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Social category influence countries 31.63% travel destinations 10.84% celebrities 6.93% finance 5.12% automotive brands 3.61% musicians 3.01% technology brands 1.51% stocks 1.2% social networks 0.9% ncaa football 0.6%

Social topic influence history #1627, movies #4488, in the 12.65%, the year #695, events #1246, culture #2598, food 7.23%, the most 6.63%, classic 6.33%, medieval #251

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"How Accurate Are Historical Films Compilation We love movies and we love reality - but what can be better than when the two meet Today on Weird History we go behind the scenes as such legnedary 'reality' shows as 'Pimp My Ride' as well as the backstories of what inspired the classic 'Jaws' the true story behind 'Into The Wild' and who were the REAL Beauty and the Beast (among others) many of these films were beloved classics and so today we will get into the truth behind them. Which was your favorite in this list Let us know in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - Celebrities Who Totally Lied"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 39.1K engagements

"The Insane Story Behind the Movie "Roar" 'Roar' is the most dangerous movie ever made. Does that sound like hyperbole Its not. The [----] film follows a man who lives peacefully among wild animals in Africa until his family visits and all hell breaks loose. But the real hell happened behind the scenes; [--] members of the cast and crew were injured on set. And thats just the beginning of the wild tales about filming 'Roar'. #Roar #MovieHistory #WeirdHistory Roar Film [----] The Making of the Film 'Roar' Crazy Facts about the film 'Roar' Noel Marshall's film Roar Hollywood film Roar Weird History"
YouTube Link 2021-05-16T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 395.7K engagements

"The Most Brutal Stories From World War II Compilation This past century was a wild one. Especially concerning Wars. Today We delve into many different aspects of World War II - Life of a World War II G.I. what civilians ate during World War II to get by how exactly the attack on Peal Harbor went down and many many other aspects What do you think was most interesting about World War II Let us know in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor 00:12:19 - Little-Known Facts About The Finnish Soldiers of World War II 00:23:24 - What It Was Like to Be an American"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 16.9K engagements

"Where Common Terms And Phrases Originated Have you ever heard a word or phrase and wondered when people started saying it And why Language is constantly changing and many of the common terms and phrases we use in everyday conversation have much deeper meanings than we realize. Numerous statements still in use have evoked controversy and reassessment while others continue to find new applications. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://www.ranker.com/newsletters/weird-historyutm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box"
YouTube Link 2023-02-24T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.8M engagements

"The Unbelievable Rise and Fall of The DeLorean It's an iconic car the DeLorean made famous by its fundamental role in the Back to the Future movies - but do you know the man behind the car Do you know the John DeLorean story The DeLorean's namesake John DeLorean lived a life so intriguing that it's now the subject of two major movies. Framing John DeLorean featuring Alec Baldwin was released in July [----] a mashup of documentary footage and reenactments of DeLorean's extraordinary path. A month later brought the arrival of Driven starring Jason Sudeikis and Lee Pace and detailing DeLorean's"
YouTube Link 2023-04-12T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 109.4K engagements

"The Shocking Transformation Of Russia Compilation Russia has an incredibly rich history - Czars Totalitarian Governments etc etc. Today we go through many aspects of the history of Russia - From Peter the Great to such modern situations as life in the URSSR the Soviet that saved the world from nuclear annihilation and what happened when the Soviet Union Collapsed. Wild rollercoaster ride indeed. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Ernest Hemingway Was the Worst KGB Spy Ever 09:53:21 - How a Soviet Soldier Saved the World From Annihilation 00:20:22 - What It Was Like to Be Held In a Soviet Gulag 00:33:01 -"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 18.4K engagements

"The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs Become a Member of Weird History https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc-N24Y5OA0gqbjBwe1ttfA/join War is hell. And World War Two was inarguably one of the worst wars in history. But what if you were at the epicenter of that trauma in a way that allowed you to witness not one but two atomic bomb detonations and survive This is one incredible story of endurance To read more about the man who survived two atomic bomb blasts go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/japan-atomic-bomb-survivor-accounts/philgibbons Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-15T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 10.7K engagements

"What It Was Like To Live In Ancient Rome During Its Golden Age Ancient Rome was at its apex from the second century BC through the second century AD. During the Pax Romana of the first and second centuries AD Rome benefited from the expansion of its empire with vast amounts of wealth and diverse cultural influences flooding into its borders. What was Ancient Rome like It had a little bit of everything. The city of Rome was a bustling urban center full of commoners animals and politicians - all running into each other on crowded streets in public buildings and at any number of sporting events."
YouTube Link 2019-10-30T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 4.2M engagements

"Here's What People Ate To Survive During WWII Americans who stayed home during WWII were asked to make sacrifices to support troops overseas. People changed jobs took on new responsibilities at home and even changed their diets. Food rationing was a must. The military got the best meat coffee and nonperishables while everyone else tightened their belts and made do. Instead of grumbling about it people got creative. #WWII #FoodHistory #WeirdHistory WWII Recipes Food Rationing During WWII Recipes From WWII World War II America Life During World War II Weird History Weird History Food World War"
YouTube Link 2021-11-07T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 5.7M engagements

"Victorian Era Opium Dens When we think of opium dens of the 19th century the conjured image is usually a hazy smoke-filled room full of questionable characters right Well at one point in the early 19th century everyone and their mother was taking opium (quite literally - mothers were specifically targeted by opium marketers). Over the decades however and through sensationalized media and literature the Victorian era opium dens took on a life of their own. #VictorianEra #chinesehistory #weirdhistory Victorian Era Opium Dens History of Opium Dens Life In The Victorian Era Medicine In Victorian"
YouTube Link 2022-10-30T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 962.6K engagements

"What Life Was Like as a Samurai In Feudal Japan Samurai dominated the country of Japan from the 12th to the 19th century. The fierce disciplined warriors lived according to the bushido code an unwritten set of rules and norms based in loyalty sacrifice bravery and honor remembered popularly as samurai code. Along with the code came samurai traditions and customs that defined their physical appearance sexual relationships how they killed and how they died. Just like pirates cherished their earrings and Vikings dyed their hair samurai demonstrated their dedication to the code and to their"
YouTube Link 2020-01-26T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.7M engagements

"What American Presidents Served at US State Dinners Since the first official state dinner was held in [----] American presidents have hosted kings queens and heads of state from around the world at grand elegant affairs. They've also brought together rulers and comparable government leaders for less-than-stunning meals. Presidential state dinner meals have ranged from plain and simple fare to gourmet entrees often influenced by social and economic factors as much as who was in the executive office. State dinner dishes have included favorite presidential foods such as Harry S. Truman's beloved"
YouTube Link 2022-09-28T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.6M engagements

"Timeline: [----] - Everything That Happened In The Year [----] After we all partied like it was [----] (because it actually WAS) what followed was a pretty eventful [--] years starting with the year [----]. Join us as we embark on the long awaited "Timeline: 2000s" as we examine each of the crazy years that made up the first decade of this century - all that was tech all that was volatile and all that was just plain weird Welcome to the year [----] in review Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-18T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 711.9K engagements

"How the Roman Colosseum Was Built One of the world's most notable feats of architecture is the Colosseum in Rome. Opened in [--] CE by Emperor Titus this massive structure existed solely to entertain the masses with gladiator fights animal skirmishes and at some point miniature naval conflicts. While it only took the Romans less than a decade to construct the Colosseum careful calculation and planning were required. Architects and workers put extensive thought into every detail from the amphitheater's architectural symmetry to its complex underground maze of corridors and capstans. For"
YouTube Link 2020-08-28T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

"The Tragic Life Of Elisabeth Of Austria Elisabeth of Austria was one of the most powerful monarchs of the 19th century. Remarkably beautiful Elisabeth nicknamed Sisi defied Austrian court traditions. She traveled often and became a beloved figure in both Austria and Hungary. Elisabeth was very concerned with her looks; she engaged in strange beauty rituals and aggressive exercise routines. Elisabeth's iconoclastic ways resulted in her bizarre death at the hands of an anarchist. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 215.1K engagements

"What Medieval Junk Food Was Like What was medieval junk food like If you're picturing knights eating Big Macs and Twinkies you're not far off from the truth. Just substitute a meat pie for the Big Mac and a funnel cake for the Twinkies and you'll have a good idea of what medieval people bought on the street. But knights didn't ride their horses to medieval drive-throughs. Instead medieval junk food usually catered to the poorest people and travelers. #JunkFood #MedievalEra #WeirdHistory Medieval Era Junk Food Fast Food In Medieval Era Junk Food In Medieval Europe Fast Food in Medieval Times"
YouTube Link 2022-02-20T14:56Z 4.7M followers, 5.7M engagements

"What It Was Actually Like To Fight In The Civil War Compilation The Civil war of the 1860s was a very tough time in our country. Today we are looking at various aspects of life and times int he civil war that you might not have been taught in school Chapters: 00:00 - What it was like to be a civil war soldier 10:38 - Unconventional Foods People Ate During the Civil War 26:11 - What It Was Like Working in a Civil War Field Hospital 37:57 - What Happened During the Final Hours of the Civil War 49:35 - What It Was Like to Be a Civil War Prisoner 59:47 - The Wildest General From the Civil War"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 644.6K engagements

"Why King James I Was Obsessed With Burning Witches The religious violence of the Protestant Reformation and legacy of political strife between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots loomed over the reign of King James I. Both issues influenced him to keep a firm hold on the political but fear the supernatural. The only son of Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Stuart Lord Darnley James was born in [----] during an ongoing conflict between Scotland and England. When he was one year old he ascended the Scottish throne as King James VI - after his mother abdicated her position - and was crowned King"
YouTube Link 2024-10-02T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 96K engagements

"Monogamy Wasn't Always Normal. . . Romantically speaking most people believe were meant to find The One but the truth is for most of history we were kind of freelancing. Our closest animal cousins dont do long-term pair bonds and plenty of humans still dont. So when did we start treating just us two as normal To read more about how monogamy developed go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/when-did-humans-become-monogamous/cleo-egnal Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #monogamy #relationships #weirdhistory The History of monogamy when did humans"
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 41.8K engagements

"The Mind-Blowing Story of Devils Hole An Eerie Alien Geology On Earth There's something about enormous caverns that captures humanity's imagination and Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park is one of the strangest natural formations in the world. Devils Hole has a unique natural ecosystem and is home to an isolated fish species which doesn't exist anywhere else. Its waters also act like a natural earthquake sensor that can detect vibrations from as far away as Japan Chile and Indonesia. But it wouldn't be called Devils Hole if there weren't creepy national park stories inspired by the"
YouTube Link 2023-05-26T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 183.5K engagements

"Timeline: [----] - Everything that Happened In '96 Weird History presents Timeline [----]. We're taking you back the year [----] and reliving the news culture sports entertainment and all that was weird in '96. From the divorce of Princess Di to Richard Jewel getting falsely accused of the Atlanta Olympics attack to the Unabomber getting arrested [----] was filled with some of the most iconic moments in the 90s decade. Sit back and enjoy Timeline. #year1996 #the90s #WeirdHistory Timeline [----] the year [----] what happened in [----] everything in [----] the 90s weird history weird history timeline weird"
YouTube Link 2021-06-20T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 821.8K engagements

"What It Would Be Like To Live With Dinosaurs Compilation Dinosaurs Where Did They Go What Took Them Out And How did we first discover them Join us as we stroll back into the Paleolithic era discovering some mind-blowing facts and even recounting how they all got wiped out Do you have a favorite dinosaur Let us know in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Megalodon A Prehistoric Giant Shark That Ruled the Seven Seas 00:09:28 - Crazy New Dinosaur Discoveries You Won't Believe Are True 00:19:22 - How a Coal Mine Dig Unearthed a Prehistoric Mega-Snake 00:30:15 - 'Meganeura' - The Prehistoric"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 58.7K engagements

"Most Sadistic Things Nero Ever Did Youve heard of Nero of course. Hes a highlight of world history in high school - the crazy Roman emperor who supposedly fiddled with a tune while the city burned to the ground. Youve heard he was out of his mind sure but you have no idea exactly how nuts the last of the Julio-Claudian emperors was. Born into the twisted web of the Roman royal family Nero was adopted by Emperor Claudius as heir to the Roman Empire. Nero distinguished himself as even crazier than any of his predecessors (which is saying something considering Caligula came before this guy). Be"
YouTube Link 2023-07-21T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 266.6K engagements

"Facts About The Ancient Maya Forget the movie Apocalypto the real Mayans of pre-Colombian America were more than stone pyramids and bloody rituals. From about [---] until the so-called Mayan collapse around [---] CE the Maya people were at the height of their influence. They were one of many civilizations like the Olmecs and the Aztecs that animated Mesoamerica before the arrival of European colonizers. Clustered around the Yucatn peninsula Maya culture was layered and complex filled with masterful artwork political networks and thriving cities. They even had a written language that is preserved"
YouTube Link 2023-06-11T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 222.1K engagements

"The Circumstances Surrounding the Kidnapping of the Lindbergh Baby The [----] kidnapping and death of the then almost-two-year-old Charles "Charlie" Lindbergh was the stuff of tragic melodrama. The case of what happened to the Lindbergh baby drew worldwide attention. After all aviator Charles Lindbergh Sr. was the most famous man in the world having been the first person to fly solo and non-stop across the Atlantic. Everyone loved handsome and daring "Lucky Lindy" and the world rejoiced when he married the lovely Anne Morrow and produced the adorably blond and chubby "Baby Lindy." But on a cold"
YouTube Link 2021-04-07T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 432.8K engagements

