History For Weirdos

In this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the story of 1920s icon Josephine Baker. From performances, to civil rights protests, and life in a chateau, Baker was the best kind of weirdo. Listen now to learn more!-Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week of the History for Weirdos podcast, we cover the Great Molasses Flood which took place in Boston in 1919. This historical event quickly became folklore, but Andrew shares all the bizarre facts about what actual happened when molasses flooded a neighborhood in Boston. This story is strange, shocking, and...sticky! -Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our very first special episode! After going over some housekeeping, Stephanie regales the listeners with the history of the haunted Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Be sure to listen to until the very end to hear about our own *potential* haunting experience. Leave us a comment on Instagram or send us an email to share your own ghost stories!-Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Andrew discusses and highlights the amazing life & legacy of actor/director/diplomat Sidney Poitier. From humble beginnings to Hollywood icon, he led a life that is shrouded in glory. Tune in to learn all about it!-Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 34 of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the strange and tragic stories of iconic author Mary Shelley.Listen and learn on how the author of Frankenstein was truly a goth queen! -Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode covers the life and disappearance of American author Ambrose Bierce. It has it all folks: war, poetry, corruption, and possibly aliens?! Listen now to get the scoop! -Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's weird history episode, Stephanie discusses the lore surrounding a famous English witch and prophetess known as "Mother Shipton." Tune in to hear of her witchy origin story and prophetic proclamations...-Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode we dive into the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most prolific pirate you've never heard of. This pirate empress from the early 19th century is a weirdo you will not want to miss!-Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Holidays Weirdos! In our special 30th episode, Stephanie shares the pagan roots of many beloved Christmas traditions. Tune into to hear how ancient Romans, Celtics, Norse, Aztecs (and more) influenced the history of Christmas!-Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back weirdos! In this week's episode Andrew tells the tale of wonderful weirdo Maud Wagner the first recorded female tattoo artist in the United States. Tune in now to learn more about Maud and her badass tattoo tale. -Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today.Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.comWebsite: www.historyforweirdos.comIG: @historyforweirdos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices