The Bloodiest Medieval Battles Youve Never Heard Of Weird History 2024-04-28 | Numerous battles that took place during the Middle Ages are well known. The Battle of Hastings in 1066, for example, has been studied from nearly every angle. In addition to looking at the details of the conflict itself, historians and the general public continue to assess its influence on culture and politics alike.Many people have the same type of interest in battles fought during the Scottish Wars of Independence, those that took place during the Hundred Years' War, and all kinds of crusading efforts throughout the medieval period. Alongside the best-known battles are numerous little-known skirmishes and conflicts. No less full of carnage and heroism, these fights and their overall impact on life and death during the Middle Ages have been overlooked.To see more battles from this list, go here:ranker.com/list/medieval-little-known/melissa-sartore?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=medieval_post&pgid=105834088361005&utm_campaign=medieval-little-known&fbclid=IwAR0sX7baCyL7KM4r40t-W-rM270f_3mMNWeKN04FissPUaAsPFmmg5dhnagBe sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: ranker.com/newsletters/weird-historyutm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box#medieval #battle #weirdhistory
What It Was Like To Live During The Shōgun Era In Japan Weird History 2024-06-23 | One of the most acclaimed streaming series of recent memory, FX’s “Shōgun” was based on a 1975 novel by author James Clavell. That same book previously inspired a memorable 1980 TV miniseries that was also well-received - if your dad watched the History Channel in the 90s, you probably saw the gigantic VHS box set somewhere on his shelf. But what you might not have realized is that both the book and subsequent two miniseries were rooted in real Japanese history, and provide a solid, though fictionalized, chronicle of the formation of the actual Tokugawa Shogunate. So…#shogun #japan #weirdhistory 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
Wizards and Unicorns? 5 Things You Wont Believe Are In The Bible Weird History 2024-06-21 | Whether you believe it's the word of God or merely an interesting piece of ancient literature, chances are you're familiar with the collection of books known as the Holy Bible. Both the best-selling and most-shoplifted book in the world, the Bible has sparked the imaginations and spirits of people around the globe for thousands of years.As familiar as the sight of a Bible may seem - whether it's on your bedside table or in the drawer of every hotel room you've ever visited - some things in its pages may still surprise you. In this collection of controversial Bible verses and little-known facts about biblical figures, you may find new ways to look at old stereotypes, scripture-based ammo to shut down haters in their tracks, and a better understanding of one of the world's most ancient texts.To read more about wild things found within the Bible, go here:ranker.com/list/things-you-wont-believe-are-in-the-bible/ashley-reignBe 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#bible #bibleverse #weirdhistory
When You Have Bury Yourself Alive To Survive... Weird History 2024-06-19 | While many of us are used to the comforts of air conditioning and Netflix, our ancestors didn't get to enjoy such luxuries. They lived off the land, and some survived in the harshest environments on Earth. This can make us wonder – would we be able to survive off the grid? With no supplies? While most of us just use this as an interesting thought exercise, some ordinary people actually have been put to the ultimate test of survival. And they've been forced to do some pretty horrifying things to survive. To read about more survival stories, go here:ranker.com/list/horrifying-survival-tales/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#survivalstories #life #weirdhistory
The Worst Year To Be Alive In Every Country Weird History 2024-06-16 | Humanity has endured pretty terrible things in the last 2,000 years, from wars to natural disasters to virulent plagues. But what was the absolute worst time to live in certain countries? Or to put it another way, what events and natural disasters in history should you be glad every day that you didn't have to live through?To read more about crazy eras in various countries, go hre:ranker.com/list/worst-time-to-live-in-certain-countries/genevieve-carltonBe 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#plague #hardtimes #weirdhistory
Why His Antarctic Expedition Was Doomed From The Start Weird History 2024-06-14 | Following in the footsteps of one of his biggest heroes, Antarctic explorer Henry Worsley dreamed of crossing the continent completely on his own, but the voyage ended in tragedy. Inspired by the incredibly tough, competitive, and stubborn explorers of the early-1900s, the Worsley Antarctic expedition of 2015 was an attempt to re-create a voyage Ernest Shackleton attempted but never completed 100 years earlier. Unfortunately, Worsley found similar results and met an even grimmer end.To read more about Henry Worsley's expedition, go here:ranker.com/list/henry-worsley-antarctic-exploration-tragedy/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#explore #HenryWorsley #weirdhistory
