Weird History

Weird History

Echo Ridge Media

130 - The Philosopher Who Lived in a Barrel and Told Alexander the Great to Get Out of His Light

Dive into the curious corners of the past with Weird History! From peculiar people to baffling events and mysterious places, this podcast unravels fascinating tales that are as bizarre as they are true. If you're a fan of the unexpected, join us for a journey through history's strangest stories.

New episodes are released on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

130 - The Philosopher Who Lived in a Barrel and Told Alexander the Great to Get Out of His Light
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Dive into the curious corners of the past with Weird History! From peculiar people to baffling events and mysterious places, this podcast unravels fascinating tales that are as bizarre as they are true. If you're a fan of the unexpected, join us for a journey through history's strangest stories.

New episodes are released on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Episodes

130-

The Philosopher Who Lived in a Barrel and Told Alexander the Great to Get Out of His Light

Mon, 08 Jun 2026
129-

The Rebellion That Nearly Destroyed China - And Killed Millions in Eight Years of War

Fri, 05 Jun 2026
128-

The Greatest City in Medieval Asia - That Vanished Into the Jungle for 500 Years

Wed, 03 Jun 2026
127-

How Britain Started a War to Force China to Buy Opium - And Won

Mon, 01 Jun 2026
126-

When John Calvin Turned Geneva Into a Religious Police State - Where Dancing Could Get You Executed

Fri, 29 May 2026