also some of the most salacious. Presidents have been embroiled in sex scandals since the 19th century. To read more about presidential sex scandals, go here: ranker.com/list/american-president-sex-scandals/setareh-jandaBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#sex #president #weirdhistory
The Last Blockbuster: When 12 Historic Things Happened For The Last Time Weird History 2024-08-09 | History is a peculiar thing. We love our firsts - the first man on the moon, the first sip of coffee in the morning, the first time someone looked at an oyster and thought, “I bet I could eat that.”But just as fascinating, if not more so, are the lasts. The final hurrah of a piece of technology, the last stand of a species, or the ultimate curtain call of an icon - these moments offer profound insights into how far we've come, how much we've lost, and sometimes, how much we've bungled along the way.Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#last #extinction #weirdhistory
Is Bridgerton Actually Historically Accurate? Weird History 2024-08-07 | Based on the famous Julia Quinn romance novels, Netflix and Shondaland’s Bridgerton and its spin-off, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, have made quite the buzz and generated a solid fanbase globally. Set in the Regency Era, the plot follows the trials and tribulations of the higher classes, who gravitate around their queen and risk the disapproval of the ton with their scandalous actions. The franchise’s success is mostly due to the insanely charismatic cast, the main couples' steamy scenes, the stunning costumes and lavish balls, and the neoclassical take on contemporary pop music. How do the actors feel about starring on this hit show? Here are their candid reactions behind the scenes. To read more about living in he Regency Era, go here:ranker.com/list/bridgerton-behind-the-scenes-stories/mona-bassilBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#bridgerton #britishhistory #weirdhistory
The Wildly Insane Life Of Henry VIII | Compilation Weird History 2024-08-04 | Henry VIII is a wildly controversial, storied, and color figure from the pages of history. Today we hav decided to stitch together various tales of his love life, scandals, the way he ruled England, and even physical ailments! So join us as we go on a long odyssey of all things Henry VIII!Chapters:0:00 Strange Facts That You Didn't Know About Henry VIII13:42 Craziest Moments From Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII Relationship26:00 Everything You Didn't Need To Know About Henry VIII's Ulcerated Leg38:13 Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen49:35 Dramatic Facts About The Life of Anne BoleynBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#henryviii #facts #weirdhistory
12 Most Unsettling Medical Cases In History Weird History 2024-08-02 | Medicine, like other branches of science, has the power to explain some of the most unusual ailments human beings can experience (though, to be fair, there have also been several medical devices that are more than a little horrifying, particularly to modern eyes). While many medical conditions are easily explained, and some appear quite normal, there have been, throughout history, examples of baffling medical cases, many of which retain their power to fascinate. Some of these remain mysteries even to modern science, while others have been rendered explicable and understandable by various discoveries and developments in knowledge. These rare medical conditions demonstrate just how miraculous, and unsettling, the human body can be.To read More about these strange medical cases, go here:ranker.com/list/strange-medical-cases/thomas-westBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#medical #weird #weirdhistory history
The Hardcore History Of Outlaw Biker Gangs Weird History 2024-07-31 | The roar of a motorcycle is unmistakable out on the road. With just two wheels and a whole lot of horsepower, a motorcycle is a vehicle that evokes a lot of mental images. One of the most prevalent is that of the outlaw biker.Outlaw bikers are not outlaws in the strict sense of the word. To be an outlaw biker means to be outside the rules and standards established by the American Motorcyclist Association. Outlaw motorcycle clubs are entire groups of defiant riders who unite to have fun, make some noise, and even give back to the community.To Read More abut Biker Gangs, go here:ranker.com/list/outlaw-biker-united-states/melissa-sartoreBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#Bikergangs #motorcycle #weirdhistory
Everything Twisters Got Right And Wrong About Storm Chasers Weird History 2024-07-28 | The 1996 movie Twister gave storm chasers a real boost, so the 2024 sequel, Twisters, could very well do the same. But is storm chasing really as dangerous as movies make it out to be? Are these real-life chasers putting their lives in danger by hunting down tornadoes? Well, storm chasing isn't quite like what Hollywood makes it out to be. Although the practice does have exciting moments, much of a chaser's time is spent planning and prepping. It's actually easy to get started as a chaser if you're interested. You can tag along with a pro, or even book a weeklong storm chasing tour in Tornado Alley.To read more about what storm chasers do, go here:ranker.com/list/really-like-storm-chaser/emily-mastBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#twisters #stormchasing #weirdhistory
Everyday Terms You Didnt Realize Were From The Military Weird History 2024-07-26 | It's fair to say that a lot of discourse today is derived from combat - like how political goals are often labeled "the war on 'X'." This influence is also seen in everyday conversation; many common idioms and phrases have surprisingly violent beginnings. This collection showcases some of the most surprising expressions that have military origins. To read about other terms with military oigins, go here: ranker.com/list/military-terms/michael-muirBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#words #origins #weirdhistory
When The Beanie Baby Crazy Got Out Of Control... Weird History 2024-07-24 | When former toy salesman Ty Warner introduced a line of small stuffed animals called Beanie Babies to the world in 1993, there was no indication that over the next few years the cute plush toys would be at the center of one of the oddest economic bubbles that coincided with the rise of the internet. No one imagined adults would be scrambling madly to collect as many of the toys as they possibly could - especially the rarer versions like Peanut the Royal Blue Elephant - in the belief that their value would reach thousands of dollars. To read more bout the Beanie Baby craze, go here:ranker.com/list/beanie-babies-bubble/tracey-grahamBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#beaniebabies #toys #Weridhistory