The Shocking History of Cannibalism Weird History 2024-06-12 | Cannibalism has existed throughout history and, in 2023, we learned about many instances of the practice taking place. While a lot of historical sources that contain such stories are written with bias, those same documents create a very grim look at the past. Often, part of that past includes famine, starvation, and the struggle to survive - all of which can lead to cannibalism. There are also tales of cannibalism for ritualistic purposes or as a result of pure wrath, adding additional layers to the history and myth surrounding the practice.Here are some instances of cannibalism we learned about this year. They left us unsettled and shuddering - and reminded us how troubling history can be. What about you? To read more about this history of cannibalism, go here:ranker.com/list/cannibalism-history-2023/alby-thompsonBe 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#food #eating #weirdhistory
The Science Behind Our Strange Sex Practices Weird History 2024-06-09 | Let's face it, the very act of sex is weird. And gross. And the reason you exist. And the driving force behind the world's technology. Human beings have developed some very strange habits, and it's easy to look at something like, say, nasolingusts (nose lickers) and wonder, simply: why? But the science behind bedroom practices is actually fascinating.The oft-repeated "Rule 34" states that for every action there is an equal and opposite adult version of that somewhere on the internet. If that's so, then Rule 35 states that for every quirk and preference, there is also a team of scientists studying that exact quirk in a lab.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#sex #society #weirdhistory
The Stephen King Book Even He Doesnt Want You To Read Weird History 2024-06-07 | Stephen King didn't earn the title King of Horror by sticking to safe subjects or shying away from taboo characters. Vampires, children being run over by semi trucks, and a girl dispatching bully classmates with her telepathic powers titillated readers and fans, but never elicited outrage on a large scale. Yet the most controversial King book of all time is one he wrote while still a 16-year-old high schooler.To read more about this controversial book, go here:ranker.com/list/stephen-king-rage-controversy/jodi-smithBe 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#stephenking #books #weirdhistory
How An Entire Family Disappeared For Over 40 Years Weird History 2024-06-05 | Improve your career by 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/WeirdHistoryFew things are more tragic than a missing persons report remaining unsolved. Families can be left with questions that may not be answered for years, decades, or ever. Such was the case in 1980 when the remains of a John and Jane Doe were discovered in the woods in Harris County, Texas. For over 40 years, the identities of the bodies remained a mystery. DNA evidence recently solved one mystery only to open up several new ones, some of which remain unsolved to this day.To read more about strange cold cases, go here:ranker.com/list/bizarre-true-crime-stories-2022/elle-tharpBe 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#coldcase #cult #weirdhistory
The Most Elaborate Final Meals Of Death Row Inmates Weird History 2024-06-02 | Even the weirdest death row last meals make sense, because how do you limit yourself to small fare when you know it's the last food you'll ever eat? Serial killers like Steven Michael Woods order as much food as possible so they can make their last meals count. The prisoners last meals below contain everything from the best cuts of meat to heaps of ice cream. Would you choose a large lavish meal for your final dinner? One of the most expensive meals is likely that of Lawrence Russel Brewer. He order pounds of food, but didn't eat one bite, causing Texas to get rid of the "last meal." One of the more boring meals was Ted Bundy's. What was Ted Bundy's last meal? Well, he simply went with the standard last meal before execution. Robert Dale Conklin, on the other hand, ordered filet mignon, sauteed shrimp, and goat cheese. To read more about death row final meals, go here:ranker.com/list/most-elaborate-death-row-final-meals/john-barrymanBe 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#deathrow #lastmeal #weirdhistory
When You Have To Eat Your Friends To Survive... (Andes Plane Crash Disaster) Weird History 2024-05-31 | On Oct. 13, 1972, a plane carrying 45 passengers, including the Old Christians Uruguayan rugby team, crashed in the Andes between Chile and Argentina. The Uruguayan Air Force flight 571 survivors believed they would be rescued within days. They could not have predicted how long their ordeal would last or that they would become famous as the "Andes mountains cannibals."Of the 27 passengers who survived the impact, only 16 returned home alive when they were finally rescued over two months after the crash. In order to survive on an Andes mountainside, the rugby team crash survivors were forced to consume the flesh of fellow passengers who passed away.Their plight has been referred to as the "miracle of the Andes".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#planecrash #miracle #weirdhistory
