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The Weirdest Parts of History

By Kevin Trinh

Hello Internet! I'm Kevin Trinh and welcome to the Weirdest Parts of History. Do you ever wonder about the stuff that is strange to you? The podcast includes topics from many different eras, such as ancient history, medieval times, modern times, and more. From the rise of ancient civilizations to finding the secrets of Homer to solving the techniques of Shakespeare to figure out John D. Rockefeller's dark side, I cover it all! If you want to take a deep dive into the world of unsolved mysteries of history, join the Weird History Community today by subscribing to the podcast.
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History of Japan’s grueling work culture

The Weirdest Parts of HistorySep 03, 2023

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History of Japan’s grueling work culture

History of Japan’s grueling work culture

Japan’s supposedly terrible work culture is not a recent trend. Although it was a thing since the 1970s during its glooming days, the country has a history more profound than that. This work culture is one of the strategies for Japan’s economic miracle several times. In this episode, I will discuss the history of the Japanese work culture and how its culture affects itself. When this work culture didn’t help, everyone’s stuff was utterly in question, and the Japanese people questioned their existence. Here’s what I found.


Sources Used: 

Bracke, David. “Japan’s Extreme Work Culture.” Arcadia, 18 Feb. 2022, www.byarcadia.org/post/japan-s-extreme-work-culture-might-be-coming-to-an-end#:~:text=Japan%20has%20a%20rich%20history,of%20pressure%20placed%20upon%20workers.  Accessed 27 July 2023. 

Chimoto, Akiko. “Employment in the Meiji Period: From Tradition to Modernity Introduction.” Hannan University, www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrbh1984/3/0/3_0_135/_pdf. Accessed 28 July 2023. 

Clark, Tim. “The Bushido Code: The Eight Virtues of the Samurai.” The Bushido Code: The Eight Virtues of the Samurai, University of Southern California, 14 Sept. 2008, https://china.usc.edu/sites/default/files/forums/Samurai%20and%20the%20Bushido%20Code.pdf. Accessed 28 July 2023. 

Ducker, Peter F. “Behind Japan’s Success.” Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School, 1 Aug. 2014, https://hbr.org/1981/01/behind-japans-success. Accessed 27 July 2023. 

Lotha, Gloria. “Zaibatsu.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 6 June 2023, www.britannica.com/money/topic/zaibatsu. Accessed 27 July 2023. 

“The Meiji Restoration and Modernization: Asia for Educators: Columbia University.” Asia for Educators, Columbia University, 2023, http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/japan_1750_meiji.htm.  Accessed 27 July 2023. 

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Sep 03, 202314:34
What you learned about the Great Pyramid of Giza construction is wrong! (Video)

What you learned about the Great Pyramid of Giza construction is wrong! (Video)

What you’ve learned about the Great Pyramid of Giza’s construction is wrong. We have a brief idea of how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. However, we began to realize something wrong after finding plenty sources from the ancient Egyptians and other experts coming with new theories. Therefore, I decided to provide you with the options and evaluate more of the bigger picture of how the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed. 

Sources Used:

“An Ancient Papyrus Reveals How the Great Pyramid of Giza Was Built.” CBCnews, Mar. 2023, www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/features/an-ancient-papyrus-reveals-how-the-great-pyramid-of-giza-was-built. Accessed 6 July 2023. 

Drake, Nadia. “7 Ancient Sites Some People Think Were Built by Aliens.” Travel, 3 May 2021, www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/ancient-sites-built-by-aliens. Accessed 6 July 2023. 

Franz Löhner, Teresa Zuberbühler. “The Outer Stones (Casing).” The Outer Stones (Casing) for the Khufu Pyramid, 1 Jan. 1970, www.cheops-pyramide.ch/khufu-pyramid/casing-stones.html#glatt. Accessed 6 July 2023.

Harrel, James A. Stone in Ancient Egypt, www.eeescience.utoledo.edu/faculty/harrell/egypt/Stone%20Use/Harrell_Stones_text.htm. Accessed 6 July 2023. 

“History - Khufu.” BBC, 2014, www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/khufu.shtml. Accessed 6 July 2023. 

“Limestone.” GeoKansas, https://geokansas.ku.edu/limestone. Accessed 6 July 2023. 

pyramidsreallybuilt. "Building the Pyramids of Egypt ...a detailed step by step guide." YouTube, 28 September 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1y8N0ePuF8. Accessed 6 July 2023.

Rigby, Jennifer. “Building the Great Pyramid at Giza: Investigating Ramp Models.” Joukowsky Institute - For Archaeology and the Ancient World, 2016, www.brown.edu/academics/archaeology/sites/academics-archaeology/files/publication/document/Rigby2016.pdf. Accessed 6 July 2023. 

Smithsonian Institution. “The Egyptian Pyramid.” Smithsonian Institution, Feb. 2005, https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/pyramid. Accessed 6 July 2023.



Jul 06, 202321:57
How did Theodore Roosevelt got shot but still delivers a Fiery Speech?

How did Theodore Roosevelt got shot but still delivers a Fiery Speech?

I explore the assassination of Theodore Roosevelt. Wonder why did he manage to escape that and deliver a speech? Tap play to find out.


Theodore Roosevelt is one of the greatest US presidents. But few get a chance to know more about him. Today, I bring you to learn about Theodore Roosevelt and how he gets to the US presidency. Theodore goes through several things before getting into the assassination. He did things such as establishing some antitrust laws on stopping corporations from John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, and others. Theodore, in the meantime, works on preserving wildlife and having the country be more involved internationally. But then he leaves the country to explore species only to return with problems. Because of this, Theodore fights back just to come close to the assassination. And when he did, he delivers a fiery speech that sounds as if he's in good shape. How did he do that?


Sources Used

https://www.biography.com/us-president/theodore-roosevelt

https://www.nps.gov/thri/theodorerooseveltbio.htm

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Theodore-Roosevelt

https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/theodore-roosevelt

https://www.nps.gov/thrb/learn/historyculture/whoshottr.htm

https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-the-famous-populist-speech-teddy-roosevelt-gave-right-after-getting-shot-2011-10


Music Used

From Kevin MacLeod

Five Armies

I Knew a Guy

Fast Talkin

Marty Gots a Plan

Exotic Battle

Deuces

Investigations

Earth Prelude

Kool Kats

Invariance

Mystery Collection – Lonesome Piano

From other artists

Piano Sonata No. 12 K. 332 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Touch – Mattia Cupelli

Funeral March – Chopin

SOSO – Daily Cute

Celebration – Otis McDonald

May 24, 202113:02
King Tut - The Mystifying Life of a Famous Pharaoh

King Tut - The Mystifying Life of a Famous Pharaoh

I explore the mystifying life of King Tut. Is it going to be as fascinating as the mummy itself? Tap play to find out. 


King Tut is the most famous pharaoh in ancient Egypt. But few people in the world get a chance to know about him. Today, I’m bringing you in to find his life. Here, we dive into the early life of King Tut, the background he’s in, and his about his father. Next, King Tut goes through a world where he deals with the legacy of his father at a very young age. After that, we talk about some of his personal traits, his diplomatic accuracy, his marriage, and his military skill. Then, King Tut dies in a way that we may or may not know about. Listen to see if Tut’s life will be interesting.


Sources Used (no fancy bibliography due to character limit)

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/tutankhamen

https://www.biography.com/royalty/king-tut

https://kingtutexhibition.com/news/tutankhamun-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-tutankhamun/

https://www.penfield.edu/webpages/jgiotto/onlinetextbook.cfm?subpage=1609045

https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/researchers-in-museums/2018/08/16/consanguinity-and-incest-in-ancient-egypt-2/comment-page-1/#:~:text=We%20learned%20that%20incest%20was,pharaoh%20to%20a%20living%20god.

https://www.history.com/news/king-tut-death-mystery

https://www.mylearning.org/stories/a-step-by-step-guide-to-egyptian-mummification/220

https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tuta/hd_tuta.htm

https://www.seeker.com/tuts-funeral-burying-the-boy-king-1766183400.html


Music Used (Couldn't fit in due to character limit)

From Kevin MacLeod:

Movement Proposition

Minima

Accralate

Fast Talkin

Marty Gots a Plan

Expeditionary

Kool Kats

Sneaky Snitch

Lonesome Piano

Night Music

Investigations

Invariance

Passing Time

Momia – World Music Official

The Mystery of the Desert – Egyptian Music

Habanera – Bizet

Funeral March - Chopin

Celebration – Otis McDonald


Host's other sites: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt2xHKxXX6h0lgqgNNIO_zg. 

May 04, 202111:50
Welcome to the Weirdest Parts of History!

Welcome to the Weirdest Parts of History!

New episodes will come starting April 27, 2021!

Apr 20, 202101:13
I Explored the Construction of the Eiffel Tower?

I Explored the Construction of the Eiffel Tower?

I explore the construction of the Eiffel Tower. Is it going to be epic as the tower itself? Tap play to find out.

I talk about the process, the criticism, and the reactions. I discuss who is the primary architect, the company, and how the process goes through. During the construction, there is stiff criticism regarding the aesthetics of the tower. Then, there comes the prime showcase of the pillar. After the show, I discuss how the French people reuse the Eiffel Tower throughout the 20th century.

