Today on Weird History we are offering a compilation of all things WWII!! This was a war that followed ‘the war to end all wars’, and there are a lot of intricacies in the story of WWII. Today we delve into various aspects you may or may not know about! […]
The Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story offers a look at the murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the show takes viewers back through the events leading up to the killings on August 20, 1989, and through the subsequent two […]
Today on Weird History we are diving into 2004 – not quite the midpoint of the decade, but OH so close! This is the year that gave us ‘Mean Girls’, ‘Lost’ , and some great music like Usher’s ‘Confessions’ album! Join us as we cover all that was weird in […]
Some events in history are pretty well-known. You likely have some familiarity with the sinking of RMS Titanic, the first time man walked on the moon, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, whether it’s from school, the media, or popular culture. These are game-changers, watershed moments, times when an opportunity […]
Long before The Bachelor, there was The Dating Game: A television game show where a woman of the hour might win a date with the man of her dreams… Or, as the case may be, the serial killer of her nightmares. It sounds like a Saturday Night Live sketch, but […]
The movies have been kind to historical pirates, giving the entire practice a sheen of excitement and romance. Sure, pirates were thieves and criminals, but in a charming anti-hero sort of way. In literature and films, being kidnapped by pirates and taken to sea is often a passport to adventure, […]
The biggest political mistakes of both the past and present are debated ceaselessly, but governance-related blunders aren’t the only miscalculations that can change the world. In fact, some of the biggest mistakes in American history were unrelated to politics. Important and impactful gaffes can occur in any field – including […]
Adult film actress Bambi Woods starred in one of the most infamous movies of the 1970s, only to seemingly disappear from the face of the earth just a few years later. It’s one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries, and it’s never officially been solved. To read more about Bambi Woods, […]
Today On Weird History We are diving smack dab in the middle of the 2000s! Yes, that’s right, this year we are delving into the year 2005. This is the year that gave us Bob Iger as CEO of Disney, Grizzly Man and The 40 Year Old Virgin graced the […]
Outbreaks of disease have impacted the lives of individuals and communities throughout history. Whether it’s an epidemic (a somewhat localized influx of cases) or a pandemic (a global phenomenon), illnesses that upend daily life, social activities, political institutions, and economic livelihoods leave an indelible mark on those who live through […]