Terrifying True Story Of The Demon House Of Indiana Weird History 2024-05-29 | History is full of supposedly haunted houses such as The Winchester Mystery House, The Amityville Horror House, and the one in Disneyland where those grim ghosts won’t stop grinning. While many of these haunted houses are famous, few boast the evidence of paranormal activity like an unassuming home nestled snugly in northern Indiana. To Read more about the Demon House of Indiana, go here:ranker.com/list/gary-indiana-demon-house/matthew-lavelleBe 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#demon #truestories #weirdhistory
The Surprisingly Excessive Sex Life Of Pablo Picasso Weird History 2024-05-26 | Being a great artist takes a toll. Maybe you think you have to suffer for your art, or you become consumed by your obsessions. And then there's Pablo Picasso. Great artist? Yes. Difficult life? Most definitely. But he dealt with the pressure of being a great artist by being one of the biggest womanizers this side of the easel.To read more about Picasso's love conquests, go here:ranker.com/list/pablo-picasso-personal-life-stories/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#picasso #artist #weirdhistory
Why Does The Electoral College Actually Exist? Weird History 2024-05-24 | We all know that once every four years, Americans go to the polls to vote for a new President. But this technically isn’t true. Americans don’t actually vote directly for a commander in chief; they elect representatives who then decide the next president. Complicated? Sure, and maybe even a little misleading. But this system wasn’t designed on a whim. The Founding Fathers and their fancy wigs had very specific intentions in mind when structuring elections this way.To read more about the Electoral College, go here:ranker.com/list/why-does-the-electoral-college-exist/brenden-donnellyBe 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#2024 #electoralcollege #weirdhistory
10 Movies That Got History All Wrong Weird History 2024-05-22 | Let’s face it - sometimes history can get in the way of a good movie. And while we don’t fault these films for playing it loose with the facts, sometimes those overlooked details have major historical implications.To read more about films with major historical plot hols, go here:ranker.com/list/historical-plot-holes-in-movies/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#movie #historical #weirdhistory
Why Firing Squads Are Still Around And Used Today Weird History 2024-05-19 | As soon as mankind learned to shoot, it figured out how to use that power to kill. The history of shooting squads is very long, though the practice is quickly becoming a relic of the past. If you're wondering "when did shooting squads start?" or "how did shooting squads start?", hold your horses, that information is coming, along with a number of other fascinating facts and anecdotes about the history of firing squads. The invention of gunpowder (and the firearms that use it) was the catalyst for firing squads becoming the standard method of execution for militaries across centuries. Many traitors, spies, and war criminals met their end to men with rifles, and are memorialized in the annals of shooting squads in history. To read more about firing squads, go here: ranker.com/list/shooting-squads-throughout-history/aaron-edwards 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 #firingsquad #capitalpunishment #weirdhistory
What Its Like To Be In Solitary Confinement Weird History 2024-05-17 | Try Rocket Money for free: http://rocketmoney.com/weirdhistory #RocketMoney #personalfinancePrison is far from pleasant, but things sink to an extra nasty level when prisoners are taken out of the yard and put into solitary confinement. Solitary confinement was originally a form of punishment practiced by Quakers and Calvinists who wanted to afford prisoners the quiet space to evaluate their actions, presumably while praying. Some religious sects, such as the Amish, still use forms of social isolation to punish offending members of their community, and it can wreck the psyche of those ostracized. Still, these practices don't hold a candle to the United States prison system, which takes solitary confinement to an inhumane level.To read more aspects of Solitary Confinement from tis list, go here: ranker.com/list/solitary-confinement-facts/justin-andressBe 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#solitaryconfinement #psycholgy #weirdhistory
Was The Poltergeist Movie Set Really Cursed? Weird History 2024-05-15 | Poltergeist is one of the most beloved horror movies in American history. It's also rumored to be cursed. Many of its stars and cast members have met with unfortunate accidents after filming, and some have even died. While it's not the first movie in history to be followed by such rumors, the Poltergeist curse carries more weight because of its unique origins.To read more about the various curses on Poltergeist cast, go here:ranker.com/list/poltergeist-curse/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#poltergeist #cursed #weirdhistory