"What It Was Like To Be An Inmate At Alcatraz The federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island located off the coast of San Francisco CA opened in [----]. Until it closed nearly three decades later Alcatraz was reserved for some of the most ruthless criminals. Life at Alcatraz was not just about confinement and punishment but discipline and routine. Not everything about Alcatraz was considered undesirable; in fact some convicts even requested doing time at "The Rock." #Alcatraz #HistoryOfAlcatraz #WeirdHistory Inmate Life At Alcatraz Alcatraz Prison Alcatraz facts Alcatraz prisoners Weird History"
YouTube Link 2019-11-24T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 7.1M engagements

"What Courting In Regency England Was Actually Like Courtship during the Regency period was serious business. Finding a partner involved a series of practical and romantic considerations as well as a strict adherence to Regency courting etiquette. The Regency era - which technically lasted in Great Britain from [----] to [----] but was part of the larger social and cultural era of the late 18th and early 19th centuries - might have had a reputation for licentiousness when it came to matters of the heart. But it also was an era of politeness and gentility and rules governed how middle- and"
YouTube Link 2022-04-03T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 956.9K engagements

"The Most Significant Infectious Disease In Every Century When looking back through human history one would be hard-pressed to find an era civilization or community that has not been impacted by an infectious disease outbreak. From the bubonic plague to influenza to cholera epidemics and pandemics the world over have come in many shapes sizes and death tolls. But sometimes the death toll alone doesnt reflect the true lasting impact that specific infectious disease outbreaks had on the populations they infected - or those nearby. To read more about major infectious diseases through the ages go"
YouTube Link 2024-01-26T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 137.8K engagements

"Things You Didn't Know About Atilla the Hun Who was Attila the Hun Attila the Hun is known as the most prolific killer of the Early Middle Ages. But the facts about Attila's life are much more complicated than that. Born into the royalty of a small but ambitious steppe tribe Attila and his brother Bleda were groomed for a life of combat. They ascended to control the Hunnic Empire and were soon at war with Rome. Information on Attila the Hun is hard to come by and often biased. We know he was an innovative general feared by his enemies but did you know that his conquests were instrumental in"
YouTube Link 2023-07-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 125.8K engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] - A Defining Year For Movies [----] blessed movie goers with Beverly Hills Cop Ghostbusters Gremlins The Karate Kid Romancing the Stone The Terminator Purple Rain and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. So headed into [----] it was tough to believe Hollywood had anything up its sleeve to compete with what already seemed like the greatest year in movie history What was your favorite movie to come out in [----] Let us know in the comments Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #1985 #movie #weirdhistory Films that came out in 1985"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 91.3K engagements

"The Last Hours of John Bonham's Life Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer John Bonham passed away from pulmonary aspiration on September 25th [----] after a day-long bout of binge drinking. Despite his reputation as a wild man the rock stars final days were full of anxiety depression and uncertainty that ultimately proved too much for him to bear. #johnbonham #ledzeppelin #weirdhistory Tragic Death of John Bonham Drummer John Bonham Led Zeppelin John Bonham How John Bonham Died Circumstances of John Bonham's Death Weird History Weird History Music Led Zeppelin Famous Drummer Old Hyde Farm In"
YouTube Link 2022-09-07T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 906.8K engagements

"Timeline TV: [----] - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year [----] Today on Weird History we are taking a deep dive into all there was to watch on TV in the year [----] The Jerry Springer Show made an inauspicious debut Adam Sandler got his start on Saturday Night Live and several iconic sitcoms came to an end. What were you doing in [----] What were YOUR favorite shows on TV Let us know in the comments Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #1991 #timelineTV #weirdhistory TV Shows that came out in [----] Timeline TV Televisions shows of 1990s 1990s"
YouTube Link 2025-03-09T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 679.5K engagements

"The Oldest Known Civilizations Humans have been around for around [------] years but it has only been a short time since they began to group together in what we call civilizations. In all of our history on this planet humans have only civilized themselves for approximately [-----] years thanks to the development of agriculture animal husbandry and eventually writing. Of the thousands of civilizations that have existed most have disappeared. Few have remained in the same place they originated such as the Chinese or Egyptians while most have died out. Many ancient civilizations existed throughout"
YouTube Link 2023-06-18T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 388.8K engagements

"Who Was the Real Spartacus Sure you might know the famous movie quote "I am Spartacus" but who was the real gladiator Spartacus He was a Thracian-born mercenary-turned-probable deserter who was sold into slavery in the first century BCE becoming a gladiator at a famed school in Italy. In [--] BCE Spartacus and about [--] of his pals fled their bondage; over the next few years they gathered tens of thousands of slaves in a conflict against Rome. #Spartacus #RomanEmpire #WeirdHistory Who Was Spartacus Facts About Spartacus Spartacus Slave Revolt Spartacus The Gladiator Spartacus Weird History Wierd"
YouTube Link 2021-06-11T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 417.7K engagements

"True Story Behind 'Open Water' Imagine surfacing from an ocean dive only to discover your boat is gone and you're completely alone. This scary situation actually happened to Tom and Eileen Lonergan on January [--] [----]. Tom and Eileen Lonergan were experienced divers on a trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef when their dive boat crew left them behind. Two days passed before anyone realized they were missing and rescue teams searched for the married couple unsuccessfully for days. The two were never seen again their bodies assumed to be lost at sea. #OpenWater #Sharks #WeirdHistory Open Water"
YouTube Link 2020-06-03T07:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.8M engagements

"The Creepy Story Behind England's Green Children Once upon a time in the twelfth century two children climbed out of a pit and sauntered into a quiet English town. Thats the history. The weird part is that these particular children could easily be confused with Shrek and Kermit the Frog because they had bright green skin. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #greenchildren #british #weirdhistory The Green Children of Woolpit Who were the green children of Woolpit Factsa bout the green children of Woolpit Creepy Story of Green children"
YouTube Link 2025-10-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 43.3K engagements

"What It Was Like To Be A Slave At George Washington's Mount Vernon Many people know George Washington owned slaves but what was life like for the slaves at Washington's Mount Vernon plantation Hundreds of enslaved people toiled on the estate where Washington expected them to work all day six days a week. Many saw Washington as a harsh slave owner and dozens of his slaves attempted to escape. #GeorgeWashington #Slavery #WeirdHistory Slaves at Mount Vernon George Washington's Slaves Facts About Slavery In America George Washington owned slaves Facts About Mount Vernon Weird History Weird"
YouTube Link 2021-08-25T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 774.7K engagements

"Abolitionist Cassius Clay Was One Of The Toughest Politicians Ever So who was the original Cassius Clay The simple answer is that he was a prominent abolitionist politician in the mid-1800s. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and was appointed ambassador to Russia by Abraham Lincoln. But that's not the whole story. Known as the Lion of White Hall - Cassius Clay was named after the estate and plantation he owned and grew up on - he was also one of the toughest politicians ever to walk the halls of Congress. He won duel after duel and his physical exploits are legendary. Not"
YouTube Link 2020-04-08T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 563.4K engagements

"Did Homo Sapiens Really Mate With Neanderthals Before the early 2010s scientists were conflicted on the question of Homo sapiens interbreeding with Neanderthals but since then multiple studies have shown the incredible overlap between Neanderthal and human DNA - enough that approximately 1%-4% of modern human DNA traces directly back to Neanderthal ancestry. Neanderthals coexisted with modern humans for tens of thousands of years and the two groups certainly met. Evidence shows that Homo sapiens not only procreated with Neanderthals - they also slew and ate them. #Neanderthal #Homosapien"
YouTube Link 2020-12-23T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 889.2K engagements

"What Hygiene Was Like at The Court of Versailles Well-heeled aristocrats gilded halls manicured gardens - the Court of Versailles is remembered for its opulence. But the reality of French court hygiene revealed that life at Versailles was likely dirtier and smellier than most people imagine. After all thousands of people lived cheek by jowl in a 17th-century palace without the convenience of modern plumbing. #Versailles #KingLouisXIV #WeirdHistory Court of Versailles Hygiene At Versailles Versailles Was Very Smelly Life At Versailles Chateau Versailles Weird History Weird History France King"
YouTube Link 2021-06-13T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.7M engagements

"Why Did Jesus Become White Historians widely agree that Jesus was an historical figure who did exist; but what he actually looked like is still anyones guess. Considering he was born in the Middle East you would think he looked like a Middle Eastern man. But thats not how hes usually depicted. To read more about depictions of Jesus go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/how-jesus-became-white/elle-tharp Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #jesus #religiousart #weirdhistory why is Jesus depicted as being white images of Jesus what did Jesus look"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 97.9K engagements

"The Final Hours of Sam Kinisons Life Nobody saw comedy genius Sam Kinisons death coming - at least not the way it happened. Most people assumed hed succumb to substance abuse but Kinison said he had that under control. Things actually looked good for Kinison leading up to his death: He just got married days earlier and he was experiencing a career resurgence. Then an intoxicated teenage driver in a pick-up truck came along. #SamKinison #ComedianSamKinison #WeirdHistory How Sam kinison Died Life And Death of Sam Kinison Facts About Sam Kinison Death When Sam Kinison Died Comedian Sam Kinison"
YouTube Link 2021-05-07T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 701.4K engagements

"What Life Is Like For an Ex-President Ever wonder what happens when the President leaves office What happens to the secret service And how much money are they making post-White House Today we're taking all the mystery out of it as we dive deep into life after being the commander-in-chief. #POTUS #presidents #weirdhistory life for an ex president life for a president president of united states president life what life is like president weird history obama george w bush jimmy carter ronald reagan bill clinton richard nixon secret service president secret service george h w bush president book"
YouTube Link 2019-06-02T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 4.2M engagements

"What Life On a Slave Ship Was Like The Atlantic Slave Trade saw millions of Africans removed from their homeland shipped across an ocean and forced to work in brutal conditions in the Americas. The trip itself known as the Middle Passage was a horrible deadly and inhumane experience. The conditions on slave ships were dirty scary and offered no amount of comfort to the enslaved passengers. With little understanding of what was to come and even less hope of ever being free again captives on slave ships would resort to tears acts of defiance and even suicide to try escaping their plight. To"
YouTube Link 2021-07-07T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

"What It Was Like To Be A Madam In A Wild West Saloon Interspersed throughout the vast open landscape of the Wild West were settlements towns and cities full of saloons brothels boarding houses and other establishments where pleasure was for sale. Adult pleasure in the Wild West went along with drinking fighting and crime contributing to less-than-luxurious lives for Wild West saloon girls. Conversely madams could hold a large amount of wealth and influence. Madams managed their staff who serviced men visiting the boarding houses parlors and saloons where they set up shop. #SaloonMadams"
YouTube Link 2019-12-29T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2M engagements

"What It Was Like to Be a Wild West Cowboy Contrary to Hollywood scripture RL Cowboy Lyfe was less Rawhide and more A Million Ways to Die of Dysentery in the Desert. The life of a cowboy in the 1800s was a full plate of hard work danger and monotony with a heaping helping of dust snakes bugs and beans on the side. Today were exploring what it was really like to be a cowboy in the wild west. #cowboys #wildwest #weirdhistory Life As A Cowboy Cowboy Cowboy life Wild West Weird History Ranker 1800s the old west cattle wrangler homestead Vaquero Bible Bump old west era cowboy history cowboy facts"
YouTube Link 2019-08-25T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.6M engagements

"What It Was Like To Be A Prison Guard at Alcatraz The federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island located off the coast of San Francisco CA opened in [----]. Until it closed nearly three decades later Alcatraz was reserved for some of the most ruthless criminals. Life at Alcatraz was not just about confinement and punishment but discipline and routine. Not everything about Alcatraz was considered undesirable; in fact some convicts even requested doing time at "The Rock." #Alcatraz #PrisonGuards #WeirdHistory History of Alctraz Prison Prison Guards At Alcatraz Life on Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Prison"
YouTube Link 2022-03-27T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 353.9K engagements

"The INSANE History Of The Royal Family Compilation Everyone loves the storybook life of Royal Families - what they are wearing parties they have and the insane luxury only they have. But what of the other aspects of royal life How about the British family royal duties What is sex and Childbirth like for a royal historically All of these and MANY more for your enjoyment What is YOUR favorite aspect of 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"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 41.1K engagements

"Unconventional Foods People Ate During the Civil War Survival during war is often about more than just time spent on the front lines. During the Civil War finding sufficient edible food was challenging on account of a devastated landscape insufficient labor after farmers went off to fight as well as blockades and barricades preventing access to much-needed provisions. Much like settlers headed out West during the expansion of the United States or millions of poverty-stricken individuals impacted by the Great Depression Civil War soldiers and their civilian counterparts resorted to whatever"
YouTube Link 2021-05-23T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 3M engagements

"What It Was REALLY Like To Be A Pirate Compilation Pirates have been very colorful characters throughout history From the accent the Jolly Roger flag and the pirate aesthetic - Pirates are as ubiquitous in pop culture as they have been through the past centuries. Come take a trip with us and explore all that there is to being a pirate Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Most Gruesome Ways Pirates Killed People 00:13:03 - How a Pirate Became the Pope 00:23:52 - [--] Bizarre Pirate Traditions Most People Don't Know About 00:33:50 - The Most Badass Lady Pirate You've Never Heard Of 00:43:49 - What Was"
YouTube Link 2025-07-18T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 156.4K engagements

