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History For Weirdos

History For Weirdos

De: Andrew & Stephanie
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A deep dive into the strange obscure and relentlessly entertaining portions of human history. Married couple and armchair historians, Stephanie & Andrew, discuss the often overlooked parts of humanity. Whether the subject is an obscure event that has confused historians for centuries or a historical figure that doesn't get enough credit, we have you covered. New episodes available every other Monday!Andrew & Stephanie Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • Episode 158: Consuelo Vanderbilt & the Gilded Age Dollar Princesses

    Episode 158: Consuelo Vanderbilt & the Gilded Age Dollar Princesses
    Aug 11 2025
    In this week’s episode we crack open the glittering shell of HBO’s The Gilded Age to meet the real women who inspired its most delicious plotline: America’s “dollar princesses.” When cash-poor British dukes needed money and nouveau-riche American dynasties wanted pedigree, transatlantic marriages became a booming business deal—with Consuelo Vanderbilt as the era’s most famous case. Pushed by her formidable mother, Alva, Consuelo wed the 9th Duke of Marlborough in 1895, her immense dowry shoring up an old title while she wept behind the veil. No season spoilers here, but we’ll trace how families like the Vanderbilts (think: the inspiration behind the Russells) turned railroad fortunes into aristocratic alliances—and why those unions were anything but fairy tales. We zoom out to the bigger picture Twain skewered as “gilded”: skyscrapers, electricity, and unimaginable wealth set against sweatshops, strikes, and Jim Crow repression. Within that contradiction, these brides were not just bargaining chips. Consuelo built hospitals, championed education and wartime relief, and later supported women’s suffrage; others—Jennie Jerome, Mary Leiter Curzon, and Nancy Astor—leveraged titles into political and social influence that outlasted their marriages. From the Commodore’s $100 ferry to Blenheim Palace’s balance sheets, this is a story about how money tried to buy class—and how the women at the center of it sometimes rewrote the terms. It’s the strange, uncomfortable, and relentlessly entertaining heart of the Gilded Age: duty versus desire, spectacle versus reality, and the unexpected power of women who refused to stay ornamental. - Get History For Weirdos merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating & subscribing on whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyforweirdos.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sources for this week: https://historyfacts.com/us-history/article/gilded-age-dollar-princesses/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consuelo_Vanderbilt https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2014/07/14/the-vanderbilts-how-american-royalty-lost-their-crown-jewels/ https://www.vogue.com/article/consuelo-vanderbilt-marriage-the-gilded-age-fact-vs-fiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 m
  • Episode 157: General George S Patton - Blood, Guts & Conspiracies (Collab w/ The Rabbit Hole)

    Episode 157: General George S Patton - Blood, Guts & Conspiracies (Collab w/ The Rabbit Hole)
    Jul 21 2025
    In this special collab episode, Andrew dives deep into the fascinating life and military career of one of America's most legendary—and controversial—generals, George S. Patton. From his early exploits hunting Pancho Villa in Mexico, to his pioneering work in tank warfare during World War I, and his legendary leadership in World War II, Patton's aggressive tactics and fiery personality made him both revered and reviled. Andrew meticulously explores Patton’s triumphs, infamous controversies—including the soldier-slapping incidents—and his clashes with U.S. leadership during the tense post-war occupation of Germany. But the weirdness doesn't stop there! In the second half of the episode, Danielle from the Rabbit Hole: Conspiracy Theories podcast (check them out on Spotify here) joins the show to investigate the strange circumstances surrounding Patton’s mysterious death on December 21, 1945. Was the car accident that ended Patton’s life really just a tragic coincidence, or was there something darker at play? Danielle shares the most intriguing theories and unexplained details, making this an episode you definitely don't want to miss. - Get History For Weirdos merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating & subscribing on whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyforweirdos.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Sources for this week: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_S._Patton https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Smith-Patton https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/general-george-s-patton-jr-death https://www.biography.com/military-figures/george-patton https://www.biography.com/military-figures/george-patton https://www.history.com/articles/george-smith-patton https://americanmilitarynews.com/2023/09/a-look-at-the-life-of-general-george-s-patton/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Episode 156: The War of the Bucket

    Episode 156: The War of the Bucket
    Jul 14 2025
    In this episode of History For Weirdos, we dive into one of the most bizarre conflicts in medieval history: the War of the Bucket. Set in 14th-century northern Italy, this seemingly ridiculous war between the city-states of Modena and Bologna is famously said to have started over a stolen wooden bucket—yes, a bucket. But as we peel back the layers, we uncover a much deeper story rooted in political rivalries, ideological warfare between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, and centuries of escalating tensions that finally exploded into open battle in 1325. We explore how this short but brutal war culminated in the Battle of Zappolino, where Modena, despite being outnumbered, outmaneuvered Bologna in a decisive victory that left thousands dead and one wooden bucket as the war’s most enduring trophy. Along the way, we unpack the roles of major figures like Passerino Bonacolsi, Pope John XXII, and Cardinal Bertrand du Pouget, and examine how the absurdity of this conflict masks serious lessons about human pride, political symbolism, and the irrational causes of war. This is history at its weirdest—and most revealing. - Get History For Weirdos merch ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating & subscribing on whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠historyforweirdos.com⁠⁠⁠ - Sources for this week: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Bucket https://allthatsinteresting.com/war-of-the-bucket https://www.historynet.com/what-we-learned-from-the-battle-of-zappolino-1325/ https://historyfacts.com/world-history/fact/war-of-the-bucket/ https://oddfeed.net/the-war-of-the-bucket-when-two-italian-city-states-fought-over-a-pilfered-pail/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/videos/war-of-the-bucket/39131/ https://www.slashlore.com/war-of-the-bucket-1325/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 m
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love listening to you guys. awesome stories and love how you gice background on the subjects. Keep it coming!!

great back and forth conversation

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I found the podcast by accident, and have found myself hooked. It’s exceptionally entertaining as much as it is informative, and the two hosts have wonderful conversations. When I listened to episode four with a friend, they were laughing so hard that they were crying tears of joy.

Rewarding listening

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Too chatty. The constant interruption makes it hard to listen to. Subjects are interesting.

Stephanie shhhhh please

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