Weird History

Season 2025

The chronicles of history that was never covered in high school. The extreme, the unexpected, the untold and the flat-out weird parts of history. Because as weird as people seem today, we don't hold a candle to history.

Where to Watch Weird History • Season 2025

68 Episodes

  • When A Newborn Baby Was Tormented For Science
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    When A Newborn Baby Was Tormented For ScienceIn 1920, John B. Watson, a renowned psychologist, and Rosalie Rayner, his assistant and eventual wife, decided to combine love, science, and a fair bit of cluelessness in an experiment that would go down in history as “The Little Albert Experiment.” The idea was bold, the execution debatable, and the results as ethically murky as a midsummer mud puddle. Thus, in a story one might mistake for the beginning of a Dickensian epic, Little Albert’s fate was sealed.
  • The Unexpected History Of Midwives
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    The Unexpected History Of MidwivesWhile no two births are quite the same, everyone enters the world the same basic way - someone cries, someone else yells, and a third person tries to remember where the towels are. Amid this flurry of chaos, there exists an age-old profession - midwifery. You’d think helping parents bring their children into this world would be considered a noble pursuit. But being a midwife has never been simple. They were lauded as heroes in one century, persecuted as witches in the next, and are still given the occasional side-eye today.
  • All Of The Ways The Ocean Can Kill You
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    All Of The Ways The Ocean Can Kill YouThe ocean. From Ishmael of “Moby Dick” to the captains of “Deadliest Catch,” something about calls to the adventurer in all of us. But while life on the sea may seem romantic, you can never forget that at any given moment, Poseidon is waiting to destroy you in an infinite number of ways.
  • All The Strange Things Found In Queen Victoria’s Coffin
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    All The Strange Things Found In Queen Victoria’s CoffinDespite the fact that she was quite tiny, Queen Victoria looms large over most of the 19th century. She was every bit a woman of her time, engaging in the overblown sentimentality and culture of death so pervasive during the age that bears her name. When she died at 81, the queen left secret, detailed instructions on how to handle her body and what items to place in her coffin. There are, indeed, a number of strange Queen Victoria death facts worth exploring.
  • Horrifying Things We Used To Use As Medicine
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    Horrifying Things We Used To Use As MedicineIt’s hard to imagine a world where illnesses were treated with things like rushing currents or leeches, but not so long ago, that was the case. The world of medicine and our understanding of the human body is always in flux. New discoveries are made every day, and before too long, you learn that the cigarette you were smoking to cure your upset stomach was actually loading you up with cancer.
  • King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s Son
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    King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s SonKnown as the son and successor of Queen Victoria, a monarch famed for her devotion to Prince Albert and a reputation for Victorian rigidity, King Edward VII might seem an unlikely troublemaker. But "Bertie" proved otherwise! From scandalous affairs—one of which may have contributed to his father’s death—to a duel with Winston Churchill's father, Edward VII lived a life full of intrigue and controversy. This video dives into the debauchery, drama, and larger-than-life escapades of the man who would become king.
  • The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much Bloodier
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    The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much BloodierFor most people, their understanding of the Mafia comes straight from Hollywood classics like The Godfather, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. These films and shows have created a romanticized image of the Mafia—made men who rose from nothing to rule over powerful crime families. It’s all about money, power, loyalty, and a paradoxical code of honor. But how much of this is fact, and how much is fiction? In this video, we dive into the myths created by Hollywood and compare them to the real-world history of organized crime.
  • The Strange New York Island That’s Completely Abandoned
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    The Strange New York Island That’s Completely AbandonedNew York. It’s where dreams thrive, fortunes are made, and legends are forged. But not far off its coast is one of the strangest pieces of land in the world. And we’re not talking about New Jersey.
  • The Dark Truth Behind The Brady Bunch
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    The Dark Truth Behind The Brady BunchThe Brady Bunch cast won the hearts of America with their poignant family relationships, groovy 1970s style, and timeless life lessons. Has a show ever been as wholesome, precious, and widely loved? As it turns out, the real-life Bradys weren't so wholesome after all. Behind the scenes, the TV family was embroiled in addiction and anguish that was frequently at odds with their carefully crafted image.