Why Big Collars Were Huge In The Elizabethan Era Weird History 2024-05-12 | The Elizabethan ruff is easily identified - a large, stiff, upright, usually lace collar that, in all honesty, looks uncomfortable and awkward. The Elizabethan collar that dominated fashion during the late 16th and 17th centuries, however, was an indicator of wealth, prestige, and social status.Ruffs became increasingly large and elaborate as methods to create them advanced. Hours were spent looping, ironing, and starching lace and linen into place. Embroidery, jewels, and precious metals were added to heighten the glamour of the ruff. By the late 16th century, what was once a simple collar had transitioned to become the ultimate display of excess. 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#RuffCollars #fashion #weirdhistory
How One Woman’s Tragic Story Changed Right To Die Laws In America Weird History 2024-05-10 | From the infamous Dr. Death to well-known cases of people choosing assisted self-end, the RTD has sparked controversy for decades. People like Karen Ann Quinlan, Terri Schiavo, and Brittany Maynard made headlines across the country, driving political movements for new laws. In the year after 29-year-old Maynard chose to end her life after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, for example, more than half the states considered DWD acts. The long history of the DWD movement shows how medical technology, individual rights, and morality intersect.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#dwd #death #weirdhistory
The Most Famous Break-In Heists In History Weird History 2024-05-08 | Throughout history, quite a few bandits have tiptoed past guards, scaled high walls, and made their way into seemingly inaccessible places. These famous break-ins in heavily fortified locales lead to an important question: Are these venues as safe and secure as they claim?To read about more famous break Ins on this list, go here:ranker.com/list/famous-break-ins/megan-summers?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=groovypost&pgid=1699214683722255&utm_campaign=famous-break-ins&fbclid=IwAR0KZViyDy3rh6_gyr3vQykSdLmyUpdkBbPMURIwj6FcfOZvRZ1MwnpvGXoBe 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#thieves #robbery #weirdhistory
Characters In War Movies You Didn’t Know Were Based On Real People Weird History 2024-05-05 | Throughout its history as an industry, Hollywood has shown a remarkably enduring fondness for the war film. It’s easy to see why, as they often capture the horror and triumph of armed conflict, and the genre allows directors like Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, and Christopher Nolan to showcase their talent.Many of the best war films are those that draw on at least some real history to add texture to their stories, whether the focus is on WWI, WWII, Vietnam, or some other conflict. Oftentimes, viewers don't even recognize that the characters in these harrowing stories are based on real people.To learn more about the real people behind famous war movie roles, go here:ranker.com/list/war-movie-characters-real-people/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#warheroes #warmovies #weirdhistory
13 Classic Movies Based On Banned Books Weird History 2024-05-03 | The banning of books has long been criticized, yet people still think seem to think that it's a good idea. You'll notice that some of the bans on this list are from within the last five or 10 years even. Yet, some filmmakers decide to fight back to the criticism being thrown at the novel. They'll make films as equally racy, violent, or challenging as the books they're based on, which then often also receive backlash from the same group of folks. However, that group is usually fairly small when compared to the entire world - so most of the films made from the banned books on this list did quite well at the box office. To catch more movies based off of banned books, go here:ranker.com/list/banned-books-that-became-movies/emily-mast?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=historypost&pgid=642850749204637&utm_campaign=banned-books-that-became-movies&fbclid=IwAR3DYww532cOOgErjIuS5pHp58k9y9rFETeGjNlYz-dFlCpT-2htHSiMS_IBe 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#bannedbooks #movies #weirdhistory
The 10 Most Ironic Deaths In History Weird History 2024-05-01 | Ironic deaths are the stuff of legend when it comes to the craziest deaths imaginable. For starters, the owner of the Segway died in a Segway accident and a Green Party candidate was killed by an SUV. Some of the most ironic deaths of recent memory have been gathered here on this ironic death list.Ironic deaths are both easy and hard to define; unlike the Alanis Morissette song, there's a little more subtlety to calling a freaky death "ironic." Some of the most tragic deaths in history, however, were true cases of irony and life finding a way to turn death into something simultaneously funny and fascinating. These crazy deaths and stupid deaths feature stories of people who died in ways you might not expect.To see more on the 'Most Ironic Demises' list, go here:ranker.com/list/ironic-demise/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
