History For Weirdos

This week, Andrew goes into detail surrounding the inventor/math whiz/enigmatic figure that is Archimedes. Although little is known about him, we explore his contributions during the turbulent times o...

11 Loka 202144min

In this week's episode, Stephanie shares the story of the time famous American writer Ernest Hemingway quarantined with a WEIRD crew: his sick son, his wife and his mistress. Listen now to find out ho...

4 Loka 202150min

This week, Andrew takes us through the life of Madame CJ Walker, the first self made female millionaire in the United States. A pioneer in not only business but in philanthropy as well, Walker makes a...

14 Kesä 202043min

Sally Hemings was an enslaved woman owned by founding father Thomas Jefferson - she also gave birth to 6 of Jefferson's children. Listen to the full episode for details about Sally and her family. - T...

7 Kesä 202044min

Andrew takes charge this week and tells the tale of the richest athlete to have ever lived. His sport and nationality might surprise you a bit... - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast so...

18 Touko 202038min

Stephanie unveils the real-life women warriors that inspired the Greek legends of the Amazons. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and shari...

3 Touko 202033min

This week Andrew shares the story of an infamous Turco-Mongolian conqueror named Timur. His reputation was so ferocious that it would persist for centuries to come. Listen now to hear his insane story...

27 Huhti 202031min

Andrew relays the story of the world's very first labor strike and we have to go waaaay back, further than this podcast has ever gone in order to tell this tale. This week's episode goes all the way t...

19 Huhti 202037min