  • Timeline TV: 1990 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1990
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    Timeline TV: 1990 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1990Welcome to Timeline TV! The show where we discuss that amazing decade of some groundbreaking television shows that all came out in the 1990s! From ER, to X Files, all the way to the creation of Southpark by the end of the decade. Stroll with us down memory lane as we go deep into all that was on TV in the 90s! Let us know in the comments your favorite shows and TV memories from the era!
  • The Strange Alleged Sex Cult That Wears All Purple
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    The Strange Alleged Sex Cult That Wears All Purple The highly controversial Lafayette Morehouse community formed in Lafayette, California in 1968. The members engage in experimental sexual research and believe in a life of hedonistic pleasure. Their members also teach classes on sex practices and techniques, and the group even used to offer college degrees in those areas, in case you were having trouble deciding what to major in!
  • Timeline: The Complete History Of Friends
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    Timeline: The Complete History Of FriendsToday on Weird History TV, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the most iconic TV shows of all time—Friends! From the unforgettable Ross & Rachel romance to Joey’s legendary "How you doin’?", this sitcom defined a generation and became a cultural phenomenon. But have you ever wondered who created Friends and how it became a staple of ‘90s pop culture?
  • Inside The Dangerous World Of The Yakuza
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    Inside The Dangerous World Of The YakuzaAmericans love stories about gangsters, often with nicknames like “The Nose” or “Joey Bag o’ Donuts.” But there are just as many larger-than-life stories about the Japanese Mafia – also known as the Yakuza – which are less famous here in the States, and haven’t been mythologized by American films.
  • Timeline TV: 1991 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1991
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    Timeline TV: 1991 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1991Today on Weird History we are taking a deep dive into all there was to watch on TV in the year 1991! The Jerry Springer Show made an inauspicious debut, Adam Sandler got his start on Saturday Night Live, and several iconic sitcoms came to an end. What were you doing in 1991?
  • Most Insanely Controversial TV Episodes Ever Aired
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    Most Insanely Controversial TV Episodes Ever AiredControversy. The double-edged sword that can make or break a TV show, cementing it forever as an icon of the medium, or dooming it to bar trivia night obscurity. When a popular TV show does something provocatively against the mold, networks can expect to see some angry letters, protests, or even outright boycotts. Some of these episodes deserve the criticism they get, but should we give some of these other shows a break?
  • Timeline: South Park - The Complete History Of South Park
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    Timeline: South Park - The Complete History Of South ParkOn September 30th, 1960, The Flintstones became the first animated series broadcast in primetime. Despite the show’s breakout success, another animated sitcom didn’t really come around until December 17th, 1989, when The Simpsons -- originally from a short segment on FOX’s Tracey Ullman Show -- starred in a Christmas special that would quickly earn the animated family their own ongoing series.
  • Tragic Magic Tricks That Fatally Backfired
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    Tragic Magic Tricks That Fatally BackfiredExtreme stage magic has more in common with daredevil stuntwork than carefully crafted illusions. Its practitioners walk a metaphorical, and sometimes literal, tightrope to create a thrilling spectacle for the audience. But tempting fate can have disastrous results, and not even magicians are immune to deadly mishaps.
  • Timeline TV: 1992 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1992
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    Timeline TV: 1992 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1992Today on Weird History we are taking a deep dive into all there was to watch on TV in the year 1992! Murphy Brown mixed it up with Vice President Dan Quayle, comedian Dennis Miller launched his (first) talk show, and The Cosby Show to an end. Join us as we delve into these and SO many more things that were on TV in 1992! What were you watching in 1992? What were YOUR favorite shows on TV? Let us know in the comments!
  • When A Killer Went On A Reality Dating Show
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    When A Killer Went On A Reality Dating ShowWhile the idea of a murderous mastermind like Hannibal Lecter is pure fiction, many serial killers have functioned well enough to pass as everyday people and avoid suspicion for years. In fact, some of them have managed to be charming enough to get on TV with nobody the wiser, and it’s happened more times than you think.
  • Timeline: The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air - The Complete History Of The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air
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    Timeline: The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air - The Complete History Of The Fresh Prince Of Bel AirToday on Weird History we are taking a deep look into 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air'! The classic 90s sitcom that really launched Will SMith's Hollywood career! Join us as we look at its cultural impact and lasting legacy! What was your favorite moment in the show? Let us know in the comments!