"The Real Story Behind "A Dingo Ate My Baby" Since filmmakers released A Cry In The Dark in [----] dozens of sitcoms and reality shows over the years have referenced the phrase "A dingo ate my baby" The expression is based on a true incident. The story of 2-month-old Azaria Chamberlain's death begins in August [----] when a young Australian family lost their infant daughter during a camping trip. The Azaria Chamberlain death story gripped the world as the public watched the Chamberlains endure a media trial. In [----] Australian courts sentenced Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton to a life sentence in"
YouTube Link 2020-05-06T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.3M engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] - Everything That Happened In Movies In [----] And now we have come to the final chapter of one wild decade in film - the decaded that spawned some of the most beloved classic films The year was [----] and it spawned such wild films as 'Heathers' the behemoth 'Batman' 'Bill And Te's Excellent Adventure' and SO much more .What did you see in the theater in [----] Or what was your favorite movie to come out of this book end of a year Let us know in the comments Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #1989 #movies #batman"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 58.1K engagements

"Year [---] Was the Worst Year to Be Alive - What Happened Was the year [---] AD the worst ever The 6th century boasted many exceptional events people and historical contributions. The exception however was one year that was particularly burdened with a level of tragedy and strife most historians say surpassed any other moment in history: [---] CE. This was the worst part of the Dark Ages. #Pandemic #JustinianPlague #WeirdHistory year [---] worst year to be alive [---] bad year [---] AD [---] AD Worst Year Ever Weird History Weird History Year [---] Emperor Justinian European History Justinian Plague Volcanic"
YouTube Link 2020-03-11T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 11.5M engagements

"Erik Satie History's Weirdest and Most Eccentric Musician Erik Satie was a French composer and pianist born on May 17th [----] and by all accounts he was thought of as a talentless musician in his formative years. At least thats how Georges Mathias his professor of piano at the Paris Conservatoire described him. "Insignificant laborious" and "worthless" were his exact words. mile Decombes another one of Saties piano professors called him "the laziest student in the Conservatoire." Its true Satie wasnt much of an accomplished piano player -- he was a horrible sight reader -- but he was a master"
YouTube Link 2019-08-07T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.3M engagements

"What Foods Did Americans Eat During The Revolutionary War During the Revolutionary War food was often at the center of the clash between the American colonists and the British. From the Boston Tea Party to coffee riots Americans used food to express their anger at the British. Others stocked up on rum and Madeira wine including George Washington who ordered [----] bottles of wine after taking over the Continental forces. The conflict created food shortages which some enlisted men combated by eating unusual foods. Troops fried up flour mixed with water which they called firecake and ate"
YouTube Link 2020-10-21T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.5M engagements

"The Dark Secret Behind the Creator of Tintin Tintin is one of the worlds most beloved comic book characters. However his creator Herge has a dark secret no one wants to talk about. During World War Two he was accused of being a nazi collaborator. From his time in the Boy Scouts to working for a conservative catholic run newspaper Herges past has always been haunted with accusations of racism and xenophobia. However his time working for the French newspaper Le Soir which was being run by the Germans during WWII is a moral quandary on another level. #TinTin #Herge #WeirdHistory tintin cartoon"
YouTube Link 2020-04-17T13:59Z 4.7M followers, 547.4K engagements

"Extreme Historical Hobbies That Sound Made Up - But Aren't The ancient hobbies of years gone by are fascinating and fraught with interesting facts that many of us might not know today. People of the past didnt have the modern luxuries most of the developed world has now so for entertainment a fair amount of imagination had to be invoked. Bizarre and outrageous hobbies arose during the time of ancient Egypt the Middle Ages 19th-century Victorian England and even during the 1950s in America. To read about more extreme historical hobbies on this list go here:"
YouTube Link 2022-11-02T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 934.3K engagements

"Hardcore Facts About Teddy Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt the 26th president of the United States was more than the man behind the Panama Canal and the inspiration for the teddy bear. He was a cowboy. A soldier. An explorer. A badass.When Teddy Roosevelt or T.R. as he was commonly known was a child he had health issues. He overcame these by living what he called a "strenuous life." That's putting it lightly. #TeddyRoosevelt #PotUS #WeirdHistory Teddy Roosevelt Facts About Teddy Roosevelt Who Was Teddy Roosevelt President Theodore Roosevelt Weird History Weird History Presidents Teddy Bear Teddy"
YouTube Link 2021-01-08T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 874.6K engagements

"Great White & The Station Nightclub Fire Tragedy On February 20th [----] in West Warick Rhode Island tragedy struck during a Great White headlined concert. The devastating accident often referred to as The Station nightclub fire killed [---] people and injured hundreds more. The pyrotechnics quickly became disastrous as materials caught on fire and the air became thick with toxic smoke. Today we're taking a look at what happened who was involved and where band members are today. station nightclub fire survivors station nightclub fire Great white band great white great white station nightclub"
YouTube Link 2019-02-21T21:00Z 4.7M followers, 587.1K engagements

"Activities That Can Be Traced Back to Pagan Culture Links between holiday traditions and pagan culture are well established - and occasionally celebrated - but there are also a lot of misconceptions about paganism that make the word itself a bit taboo. Paganism isn't something to be feared or shunned. In Latin "pagan" was simply the word for villager or civilian. Religious connotations that developed during the Middle Ages made pagans into heathens rather than outsiders. With all that in mind there continues to be a pervasive presence of paganism in the modern world. Be sure to subscribe to"
YouTube Link 2023-02-26T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.6M engagements

"All the Mistakes That Doomed the Donner Party Most people know what happened to the Donner Party a group of settlers led by George Donner and James F. Reed once they reached Alder Creek California in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Members of the party resorted to cannibalism in order to survive after they became trapped by a massive snowfall. #DonnerParty #USHistory #WeirdHistory The Donner Party Donner Party Facts What went wrong for the Donner Party Donner Party story Weird History US History Donner Party Settlers wild west Lansford Hastings California History Donner Pass Donner Peak James"
YouTube Link 2020-01-29T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2M engagements

"What Hygiene Was Like For Medieval Peasants Despite living in an era long before indoor plumbing shampoo and nail salons the people of the Middle Ages used the best hygiene practices they could. That being said they didn't have a lot to work with. Mostly straw and dirt to be honest. So how did people keep clean in an era when most peasants only had one set of clothing Were glad you asked Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #hygiene #medieval #weirdhistory Facts About Medieval Era Hygiene How Medieval Peasants Kept Clean Life As A Medieval Serf"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 46.5K engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] - Everything That Happened In Movies In [----] [----] was going to be the nerdiest year of film anyone had ever seen as pulp genre films took over the mainstream in a major way. Most of the world would get their first look at computer generated special effects in Tron. A weirdly fleshy alien would capture hearts around the entire world. A different fleshy alien would try to take over the world. A Blade would run and a Conan would barbarian. Honestly it was hard to imagine what other movies could do to compete What was YOUR favorite movie of [----] Let us know in the comments"
YouTube Link 2025-08-31T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 69.8K engagements

"Timeline TV: The 90s - Everything That Happened In TV In The 90s Compilation The 90s was a wild time for Television - you had Fresh Prince of Bel Air David Lynch's "Twin peaks' 'Seinfeld' the debut of 'Power Rangers' There was so much to watch we couldn't possibly list all . Enjoy this stroll through the 90s in television and let us know - what were your favorite TV memories of that decade What was YOUR favorite show of the decade Let us know in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - [----] 00:12:40 - [----] 00:25:22 - [----] 00:42:09 - [----] 00:54:14 - [----] 01:06:36 - [----] 01:18:58 - [----] 01:32:11 -"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 105.3K engagements

"Actor Christopher Lee Was A Real Life Badass Christopher Lee had one of the most fascinating lives of all time - From fighting Nazis to holding not one but THREE Guinness World Records to playing some truly iconic film roles beloved actor 00:59 War Hero 02:08 Guinness World Record Holder 03:31 Related to Charlemagne 05:05 Witness to History 06:07 Opera Singer 07:02 Mt Vesuvius 07:26 Met Rasputin's Assassins 08:10 Met Tolkien 08:37 Heavy Metal Singer 09:48 Dracula 10:47 The Occult 11:20 The Wicker Man 12:21 Man of Many Languages 12:57 Band on the Run 13:58 Hosted SNL #christopherlee"
YouTube Link 2019-04-14T13:00Z 4.7M followers, 3.6M engagements

"What Was Aztec Hygiene Like The Aztec a collective of Mesoamericans who thrived from the 14th to the 16th centuries were the inheritors of ancient cultural traditions from their Olmec Mayan and Toltec predecessors. Aztec hygiene practices reflected earlier practice continuing a dedication to cleanliness and purity. When Spanish conquerors first encountered the Aztec peoples during the early 16th century they were amazed by their techniques for keeping themselves and their surroundings clean. A stark contrast to European practices at the time the Aztec empire went to great lengths to provide"
YouTube Link 2021-06-27T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Crimes That Shocked And Appalled The World Compilation Go to https://mondly.app/weirdhistory to get 65% off lifetime access to [--] languages and start learning today. Life gets messy. Like REALLY messy - some situations you can get yourself into some situations just find you. Wether its finding yourself in the Mob choosing to do shady things (and suffering consequences) or even just having experienced some truly wild history changing events (like the assassination of JFK). Join us as we stroll through wild things like being tarred and feathered (NOT fun) what happened with the Stanford Prison"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 46.7K engagements

"Radioactive Boy Scout - How Teen David Hahn Built a Nuclear Reactor Think a teenager can't build a nuclear breeder reactor without getting caught Think again. David Hahn aka the Radioactive Boy Scout was able to easily collect radioactive and highly dangerous materials to experiment with nuclear energy. Just when you think the story can't get crazier it does. ------------ Subscribe to Weird History http://bit.ly/WeirdHistory_SUBSCRIBE Weird History on Facebook http://bit.ly/WeirdHistory_FACEBOOK Radioactive Boy scout radioactive boy scouts david hahn true story crime true crime nuclear"
YouTube Link 2018-03-27T16:00Z 4.7M followers, 8.8M engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] - Aliens Top Gun Crocodile Dundee What a year [----] was in movies Hollywood released something for everyone Aliens for the Sci-Fi fans Maximum OverDrive for the horror fans The Money Pit Stand By Me. we could go on and on Come with us as we stroll through all of the [----] releases Which was your favorite Did you see any of these in the theater Let us know in the comments Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #1986 #timeline #weirdhistory Films That Came Out In [----] Classic Movies That Came Out In [----] [----] in movies what"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T14:15Z 4.7M followers, 72.5K engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] - Everything That Happened In Movies In The Year [----] The eighties are a virtual treasure trove of movie nostalgia and [----] was no exception. It gave us classic comedies like Time Bandits and Stripes classic dramas like On Golden Pond and Chariots of Fire and even a Great Muppet Caper All that plus the long awaited return of smell-o-vision. There are just way too many beloved films from [----] for us to name. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #movies #indianajones #madmax #weirdhistory Films that came out in [----] Classic"
YouTube Link 2025-08-17T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 68.2K engagements

"How 'Kilroy Was Here' Was the First Meme Ever From the hulls of ships to the sides of trucks to the walls of bathroom stalls across the world - and even engraved into national monuments - one iconic phrase has appeared in seemingly every place across the globe: "Kilroy was here." Along with a cartoon of a bald man with a big nose peering over a wall the famous declaration took root during WWII and remained popular among soldiers through the Korean War the Vietnam War and up to today. #KilroyWasHere #Meme #WeirdHistory Kilroy Was Here 'Kilroy Was Here' meaning What Is 'Kilroy Was Here' The"
YouTube Link 2021-01-06T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 797.3K engagements

"Joe Pesci's Life Is More Interesting Than You Would Think Joe Pesci is an odd guy. Not a freakish kind of odd. Its just that he goes completely against the grain of the publics perception of him. One day hes a guitarist whose dream is to become an east coast lounge singer -- a couple of years later hes playing opposite Robert De Niro and Scorsese fans are instantly all in on this five-foot-three ball of energy. Today were going to explore why Joe Pesci has led one of the most interesting lives of any actor. #JoePesci #TheIrishman #WeirdHistory Joe Pesci's Life Is More Interesting Than You"
YouTube Link 2019-10-02T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 4.2M engagements

"10 Cool Facts About The Lewis & Clark Expedition American history is full of wild tales of adventure genuinely ludicrous achievements and no small amount of super depressing things. Caught in this tawdry tangle of sometimes violent and horrific sometimes glorious and heroic history are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark whose 19th century US Army unit Corps of Discovery embarked on the Lewis and Clark Expedition which stands as a singular triumph of the American spirit and will. #LewisAndClark #LouisianaPurchase #WeirdHistory Lewis And Clark Lewis And Clark Expedition Facts Lewis And Clark"
YouTube Link 2020-04-12T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.8M engagements

"Little-Known Facts About The Finnish Soldiers of World War II When thinking about World War II it's really easy to focus solely on the fighting in the Atlantic or Pacific theaters. But there were other theaters of war that were just as harsh and the Finnish warriors of the Winter War prove it. When faced with an overwhelming invasion from the Soviet Union the Finns stayed and fought to defend their homeland with little more than grit and determination on their side. The Winter War lasted less than a year but resulted in more horrors than other entire regions saw during the duration of WWII."
YouTube Link 2022-07-10T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 352.7K engagements

"A Timeline of the Hunt for John Wilkes Booth On April [--] [----] John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC. Much has been written about Booth's motivations: that he was a Confederate sympathizer or suffering from professional jealousy or simply wanted attention. Regardless when Booth left Ford's Theatre that night he had indelibly changed the course of history slaying a man now considered one of the nation's greatest presidents. In the weeks months and years following the event the nation grappled with the consequences of Booth's actions. But for Booth himself the"
YouTube Link 2020-02-05T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2M engagements

"What It's Actually Like To Climb Mount Everest In addition to being the highest point on Earth at [-----] feet above sea level Mount Everest is also one of the most sought after destinations of mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts. While it's not considered one of Earth's most dangerous mountains people die attempting to summit its peak each year prompting many to wonder what it's like to climb Everest and if it's worth it. Despite the costs dangers and extreme endurance needed many climbers claim it is. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-26T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 424.4K engagements

"The Evolution Of Military Rations Throughout History For centuries troops have marched off to fight risking their lives in combat. But what did soldiers eat in different eras And which conflict offered the tastiest military foods From blood soup to fermented horse milk soldiers' rations throughout history have contained some unappetizing options. There have even been military provisions so disgusting that they actually took the lives of soldiers. Some armies would have been happy to get any food. To read about more military rations on this list go here:"
YouTube Link 2022-11-18T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 365.7K engagements

"The History of Toilets Theres been at least one time in your life when youve been out at a music festival and thought about whether or not you should miss your favorite band. After all you'd rather drive home to use the facilities you know and love than use the coffins of crap that are located on the festival grounds. But when you gotta go and youve got to do what it takes to make yourself pure again. Remember it can always be worse. If you dont think so take a look at this primer on porta potty history and revel in your modern ability to not have to squat over a pit. #Toilets"
YouTube Link 2020-01-12T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.4M engagements

"What Aztecs Were Eating Before European Contact The Aztecs thrived in the area corresponding to Mexico between the 14th and 15th centuries until they were overthrown by Spanish conquistador Hernn Corts in [----]. This complex Mesoamerican culture revolved around growing and consuming food particularly maize (what is now known as corn) - but what else did the Aztecs eat What did they grow What did they eat for dessert How did they cook their food #Aztecs #Mesoamerica #WeirdHistory Traditional Aztec Food Aztec Cuisine What Did Aztecs Eat Aztec Culture and Food Weird History Weird History"
YouTube Link 2021-01-31T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.2M engagements

"How Our Eating Habits Have Changed Through History Compilation We all love food and food is something we need as much as the air that we breathe Sometimes food came easy sometimes not so much. Today we we are looking at the consumption of food in various times in history - from the French Aristocrats dining on the finest foods to whatever people could scrape together in times of the Great Depression while mining on the frontier or during a ciivil war. No matter the situation people always had favorites What's yours Chapters: 00:00:00 - [--] Weird Vintage Foods You'd Love To Have At Your Holiday"
YouTube Link 2025-09-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 50.7K engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] - Everything That Happened In Movies In [----] Today on Weird history we are going deep into the cinema history of [----]. What celluloid gold was sun in [----] Well we saw Tom Cruise learn how to make a great cocktail Julia Roberts film debut and the very beloved Tim Burton film Beetlejuice. A cartoon rabbit spellbound audiences ad well as so many other films some of which won awards at the 60th Academy Awards that year Who could forget the bewitching Elvira made a movie and the haunted toy Chucky that went on to be a MAJOR film franchise. What was your favorite movie that"
YouTube Link 2025-11-23T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 65.7K engagements

"What Hygiene Was Like For Medieval Peasants Although cleanliness in the Middle Ages was primitive compared to what modern people enjoy it doesn't mean medieval hygiene didn't exist. Despite living in an era long before indoor plumbing shampoo and nail salons people used the best hygiene practices they could. Unfortunately they didn't have a lot to work with. Peasants had it especially bad and weren't often able to afford luxuries like more than one set of clothing. For the lower classes personal hygiene in the Middle Ages meant keeping clean however you could even if it wasn't easy. #medieval"
YouTube Link 2019-10-20T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 3.6M engagements

"Facts About The Inca Empire aYou've likely heard of the advanced skills of the Inca Empire. From creating a reliable system of measurement and communication to building a 25000-mile road system the Incas were brilliant innovative people. However like many native populations they were bested by the Spanish conquistadors when they invaded in the mid-1500s. The European conquerors stole or destroyed much of the priceless Inca art and artifacts so we must rely on stories and legends to build the narrative of what life was like for the Incas. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-09-03T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 159.9K engagements

"What Everyday Life Was Like for the Aztecs You may have heard of their calendars seen their temples or admired one of their cool looking sculptural artifacts in a museum but chances are you have no idea what life was really like for the Aztecs. #Aztec #Mesoamerica #WeirdHistory Life as an Aztec Aztec Aztec Culture Central American History Weird History History of the Aztecs Aztec People Aztec Religion History of Mexico Human Sacrifice Aztec Civilization Aztec Facts Tenochtitlan Mexico City Aztec Calendar Flower Wars xochiyaoyotl Tlaxcala Pochteca Mesoamerica Aztec warrior Aztec Empire"
YouTube Link 2019-12-08T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.4M engagements

"Hugh Glass 'The Revenant' Protagonist Was Even More Badass In Real Life In the [----] film 'The Revenant' we follow the harrowing journey of Hugh Glass in a semi-autobiographical story of incredible survival. The real Hugh Glass an American frontiersman fur trapper and trader hunter and explorer is even more extraordinary than the film portrays. The details of what he endured will blow your mind. hugh glass hugh glass vs bear hugh glass movie hugh glass true story hugh glass mountain man hugh glass bear hugh glass bear scene hugh glass documentary the revenant the revenant hugh glass true story"
YouTube Link 2018-05-15T16:00Z 4.7M followers, 6.4M engagements

"Why People Actually Wear Engagement Rings Why do engagement rings exist And why do engagement rings have diamonds It turns out betrothal rings are much older than diamond engagement rings. Before the late 19th century diamond engagement rings were uncommon even though royals sometimes exchanged diamond rings. #EngagementRing #marriage #WeirdHistory Engagement Rings History of engagement Rings Diamond Ring Jewelry wedding traditions symbols of marriage Weird History Weird History jewelry History of marriage Ancient Roman Culture legal symbol gold ring Archduke Maximilian I of Austria expensive"
YouTube Link 2022-02-11T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 640.2K engagements

"Simo Hyh The Deadliest Sniper In Military History Simo "Simuna" Hyh was a Finnish sniper who earned the ominous nickname "The White Death". He's credited as one of the most accurate snipers of all time with a reported 500+ kills under his belt while enlisted. Today we're learning more about the man behind the rifle. simo hyh simo hayha the white death simo hayha movie weird history sniper war soldiers best sniper simo hyh death interesting facts world history ranker true story simo trained assassins trained sniper war stories real life sniper red army the white death finland world war [--] world"
YouTube Link 2019-02-17T16:00Z 4.7M followers, 7.9M engagements

"The Wild West Was As Wild As You Think - And 'Justice' Was Often Even Worse The American West stirs up grand images from movies: daring escapades shootouts at high noon tough sheriffs and marshals keeping the peace and the cavalry riding in to save the day. The history of the Wild West is full of myths and stereotypes but the truth about justice in the West is often more complicated - and more unsettling. Violence plagued the American West. Settlers faced rising numbers of illegal acts as people poured into the frontier searching for new lives and communities had to handle justice on their"
YouTube Link 2022-08-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 406.3K engagements

"A Timeline Of Bonnie And Clydes Spree Of Love And Crimes The release of Netflix's The Highwaymen begs an important question: What is the true story of Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow truly did live a fast and wild life on the wrong side of the law. A timeline of Bonnie and Clyde's spree offers a play-by-play of the critical events in the couple's short-lived lawbreaking career. Bonnie and Clyde's spree occurred against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Both Texas natives Bonnie and Clyde were close in age - Clyde was born in [----] and Bonnie in [----] - and united in"
YouTube Link 2020-08-12T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 942.5K engagements

"Timeline: The 70s - Everything That Happened In The 1970s Compilation Today on Weird History we get into the wild and crazy decade of the 1970s -Some classics were on TV in theaters and the news during that decade was just wild. Wether you barely remember it clearly remember it or only heard stories this compilation is for you Enjoy . oh and post any memories in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - [----] 00:24:29 - [----] 00:45:36 - [----] 01:09:27 - [----] 01:31:35 - [----] 01:54:34 - [----] 02:17:47 - [----] 02:41:34 - [----] 03:04:52 - [----] 03:24:14 - [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 251.9K engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] -Everything That Happened In The Movies In [----] This installment takes us to the Movies of [----] - as a banner decade for film continued the year [----] brought us George Clooney's first film appearance (and Brad Pitt's too) as well as the beginning of the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise Evil Dead II and the Cohen brother's film 'Raising Arizona'. Ben Stiller had his screen debut Albert Brooks brought us lsS and Gene Roddenberry met George Lucas in person SO many things. what was your favorite film memory from [----] Let us know in the comments Be sure to subscribe to the Weird"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 82.2K engagements

"Why the Year [----] Was the Year Without Summer The early 1800s proved to be an interesting time. This period experienced one of the earliest recorded instances of global climate change. In addition the War of [----] ended; Napoleon Bonaparte lost at Waterloo; and Otto von Bismarck was born. The year [----] in particular stands out as being almost as tragic as [---] CE. Known as the "Year Without a Summer" [----] negatively impacted the entire world from the most poverty-stricken farmer in China to Thomas Jefferson. In [----] Mount Tambora erupted and its aftermath spurred droughts crop failure and"
YouTube Link 2021-09-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 433.1K engagements

"Victorian Cannibalism Was Worse Than You Think These days if youre hungry you just DoorDash a burrito and move on. But in Victorian times Well lets just say it paid to keep an eye on the guy next to you. Yes back then when starvation set in the line between roommate and rib eye got blurry. And to prove weve got the receipts Tp read more about these wild stories go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/victorian-cannibal-stories/jim-rowley Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #survival #food #weirdhistory collection of survival stories Historical"
YouTube Link 2026-01-04T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 42.6K engagements

"TIMELINE [----] - Evel Knievel The Holy Grail And The Fall of Saigon Weird History is hopping on the [----] Timeline train and taking you on a trip. [----] would be a crazy year with Gerald Ford narrowly missing a Manson Family Member Wheel of Fortune's debut and Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Hang on to your bell bottoms because '75 is gonna get funky. Timeline [----] is going to fly over the cuckoo's nest. #1975 #timeline #weirdhistory timeline [----] what happened in [----] major events from [----] what was [----] known for timeline the 70s weird history weird history timeline timeline the '70s [----] - 1979"
YouTube Link 2022-10-02T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 639.4K engagements

"The Story of Wojtek The Polish Military Bear In [----] a band of Polish soldiers freshly released from prisons and work camps stumbled upon an unlikely mascot when they traded goods for a Syrian brown bear cub. Drawn to his friendly demeanor and his outspoken antics the Polish troops who adopted the young cub came to think of him as one of their own. As the war progressed and the men strode into combat the cub who would grow up to become Wojtek the military bear was right by their side. #WarAnimals #WWII #WeirdHistory The Story of Wojtek Wojtek the Polish Military Bear Facts about Wojtek the"
YouTube Link 2020-04-29T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 434K engagements

"What Was Hygiene Like In The Wild West Hygiene in the American Wild West was probably about what you'd expect - unhygienic. Men and women who made their way west across the North American landscape contended with harsh weather and difficult terrain - a less-than-ideal situation for finding a place to bathe. With the journey to new lands came a perpetual quest to find clean water something that could be a matter of vital importance. #WildWest #Hygiene #WeirdHistory Wild West Hygiene The Wild West Keep Clean Wild West America during the Wild West Era Weird History Weird History Wild West"
YouTube Link 2020-10-04T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.4M engagements

"Fascinating Facts About China's Terracotta Army Qin Shi Huang the first emperor of China built the huge Terracotta Army to protect him in the afterlife. An elaborate tomb complex in Xi'an the city-size compound came equipped with everything the emperor would require in the afterlife. Like the Egyptians the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground the emperor created clay reproductions of warriors servants horses and other objects. An incredible feat of design the army"
YouTube Link 2021-02-05T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 784.3K engagements

"What Happened Immediately After the American Revolution Ended What happened right after the Revolutionary War ended It's easy to think the United States of America was born immediately after the British surrendered at Yorktown but in truth it was a long arduous process to transform the idealistic embryonic state to a fully formed nation. Only after many years of challenging diplomatic talks was a peace treaty with Great Britain established. Not even the most insanely cool Revolutionary War hero could help speed up the process. It also took a long time for the British soldiers to actually"
YouTube Link 2020-09-02T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.5M engagements

"Timeline TV: [----] - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year [----] Here we are at the year [----] - a fine year for television it was. [----] saw the launch of the TV show 'Third Rock From The Sun' The last episode of 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and that Friends episode. you know the one with the prom videoYes [----] was a great year in television in fact Dish Network began broadcasting for the first time spreading entertainment even out into rural America There was something for everyone even a feisty new judge named Judy. Tell us what you were watching in [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird"
YouTube Link 2025-05-18T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 153.9K engagements

"What Really Happens When You Die (8 Stages Of Death) Death comes for us all and when it does it throws our bodies through an icky sciencey and surprisingly dramatic process of decay. From your last breath to the moment your body becomes worm food its gross its weird and honestly its kind of metal. To read more about the stages the human body goes through during the process of dying go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/eight-stages-of-death/inigo-gonzalez Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #death #dying #weirdhistory [--] stages of dying facts"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 36.2K engagements

"Timeline TV: [----] - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year [----] In the remaining year of the 90s all sorts of things were happening on Television [----] was the year Prince had been waiting for since [----] and it did not disappoint. Several classic shows debuted right at the buzzer of the new millennium including one that would change the face of television dramas for the next three decades. Tell us what you were watching on TV in [----] Were YOU afraid of the upcoming Y2K threat Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #timeline #1999 #weirdhistory"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 186.9K engagements

"The Complicated History Of Anne Frank's Diary Most students have read The Diary of Anne Frank; it's a bestseller and important part of history. Whether it's viewed as a reminder of the Holocaust or as the remarkable writings of a budding literary talent the story behind Anne Frank's diary is full of controversy some of which is still unfolding. In [----] for example researchers announced they might have discovered who betrayed Anne Frank's family to authorities: Jewish notary Arnold van den Bergh. In her diaries Anne includes facts about her birth in Germany in [----] details about her family's"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 118.4K engagements

"How You Could Have Survived the Black Plague The Black Death is a plague that changed the world. As the most profound epidemic in human history the plague claimed the lives of millions with nearly half of Europe's population perishing from the disease. Some feared they were living through the apocalypse amidst the chaotic upheaval while others turned to sinful pleasure during the plague to distract from the horror. And as for what happened to victims of the plague well it wasn't opportune. Surviving the Black Death wasn't easy. How did someone protect themselves from it and who did they blame"
YouTube Link 2019-08-28T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 5.2M engagements

"What Early Pioneers Ate To Survive The Old West Those who trekked across the country to begin new lives in the Wild West were known for their resourcefulness and it shows in many of the foods they ate. While pioneer cuisine may seem strange to us today the settlers had no choice but to use what they had to survive - and they got pretty creative. Life in the Old West was harsh journeys were long and settlers had no guarantees the food they packed on a wagon train would last until their final destination. They hunted local wildlife used replacement ingredients that traveled well (such as apple"
YouTube Link 2021-03-14T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 3.1M engagements

"How Medieval Peasants Spent Their Free Time Life for peasants in the Middle Ages was difficult to say the least - Medieval peasant jobs could often involve long hours of back-breaking labor in less than sanitary conditions - but it wasnt all bad. Peasants actually had a lot more free time than you might expect. They got every Sunday off as well as special holidays mandated by the church not to mention weeks off here and there for special events like weddings and births when they spent a lot of time getting drunk. One estimate is that during the 1300s peasants might only have worked [---] days a"
YouTube Link 2021-07-25T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1M engagements

"The History Behind Bridal Traditions Still Practiced Today The tradition of two people joining together in matrimony is a tale as old as time - you get married you throw a party and you live happily ever after (hopefully). But how did the customs of wedding cakes bridesmaids bouquet tosses and white wedding dresses come to be Some are closely related to wedding superstitions while others have surprisingly deep historical roots. Nevertheless weddings are still as popular today as they were thousands of years ago as are the wedding traditions that we still carry on. To read about more bridal"
YouTube Link 2022-12-09T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 358.1K engagements

"Timeline Movies: [----] - Everything That Happened In Movies In [----] [----] was an important year for film and not just because it was the year a film called Octopussy was in theaters and we all pretended that wasnt weird. Three different Stephen King movies scared up tickets clinching his reputation as the most popular horror figure of the decade; an exciting new filmmaker tried to beat Disney Animation at its own game; and the biggest film franchise of all time came to a close for the first time. What movies did you watch in [----] Let us know in the comments which was YOUR favorite Be sure to"
YouTube Link 2025-09-14T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 67.8K engagements

"Yasuke The Black Samurai Who Escaped Slavery If you've ever played the video game Nioh you might have noticed a tall ax-wielding black samurai named Yasuke. Maybe you're a fan of the Afro Samurai anime. Perhaps you're a Hollywood insider all about Lionsgate's Black Samurai film which was announced in spring [----]. All of these projects are based on a real person. Yasuke was an African samurai who arrived in Japan with Jesuits during the Sengoku period. #Yasuke #TheBlackSamurai #WeirdHistory Yasuke The Black Samurai Who Was The Black Samurai Facts About Yasuke The Black Samurai of Japan"
YouTube Link 2021-02-17T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 949.4K engagements

"How the Pinkerton Agency Laid the Foundation for the FBI and CIA If you're interested in knowing about the origins of government agencies like the FBI the Secret Service and the CIA look no further than Pinkerton Agency history. It may seem like the vestige of a bygone era but it's still around. The Pinkerton National Detective Agency founded by Allan Pinkerton established itself as a surveillance and intelligence body during the second half of the 19th century. The agency created the foundation for the "alphabet soup" of US security existing today. #Pinkerton #GovernmentAgencies"
YouTube Link 2021-04-21T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 388.1K engagements

"Timeline: [----] - Everything That Happened In The Year [----] 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 [----]. This is the year that gave us Bob Iger as CEO of Disney Grizzly Man and The [--] Year Old Virgin graced the silver screen Youtube was launched Pink Floyd Reunited for a concert and SO many things Too many things we're going on you gotta watch this video Enjoy the stroll back into the year [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-27T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 317.8K engagements

"The True Story Behind 'A League of Their Own' When A League of Their Own was released in [----] it brought attention to a women's professional baseball league that had disbanded nearly [--] years earlier. Based on the true story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League which existed from 1943-1954 the film attempts to put the AAGPBL - which went from being a gimmick to save baseball from going extinct during WWII to a respected league that drew sizable crowds for years - in some sort of context. To read more about this go here:"
YouTube Link 2022-10-26T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 220.4K engagements

"What Death Has Looked Like Through History Compilation Death has been a part our lives since the first person came into the world. As we edge towards spooky season today on Weird History we are diving into the past and seeing how societies dealt with all things death .What was the biggest killer in Ancient Rome and Greece How did Lincoln's Assassination transform the funeral business .And what the heck was a day in the life of an Egyptian Embalmer like These topics and many more all in one bingeworthy compilation Enjoy Chapters: 00:00:00 - Fascinating Death Rituals From Throughout History"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 92.3K engagements

"How Twisted Sister Outclassed Congress Rock & roll was under attack during the mid-80s. As the music got more theatrical and provocative and MTV gave it a national platform Americas youth screamed for more. It was obvious that pop music was experiencing a revolution it hadnt seen since Elvis swiveled his hips on The Ed Sullivan Show. Enter Dee Snider and his band Twisted Sister. #TwistedSister #USCongress #WeirdHistory Twisted Sister Congress Dee Snider Twisted Sister Testfies Twisted Sister Testifies Dee Snider Congress Censorship Congress Weird History Weird History Music Twisted Sister Dee"
YouTube Link 2020-04-22T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 6.5M engagements

"Timeline: [----] - Everything That Happened In The Year [----] Today on Weird History we are diving into [----] - 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 sports news. and culture in the year [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://www.ranker.com/newsletters/weird-historyutm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=WeirdHistory&utm_campaign=WHnewsletters&utm_content=description_box #2004 #timeline #weirdhistory Timeline [----] The"
YouTube Link 2024-10-13T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 423.7K engagements

"The History of Gout The Disease of Kings For centuries many have called gout "the disease of kings" because it affected men who ate rich diets and drank heavily. As early as the ancient Greeks doctors wrote about gout claiming that only wealthy men could become afflicted with it. And when royals like Henry VIII came down with gout it transformed into a fashionable condition. Just like the French imitated the royals at Versailles Europeans aimed to get gout as a status symbol. In the 16th century men claimed that gout prevented other maladies and even called it an aphrodisiac. #Gout"
YouTube Link 2019-12-11T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 7M engagements

"What Native American Tribes Were Eating In the Old West The creativity with which Native American groups brought ingredients together reflected an awareness of and respect for the environment. When it comes to what kind of foods Native Americans ate in the past their meals were often about both sustenance and ceremony. Native American groups thrived on staple foods like corn beans and squash. When available meat fruit and other vegetables were mixed in not to mention roots and greens. Many foods Native Americans ate were high in fat protein and carbohydrates - intentionally loaded with"
YouTube Link 2021-12-05T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2M engagements

"What Really Happened Behind the Scenes on Pimp My Ride Yo dawg this may be painful to hear but a lot of the Pimp My Ride episodes were actually a TV disaster. Of course the show gave the audience many gifts like rapper Xzibit memes that just keep giving. And while fans will treasure the show forever Pimp My Ride car fails are alarmingly common. Many contestants still regard the auto body shop from Seasons One to Four West Coast Customs as garbage reality TV people who aren't the real deal. #PimpMyRide #MTV #WeirdHistory MTV's Pimp My Ride Behind The Scenes of Pimp My Ride Pimp My Ride Was"
YouTube Link 2022-02-16T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.9M engagements

"The Most Insane Ponzi Schemes In History There's nothing like a good con story. Anyone who has moved to the big city can tell you how they were swindled out of a dollar on the subway or how someone came knocking at their door with a suspicious-sounding sob story. And then there are the long cons the con games that last for months - or even years. The amount of planning and risk involved in those types of schemes are extraordinary and you have to be pretty charming and extremely smart to pull them off. To read more about these and other historic scams go here:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-10T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 89.7K engagements

"Who Is the Real Chuck Norris The Man Beyond the Meme Chuck Norris was born Carlos Ray Norris in southern Oklahoma on March 10th [----]. Truth be told he wasn't the extraordinary kid you'd think Chuck Norris would be. In fact Norris was a bit subpar all throughout his adolescence. Carlos was not athletic painfully shy and when it came to his studies he barely slid by. The fact that his frequently unemployed father was a belligerent alcoholic and his family was always financially scraping by didn't help his depression or debilitating introversion. All that set Norris up for a childhood filled"
YouTube Link 2019-05-19T13:58Z 4.7M followers, 1M engagements

"Music's Most Gut-Wrenching Tragedies Compilation Today on Weird History we dive deep into the dark side of MUSIC The music business in its history has been full of some of the wildest characters -some most talented and insane people. When you get a lot of these talented people together some of the craziest situations arise as well Today on Weird History we examine some real losses that have befallen the music industry - the death of John Lennon the chaos that was Woodstock '99 the true crime story of Marvin Gaye's death and MANY more. And yet we feel this compilation only scratches the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 29.2K engagements

"The Rise and Fall of Joe Camel The Cartoon Who Encouraged Kids to Smoke The rise and fall of the Joe Camel cartoon is a lesson in disastrous advertising. As a marketing ploy Joe was allegedly created to draw smokers away from Camel's competitors. The Joe Camel advertising campaigns utilized a masculine camel or smooth character to create an association between the brands cigarettes and the high life. However when suspicions arose concerning the true audience impacted by these campaigns attitudes about the smoking ads quickly shifted. #JoeCamel #Cigarettes #WeirdHistory Joe Camel controversy"
YouTube Link 2022-05-06T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 507.9K engagements

"What Was Hygiene Like In The Victorian Era Practically every book movie and TV show made in the last century that references the Victorian era romanticizes the time period. Beautiful gowns lavish homes and passionate romance are staples of the now bygone time. But in much of the media we consume about the seemingly sophisticated Victorians no one talks about where they got their water or went to the bathroom or when they last bathed. When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross. #VictorianEra #Hygiene #WeirdHistory victorian"
YouTube Link 2020-07-03T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 3.5M engagements

"The Stanford Prison Experiment Was One of the Most Disturbing Studies Ever In [----] professor Philip Zimbardo put together one of the most intriguing and famous psychology experiments ever: the Stanford Prison Experiment designed to study the effects of incarceration on prisoners and guards. Using an advertisement to recruit college-aged men in the area for a one-of-a-kind study Zimbardo and his team hoped to remove volunteers predisposed to mental illness and those with existing records from their experiment. Nonetheless the Stanford Prison Experiment brought out those qualities in its"
YouTube Link 2020-07-10T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

"What It Was Like During The Golden Age Of Flying The 1950s and '60s are often regarded as the golden age of airlines offering luxurious seating fancy meals and beaming flight attendants. But while it was certainly roomier than today's modern sardine can technique of travel there was also a fair share of less desirable details unseen in the black and white evidence left behind. So what was it really like to fly during the Elvis era Let's take a trip through the many ups and downs of getting around in the olden days. #goldenageflying #retro #weirdhistory golden age of flying golden age flying"
YouTube Link 2019-04-17T13:00Z 4.7M followers, 3M engagements

"The Darkest True Mob Stories In History Compilation The Mob is a very powerful force in many countries - we have seen MANY movies about the mob various mobsters but how much of this was true How well do YOU know the mob Today we are offering up a solid compilation of videos centered on The Yakuza life inside the mob how it is structured and SO much more - All about Al Capone and even the colorful Mr. Benny Binion What is your favorite aspect or factoid about the mafia Let us know in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - Whitey Bulger The Mobster Who Eluded The FBI For [--] Years 00:11:06 - What It"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 73K engagements

"Timeline: [----] - The Fall of the Berlin Wall The Shot and Tank Man It is [----] Weird History presents Timeline: [----] the last year in the decade of the 1980s. [--] would see the liberty prevail when the Berlin Wall fell along with several other countries in Eastern and Central Europe - From Czechoslovakia to Romania communism took a severe blow. Weird History and Timeline are going to show you the news culture sports entertainment of [----]. #timeline #year1989 #weirdhistory Timeline [----] The year [----] '89 in the '80s what happened in [----] news events in [----] weird history weird history timeline"
YouTube Link 2020-09-27T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.4M engagements

"The Plague That Made People Dance Themselves to Death Medieval Europe had no shortages of plagues super deadly disease outbreaks that could wipe out a chunk of the population without much effort. But none of them were quite as fun as the bizarre case of Frau Troffea and the dancing plague that had upwards of [---] people compulsively dancing in the streets some even to their deaths. Today were going to examine the Plague that Made People Dance Themselves to Death. #medieval #plague #weirdhistory The Plague That Made People Dance Themselves to Death Dancing Plague St. Vitus Dance Medieval"
YouTube Link 2019-09-11T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.6M engagements

"Fatal Beauty Trends From the Victorian Era The Victorian Era lasted throughout most of the 1800s. This period of time was known for its technological advancements and for its increased social mobility. And with that came new beauty trends that spread from Britain to the United States by word of mouth and publications aimed at women - some beauty trends that would never happen in today's world. Not all of these trends were good - many of them had deadly consequences. Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-23T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 342.9K engagements

"What It Was Like to be a Knight During Medieval Times When we think of knights during the medieval times we think of valiant men who chose to defend their honor in feats of jousting chivalry and dragon slaying. But thats not exactly how it was for the actual knights. Today were exploring What It Was Actually Like to be a Knight During Medieval Times. #Knights #Medieval #Weirdhistory What It Was Actually Like to be a Knight During Medieval Times Knight Knight Life Medieval Era Weird History Code of Chivalry Knighthood Medieval Europe British History Knight Facts Jousting dubbing ceremony"
YouTube Link 2019-09-22T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.3M engagements

"What Happened Immediately After Hitler's Death On April [--] [----] Adolf Hitler took his life in his subterranean Berlin bunker. The impact of his suicide on the war was more emotional than strategic. He killed himself because he understood that surrender and capture were inevitable. Still in the aftermath of Hitler's suicide there were many consequences and reactions on an individual and a collective level. Individual German government figures and the German people had radical and diverse reactions to the news of his demise. Some officials rightfully anticipated that it was time to vanish to"
YouTube Link 2022-08-24T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.6M engagements

"The History of the Dollar Though the United States dollar was officially adopted in [----] paper currency didn't fully enter circulation until the Civil War. The current appearance of modern US bills developed only after a long period of economic development based on commodities and coinage. The earliest form of currency used on the North American continent includes Native American beads and coins minted in Europe. Given the choice which form of currency would you want to revisit Does the barter-based wampum appeal to your sensibilities or perhaps a gold and silver system that would literally"
YouTube Link 2022-11-09T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 296.3K engagements

"Little Known Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. is most remembered for his use of nonviolence and civil disobedience to advance civil rights and pursue equal opportunities for African Americans. He opposed segregation and marched on Washington DC to deliver his famous "I Have A Dream" speech in [----] and the following year he won the Nobel Peace Prize for opposing racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. #MLK #CivilRights #WeirdHistory Martin Luther King Jr. Who Was Martin Luther King Facts About MLK Life of Martin"
YouTube Link 2021-01-17T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 228.3K engagements

"Here's What It's Really Like To Enter The Witness Protection Program A highly-secretive program the United States Federal Witness Protection Program protects witnesses before during and after a criminal trial. Also called the Witness Security Program (WITSEC) the program is a joint venture of the US Department of Justice and the United States Marshals Service. In movies and TV shows it seems like people enter this program all the time. However in real life WITSEC is incredibly selective. Since anonymity is the goal agents may also tailor protection procedures to be less conspicuous meaning"
YouTube Link 2019-11-20T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.5M engagements

"When the Seminole Indians Aligned With Escaped Slaves The Black Seminoles were a group of people that history for the most part forgot about. Their alliance with the native Seminole tribes resulted in a unique relationship that had never been seen before and that changed the course of history for both the Seminoles and the State of Florida as a whole. The Black Seminoles sometimes called Maroons were a group of freed men and runaway slaves living in Florida during the mid-16th century. They settled the first free Black town in American history attained their freedom by joining the Spanish and"
YouTube Link 2021-02-10T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 203.7K engagements

"Strange Facts That You Didn't Know About Henry VIII King Henry VIII might be known as a bad husband with a hot temper who straight beheaded a couple of his wives. But he was also a surprisingly talented musician and was an animal lover. Henry was a complicated man. Today were going to talk about some strange facts that you didnt know about Henry VIII. #KingHenryVIII #BritishRoyals #WeirdHistory King Henry VIII Facts about Henry VIII Strange Facts about Henry VIII The Tudors Weird History British Royalty History of England King of England Anglican Church Church of England Anne Boleyn Catherine"
YouTube Link 2019-11-06T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.2M engagements

"How Teddy Roosevelt Got Shot and Still Did an [--] Minute Speech Sometimes the words of politicians save lives. In the case of Teddy Roosevelt "Bull Moose" Party presidential candidate in [----] that was very literally true. Having already served as the 26th President of the United States Roosevelt launched a third-party candidacy for a return to office in [----]. He was disenchanted with the political climate especially with the sitting president William Howard Taft his chosen successor. As a result Roosevelt started a third political party - the National Progressive Party - a group better known"
YouTube Link 2020-06-03T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2M engagements

"The Feud Between Thomas Jefferson And Alexander Hamilton Is Deeper Than You Thought The firstand perhaps the most importantpolitical rivalry in U.S. history was between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. The two Founding Fathers clashed over political differences each trying to sway President George Washington to his side. But theres more to the Hamilton and Jefferson feud than you thought. Why did Thomas Jefferson hate Alexander Hamilton He called Hamilton a corrupt monarchist a traitor to the countryand their beef went far beyond political differences. In the rivalry between Jefferson"
YouTube Link 2023-03-24T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 295.5K engagements

"What Life Was Like In Fascist Italy The period between WWI and WWII brought about major political changes in Italy and yet it's fairly uncommon to discuss what actually went on in Benito Mussolini's fascist state during those years. Mussolini implemented policies and reforms that led to a wave of censorship nationalist propaganda and widespread militarism making daily life under Mussolini a tenuous existence. #BenitoMussolini #WWII #WeirdHistory Italy Under Mussolini Italy During World War II Life In WWII Era Italy Benito Mussolini's Italy 1940s Italy Weird History Weird History politics"
YouTube Link 2021-11-28T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.3M engagements

"TIMELINE TV: [----] - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year [----] Today We go into the year [----] and all that was on TV [----] was gonna give its predecessor [----] a run for its money. it would not only see the dawn of shows like 'Doctor Quinn-Medicine Woman' 'Monday Night RAW' 'Living Single' 'Lois and Clark' and 'Seaquest'; it would gift us with a whole new 'Saved By The Bell' series Let us take you through all of the TV shows and TV related news and events of [----] What were YOU watching that year Let us know in the comments to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-06T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 181.2K engagements

"The Downfall of Mary Queen of Scots The life and legacy of Mary Queen of Scots remains intriguing more than [---] years after her passing. Her political scheming and personal hardships were colorful enough to inspire several films including 2018's Mary Queen of Scots but the fictionalized version can't compete with the actual events leading to her execution. After becoming Queen of Scotland when she was just days old Mary was married into the French royal family. Widowed as a teenager and a stranger to her homeland Mary seized her birthright and actively ruled Scotland from the early 1560s"
YouTube Link 2020-08-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 936K engagements

"What It Was Actually Like To Fight In The Revolutionary War Compilation The Revolutionary War was an incredible period of time from America for England and all around the world. In a 'David Vs. Goliath' situation America decided to break free and stand on its own. Here are a number of stories from that period of time that weave together life at the time of the American revolution Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Foods Did Americans Eat During The Revolutionary War 00:11:43 - [--] Facts About Benjamin Franklin America's Most Eccentric Founding Father 00:23:32 - A Doctor Tried to Resurrect George"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 131.5K engagements

"What It Was Like to Be a Mental Patient In the 1900s Straitjackets. Sedatives. Bars on the windows. In [----] patients at mental hospitals in the United States faced inhumane treatment often because doctors could not identify the cause of their melancholy or mania. Officials at psychiatric hospitals in the 1900s known at the time as lunatic asylums or insane asylums locked patients up against their will with few ideas on how to properly treat their problems. As Nellie Bly witnessed when she went undercover at Bellevue Hospital in New York patients were beaten and choked and their living"
YouTube Link 2021-06-16T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.7M engagements

"How Exactly Did Anne Sullivan Teach Helen Keller To Communicate The relationship between Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller went beyond pupil and teacher. It was based in Sullivan's ability to open up the world for Keller. Deaf blind and mute due to a childhood illness Helen Keller learned to read write and speak through the tireless efforts of her instructor friend and companion Anne Sullivan. Anne Sullivan's teaching philosophy was based on making learning active enjoyable and on going. Through finger-spelling gestures Braille and vocal training Sullivan gave Keller the gifts of language"
YouTube Link 2023-04-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 579.1K engagements

"TIMELINE [----] - Everything That Happened In '73 Weird History presents Timeline [----]. Hop back on the nostalgia train because Weird History's Timeline is taking you back to [----]. It would be a year of Elvis in Hawaii the sad demise of Bruce Lee and Marlon Brando's refusal to accept an Oscar. Get your pet rock ready because Timeline: The '70s is going retro. #1973 #timeline #weirdhistory timeline [----] everthing that happened in [----] major events of [----] the year [----] [----] retrospective weird history weird history timeline timeline the '70s popular music [----] popular movies [----] the '70s [----] -"
YouTube Link 2022-08-28T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 683.2K engagements

"Timeline: [----] - What Happened In the Year [----] Let's look back at [----] - In this video Weird History is going to talk about the news culture sports and entertainment and all that was weird in the year [----]. [----] would be a year filled with deadly events including attempts on Ronald Reagan as well as Pope John Paul II we would also see high-profile marriages Lady Di and Prince Charles as well as General Hospital's Luke and Laura and the emergence of the video game with the debut of Donkey Kong. #Year1981 #The80s #WeirdHistory [----] Timeline the year [----] [----] retrospective [----] nostalgia what"
YouTube Link 2020-07-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2M engagements

"A Day In the Life Living With the Plague The Black Death was the plague that changed the world. As the most profound epidemic in human history the plague claimed the lives of millions with nearly half of Europe's population perishing from the disease. Some feared they were living through the apocalypse amidst the chaotic upheaval while others turned to sinful pleasure during the plague to distract from the horror. And as for what happened to victims of the plague well it wasn't opportune. #ThePlague #BlackPlague #WeirdHistory Living with The Plague Black Plague Living With Black Plague Black"
YouTube Link 2019-12-18T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.4M engagements

"Timeline [----] - Everything That Happened In The Year [----] [----] brought South Koreas April Revolution massacre South Africas Sharpeville massacre and the most violent race riot in the history of Mississippi everyone was hoping [----] would be a little more chill. It wouldnt. Come with us as we sift through some of the wildeer aspects of the year [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #timeline #1961 #weirdhistory Timeline [----] the year [----] what happened in [----] events that happened in [----] Everything in [----] weird History Weird History 1961"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 95.6K engagements

"Timeline TV: [----] - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year [----] Today on Weird History we are taking a deep dive into all there was to watch on TV in the year [----] Murphy Brown mixed it up with Vice President Dan Quayle comedian Dennis Miller launched his (first) talk show and The Cosby Show to an end. Join us as we delve into these and SO many more things that were on TV in [----] What were you watching in [----] What were YOUR favorite shows on TV Let us know in the comments Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #1992 #television #weirdhistory"
YouTube Link 2025-03-23T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 229K engagements

"TIMELINE [----] - Everything That Happened In [----] Weird History's Timeline is back and is taking you all the way back to [----]. Coming out of the hippie '60s [----] would immediately take a turn quickly shaping into its own identity. From the rise of Black Sabbath to the Beatles breaking up to the Apollo [--] mission [----] would have America (and the world) on its toes. Take a ride with Timeline as we go back to '70. #1970 #timeline #weirdhistory timeline [----] the year [----] what happened in [----] events that happened in [----] everything in [----] weird history weird history timeline the 70s [----] - 1979"
YouTube Link 2022-07-17T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

"What It Was Like to Be a Roman Slave Slave labor was a huge aspect of Roman life and the Republic depended heavily on free work from human beings who had no rights no possessions and were left at the whims of their masters to be worked to death starved tortured and sometimes even killed for the sake of enjoyment. Sure you may have seen Russell Crowe play one in a movie but chances are you have no idea just how brutal it really was. Today were exploring what it was really like to be a Roman slave. #romanslaves #rome #weirdhistory What It Was Like To Be A Roman Slave Life As A Roman Slave Roman"
YouTube Link 2019-09-01T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 4.8M engagements

"What Actually Happened When Slaves Were Freed American schoolchildren are taught that the slaves in confederate states were freed when Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September [--] [----]. However while that may be true in a technical sense the reality of actually freeing those slaves was far more complicated. #EmancipationProclamation #Juneteenth #WeirdHistory When Slaves Were Freed When Lincoln Freed Slaves What Happened On Junteenth American After Civil War Weird History Weird History US History Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Freed Slaves Plantation owners"
YouTube Link 2020-11-15T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.2M engagements

"Weirdest Facts About King Tut More than almost any other ancient ruler facts about King Tut the boy who led an empire and was buried in a tomb stuffed with gold and artifacts have been hard to deduce. Who was this young man given the responsibility of carrying on a line descended from the gods How did he live And how did he die Since Tut's tomb was found in [----] these questions have slowly been answered. Thanks to advanced technology in DNA analysis we've found some surprising things about his heritage and his physical stature. #KingTut #EgyptianPharaoh #WeirdHistory King Tut Who Was king Tut"
YouTube Link 2020-10-07T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 2.5M engagements

"What Hygiene Was Like in Colonial America Personal hygiene in the 1700s was heavily maintained through a complicated balance of practicality religious belief and social position. Men and women living in colonial America washed their bodies and clothes with varying degrees of regularity often falling victim to disease and disorder as a result. Despite the differing attributes of the original colonies colonial hygiene in the earliest cities and rural settlements in America always left a lot to be desired with odors dirt and waste being inescapable parts of daily life. Middle- and upper-class"
YouTube Link 2020-05-03T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 3.1M engagements

"Timeline: The 00s - Everything That Happened In The 00s Compilation Go to https://mondly.app/weirdhistory to get 65% off lifetime access to [--] languages and start learning today. Today we walk through a very tumultuous and exciting decade that wasn't actually all that long ago Relive all the crazy news innovations sports movies and music of the 2000s What were some of your favorite memories of this decade Let us know in the comments Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews Timeline the 2000s video compilation of the 2000s [----] - [----] in videos"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 124.3K engagements

"Timeline: [----] - Everything That Happened In The Year [----] Today on Weird History we are diving into the year [----] This is the year The year that The Sopranos ended Phil Jackson got his 900th win with the L.A. Lakers Rihanna released her massive single 'Umbrella' and so many many other things happened in the span of [---] days Come with us as we go deep and take a look at all the politics music sports and other stuff that was weird in the year [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-24T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 273.4K engagements

"The Dark Secret Behind The REAL Pied Piper A rainbow-clad stranger with a silver pipe saves a town from a rat infestation. But when that town stiffs him he steals their children and vanishes into the hills never to return. It sounds like a campfire story but according to the people of Hamelin it happened. The questions are: What happened To read more about the actual Pied Piper story go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/theories-about-the-pied-piper-of-hamelin/elle-tharp Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #piedpiper #germany #weirdhistory The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 75.2K engagements

"Timeline TV: [----] - Everything That Happened In TV In The Year [----] Welcome to Timeline TV The show where we discuss that amazing decade of some groundbreaking television shows that all came out in the 1990s From ER to X Files all the way to the creation of Southpark by the end of the decade. Stroll with us down memory lane as we go deep into all that was on TV in the 90s Let us know in the comments your favorite shows and TV memories from the era Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #weirdhistory #timeline #1990s Timeline TV Television shows"
YouTube Link 2025-02-23T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 262.3K engagements

"Last Meals of Famous Death Row Inmates Even the weirdest death row last meals make sense because how do you limit yourself to small fare when you know it's the last food you'll ever eat Serial killers like Steven Michael Woods order as much food as possible so they can make their last meals count. The prisoners last meals below contain everything from the best cuts of meat to heaps of ice cream. Would you choose a large lavish meal for your final dinner #LastMeal #DeathRow #WeirdHistory Last Meals of Death Row Inmates Famous Inmates' last meals Death Row food Last Supper of notorious"
YouTube Link 2021-12-29T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.6M engagements

"What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like Wild West saloons have been portrayed in popular culture as dens of vice and violence. Located throughout the American frontier Western saloons were part of the landscape present in small camps and growing towns alike. Saloons in the Wild West served as repositories of information houses of companionship and refuge points amid isolation and loneliness. The activities that took place at saloons were emblematic of the American West itself; just as settlers gambled everything to embark into the unknown saloon patrons could bet their earnings on a friendly"
YouTube Link 2021-01-29T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 4.8M engagements

"Smelly Facts About London's The Great Stink of [----] Many think of the Victorian era as a time of tight-laced corsets and formal teas. And it wasbut it was also the time of the Great Stink a two-month stretch of [----] in which London's primary water source the River Thames was so full of untreated sewage baking in the sun that the entire city took on an odious reek. The smell was so bad that it was blamed for illnesses among the upper class reportedly caused citizens miles away to throw up whenever the wind changed and eventually lead to the development of the London sewage system."
YouTube Link 2020-07-05T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Creepiest Chernobyl Stories You've Never Heard Ah Chernobyl. The name alone conjures images of glowing forests haunted playgrounds and enough ambient radiation to cook a rotisserie chicken. But all that is just the tip of the incredibly spooky iceberg when it comes to the tales people tell about the famous disaster site. To read more about creepy stories surrounding Chernobyl go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-chernobyl-stories/juliet-bennett-rylah Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #chernobyl #creepy #weirdhistory stories about"
YouTube Link 2025-12-07T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 40.8K engagements

"Bizarre Facts About The Druids The Druids were either an intellectual class or priestly class of Celts living in Gaul (a region that encompassed the majority of Western Europe and the British isles) around 1200-600 BCE and beyond. While modern neo-Druids have a tree-hugging pagan hippie vibe the reality is that the original historical Druids are sort of a mystery. Scholarly research and historical accounts suggest though that the Druids were more intellectual than they were religious and that they spent more time establishing a socially just society than they did worshipping at places like"
YouTube Link 2020-11-25T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 613.9K engagements

"What the South Was Like During Reconstruction On April [--] [----] Lincoln was gunned down in Fords Theater by John Wilkes Booth a man sympathetic to the defeated Confederacy. In the years following the end of the Civil War and Lincolns assassination his successor Andrew Johnson proved utterly incapable of unifying a fractured nation. Under Johnson everyday life during the Reconstruction was a gauntlet of simmering hatred short supplies and an onslaught of new means for oppressing African Americans. #USCivilWar #ReconstructionEra #WeirdHistory Facts About Reconstruction Era US Reconstruction Era"
YouTube Link 2021-02-21T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 670.3K engagements

"What Life Was Like for a POW In Vietnam Although the Vietnam conflict lasted for [--] years - from [----] to the Fall of Saigon in [----] - the United States government never officially declared war. Over [--] million people perished in the conflict and hundreds of American and Vietnamese citizens were held in prison camps as unofficial POWs. The North Vietnamese captured American troops and the South Vietnamese held hundreds of North Vietnamese soldiers. These POWs were treated in different but perhaps equally awful ways. Americans suffered terrible treatment and years-long solitary confinement while"
YouTube Link 2022-09-25T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 197.7K engagements

"How The Reebok Pump Changed The High-Tech Sneaker Game Forever When it comes to cutting-edge athletic footwear Reebok and its competitors - Nike being the most prominent among them - have been at the forefront of industry-shaking innovations that literally change the way people wear (and buy) sneakers. But few innovations have caused a stir quite like the Reebok Pump. On its way to becoming a veritable game-changer the Pump - introduced at the tail-end of the 1980s - featured technologies that many brands including arch-rival Nike had been tiptoeing around for years. To read more about this"
YouTube Link 2023-06-09T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 142K engagements

"What Does The British Royal Family Actually Do Living like a royal means working like a royal. Though they enjoy unimaginable privileges - like getting to live in extravagant palaces - members of the British royal family have duties to perform. These various tasks and responsibilities keep Queen Elizabeth II's family busy. Ever since she became queen in [----] Elizabeth II has been a royal workhorse. Unlike weird royals in history who may have ignored their responsibilities she completes all of the duties expected of a British monarch on a daily basis and takes her work seriously. The queen"
YouTube Link 2022-01-16T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 331.3K engagements

"What Was George Washington's Private Life Like During the American Revolution newspapers printed sensational stories about George Washington's affairs. An enslaved woman named Venus claimed George fathered her son. And years after his passing a racy love letter written to a married woman threatened to destroy George's sterling reputation. But what was Washington's private life really like Was he as virtuous as his reputation And what about George Washington's children - is it true the man died without ever fathering one #GeorgeWashington #POTUS #weirdhistory George Washington Facts About"
YouTube Link 2020-11-01T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.3M engagements

"Timeline: [----] - Everything That Happened In The Year [----] Weird History Timeline is back This time we are diving way deep into the decade of the 1960s An intense completely transformative decade As the 50s came to a close a new and VERY different era dawned. A decade full of drama and progress and everything in between. Today we delve into [----]. Strap in [----] is a wild start to a [--] year period Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews"
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 239.4K engagements

"What Happened to All the Roman Conspirators After Julius Caesar's Death The Death of Julius Caesar.What does the saying "Beware the Ides of March" mean It refers to the day - March [--] [--] BCE - on which Gaius Julius Caesar a one-time dictator of ancient Rome was murdered. His grisly assassination was legendary. But just as infamous were the conspirators behind one of the most well-known deaths in history. So just who had Julius Caesar killed #JuliusCaesar #IdesofMarch #WeirdHistory death of julius caesar Julius Caesar's killers Who Killed Julius Caesar Facts About Julius Caesar's Assassins"
YouTube Link 2020-03-18T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.7M engagements

"Hiroo Onoda Fought WWII For [--] Additional Years Who was Hiroo Onoda Onoda was a Japanese soldier who refused to surrender long after the capitulation of Japan in WWII. For [--] extra years Onoda continued to execute the mission that he was ordered to carry out in [----]. Stationed at Lubang Island in the Philippines he and his three-man team were the only survivors when the US attacked and recaptured the island in [----]. Onoda ordered the group to retreat to remote mountains occasionally carrying out guerrilla missions against island installations which was his original assignment. Despite the"
YouTube Link 2019-04-28T13:00Z 4.7M followers, 885.5K engagements

"Timeline: The 80s - Everything That Happened In The 80s Compilation Ahhh the 80s. what a wild and crazy era. maybe you were there Maybe you missed it Maybe you were there and just can't quite remember it - No matteer the case Weird History has you covered. come with us to explore he dawn of one wild age with the assassination of John Lennon on through the Space shuttle challenger tragedy and some of the best movies and music ever created. Yep it was the 80s and we have it all here for you to enjoy - all that happened in Sports Music and all the crazy news of the decade So grab a snack and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 612.4K engagements

"How Nuclear Power Went From Miracle To Nightmare Compilation One the world reached 'the nuclear age' reality got. interesting. Dicey to say the least and definitely not like it was before nuclear weapons. Today we are offering a compilation of insightful scary and downright interesting videos about all things nuclear. What exactly happened that caused the Chernobyl Meltdown in [----] How about the American nuclear accident at [--] Mile Island What plans does the U.S. government have in place in the event of a nuclear attack What are nuclear bunkers made of All fo these and a number of other wild"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T15:00Z 4.7M followers, [----] engagements

"Comedy's Most Controversial Moments In History Compilation Comedy has been around since the dawn of time - and in that time the most famous comics in history have ALWAYS pushed boundaries lived wild lives and have had crazy situations surrounding them. Today on Weird History we examine some of the most controversial moments in Comedy over the last decades Which one of these comics is your favorite Let us know in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - How George Carlins '7 Words' Caused a Landmark Supreme Court Decision 00:10:33 - The Final Hours of Sam Kinisons Life 00:21:04 - How MTV's Punk'd Was"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 165.5K engagements

"The Brief History of Crystal Pepsi Whats better than regular Coke Clear Coke of course Or at least thats what a majority of the top soda brands in the US thought back in the early '90s. Leading the "Clear Cola Craze" was PepsiCo. which released the first of many clear cola beverages with their aspirational hit Crystal Pepsi. Anyone who grew up in the 1990s is likely to recall the suspiciously pure-looking soda and its just-as-curious departure from stock shelves nationwide. So what really happened to Crystal Pepsi and the clear-cola movement that succeeded it #Pepsi #CrystalPepsi"
YouTube Link 2021-03-31T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 359.7K engagements

"What Was Life Like for the Average Viking Whether your name was Snorri or Erik your daily life as a Viking was a meat-filled chess-playing human-sacrificing experience. Contrary to what you might think daily life for Vikings didn't always involve going out to sea or violently conquering new lands. In fact these Nordic seamen and their families had to keep up a certain lifestyle back at home. What was it like to be a Viking If you were a man you would farm by day sleep in one big room with your entire family (and your goats) at night and occasionally pop over to the local chieftan's longhouse"
YouTube Link 2020-03-08T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 3.3M engagements

"What Happened During the Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the top attractions of New York City but it is also one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world. It connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and crosses the East River. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in [----]. But building the bridge was a huge undertaking and fraught with tragedy. It took [--] years to complete and nearly [--] people died from various incidents during its construction. #BrooklynBridge #NewYorkCity #WeirdHistory The Brooklyn Bridge History of The Brooklyn Bridge Building"
YouTube Link 2021-07-09T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 255K engagements