Why Did Everyone Care About Y2K? Weird History 2024-04-26 | Get the “big picture” with Ground News. Go to https://ground.news/weirdhistory and subscribe for 40% off their unlimited access Vantage plan this month only.While the world collectively held their breath through December 31, 1999, the Y2K hysteria predated the new millennium by decades. Prince was singing about “two thousand, zero zero, party over, oops, out of time” as early as 1982, and preparations for the great unknown of the 2000s intensified throughout the 1990s.In hindsight, it was a new year like any other. Why were people scared of Y2K? To put it simply, it was the sobering realization that we had permanently crossed the threshold into a computerized world, and the possibility of even a brief widespread technological issue could signal the end times. To Read more about the Y2K Hysteria, go here:ranker.com/list/y2k-hysteria-why-were-people-scared/oliver-pretl-drummondBe 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#y2k #y2kbug #weirdhistory
Hidden References in Popular Beatles Songs Weird History 2024-04-24 | The Beatles made history, but they didn't sing about it much. Even when they did, usually it was an oblique reference to a current event – something that for them was contemporary, but which has since gone into the history books. In this way, larger historical currents did make their way into the band's lyrics – albeit often metaphorically, or as quick one-liners. Here's a sampling of the rare and subtle ways the Beatles commented on the world at large, and its past.To Read about more Beatles songs referencing historical events, go here:ranker.com/list/historical-references-in-beatles-songs/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#beatles #lyrics #weirdhistory
The Horrifying Story Behind The Screaming Mummy Weird History 2024-04-21 | Everyone loves a good mummy, but one of the most fascinating stories about these wrapped legends doesn't have anything to do with the likes of King Tutankhamun or Juanita. One of history's most famous mummies is "Unknown Man E," found at the ancient Egyptian site of Deir el-Bahri. But this, one of the most scary mummies ever found, is better known to the world as the "Screaming Mummy."To read more About this screaming mummy, go here:ranker.com/list/facts-about-the-screaming-mummy/carly-silverBe 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#mummy #scream #weirdhistory
The Complicated History Of Anne Franks Diary Weird History 2024-04-19 | Most students have read The Diary of Anne Frank; it's a bestseller and important part of history. Whether it's viewed as a reminder of the Holocaust or as the remarkable writings of a budding literary talent, the story behind Anne Frank's diary is full of controversy, some of which is still unfolding. In 2022, for example, researchers announced they might have discovered who betrayed Anne Frank's family to authorities: Jewish notary Arnold van den Bergh.In her diaries, Anne includes facts about her birth in Germany in 1929, details about her family's move to Amsterdam as Hitler came to power, and reflections on hiding with seven other people in a secret annex. To read more about Anne Frank's Diary, go here:ranker.com/list/history-of-anne-franks-diary/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#annefrank #diary #weirdhistory
The Toughest Super Soldiers in History Tier List Weird History 2024-04-18 | When you hear “super soldier” you probably think about Captain America. But throughout history there have been real-life super soldiers who dedicated their lives to defending their people and convincing 72,000 Ranker voters to support them on today’s super soldier tier list...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#supersoldier #listicle #weirdhistory
The Cursed Search For King Tuts Tomb Weird History 2024-04-17 | King Tutankhamun's importance in life has been eclipsed by his passing - or, more accurately, by his burial. When Howard Carter found King Tut's tomb in 1922, it led to the most substantial find of ancient Egyptian artifacts in history. Carter spent years detailing the contents of King Tut's tomb, removing each item for future research and investigation. The discovery of King Tut's tomb was so important that it continues to influence and shape historical understanding of ancient Egypt, the pharaohs, burial practices, and King Tut himself. To read more about this, go here:ranker.com/list/search-for-tutankhamuns-tomb/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#kingtut #tomb #weirdhistory
How World War II Is Taught Around The World Weird History 2024-04-14 | It's not surprising that WWII, as a global conflict, is taught differently in different countries. Each nation's education system tends to view the conflict in the context of its own backyard, or in the places where its own soldiers were placed in harm's way. Moreover, nations that history has deemed the "villains" of the conflict (primarily Germany, Italy, and Japan) must reckon with the history in a different way from those who view their part in the struggle as a source of great pride (particularly the US, the UK, and Russia).To read more about how other countries teach WWII, go here: ranker.com/list/how-wwii-is-taught-in-different-countries/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#ww2 #historyclasses #weirdhistory
