History For Weirdos

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 escape mainly abusive marriages by poisoning their husbands. If her own confessions are to be believed, she’s responsible for the deaths of a LOT of men. 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.com IG: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 moon god Nanna in Ur during the 23rd century BCE. She is best known for her literary works, including hymns, poems, and prayers, which have had a significant impact on the development of Mesopotamian literature and religion. Enheduanna's writings are notable for their vivid imagery, powerful metaphors, and timeless themes of love, loss, and faith. Her legacy continues to inspire readers today, and her status as a pioneering female author has made her an icon for scholars and activists around the world. - 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.com IG: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 daughter of famous poet Lord Byron and hanging out with fellow icons like Charles Dickens. Listen to learn more about the incredible countess, mathematician, and visionary. - 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.com IG: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 named Alessandro Valignano, but his talents and strength caught the attention of the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga. Nobunaga was so impressed with Yasuke that he made him a retainer and samurai. Yasuke's life was full of intrigue and adventure, including battles, political machinations, and ultimately his mysterious disappearance from the historical record. His story offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of Japanese history, and raises questions about race, identity, and power in feudal Japan. Listen now to hear his full story! - 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.com IG: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Stephanie tells us all about some of the most powerful people in Ancient Rome - the Vestal Virgins. They were the priestesses of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth and the home. Listen now to learn about the mythology and politics that shaped this sacred order. - 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.com IG: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's Valentine's Day themed episode, Andrew discusses the ill-fated love between Peter I of Portugal and his longtime mistress, Ines de Castro. Filled with intrigue, suspense, international politics and even murder, this story has something for everyone. Listen now to hear how their tale became immortalized within Portuguese lore forever. - 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.com IG: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is all about the incredible life of American aviator and advocate Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African-American woman and the first Native American to hold a pilot license. Listen now to hear Stephanie share her incredible journey and her lasting legacy.-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.comIG: @historyforweirdosWebsite: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1859, the United States & Great Britain were on the brink of war. This conflict arose after an American farmer, Lyman Cutlar, shot a pig belonging to an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company, a British-owned business, which was grazing on his property. This event escalated into a full-blown military standoff between American and British forces, with both sides sending troops to the islands. Crazily enough, this insane incident was ended all thanks to the efforts of...the Kaiser of the German Empire? Listen now to hear the full story!-History For Weirdos Feature!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.comIG: @historyforweirdosWebsite: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judith Love Cohen was an American aerospace engineer, ballet dancer, author, publisher, and mother to computer scientist Neil Siegel and to a reasonably well-known actor – Jack Black. Her work was crucial to bringing home the Apollo 13 astronauts when disaster struck.In addition to being a big deal in the field of aeronautics, she was also a professionally trained ballet dancer! An all-around genius, her work has been instrumental in furthering the cause of humanity. Listen now to hear the full story!-History For Weirdos Feature!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.comIG: @historyforweirdosWebsite: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-American Hollywood Actress from the Golden Age of cinema, yet was a technological pioneer. She began her acting career in her native Austria before emigrating to the United States in the 1930s. She appeared in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including the controversial film "Ecstasy". Lamarr was also known for her beauty, and was voted the "most beautiful woman in films" by the Hollywood Film Industry Guild in 1940.In addition to her acting career, Lamarr was also an inventor. During World War II, she and composer George Antheil developed a secret communication system to help the Allies fight the Nazis. Their invention, a frequency-hopping system, used a piano roll to randomly change the radio frequencies of torpedoes, making them harder to detect and jam. The technology was ahead of its time and was not used during the war, but it forms the basis of modern wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth and WiFi. In 2014, Lamarr and Antheil were posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. But that's not all, tune in now to hear the full story of the amazing, Hedy Lamarr.-History For Weirdos Feature!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.comIG: @historyforweirdosWebsite: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices