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Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

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    Unraveling Creepy Theories About the Pied Piper

    2026/1/11 | 15 mins.

    A rainbow-clad stranger with a silver pipe rescues a town from a rat plague. But when denied his payment, he kidnaps their children, disappearing into the hills forever. Although it sounds like a folktale, residents of Hamelin claim it's true. The mystery remains: What truly happened? To read more about the true Pied Piper story, go here. #PiedPiper #Hamelin #CreepyTheories #Rainbow-cladStranger #RatInfestation #Folktale #Legend #Germany See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6963e5d4ce778e7bf0885ca4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Russia's Fascinating Historical Transformations

    2026/1/09 | 2h 13 mins.

    Russia's history is a rich tapestry featuring Czars, totalitarian regimes, and pivotal events. Explore the journey from Peter the Great to modern times, including the Soviet Union's rise and fall.Understand life in the USSR, the heroics of a Soviet soldier preventing nuclear disaster, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Chapters:00:00:00 - Ernest Hemingway: The Ineffective KGB Spy09:53:21 - The Soviet Soldier Who Averted Nuclear War00:20:22 - Experiences of Soviet Gulag Prisoners00:33:01 - Life on the Diomedes00:44:14 - Rasputin: Russia's Secretive Figure00:56:08 - Insights into the Russian Revolution01:07:49 - Unusual Soviet Russian Cuisine01:20:02 - Post-Soviet Union Collapse Events01:33:05 - Peter The Great's Modernization of Russia01:44:07 - The Kursk Submarine Explosion01:54:27 - Life Under Soviet Rule 00:00:00: Ernest Hemingway: The Ineffective KGB Spy09:53:21: The Soviet Soldier Who Averted Nuclear War00:20:22: Experiences of Soviet Gulag Prisoners00:33:01: Life on the Diomedes00:44:14: Rasputin: Russia's Secretive Figure00:56:08: Insights into the Russian Revolution01:07:49: Unusual Soviet Russian Cuisine01:20:02: Post-Soviet Union Collapse Events01:33:05: Peter The Great's Modernization of Russia01:44:07: The Kursk Submarine Explosion01:54:27: Life Under Soviet Rule #Russia #PetertheGreat #USSR #SovietUnion #Rasputin #RussianRevolution #SovietGulag #KurskSubmarine See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6961427c57fbf383c7839654 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The Disturbing Truth of Victorian-Era Cannibalism

    2026/1/04 | 15 mins.

    In modern times, hunger is easily solved with a quick food delivery, but in the Victorian era, things were dramatically different. Starvation often blurred the lines between companion and meal. To explore these shocking tales, visit these wild stories. #Victoriancannibalism #starvation #historicalsurvival #Victorianera #weirdhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/695aaaf382d1742c8eef2476 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Compilation: Iconic 80s Movies: A Year-by-Year Cinematic Journey

    2026/1/02 | 2h 59 mins.

    Ah, the 80s! Dayglo fashion, unforgettable music, and iconic movies. Embark on a nostalgic journey with us as we explore every significant movie released in the 1980s, year by year. From 'The Goonies' and 'Indiana Jones' to 'Back to the Future' and 'E.T.', relive your favorite cinematic moments from this vibrant decade. What's your standout movie experience from the 80s? Share your thoughts in the comments! 00:00:00: 198000:13:56: 198100:27:53: 198200:43:36: 198300:59:49: 198401:19:34: 198501:38:34: 198601:55:40: 198702:15:56: 198802:35:01: 1989 #1980s #iconicmovies #cinematicjourney #TheGoonies #IndianaJones #BacktotheFuture #E.T. #80sfashion #nostalgia See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/695807fa5fa14ab9670078d3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The True Gangster Behind Scarface

    2025/12/28 | 12 mins.

    Tony Montana, the iconic Cuban gangster from Brian De Palma's 1983 crime thriller 'Scarface', is famously portrayed by Al Pacino. Despite Pacino not being Cuban, his depiction remains one of the most brutal in organized crime cinema. To learn more about the real-life inspiration for 'Scarface', visit this link. #TonyMontana #Scarface #AlPacino #1983crimethriller #Cubangangster #organizedcrime See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6951706bf4ce1c573537817b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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About Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

Welcome to the unexpected and untold stories from history, where we dive into the fascinating and bizarre events that never made it into your high school textbooks. Join us as we explore the extreme, the unexpected, and the downright strange moments from history. Discover how today's oddities pale in comparison to the weirdness of the past.
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