  • Studio 54: The Club That Was So Wild, They Had To Shut It Down
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    Studio 54: The Club That Was So Wild, They Had To Shut It DownIn the long line of historical decadence and self-indulgence, after Rome’s downfall and The Great Gatsby’s green light, there existed a place called Studio 54. For 33 incandescent months, this New York City nightclub became a glittering vortex of excess, hedonism, and people who didn’t need to be told twice about the merits of a good party. If Studio 54 was a church, then its founders, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, were its high priests, officiating a nightly mass of disco, decadence, and dubious decision-making.
  • TIMELINE TV: 1993 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1993
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    TIMELINE TV: 1993 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1993Today We go into the year 1883, and all that was on TV! 1993 was gonna give its predecessor 1992 a run for its money. it would not only see the dawn of shows like 'Doctor Quinn-Medicine Woman', 'Monday Night RAW', 'Living Single', 'Lois and Clark', and 'Seaquest'; it would gift us with a whole new 'Saved By The Bell' series…
  • The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same Building
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    The Strange Alaskan Town Where Everyone Lives In The Same BuildingWhen the United States needed a remote and isolated area for a military base, Whittier, Alaska was found to be more than qualified. The surrounding area was desolate and difficult to access, which made it perfect for a bomb-proof complex that could survive an air attack. Decades later, people still live in Whittier... but the thing is, the whole town is located entirely within a single building.
  • Timeline: Law & Order - The Complete History Of Law & Order
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    Timeline: Law & Order - The Complete History Of Law & OrderIn the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime, and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. And if you already knew that, there’s a good chance it’s because you’ve watched N-B-C’s long running police-procedural-slash-legal-drama, Law and Order, or one of its roughly six hundred spin-offs. Famous for its split perspective between two sets of protagonists, Law and Order not only became one of the biggest shows of the 90s, but also one of the biggest franchises in the history of television.
  • Every Reason That Proves Man Vs. Wild Was Fake
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    Every Reason That Proves Man Vs. Wild Was FakeThe news that reality TV is frequently faked shouldn't come as a surprise. But given that Bear Grylls is an outdoor expert who survived a massive fall while in the British Special Forces, climbed Mt. Everest before he was 25, and traversed the North Atlantic in an inflatable raft, he gets the benefit of the doubt. But evidence suggests Grylls may not be as rugged a survivalist as he seems. In fact, some of his wilderness tips have even been called into question by other experts. So what gives?
  • TIMELINE TV: 1994 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1994
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    TIMELINE TV: 1994 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1994Nearly halfway through the 90s, 1994 was jam packed with things to watch on TV! Everything from hat crazy episode of SNL that Martin Lawrence hosted, to The 100th episode of The Simpsons, and the ending of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. And for you True Crime fans out there, likely the biggest wildest live police chase ever - featuring none other than O.J. Simpson! Do you remember watching that chase unfold? What were your best TV memories from 1994? Let us know in the comments!
  • Real-Life People Who Hated Their TV Portrayals
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    Real-Life People Who Hated Their TV PortrayalsTV shows based on history are never 100% accurate. But it’s way worse for the real-life people whose lives become the plot of a movie or a TV show. Many people don't like how they're portrayed, with some calling the show about them a complete lie. Others have gotten so angry they sued. And many of them have just refused to watch - the worst fate for a TV show of all.
  • The Strange Jameson Whiskey Heir Who Dabbled in Cannibalism
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    The Strange Jameson Whiskey Heir Who Dabbled in CannibalismJames Sligo Jameson was heir to the Jameson Whiskey family's fortune, but would have probably preferred everyone call him an adventurer - even if his track record is, uh, controversial. He joined one of the final European exploration trips into central Africa and, while there, allegedly instigated and bore witness to a gruesome, cannibalistic ritual.
  • Timeline TV: 1995 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1995
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    Timeline TV: 1995 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1995The year was 1995 - smack dab in the middle of the 90s! This year there was all sorts of stuff to watch on the tube - Drew Barrymore was flashing David Letterman on late night TV, MadTV went live, and new networks like the WB and UPN popped up. TV brought us Xena: Warrior Princess, The Parent Hood, and Mr. Show to name a few. It was a year of extremes, where X-Games debuted on TV, and most extreme of all, the OJ Simpson trial of the century! What were you watching in 1995? Let us know in the comments!