The Tragic Story Of The Frozen Man On Top Of Mount Everest Weird History 2024-04-12 | As a reporter from the BBC once stated, "When [Mount] Everest takes a life, it also keeps it." The number of bodies on Everest grows every year from the climbers who lose their lives on its slopes. Causes of death include hypothermia, exhaustion, lack of oxygen, and falls, among other realities. Once the bodies are frozen, they become attached to the hillside, and on Everest they stay - permanently. One of Everest's most famous residents, Green Boots, who fell victim to the deadliest day in Everest history, resides at a particular location on the mountain where most hikers must pass. As a result, Green Boots on Everest has become one of the landmarks for those heading up the slopes.To read more about Green Boots, go here: ranker.com/list/green-boots-corpse-on-mount-everest/rachel-souerbryBe 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#mounteverest #Greenboots #weirdhistory
Were the Dark Ages Really That Dark? Weird History 2024-04-10 | Every amateur historian knows the term "Dark Ages." It conjures up images of political upheaval, filthy living conditions, and widespread ignorance. But were the Dark Ages really dark? Not so much. Throughout the Mediterranean, into Europe and the British Isles, and from the expanse of the Byzantine Empire, the period from roughly 300 CE to about 1500 CE brought plenty of beauty and wisdom to the world.To read more about how the Dark Ages MAY not have been as dark as we think, go here: ranker.com/list/common-myths-about-the-middle-ages/olivia-pasquarelliBe 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#darkages #europe #weirdhistory
Everything Michael Bay’s Pearl Harbor Got Wrong Weird History 2024-04-07 | No one goes to watch a Michael Bay movie expecting historical accuracy. But the chasm between Pearl Harbor the movie and real Pearl Harbor facts, as shown in photos from December 7, 1941, is clear. The film contains an armada-sized number of errors about the military, including the wrong planes, nuclear-powered subs before the advent of nuclear power, and magical 21st-century radio technology.....And then there are all the plot holes...To read more about how the film got Pearl Harbor wrong, go here:ranker.com/list/everything-pearl-harbor-movie-got-wrong/genevieve-carltonBe 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#pearlharbor #film #weirdhistory
How A Baseball Player Became a World War II Assassin Weird History 2024-04-05 | It's not surprising that a global conflict like World War II generated so many amazing spy stories. Espionage has always been a business marked by deceit, betrayal, and frequently, death. The fate of a captured spy is usually brutal, and even relatively benign entities like the Allies dealt harshly with such individuals. Still, their treatment was relatively kind compared with the Nazis.These stories include heroes and villains, loyalists and traitors, and the greatest WWII spies who were motivated by duty, principle, or just plain money.To read more wild spy stories, go here:ranker.com/list/ww2-spy-stories/philgibbonsBe 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#truestories #spy #weirdhistory
How A Mix-Up Nearly Ended the World Weird History 2024-04-03 | Sometimes misunderstandings happen - and that's normal. But when those misunderstandings or mistakes happen on a global scale between leaders or warring nations, they're not so normal. There have been plenty of historical mix-ups that led to terrible things: death, destruction, and world war. Some crises were averted, others were not. These historical snafus have shaped the way our world works, and have some huge historical consequences.To read about other historical mixups that narly got out of hand, go here:ranker.com/list/nearly-disastrous-historical-mix-ups/jennifer-wynkoopBe 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#conflict #misunderstanding #weirdhistory
Why the FBI Spies On Celebrities Weird History 2024-03-31 | Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, we know of the wide variety of subjects the FBI keeps files on. Along with the obvious serial killers, terrorists, and embezzlers, the FBI investigates actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, cartoonists, and even a fast food “colonel.” The reasons for said federal surveillance range from the subject receiving death threats to having communist sympathies to possessing giant collections of adult material. To read about more celebrities that the FBI kept files on, go here:ranker.com/list/surprising-fbi-files/shane-fraserBe 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#fbi #surveillance #weirdhistory
