Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

Join us as we explore the final chapter of a standout decade in cinema. The year 1989 brought us unforgettable classics like 'Heathers', the blockbuster 'Batman', and 'Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure', among many others. What was your favorite movie from this remarkable year? Share your thoughts in the comments! #1989 #movies #Batman #Heathers #cinema #classicfilms See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/693efb65251a5f5acfa0717d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the fascinating world beyond the fairy-tale life of royal families: their opulent parties, extravagant attire, and exclusive luxuries. However, what lies beneath the surface of royal existence? Explore the British royal family's duties, historical insights into royal childbirth, and the complexities behind their roles. This episode dives into these topics and more for your intrigue! What intrigues you most about royalty? Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Does The British Royal Family Actually Do? 00:10:46 - How King Charles II's Health Problems Plunged Europe Into War 00:21:16 - Why King James I Was Obsessed With Burning Witches 00:31:24 - Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen 00:43:06 - Facts About Richard III | History's Most Reviled King 00:54:22 - Tragic Facts About Mary, Queen of Scots 01:05:38 - How Did Queen Victoria Survive 7 Assassination Attempts? 01:17:12 - The Downfall of Mary Queen of Scots 01:28:37 - Details About King Edward I We Didn't See In 'Braveheart' 01:38:50 - King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s Son 00:00:00: What Does The British Royal Family Actually Do?00:10:46: How King Charles II's Health Problems Plunged Europe Into War00:21:16: Why King James I Was Obsessed With Burning Witches00:31:24: Why Elizabeth I Was a Badass Queen00:43:06: Facts About Richard III | History's Most Reviled King00:54:22: Tragic Facts About Mary, Queen of Scots01:05:38: How Did Queen Victoria Survive 7 Assassination Attempts?01:17:12: The Downfall of Mary Queen of Scots01:28:37: Details About King Edward I We Didn't See In 'Braveheart'01:38:50: King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s Son #royalfamily #Britishroyalty #historicalchildbirth #royalduties #ElizabethI #KingCharlesII #KingJamesI #RichardIII #MaryQueenofScots #QueenVictoria #KingEdwardI #KingEdwardVII See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/693c5864b66fa809a3fdd599 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chernobyl's name evokes images of glowing forests and eerie playgrounds. Yet, the spooky tales about this infamous site go much deeper than commonly known. For more creepy Chernobyl stories, visit this link. #Chernobyl #creepy #spooky #disaster #radiation #glowingforests #hauntedplaygrounds See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6935c0e67d38012e6fee85c1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Movies often intertwine with reality, creating fascinating narratives. Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary 'reality' shows like 'Pimp My Ride' and classic films such as 'Jaws' and 'Into The Wild'. Discover who truly inspired 'Beauty and the Beast' and more! Dive into the truth behind these beloved classics. Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments! 00:00:00: Celebrities Who Totally Lied About Their Homes On MTV’s Cribs00:11:06: Imhotep The Egyptian Polymath from The Mummy00:21:40: The Insane Story Behind the Movie "Roar"00:31:55: The Matawan Man-Eater | The Inspiration for Jaws00:43:15: Into the Wild | Everything That Went Wrong for Chris McCandless00:50:33: The Real Five Points, The Neighborhood That Inspired 'Gangs of New York'01:01:38: The Real-Life Couple That Inspired Beauty and the Beast01:11:43: The Real History of Deadwood01:23:06: Actor Christopher Lee Was A Real Life Badass #Hollywood #truestories #Jaws #IntoTheWild #BeautyandtheBeast #PimpMyRide #reality #films #classicmovies See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69331ddf860bcdb703787fa9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the cinematic journey of 1988, a year of memorable films. Witness Tom Cruise mastering cocktails, Julia Roberts making her film debut, and the beloved Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice'. A captivating cartoon rabbit and several award-winning films from the 60th Academy Awards also made their mark that year. Don't forget the enchanting Elvira's movie and the origin of the famous Chucky franchise. #1988movies #cinemahistory #Beetlejuice #TomCruise #JuliaRoberts #Chucky #Elvira #60thAcademyAwards See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/69234be4e56526a850bdabb4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices