The Weird History Podcast

Recent Episodes

186 Crystal King on The Chef’s Secret

Posted February 4, 2019 • 00:32:44

Crystal King is the author of two novels about Italian food history. Her first book Feast of Sorrow delved into the world of food in ancient Rome, and...

185 The Georgia Guidestones

Posted January 26, 2019 • 00:19:16

In 1980 a mysterious benefactor who only identified himself as “R.C. Christian” commissioned a granite monument in rural Georgia bearing advice...

184 Is Taiwan a Country?

Posted January 10, 2019 • 00:29:39

Taiwan’s status is a matter of debate. In this episode we get into its history and try to suss out whether it’s part of China or an independent...

Big News for 2019

Posted December 20, 2018 • 00:04:05

I’m doing a big thing in 2019, and I need to tell you about it.

183 Krampus and Friends

Posted December 16, 2018 • 00:19:06

Over the past decade or so the Krampus, a demonic figure from German folklore, has become something of a Christmas staple in the United States. However,...