  • The Strangest Queen Deaths That Still Haunt Us
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    The Strangest Queen Deaths That Still Haunt UsWhen it comes to the historical record, queens often get the short end of the sceptre. While kings busied themselves waving swords about, claiming new lands, and occasionally losing their heads - metaphorically or literally - queens were often quietly doing the work of running kingdoms, securing dynastic successions, and surviving their wacky husbands. Except when they didn’t. Ruling a country can really take the life out of you.
  • Timeline: The Sopranos - The Complete History Of The Sopranos
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    Timeline: The Sopranos - The Complete History Of The SopranosToday on Timeline TV: Deep Dive, we go way deep into The Sopranos! Back in 1999, there was the movie “Analyze This” and the television show “The Sopranos.” Released within a couple of months of each other, both projects were about an anxiety-stricken gangster seeking help from a therapist.
  • Every Strange Rule Amish Women Must Follow
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    Every Strange Rule Amish Women Must FollowFamous for shunning nearly all forms of modern technology and convenience - including electricity - the Amish community is often viewed as a quaint, peaceful enclave untouched by modern woes. But life isn’t exactly easy, especially not for Amish women, who have some of the strictest - and strangest - guidelines of all.
  • Timeline TV: 1996 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1996
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    Timeline TV: 1996 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1996Here we are at the year 1996 - a fine year for television, it was... 1996 saw the launch of the TV show 'Third Rock From The Sun', The last episode of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and that Friends episode... you know, the one with the prom video!Yes, 1996 was a great year in television, in fact Dish Network began broadcasting for the first time, spreading entertainment even out into rural America! There was something for everyone, even a feisty new judge named Judy. Tell us what you were watching in 1996!
  • The Strange Truth About Puritan Sex Lives
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    The Strange Truth About Puritan Sex LivesThe Puritans were a society of English Protestants who had their heyday in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. They practically invented the idea of being uptight. But you'd be surprised at how into sex they actually were!
  • Timeline: Beavis And Butt-Head - The Complete History Of Beavis And Butt-Head
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    Timeline: Beavis And Butt-Head - The Complete History Of Beavis And Butt-HeadCreated and voiced by animator Mike Judge, Beavis and Butthead is an adult animated cartoon about two lazy, dim-witted teenagers who don’t care about much in this world beyond heavy metal and music videos. Their original series would run for more than two hundred episodes over six seasons, while spawning a theatrically released movie, a spin-off, several books and video games, two television revivals, and this video.
  • What Dating During The Great Depression Was Like
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    What Dating During The Great Depression Was LikeThe Great Depression was far more depressing than it was “great,” and like any national crisis worth its salt, it took its toll on everyone’s sexual relationships. Millions were suffering under catastrophic economic conditions, so dating wasn’t really on anyone’s mind. In fact, as a result of all the turmoil and strife, sexual attitudes of the era changed dramatically in some surprising ways, and not always for the better.
  • Timeline TV: 1997 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1997
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    Timeline TV: 1997 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1997The 90s were edging closer to the new millennium... the year was 1997.. and oh what a year THIS was for television!! The beloved South Park aired its first episode. Music news was all about the death of Biggie Smalls, and Mike Judge went from sunsetting 'Beavis and Butt-Head' to launching 'King of the Hill'. Vampire fans got their first taste of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'!
  • Ed Gein’s Childhood Was Worse Than You Think
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    Ed Gein’s Childhood Was Worse Than You ThinkIn 1957, police arrested 51-year-old Edward Theodore Gein for the murder of Bernice Worden. After searching his remote Wisconsin farmhouse, a veritable horror show of crimes were uncovered, including shallow graves, disembodied remains, and clothing and furniture made from skin. Not the animal kind.
  • The Biggest Celebrity Scandal From Every Decade
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    The Biggest Celebrity Scandal From Every DecadeFor as long as there have been celebrities, there has been celebrity gossip. When you sign on to be a celebrity in Hollywood, you also sign an unspoken contract putting you on public display. Magazines like the National Enquirer and shows like TMZ have turned celebrity life into a profitable industry, but that doesn’t mean the paparazzi is a recent trend. As it turns out, Americans have been obsessing over celebrity drama for over 100 years.
