People & Blogs
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 16 Years
00:11:06 - What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger
00:22:30 - Facts About Organized Crime Around the World
00:33:32 - How a 1921 Mob Destroyed America's Richest Black Neighborhood
00:43:53 - Pinball Was Banned In NYC until the 1970s Because of the Mob
00:58:39 - What It Was Like to Be In the Mob
01:09:35 - Benny Binion, The "Friendliest" Mobster In Vegas
01:20:54 - A Timeline Of Bonnie And Clyde’s Spree Of Love And Crimes
01:31:15 - How the Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas
01:41:29 - 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone
01:52:31 - The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much Bloodier
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#organizedcrime #mafia #weirdhistory
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 - What It's Like To Live In The Diomedes
00:44:14 - The Enduring Mystery Of Rasputin, Russia's Secret Shadow Master
00:56:08 - Fascinating Facts About The Russian Revolution
01:07:49 - Unconventional Foods People Ate In Soviet Russia
01:20:02 - What Actually Happened Right After The Soviet Union Collapsed
01:33:05 - Peter The Great, The Physically Enormous Czar Who Modernized Russia
01:44:07 - The Kursk | What Happened to the Russian Sub That Exploded
01:54:27 - What Life in the Soviet Union Was Like
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#russia #compilation #weirdhistory
Millions of people believe UFOs and extraterrestrials are real and have visited Earth, but why is there still no concrete evidence? Could it be because of a shadowy force tasked with concealing the truth at all costs?
In this episode of Weird History Presents: Graveyard Shift, we dive into alien conspiracy theories, secret government programs, UFO cover-ups, and the mysterious agents allegedly tasked with hiding the truth from humanity.
Do you believe in the Men in Black? Let us know in the comments.
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#meninblack #declassified #weirdhistory
While McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s dominate the fast-food burger world, Jack in the Box has long been carving out a surprising legacy of its own. From its creepy clown mascot to the iconic Jumbo Jack, Jack in the Box seemingly has everything it needs to compete at the top... but lately, things haven't been going so well for Jack.
In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the strange rise and fall of one of America’s most unique and unforgettable fast food chains.
#jackinthebox #fastfood #weirdhistoryfood
For four days in September 1971, a maximum-security prison in upstate New York stopped functioning as a prison and turned into a battleground. What followed was a tense standoff that ended in one of the deadliest single-day massacres in America since the Civil War.
On this episode of Weird History, we take a look at the shocking true story of the Attica Prison uprising. Have you ever heard of the Attica uprising before? Let us know in the comments!
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#attica #riot #weirdhistory
Originally launched as a Ghostbusters-themed Hi-C drink in the 1980s, Ecto Cooler became one of the most beloved kids beverages of all time. It even survived for a while after the Ghostbusters franchise faded away. Nonetheless, Hi-C eventually discontinued it and that should’ve been the end... but it wasn't.
On this episode of Weird History Food, we're taking a look at how Ecto Cooler became a pop culture legend that fans kept bringing back from the dead.
Were you a fan of Ecto Cooler? Let us know in the comments!
(Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)
#ectocooler #ghostbusters #weirdhistoryfood #therealghostbusters
Wendy’s sells over 83 MILLION servings of chili every year; enough to fill more than eight Olympic-sized swimming pools. But the real story isn’t how much they sell… it’s what’s in it.
On this episode of Weird History Food, we're taking a look at the surprisingly clever fast food secret behind Wendy's chili and how Dave Thomas figured out he could turn his garbage into his secret weapon.
Are you a fan of Wendy's chili? Let us know in the comments!
#chili #wendys #weirdhistoryfood
From Roman soldiers to royal feasts, what did people really eat throughout history?
In this episode of Weird History, we explore the fascinating (and sometimes bizarre) history of European cuisine across centuries.
Discover what fueled ancient Roman soldiers, the strange recipes of the Victorian era, the luxurious meals served to Ottoman sultans, and what passengers ate on the Titanic’s maiden voyage.
But it’s not all fine dining. History also reveals how people survived during desperate times. What did people eat during the Black Plague? What was actually served at a medieval Christmas feast? From survival food to royal banquets, this is the ultimate journey through the history of food.
Whether you love food, history, or weird facts, this episode has something for you.
Grab a snack and dive in! And let us know what historical meal would you want to try in the comments!
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Ottoman Sultains Dined
00:11:18 - Elizabethan Foods
00:22:41 - The Menu on the Titanic
00:35:22 - What People Ate During the Black Plague
00:47:17 - What Roman Soldiers Ate
00:58:40 - Medieval Christmas Dinner
01:09:19 - Victorian Foods
01:21:13 - Medieval Diet
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#food #compilation #weirdhistory
Orange soda is bright, bubbly, and more popular than you'd think. But which one is the sweetest? Or the fizziest? And why are they all the exact same orange as a traffic cone?