Last Words Of Infamous Death Row Inmates Weird History 2024-07-21 | The last words spoken by criminals before execution stand as the final statements from these convicted offenders, having been uttered moments before their deaths. Much like the statements made by famous people in their suicide notes, these are the famous last words before execution that others will remember these souls by for eternity. There are funny, crazy, and of course, sad death row inmates last words. To read more death row inmates' last words, go here:ranker.com/list/last-words-before-execution/notable-quotablesBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#lastwords #death #weirdhistory
The Pettiest Feuds in History Weird History 2024-07-19 | Improve your career using my code “WeirdHistory" for 30% off on all their programs! Sign up for a FREE TripleTen career consultation with my link: get.tripleten.com/WeirdHistoryHave you ever gotten mad over something that - in hindsight - seemed silly? How long did that grudge last? Did it span decades? If not, you're still doing better than many of the people on this list. These are some of the most heated feuds in history - from battling brothers, to parents and children, to former friends. Sometimes there's one thing that just pushes someone over the edge, and from that point on, it's war. To read about more petty feuds, go here: ranker.com/list/petty-historical-feuds/emily-mast Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#feud #enemies #weirdhistory
The Turbulent History Of All Of Boeings Disasters Weird History 2024-07-17 | It's no secret that flying can be stressful, but some travel stories sound like nightmares compared to minor inconveniences like long lines and delayed flights. Over the years, multiple airlines have found themselves in hot water for how they treated passengers, especially in the age of social media and viral videos. These incidents include a senior citizen being dragged off a United flight, Delta kicking an entire family off a plane, and Boeing's CEO stepping down after a series of accidents, some of which resulted in human fatalities. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#boeing #aviation #weirdhistory
Everything That Happened After Al Capone Went To Prison Weird History 2024-07-14 | The Chicago Outfit was founded during the 1910s, but it became notorious under the leadership of Al Capone. When crime boss Johnny Torrio invited Capone to Chicago from New York in 1920, it set the foundation for Capone's rise to the top.Capone, leader of the Outfit from 1925 to 1931, was involved in underground activities long before taking over the group. Even after he went to prison in 1931, Capone may have had some knowledge of what the Outfit was up to. However, his mental deterioration from syphilis was so severe that the former gangster was released from prison early as a result.Between 1939 and 1947, Al Capone lived out his days in Florida. The void left in the Chicago Outfit by Capone's absence was long ago filled, but when Capone passed away on January 25, 1947, he left behind one son, a wife, a mother, and numerous siblings. So, what happened to the Chicago Outfit? Who took over? And what happened to Al Capone's son and other family members? We got curious and had to find out for ourselves. To rad more about the aftermath of Al Capone's imprisonment, go here:ranker.com/list/shazaam-sinbad-mandela-conspiracy/lauren-miliciBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box
The Sinbad Genie Movie That Never Existed Weird History 2024-07-12 | Do you remember a fantasy film from the 1990s in which Sinbad played a genie? Well, it never existed. The Shazaam conspiracy is an internet phenomenon that all started with an innocent Yahoo! Answers question inquiring if anyone else "remembered" the movie. A film named Kazaam starring Shaquille O'Neal as a goofy genie did come out in 1996, but Shazaam truthers are adamant that not only were they two different films, but that Kazaam was simply a cheap knock-off of the brilliance that was Shazaam. To read more about this mysterious film, go here: ranker.com/list/shazaam-sinbad-mandela-conspiracy/lauren-milici Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#shazaam #sinbad #weirdhistory
The Most Insane Ponzi Schemes In History Weird History 2024-07-10 | There's nothing like a good con story. Anyone who has moved to the big city can tell you how they were swindled out of a dollar on the subway, or how someone came knocking at their door with a suspicious-sounding sob story. And then there are the long cons, the con games that last for months - or even years. The amount of planning and risk involved in those types of schemes are extraordinary, and you have to be pretty charming and extremely smart to pull them off.To read more about these, and other historic scams, go here:ranker.com/list/the-most-unbelievably-complex-long-cons/cristina-sanzaBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box
How Creating Schindler’s List Almost Broke Steven Spielberg Weird History 2024-07-07 | To this day, Schindler's List is a tough sit, featuring some of the most relentlessly brutal sequences in Hollywood cinema. As hard as it can be to watch, it was also an ordeal to make. Spielberg himself found the experience emotionally draining, and actors like Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, and Liam Neeson found their lives and attitudes transfigured by their brush with Holocaust history. The making of Schindler's List is a tale almost worthy of a movie itself.To read more about the making of Schindler's List, go here:ranker.com/list/schindler_s-list-behind-the-scenes/gordon-cameronBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#wwii #schindlerslist #weirdhistory
12 Most VIOLENT Stories In Norse Mythology Weird History 2024-07-05 | Thanks to heavy metal bands and Marvel movies featuring The Mighty Thor, most people have some basic knowledge of Norse mythology. But if you take the time to dive into it, Norse mythology is stranger and way more brutal than any metal album… or any Disney movie, for that matter.To read more about the most violent Norse tales, go here: ranker.com/list/norse-mythology-stories/quinn-armstrongBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-history?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#norsemythology #vikings #weirdhistory