  • Timeline TV: 1998 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1998
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    Timeline TV: 1998 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 19981998 may have been the most '90s' year of the 90s! With defining moments like the breaking of the Monica Lewinsky scandal and President Bill Clinton’s subsequent impeachment; Titanic became the first film to hit a billion dollars at the box office and nearly swept the Oscars; and the erectile dysfunction medication Viagra was released, providing low-hanging joke fodder for years to come. TV was bringing the 90s energy too, with a slew of new shows about teenage angst, hot-button issues, and counting down the best music videos.
  • What It’s Actually Like To Be Lost At Sea
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    What It’s Actually Like To Be Lost At SeaGetting lost at sea may sound like an outdated concern in our modern world, but it isn’t just for the explorers of old. Today, if you have a boat and some bad luck, you can be one of the unfortunate souls who drifted off into the ocean, miraculously surviving to share their stories to the world or simply disappearing forever without a trace.
  • Timeline TV: 1999 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1999
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    Timeline TV: 1999 - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year 1999n the remaining year of the 90s, all sorts of things were happening on Television! 1999 was the year Prince had been waiting for since 1982, and it did not disappoint. Several classic shows debuted right at the buzzer of the new millennium, including one that would change the face of television dramas for the next three decades..
  • When A Talk Show Appearance Leads To Murder
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    When A Talk Show Appearance Leads To MurderBefore we had Real Housewives, ultra-rich Kardashians, and more Bachelors and Bachelorettes than we can count, viewing audiences looking to rot their brains for an hour or two had watch daytime talk shows. Following the success of The Jerry Springer Show, talk shows of the era became increasingly sensational to try and top each other in the ratings. But on an episode of The Jenny Jones Show, the sensationalism went too far, leaving one guest dead and the other in prison for the crime. How does something like this happen?
  • Why The Great Depression Wasn't As Bad As You Think
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    Why The Great Depression Wasn't As Bad As You ThinkThe Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the United States, but its true causes and conditions aren’t widely known. No, really - everything you think you know about the Great Depression was, in reality, crafted over decades to fit a variety of political agendas, leaving pop culture full of common misconceptions about one of the nation’s darkest periods.
  • The 9 Best Times In History To Be Alive
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    The 9 Best Times In History To Be AliveLiving in the 21st century feels like the peak of civilization - we’ve mastered central air conditioning and we have all the modern conveniences that make it so we essentially never have to lift a finger again except to order more door dash. But there are also forgotten eras of history full of peace, unchecked prosperity, and exciting cultural advancements. Sure, we may have the most advanced technology so far, but what was really the best time to be alive? And could the perks of a bygone era convince you to hop into a time machine?
  • Why Dear Zachary Is The Most Heartbreaking Documentary Ever Made
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    Why Dear Zachary Is The Most Heartbreaking Documentary Ever MadeFilmmaker Kurt Kuenne grew up making low-budget home movies with his best friend, Andrew Bagby. Kuenne eventually grew up into a full-fledged writer and director while Andrew pursued the medical field. But Kuenne’s most famous work would spawn from one of the greatest tragedies he and the Bagby family would ever have to endure...
  • Timeline Movies: 1980 - Everything That Happened In Movies In The Year 1980
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    Timeline Movies: 1980 - Everything That Happened In Movies In The Year 1980Today we are going into the most incredible movies that came out in 1980! What a year for in film!!! We had The Shining, The Empire Strokes Back, and The Blues Brothers (just to name a few bangers!). Join us as we go into all of that cinematic gold that was released in the year 1980!
  • When The Soviets Tried To Create Human-Chimp Hybrids...
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    When The Soviets Tried To Create Human-Chimp Hybrids... From movies like the Fly and The Island of Dr. Moreau to modern classics like Splice or Dog Man, the movie going public can't seem to get enough of a human mixed with some kind of other animal. Plots involving these types of monsters aren't just great sci-fi fodder either. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a worldwide fascination in scientific advancements led many of those on the less ethical side to ask the question “why can’t we make monkey men?” And by “less ethical,” we mean “Joseph Stalin.”