In this episode of Weird History Food we’re ranking the wild world of orange soda, from Fanta to Sunkist to Crush, to find out which one truly reigns supreme. What's your favorite orange soda? Jump into the comments and let us know.
(Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)
#noai #orangesoda #weirdhistoryfood
Most foods are things you eat. Shake ’N Bake was something you did. It wasn’t just dinner, it was a ritual involving a plastic bag, raw chicken, and the kind of aggressive shaking that felt oddly therapeutic. Until… it wasn’t. So did you have Shake 'N Bake growing up? DId you help in that dinner prep? let us know in the comments!
#shakenbake #chicken #weirdhistoryfood
For decades, Kentucky Fried Chicken dominated the fast food scene with the top secret fried chicken recipe created by its larger-than-life founder, Colonel Harlan Sanders. But more recently, KFC has struggled to keep people interested in what it's selling.
In this episode of Weird History Food, we dig through the corporate battles, declining quality, and broken branding to figure out exactly how one of America’s most beloved restaurant chains lost its way.
Have you turned your back on KFC? Let us know in the comments!
(Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)
#NoAI #KFC #weirdhistoryfood
War is hell, and World War II was one of the most devastating conflicts humanity has ever faced. But imagine surviving the unimaginable… twice.
What if you were present at two separate atomic bomb detonations, witnessing the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and lived to tell the story? This isn’t a myth or urban legend. It’s a true, jaw-dropping account of survival at ground zero.
To read more about the man who survived two atomic bomb blasts, go here:
https://www.ranker.com/list/ja....pan-atomic-bomb-surv
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#atomicbomb #heroshima #nagasaki #weirdhistory
33 Weirdest Facts About Amish in History
What do faceless dolls, beard rules, horse-and-buggy logic, paper social networks, and holy leader lotteries have in common? The Amish. In this video, we go through 33 of the weirdest Amish facts in history and unpack the surprising logic behind Amish traditions, Amish rules, Amish technology choices, Rumspringa, shunning, Ordnung, and the strange way this community became one of the most recognizable symbols of old America.
This is not the usual soft-focus version of Amish life. It is the real, more complicated story: why Amish men wear beards without mustaches, why outsiders are called English, why some Amish avoid photographs, why they reject cars but still ride in them, and why two Amish communities living close to each other can follow completely different rules.
If you like weird history, forgotten traditions, unusual religious communities, and historical facts that sound fake but are true, this one is for you.
#Amish #History #WeirdHistory #AmishFacts #AmericanHistory
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1960s? Timeline is the Weird History channel's prestige documentary series that examines history, decade by decade and year by year, covering the people, news, culture, sports, and entertainment that defined the past and shaped the world we live in today.
In this episode we look at 1962, the year Jackie Robinson made it into the Hall of Fame, McDonald’s introduced the Filet O’Fish, and Marvel Comics introduced your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
So which events from 1962 interest you the most? Let us know in the comments!
(Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)
#History #Timeline #1960s #WeirdHistory #NoAI
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1960s? Timeline is the Weird History channel's prestige documentary series that examines history, decade by decade and year by year, covering the people, news, culture, sports, and entertainment that defined the past and shaped the world we live in today.
In this episode we look at 1960, the year Alfred Hitchcock made Psycho, Sega was founded, and John F. Kennedy trounced Richard Nixon in America’s first televised presidential debate.
So which events from 1960 interest you the most? Let us know in the comments!
(Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)
#History #Timeline #1960s #WeirdHistory #NoAI
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1960s? Timeline is the Weird History channel's prestige documentary series that examines history, decade by decade and year by year, covering the people, news, culture, sports, and entertainment that defined the past and shaped the world we live in today. In this episode we look at 1968, the year Martin Luther King was assassinated, George Foreman won Olympic Gold, and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood made its debut.
So which events from 1968 interest you the most? Let us know in the comments!
(Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)
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#noai #Timeline #1968
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/th....eories-about-the-pie
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#piedpiper #germany #weirdhistory
New York City in the 1970s was a nightmare. Crime was exploding, the streets felt lawless, and terrified residents wondered if the police had lost control. Then things got worse. As fear spread across the city, one of the deadliest serial killers in American history began hunting victims from the shadows, turning New York into a real-life horror story. On this episode of Weird History we take a look at what it was like to be in New York while the Son of Sam terrorized the city.
Do you know any New Yorkers who survived the summer of Sam? Let us know in the comments.
(Much like real history, this video was produced entirely by human beings.)
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#noai #nyc #weirdhistory
On a Scottish history timeline, you can see how the English have used, abused, and downright insulted Scotland. Slurs, jokes, and awful stereotypes aside, the English were responsible for the most horrible atrocities committed in Scotland.
The 18th-century Battle of Culloden and its aftermath were particularly difficult for the beautiful, culturally rich country, but mistreatment didn't start or stop there. Scottish history facts are full of examples of disputes and hardships, many of which may make you sympathize with England's northern neighbor.
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#scotland #scottishhistory #weirdhistory
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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!
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