Episode 85: Tarrare, the Hungriest Man in History
In this fascinating episode of "History For Weirdos", we dive into the bizarre life of Tarrare, an 18th-century French showman known for his insatiable appetite and peculiar eating habits. From eating...
17 Apr 202338min
Episode 84: The Mysterious Underground City of Derinkuyu
In this episode of "History For Weirdos," Andrew and Stephanie take us on a fascinating journey into the depths of Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city in modern-day Turkey. They explore its mysteri...
10 Apr 202333min
Episode 83: Phineas Gage - The Most Famous Brain Injury Survivor
The Incredible Story of Phineas Gage the man who survived a brain injury and changed neuroscience forever! In today's episode, we will uncover the remarkable story of Phineas Gage, a man whose life-ch...
5 Apr 202341min
Episode 82: The Adventures of Alice Roosevelt
In this week's episode, Andrew explores the incredible life of Alice Roosevelt, the eldest child of President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt and her enduring impact on American culture and politics. Alice...
27 Mars 202351min
Episode 81: Professional Poisoner Giulia Tofana
In this week's episode, we will be discussing the case of Giulia Tofana who was a 17th-century professional poisoner who became a legendary figure. Giulia Tofana was known for helping women in Rome es...
20 Mars 202334min
Episode 80: Enheduanna, the First Known Author in History
In this week's episode, Andrew explores the life and legacy of Enheduanna, the first known author in history. Enheduanna was the daughter of Sargon of Akkad and served as the high priestess of the moo...
13 Mars 202347min
Episode 79: Ada Lovelace, 19th Century Computer Programmer
Today's episode is about Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer. The weirdest part? She wrote about computers in the 1800s! In addition to being brilliant she lived an interesting life as the daug...
6 Mars 202328min
Episode 78: The African Samurai, Yasuke
Yasuke was a remarkable figure in Japanese history, an African man who rose to become a samurai in the late 16th century. Originally from Mozambique, Yasuke was brought to Japan by a Jesuit missionary...
27 Feb 202335min