"Was Andrew Jackson America's Craziest President Andrew Jackson has a complicated legacy. On the one hand he was a populist hero and a venerated war general. On the other hand he enslaved persons killed thousands of Native Americans created an economic depression and killed a man. "Old Hickory" lived a mad life eventually leading to a presidency where he gave some very questionable orders said some very unusual things and took other actions many deem as messed up. Maybe that's why he's referred to by some as "America's worst 'great' president." #andrewjackson #oldhickory #POTUS andrew jackson"
YouTube Link 2019-07-17T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.7M engagements

"The Notorious Kidnapping of John Paul Getty III To understand the Paul Getty kidnapping you need to know a little bit about Getty family history. Paul also known as John Paul Getty III was the grandson of J. Paul Getty the man who began making money from oil leases in the 1910s and became extremely wealthy. Despite his vast wealth however he was a very frugal man. He had all the money in the world but was very particular about how it was distributed among his children and grandchildren. #JohnPaulGettyIII #TheGettyFamily #WeirdHistory John Paul Getty III Kidnapped Facts About The Getty"
YouTube Link 2022-05-20T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 227.6K engagements

"What Hygiene Was Like During the Black Plague What was hygiene like during the Black Death In the 14th century the bubonic plague swept through Europe wiping out as many as [--] million people - or more than half the continent. During this time it was common for people to dump their chamber pots in the streets and sleep on dirty straw. These unsanitary practices attracted rodents and spread disease. Could better hygiene have prevented the black plague #BlackPlague #Hygiene #WeirdHistory Hygiene During The Black Plague Black Plague Facts Life During The Black Plague Personal Hygiene During Black"
YouTube Link 2021-03-17T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.8M engagements

"The Most Haunted Graveyard On Earth Thank you to Wondrium for sponsoring todays video Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/QeTT50L98aL What is now Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur Illinois was first used as sacred burial grounds by Native Americans of the Illiniwek Confederation hundreds of years before any Europeans lived there. It is one of the most haunted places on Earth. Its dark and sordid history has helped make it one of the most infamous burial sites on the planet. But what did this humble boneyard do to earn such a spooky reputation #GreenwoodCemetery #haunted"
YouTube Link 2022-10-28T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 606K engagements

"The Murder of Coors Beer Mogul Launched a Massive Manhunt Coors is a regional sector of the world's third-largest brewer Molson Coors and operates the largest single brewery facility in the world from its headquarters in Golden Colorado. After the CEO of Coors who was also heir to the Coors industry tragically perished however the Coors family nearly lost its beer-brewing fortune. The crime received substantial international attention but even after after the CEO's death was confirmed the suspect remained at large. #CoorsBrewingCompany #AdolphCoorsIII #WeirdHistory Adolph Coors III Kidnapping"
YouTube Link 2021-06-18T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 486.8K engagements

"Every Awful Truth About The Dark Ages Compilation Today on Weird History were diving deep into the Dark Agesa time often shrouded in mystery myth and some truly bizarre practices. But were the Middle Ages really as dark as history books make them out to be From the strange world of medieval barbers to the unexpected role of jesters were uncovering intriguing weird and downright shocking facts about this fascinating era. 👑 Prepare for a journey into historys strangest era 💬 Which Dark Ages fact surprised you the most Drop a comment below 👍 If you love historical deep dives dont forget to"
YouTube Link 2025-03-06T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 494.1K engagements

"Everything That Happened Leading Up to Nixon's Resignation Richard Milhous Nixon's presidency was full of excitement intrigue grievously bad judgment and booze which is why so many drunk Richard Nixon stories have lived on long past the man. Tales about the end of his tenure as president are no different. In the wake of Watergate as his removal from the Oval Office became imminent in the late summer of [----] it was clear to Nixon that he had to do the unthinkable. He had to resign. As he slowly accepted his fate he turned increasingly inward brooded drank swore and took out his frustrations in"
YouTube Link 2020-11-29T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 375.8K engagements

"Lady Jane Grey The Teenager Who Ruled England For Nine Days In the violent and dramatic history of the English monarchy the story of Lady Jane Grey stands out as one of the most tragic. She was a teenage Queen of England who ruled for only nine days before she was deposed and ultimately executed. But there is a lot more to Lady Janes story than the fact that she had the briefest reign in English history. #LadyJaneGrey #BritishMonarchy #WeirdHistory Lady Jane Grey Queen for [--] Days Lady Jane Grey was Queen Life of Lady Jane Grey Teenaged queen of England Weird History Weird History British"
YouTube Link 2022-04-10T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 331.3K engagements

"The Most MANIACAL Kings Throughout History Compilation Crazy Rulers have been in charge of many different countries for ages Today We skip through his tory depicting some of the wildest craziest kings that ever ruled over people. Don't say we didn't warn ya Who do YOU think was (or is) the craziest history has to offer Let us know in the comments Chapters: 00:00:00 - Scandalous Life of Edward VII 00:08:17 - Charles II Health Problems Plunged Europe to War 00:18:47 - Who Was King Edward I 00:29:06 - Petty Kings and Queens 00:40:42 - The Corpse Queen 00:52:02 - Weird Facts About King Tut"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 144.9K engagements

"Timeline: [----] - Everything That Happened In The Year [----] Today on Weird History we are diving into the transformative year of [----] In this year Spotify was founded Heath Ledger passed on the [----] Great Recession kicked off big time and so many insane wacky and unbelievable things happened not to forget the election of Barack Obama to the highest office in the United States Join us as we recount all the news sports and all the wild and crazy that unfolded in [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-08T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 196.4K engagements

"What It Was Like to Be Held In a Soviet Gulag What are Soviet Gulags What happened in Gulags And what did they accomplish The word "Gulag" is actually an acronym of its official bureaucratic name Glavnoe Upravlenie Ispravitel'no-trudovykh LAGerei. When translated from Russian it roughly means "the Main Administration of Corrective Labor Camps." The gut-wrenching system of forced labor camps was first established following the Russian Civil War. By the 1950s the Gulags would stretch across the entirety of the Soviet Union's territory. It was arguably one of the darkest periods of 20th-century"
YouTube Link 2022-02-13T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.5M engagements

"What Being a Spectator at the Rome Colosseum Was Like Ancient Romans loved their sports and entertainment and the Colosseum put on the grandest games in all of ancient Rome. With its gladiators interchangeable arenas exotic animals and the rare naval reenactment being a spectator in the Roman Colosseum would have indeed been a spectacle. Crowds of [-----] people spanning every region and socioeconomic class of the empire gathered at the stadium to watch shows and get away from the disgusting life of everyday Rome. They enjoyed food wine music and theatrics in a large venue all paid for by the"
YouTube Link 2019-05-26T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 4.5M engagements

"What It Was Like To Be a Trench Soldier in WWI WWI was one of the most catastrophic events in human history. But soldiers at the front lines who spent life in the trenches lived through a particularly harrowing war experience. Their stories reveal an experience that was often bleak but also movingly human. #WWI #WeirdHistory #thegreatwar World War I Trench Warfare WW I Trench Warfare Life of a Soldier in WWI Weird History WWI Facts Fighting WWI European History United States History German History Trench Foot Gas Mask Trench Fever influenza pandemic of [----] Chemical Warfare Battle Fatigue"
YouTube Link 2019-10-13T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 4.8M engagements

"What Life Is Like as a Secret Service Agent The people who undertake Secret Service training keep presidents vice presidents first families and even candidates safe. But their own lives can be incredibly dangerous. The Secret Service agent job description includes both protection and investigation. Being an agent may seem glamorous but it's often anything but. Agents spend long hours watching crowds for suspicious behavior constantly functioning on high alert. They carry weapons investigate crimes secure locations and keep some of the most powerful people in the world safe. #SecretService"
YouTube Link 2019-12-22T15:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.5M engagements

"This Is The Maniac That Scarface Was Based On. . . Tony Montana is the iconic Cuban gangster from Brian De Palmas [----] crime thriller masterpiece Scarface. And Al Pacinos portrayal of Montana despite Pacino being very not Cuban has endured as one of the most famous and brutal depictions of organized crime ever portrayed on the screen. To read more about the actual inspiration of the film 'Scarface' go here: https://www.ranker.com/list/real-life-inspirations-for-scarface/maggie-clancy Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #scarface #movies"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T15:01Z 4.7M followers, 24.4K engagements

"What Happened After the Black Death Ended The Black Death devastated Europe claiming [--] million lives and up to 80% of the population in some cities. Survivors of the plague which lasted from approximately 1347-1353 struggled with skyrocketing food prices psychological torment and survivor guilt. Even Renaissance scholar Petrarch wished he was never born. In spite of the many tragedies it caused the Black Death also had ripple effects that improved conditions in Europe in its aftermath. The awful time period didn't only galvanize pub culture it transformed Europe's feudal society spurring the"
YouTube Link 2021-07-21T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 1.1M engagements

"What It Was Like To Live (And Die) In Ancient Rome Compilation Fans of all things Roman empire Today we have stitched together our 'Roman Empire' videos into a compilation that is sure to give anyone a deeply intriguing and thorough understanding about how the ancient Romans ate how they kept clean how they dressed and even what life was like in the golden age of the Roman Empire Chapters: 00:00:00 What It Was Like To Live In Ancient Rome During Its Golden Age 00:12:17 What It Was Like To Be A Roman Slave 00:22:30 What Did Roman Soldiers Eat 00:33:31 What It Was Like To Be A Roman Soldier"
YouTube Link 2024-08-23T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 779.9K engagements

"What Did People Eat During The Black Plague When the Black Plague struck Europe in the 14th century people didn't have much time to worry about their diets. Still doctors warned that the most popular food and drinks in medieval England such as fresh fruit and vegetables could make people sick. Deemed healthy were items like meats vinegar and cooked fruit. For roughly three centuries afterward millions of Europeans succumbed to sickness. The effects of the Black Plague influenced medieval food culture and directly shaped the way we live now. #BlackPlague #FoodHistory #WeirdHistory Black Plague"
YouTube Link 2022-05-08T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 665.2K engagements

"How Alcohol Shaped America Compilation Maybe you've had it maybe you have had it too much Today on Weird History we examine the roll of alcohol throughout history - how beer has changed history the vibe of wild west saloons how Bootleggers made out during prohibition and even the epic failure of the program D.A.R.E. Today we are examining many things surrounding alcobol and its affect on history Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like 00:16:06 - Times In History Beer Changed the World 00:27:25 - How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time 00:39:41 - D.A.R.E. Was"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 71K engagements

"The Most Elaborate Final Meals Of Death Row Inmates Even the weirdest death row last meals make sense because how do you limit yourself to small fare when you know it's the last food you'll ever eat Serial killers like Steven Michael Woods order as much food as possible so they can make their last meals count. The prisoners last meals below contain everything from the best cuts of meat to heaps of ice cream. Would you choose a large lavish meal for your final dinner One of the most expensive meals is likely that of Lawrence Russel Brewer. He order pounds of food but didn't eat one bite"
YouTube Link 2024-06-02T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 132K engagements

"What It Was Like To Live (And Die) In The Wild West Compilation Well they didn't call it 'The Wild West' for nothing. Pockets of total lawlessness a struggle to keep order and cohesion the place was wild indeed. Today we are offering a collection of videos that dive into various aspects of life in the wild west: how they tried to keep cities lawful how average people spent their free time when not working the land what Wild West Saloons (and saloon girls) were actually like and how they tried to keep clean in such dusty dirty conditions. Take a stroll with us through the pages of a bygone era"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 265.2K engagements

"Timeline: The 90s - Everything That Happened In The 90s Compilation In what would be the last decade of the Millenium the 1990s were jammed packed. Today we offer a decade long binge of news pop culture and all that was weird in one wild decade - Welcome to the 90s from start to finish Chapters: 00:00:00 - [----] 00:18:44 - [----] 00:45:19 - [----] 01:11:59 - [----] 01:38:52 - [----] 02:00:26 - [----] 02:22:40 - [----] 02:46:05 - [----] 03:13:02 - [----] 03:40:48 - [----] Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews #timeline #1990s #weirdhistory Everything that happened"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 303.2K engagements

"What Life On A Native American Reservation Is Really Like In [----] the US government passed the Indian Appropriations Act creating reservation lands for Native Americans. For decades prior the US government had forcefully moved and abused Native American tribes most notably through the Indian Removal Act and subsequent Trail of Tears under President Andrew Jackson. In placing them on reservations the US government often forced Native Americans to live on subpar lands under harsh conditions. Reservation rules were also oppressive and unfamiliar. By [----] the government took further action with"
YouTube Link 2022-06-19T14:00Z 4.7M followers, 968.7K engagements

"What Hygiene Was Like Through History Compilation Keeping clean and having great hygiene habits in life is REALLY important. But humans didn't always have the same hygiene standards as we have now. Take a trip through the past to see how various cultures kept clean Be sure to subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter: https://bit.ly/WeirdHistoryNews Chapters: 00:00:00 - What Viking Hygiene Was Like 00:11:23 - What Hygiene Was Like in Colonial America 00:23:05 - What Was Hygiene Like On Pirate Ships 00:34:07 - What Was Hygiene Like For US Soldiers In WWII 00:47:01 - What Was Hospital Hygiene"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T14:01Z 4.7M followers, 110.1K engagements

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