The True Story Of The Giant Prehistoric Hell Pig Weird History 2024-03-29 | Entelodonts, known colloquially as "Hell Pigs," "Killer Pigs," or "Terminator Pigs," were gigantic, fearsome omnivores known for their massive heads and impressive jaw strength. For 21 million terrifying years, these beasts crushed bones and ran through forests and floodplains all across North America, Asia, and Europe. Entelodonts walked among the other giant prehistoric animals of the Cenozoic Era until they went extinct more than 16 million years ago.To read more details about this 'Hell Pig', go here: ranker.com/list/facts-about-hell-pigs/oliver-pretl-drummondBe 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#prehistoric #pig #weirdhistory
The Chernobyl You Never Heard About Weird History 2024-03-27 | City 40, or what is today known as Ozersk, is a closed city in Russia that the Soviet Union created during the Cold War. City 40 didn't appear on any maps until 1991, allowed no outsiders to enter, and for a long time, no insiders were allowed out. It wasn't until very recently that the Western world has even become aware of Ozersk, and it took a brave documentary crew sneaking cameras through the heavily guarded gates for any footage of the city to escape.To read more details about City 40, go here:ranker.com/list/ozyorsk-russia-city-40-facts/david-sharpBe 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#russia #city #weirdhistory
Actors Who Died With Unfinished Roles Weird History 2024-03-24 | When an actor dies on set, the project (if ever completed) is an eternal memorial, forever remembered for the unique and shocking tragedy. Below is a list of notable celebrities who died while filming a movie or TV show, from Heath Ledger to Brandon Lee to Marilyn Monroe. The list also includes famous actors killed on set. The untimely deaths of the following actors and actresses occurred either while they were on set, during the middle of filming, or before production was completed on the project. These unexpected and tragic deaths of television and film entertainers were shocking and the celeb's loss was felt all over the world, while there are also other deaths on this list that have even been considered some of the most fascinating unsolved Hollywood murders.To read about other actors on this list, go here:ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-passed-while-filming/famous-celebrity-deaths-listBe 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#hollywood #death #weirdhistory
The Chaotic But True Life Of Andy Warhol Weird History 2024-03-22 | Anyone who's ever wanted their "15 minutes of fame" has Andy Warhol to thank. Commonly associated with Campbell's Soup cans, pale wigs, and an assortment of strange artists and celebrities working together in a place known as the Factory, Warhol became one of the most famous American artists in history. The Andy Warhol life story is colorful, filled with the drugs, adult pleasure, and creativity that infected the New York art scene of the era. Although many wild tales exist about the Factory and his relationships with celebrities from the 1960s to the 1980s, true stories about Andy Warhol reveal a man who wasn't always in tune with his image. To Read more about Andy Warhol's life, go here:ranker.com/list/true-stories-andy-warhol-life/erin-mccann?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=%7Bdate%28%27yyyyMMdd%27%29%7DBe 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#andywarhol #popart WeirdHistory
How Did A Fossilized Body Solve A 2,400 Year Old Murder? Weird History 2024-03-20 | The mysterious story of the Tollund Man continues to fascinate archaeologists and scientists. Found in a bog in the Jutland peninsula in the mid-20th century, the Tollund Man lived during the Iron Age and is believed to have been the victim of a religious sacrifice. While many of the details about the Tollund Man are pure speculation, the combined efforts of Mother Nature and human researchers have led to fascinating new revelations in the decades since he was found. To Read More About the Tollund Man, go here:ranker.com/list/what-is-the-tollund-man/melissa-sartore?ref=browse_listBe 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#TollundMan #PeetBog #weirdhistory irdHistory
The Strange Truth About Neanderthal Sex Lives Weird History 2024-03-17 | Neanderthals remain one of the great mysteries of human evolution. They are the human's closest relatives, but their habits elude us. We are learning more about our hominid cousins every day, but there is still so much we do not know, including the mystery of Neanderthal mating habits, as there is not a lot of evidence to describe what Neanderthal sex would have been like. Thankfully there are new advances in genetic paleontology shining a light on this elusive subject, and the discoveries surrounding ancient human mating rituals continue to develop. To learn more details about Neanderthal Sex lives, go here:ranker.com/list/love-and-relationships-among-neanderthals/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#neanderthal #sex #weirdhistory
The Final Cigarette Ad: When 13 Things Happened For The Last Time Weird History 2024-03-15 | People, trends, norms - they all come and go. As a result, history is full of firsts, lasts, and everything in between. What's innovative one day may be rendered obsolete within a few years, decades, or even longer, while methods of communication continue to change at exponential rates.To read about more historic finales, go here:ranker.com/list/surprising-historical-last-events/melissa-sartore?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=%7Bdate%28%27yyyyMMdd%27%29%7D&lctg=&user_email=12a6d4d069cd56cfddaa391c24eb7042Be 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 #finale #weirdhistory