  • Timeline Movies: 1981 - Everything That Happened In Movies In The Year 1981
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    Timeline Movies: 1981 - Everything That Happened In Movies In The Year 1981The eighties are a virtual treasure trove of movie nostalgia and 1981 was no exception. It gave us classic comedies like ‘Time Bandits’ and ‘Stripes’, classic dramas like ‘On Golden Pond’ and ‘Chariots of Fire’, and even a ‘Great Muppet Caper’! All that, plus the long awaited return of smell-o-vision. There are just way too many beloved films from 1981 for us to name
  • What Life In Pompeii Was Like BEFORE The Eruption
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    What Life In Pompeii Was Like BEFORE The EruptionIn the year 79 C-E, the volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the Roman town of Pompeii and hundreds of its inhabitants beneath a sea of lava and a cloud of ash. Ironically, the same forces that destroyed the city also preserved Pompeii’s remains in a way that has given archaeologists a unique glimpse of what everyday life was like there in the weeks leading up to the big bang.
  • Timeline Movies: 1982 - The Movies That Defined 1982
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    Timeline Movies: 1982 - The Movies That Defined 19821982 was going to be the nerdiest year of film anyone had ever seen as pulp genre films took over the mainstream in a major way. Most of the world would get their first look at computer generated special effects in ‘Tron’. A weirdly fleshy alien would capture hearts around the entire world. A different fleshy alien would try to take over the world. A Blade would run, and a Conan would barbarian. Honestly, it was hard to imagine what other movies could do to compete… What was YOUR favorite movie of 1982? Let us know in the comments!
  • Fired For Wasting A Paperclip? | History's Worst Cheapskates
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    Fired For Wasting A Paperclip? | History's Worst CheapskatesMisers: We all know the type. They hoard their money and delight in their savings regardless of the human cost, or how incredibly rich they already may be. Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol is the most famous miser of all time; and while he may never have existed, plenty of other misers were all too real. And none of them changed their ways for the better after meeting three ghosts and/or plucky nephew
  • Timeline Movies: 1983 - Everything That Happened In Movies In 1983
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    Timeline Movies: 1983 - Everything That Happened In Movies In 19831983 was an important year for film, and not just because it was the year a film called Octopussy was in theaters and we all pretended that wasn’t weird. Three different Stephen King movies scared up tickets, clinching his reputation as the most popular horror figure of the decade; an exciting new filmmaker tried to beat Disney Animation at its own game; and the biggest film franchise of all time came to a close… for the first time.
  • What Hygiene Was Like For Medieval Peasants
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    What Hygiene Was Like For Medieval PeasantsDespite living in an era long before indoor plumbing, shampoo, and nail salons, the people of the Middle Ages used the best hygiene practices they could. That being said, they didn't have a lot to work with. Mostly straw and dirt, to be honest. So how did people keep clean in an era when most peasants only had one set of clothing? We’re glad you asked
  • Timeline Movies: 1984 - The Best Year In Movie History?
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    Timeline Movies: 1984 - The Best Year In Movie History?George Orwell predicted 1984 would be a totalitarian nightmare, but he didn’t know it would be the year that the Muppets took Manhattan, Tom Hanks went on a date with a mermaid, and the Star Trek crew searched for Spock. And you ain’t seen nothing yet…
  • Why Did Jesus Become White?
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    Why Did Jesus Become White?Historians widely agree that Jesus was an historical figure who did exist; but what he actually looked like is still anyone’s guess. Considering he was born in the Middle East, you would think he looked like a Middle Eastern man. But that’s not how he’s usually depicted.
  • Timeline Movies: 1985 - A Defining Year For Movies
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    Timeline Movies: 1985 - A Defining Year For Movies1984 blessed movie goers with ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Gremlins’, ‘The Karate Kid’, ‘Romancing the Stone’, ‘The Terminator’, ‘Purple Rain’, and ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. So headed into 1985, it was tough to believe Hollywood had anything up its sleeve to compete with what already seemed like the greatest year in movie history…
  • The Bizarre Mystery Of The Green Children Of Woolpit
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    The Bizarre Mystery Of The Green Children Of WoolpitOnce upon a time in the twelfth century, two children climbed out of a pit and sauntered into a quiet English town. That’s the history. The weird part is that these particular children could easily be confused with Shrek and Kermit the Frog, because they had bright, green skin.
  • Timeline Movies: 1986 - Aliens, Top Gun, Crocodile Dundee
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    Timeline Movies: 1986 - Aliens, Top Gun, Crocodile DundeeWhat a year 1986 was in movies! Hollywood released something for everyone! Aliens for the Sci-Fi fans, Maximum OverDrive for the horror fans, The Money Pit, Stand By Me... we could go on and on! Come with us as we stroll through all of the 1986 releases! Which was your favorite? Did you see any of these in the theater?
  • Being Locked Up Overseas Is Worse Than You Think
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    Being Locked Up Overseas Is Worse Than You ThinkIt’s every traveler’s nightmare: you’re exploring another country, soaking in the culture, maybe butchering the language a little… and suddenly, boom, you’re arrested. Sometimes it’s a misunderstanding. Sometimes it’s politics. And sometimes... well, sometimes you just shouldn’t try to steal a propaganda poster.
  • Timeline Movies: 1987 -Everything That Happened In The Movies In 1987
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    Timeline Movies: 1987 -Everything That Happened In The Movies In 1987This installment takes us to the Movies of 1987 - as a banner decade for film continued, the year 1987 brought us George Clooney's first film appearance (and Brad Pitt's too!), as well as the beginning of the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise, Evil Dead II, and the Cohen brother's film 'Raising Arizona'. Ben Stiller had his screen debut, Albert Brooks brought us lsS, and Gene Roddenberry met George Lucas in person! SO many things
  • What Really Happens When You Die (8 Stages Of Death)
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    What Really Happens When You Die (8 Stages Of Death)Death comes for us all, and when it does, it throws our bodies through an icky, sciencey, and surprisingly dramatic process of decay. From your last breath, to the moment your body becomes worm food… it’s gross, it’s weird, and honestly… it’s kind of metal.
  • Timeline Movies: 1988 - Everything That Happened In Movies In 1988
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    Timeline Movies: 1988 - Everything That Happened In Movies In 1988Today on Weird history, we are going deep into the cinema history of 1988. What celluloid gold was sun in 1988? Well, we saw Tom Cruise learn how to make a great cocktail, Julia Roberts film debut, and the very beloved Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice. A cartoon rabbit spellbound audiences, ad well as so many other films, some of which won awards at the 60th Academy Awards that year! Who could forget the bewitching Elvira made a movie, and the haunted toy Chucky that went on to be a MAJOR film franchise.!
  • What Happened To These 90s Websites?
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    What Happened To These 90s Websites?In the 1990s using the internet was like walking through a forest. On an unknown alien world. At night. Wearing a blindfold. It was always an adventure, and you never knew what you’d stumble into. Nonetheless, we grew to love much of what was there. But many of the sites that won our hearts have long since disappeared into the mists of history.
  • The Darkest Secrets From Chernobyl
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    The Darkest Secrets From ChernobylAh, Chernobyl. The name alone conjures images of glowing forests, haunted playgrounds, and enough ambient radiation to cook a rotisserie chicken. But all that is just the tip of the incredibly spooky iceberg when it comes to the tales people tell about the famous disaster site.
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    Timeline Movies: 1989 - Everything That Happened In Movies In 1989And now we have come to the final chapter of one wild decade in film - the decaded that spawned some of the most beloved classic films! The year was 1989, and it spawned such wild films as 'Heathers', the behemoth 'Batman', 'Bill And Te's Excellent Adventure' and SO much more! ...What did you see in the theater in 1989? Or, what was your favorite movie to come out of this book end of a year?
  • Why Did Humans Become Monogamous?
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    Why Did Humans Become Monogamous?Romantically speaking, most people believe we’re “meant” to find The One — but the truth is, for most of history, we were… kind of freelancing. Our closest animal cousins don’t do long-term pair bonds, and plenty of humans still don’t. So when did we start treating “just us two” as normal?
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    The Real Gangster Who Inspired ScarfaceTony Montana is the iconic Cuban gangster from Brian De Palma’s 1983 crime thriller masterpiece Scarface. And Al Pacino’s portrayal of Montana – despite Pacino being very not Cuban – has endured as one of the most famous and brutal depictions of organized crime ever portrayed on the screen.

 

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