Strange For History Podcast
1) Episode 46: Hell, fought
War! Trench Warfare in WWI was a harsh thing, but that's only a small bit of the subject for today's episode. We are going to be covering the rise and fall of the 369th Infantry, also known as the Har...Show More
2) Episode 45: Moosevelt
Join Brad and Alyssa on a hunting trip through Africa, the United States, and the world of American politics as we learn about Theodore Roosevelt. This episode covers his political life, his marriages...Show More
3) Episode 44: Crooked Kelly
On today’s episode, we’re talking about Ned Kelly - an Australian outlaw of sorts. From horse stealing, to assault, and even bank robbing, Ned Kelly led an interesting life. Was he justified in his ac...Show More
4) Episode 43: Run For Your Life
On your mark! Get set! Run! You'll hear about racism, drug use, and why an apple a day might not actually keep the doctor away. Hear the stories of runners and athletes in one of the worst Olympic Sum...Show More
5) Episode 42: Knight Life
This episode covers a brief history of the Knights Templar, mostly focusing on their creation and downfall. You'll learn about the invention of traveler's checks, hear about pre-modern banking, and ex...Show More
6) Episode 41: Just a Man and His Moose
This week we learn about Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer. You'll learn about the stars and hear some famous names while finding joy in an alcoholic moose and a rave throwing nobleman. The walking def...Show More
7) Episode 40: Wait, like the pizza...again?
On this episode, we journey to the late 1800s and talk about everyone's favorite subject, cowboys! Well. Kinda. We're discussing the law enforcement family that dealt with them, and we use some master...Show More
8) Episode 39: Dark Science, Revisited
In 2020, Brad recorded and released Dark Science, an episode talking about human experiments in Nazi Germany. We've grown a lot since then, and a lot has been revealed in the following years as well. ...Show More
9) Episode 38: Unthankful
Today's episode covers the event known as Unthanksgiving, a Native American holiday and the name of the occupation of Alcatraz Island. Learn about old treaties between the federal government and the N...Show More
10) Episode 37: If He Be a Bird
It's Alyssa's birthday episode! In this birthday girl fueled special, you'll learn about conquistadors, the city of Tenochtitlán, an Emperor, and so so much more! Make sure to stick around to also hea...Show More