The Weird History Podcast

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40 Prison of the Mind

Posted July 23, 2015 • 00:18:35

"Morals reformed - health preserved - industry invigorated instruction diffused - public burthens lightened - Economy seated, as it were, upon a rock...

39 How to Steal the Mona Lisa

Posted July 16, 2015 • 00:22:45

The Mona Lisa wasn't always an icon. Before 1911 Leonardo's painting was certainly known and respected, but it wasn't yet the most famous, most adored,...

38 The Secret Plan to Nuke the Moon

Posted July 9, 2015 • 00:13:36

In 1959 the United States had a secret plan to explode a nuclear weapon either on or near the surface of the moon. The plan was known as Project A119...

37 Roberts Versus Boswell

Posted July 2, 2015 • 00:15:24

Last week the US Supreme Court legalized gay marriage. It was an amazing victory for equality and a long time coming. There were, however, dissents....

36 Thirteen Ships

Posted June 25, 2015 • 00:23:07

In the 1590s Japan invaded Korea. The Imjin War lasted from 1592-1598, and it included all manner of land battles, guerilla skirmishes, sieges, spying,...