How One Of Americas Richest Families Lost Everything Weird History 2024-03-13 | During the Gilded Age, the mass accumulation of money by families like the Vanderbilts changed the economic, social, and physical landscape of the United States. The Vanderbilt family's wealth grew out of the shipping and railroad industries, both of which were largely monopolized by the the family patriarch, Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, in the late 19th century. His hard work set the foundation for his sons and grandsons to continue making money, but their descendants became less inclined to earn and more likely to spend.To learn more about the Vanderbilts go here:ranker.com/list/how-vanderbilt-family-lost-fortune/melissa-sartore?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=%7Bdate%28%27yyyyMMdd%27%29%7D&lctg=&user_email=12a6d4d069cd56cfddaa391c24eb7042Be 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#vanderbilt #fortune #weirdhistory rdhistory
The Wildly Excessive History Of Hollywood’s Party Castle Weird History 2024-03-10 | Of all the places celebrities partied during Hollywood's Golden Age, one of the most popular was more than four hours north of Tinseltown. Movie stars and others among Hollywood's most famous drinkers often attended parties at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA, owned by publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst. While Hearst's enormous hillside estate may have inspired the somber epic Citizen Kane, what went on behind the walls of the real castle had a more playful and fun tone - at least until Hearst ran out of money.To learn more about Hearst Castle, go here:ranker.com/list/hearst-castle-hollywood-parties/erin-mccann?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=%7Bdate%28%27yyyyMMdd%27%29%7D&lctg=&user_email=12a6d4d069cd56cfddaa391c24eb7042Be 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#hearstcastle #hollywood #weirdhistory
When People Broke Unbreakable Codes Weird History 2024-03-08 | For all of history, humans have enjoyed a good puzzle. Puzzles, codes, and ciphers have been found almost everywhere, from second-century Egypt to the 17th-century letters between King Charles I and Queen Henrietta-Maria. Still today, crossword puzzles, Rubik's cubes, and Sudoku all remain enjoyable ways to pass the time.But not all puzzles are simply meant for fun and leisure. Ciphers and codes are, of course, also a great way to keep a secret, such as where one buried some hidden treasure. A well-crafted code can also inform your own military of certain movements and plans, and without revealing that information to an enemy. Many of the strongest ciphers and codes endured for decades or even centuries before finally being cracked. To learn more about unbreakable codes that were broken, go here:ranker.com/list/who-broke-unbreakable-codes/chrissy-roseBe 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#codebreakers #cypher #weirdhistory
How He Stumbled Upon The US Governments Nuclear Bunkers Weird History 2024-03-06 | The reality of nuclear combat's devastation was clear as soon as the first atomic weapons were dropped during World War II, leading the U.S. government to develop a "doomsday plan" out of perceived necessity. In the Cold War era, the threat of impending nuclear warfare – and the fear it caused in the American citizenship – escalated even further. Politicians played on this fear, and the government began planning for a potential attack. Testing bombs on mock cities in the Nevada desert – constructed to assess potential damage – was only part of the doomsday strategy.To read more about this wild discovery, go here:ranker.com/list/raven-rock-nuclear-plan/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#bunker #topsecret #weirdhistory
Why Tragedy Is The Origin Of Many Major Laws Weird History 2024-03-03 | Unfortunately, most laws aren't put in place until they have to be put in place (i.e., something bad has happened). Usually, an event causes such a public uproar that legislation is nearly forced into having to enact some kind of law.The source of the public outcry can be many different things. It might be a massive tragedy - such as a fire - where hundreds of people perish. It might be a piece of literature that is so graphic, that its readers demand a change to the system. Or it might be the story of an ordinary woman who found a decomposing slug in the bottom of her glass. Regardless of the reason, the following laws were all important in creating the working and living conditions that we're accustomed to todayTo read about the origins of other major laws, go here:ranker.com/list/law-origin-stories/emily-mast?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=%7Bdate%28%27yyyyMMdd%27%29%7D&lctg=&user_email=12a6d4d069cd56cfddaa391c24eb7042Be 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#laws #society #weirdhistory