Sources Used (No fancy citations this time)

https://www.makemytrip.com/blog/eiffel-tower

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/the-monument/gustave-eiffel

https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/eiffel-tower

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/the-monument/history

https://allthatsinteresting.com/why-was-the-eiffel-tower-built

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/history-and-culture/15-essential-things-know-about-eiffel-tower#:~:text=Why%20was%20the%20Eiffel%20Tower,industrial%20advancement%20of%20that%20time.

https://www.unjourdeplusaparis.com/en/paris-reportage/histoire-construction-tour-eiffel

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/130-years/how-did-they-build-tower-so-quickly

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/130-years/artists-who-protested-eiffel-tower

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/the-monument/universal-exhibition

Music Used

From Kevin MacLeod

Ice Demon

Accralate

I Knew A Guy

Invariance

Scheming Weasel (faster version)

Movement Proposition

Deuces

The Chamber

Passing Time

From Media Right Productions

Jazz in Paris

From Audionautix

Bird in Hand

From Vadim Krakma

Whales Of The North

From Otis McDonald

Celebration

Apr 02, 202112:25
How did the Medieval Church manipulated People's lives?

How did the Medieval Church manipulated People's lives?

In this episode of the Weirdest Parts of History, Kevin Trinh explores the Catholic strategies used to control medieval society with an iron fist. He tells the rise of the religion from the days of Rome. There will be strategies used to generate revenue for the Church. And eventually, there comes the Inquisition. But why? Let's find out. 

Sources Used

Boundless. “Boundless World History.” Lumen, Pressbooks, www.courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-worldhistory/chapter/the-catholic-church/#:~:text=Early%20History%20and%20the%20Fall,Christian%20community%20established%20by%20Jesus.

History.com Editors. “Inquisition.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 17 Nov. 2017, www.history.com/topics/religion/inquisition.

“The Inquisition: A Model For Modern Interrogators.” NPR, NPR, 23 Jan. 2012, www.npr.org/2012/01/23/145512271/the-inquisition-a-model-for-modern-interrogators#:~:text=A%20century%20later%2C%20during%20the,core%20to%20come%20and%20watch.

Mark, Joshua J. “The Medieval Church.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 19 Mar. 2021, www.ancient.eu/Medieval_Church/.

McLean, John. “Western Civilization.” The Development of Papal Supremacy | Western Civilization, ER Services, www.courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory/chapter/the-development-of-papal-supremacy/

“The Split That Created Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Catholics.” Dummies, John Wiley & Sons Inc. , 21 Jan. 2020, www.dummies.com/religion/christianity/catholicism/the-split-that-created-roman-catholics-and-eastern-orthodox-catholics/#:~:text=The%20Byzantine%20split%20with%20Roman,Holy%20Roman%20Emperor%20in%20800.&text=The%20Eastern%20Church%20became%20the,Holy%20Roman%20Emperor%20on%20down.

Trueman, C. N. “Medieval Lives - The Medieval Church.” History Learning Site, Caboodle UX, 5 Mar. 2015, www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval-england/the-medieval-church/.

Music Used

From Kevin MacLeod

Spacial Harvest

Teller of the Tales

I Knew a Guy

Lightless Dawn

Digya

On the Ground

Who Likes to Party

Covert Affair

Infados

From others

Medieval Song Village Consort

From Russia with Love – Huma Huma

Celebration – Otis McDonald

Mar 24, 202111:47
How did the royal marriage in 1572 turned out to be a disaster?

How did the royal marriage in 1572 turned out to be a disaster?

In this episode of the Weirdest Parts of History, Kevin Trinh explores the disastrous marriage between Henry of Navarre (eventually Henry IV of France) and Margaret of Valois. He explores what builds up to that point, how did it go, and how does it almost destroy France? There will be a lot of tension between all sides of the French Wars of Religion involved. The French Royal family plans this marriage to ensure peace between the two hostile Christian denominations. However, as you read it, it failed. Why does this marriage turn into violence?

Sources Used

Biography.com, Editors. “Henry IV.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 8 June 2020, www.biography.com/royalty/henry-iv.

Cohen, Jennie. “Not Every Royal Wedding Is the Stuff of Fairytales.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 28 Apr. 2011, www.history.com/news/royal-weddings-gone-bad.

Conerly, Jennifer. “This Disastrous French Royal Wedding Ended in Carnage and Became Known as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.” HistoryCollection.com, History Collection, 9 Oct. 2018, www.historycollection.com/this-disastrous-french-royal-wedding-ended-in-carnage-and-became-known-as-the-st-bartholomews-day-massacre/.

Henman, Samantha, et al. “Cunning Facts About Henry IV Of France, The Unlikely King.” Factinate, Factinate, 2 Dec. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/henry-iv-of-france/.

McLean, Assistant Professor John. “The French Wars of Religion | Western Civilization.” Lumen Learning, ER Services, https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory/chapter/the-french-wars-of-religion/.

Raven, Report. “Cheers To The Royal Wedding That Served Up Death.” The Raven Report ©, Word Press, 29 Dec. 2017, https://theravenreport.com/2017/09/28/cheers-to-the-royal-wedding-that-served-up-death/.

Music Used

From Kevin MacLeod

Prelude and Action

SpyGlass

Dama May

Expeditionary

Marty Gots a Plan

Invariance

Fast Talkin

Kool Kats

Seventh Seal

Infados

Enter the Maze

Exotic Battle

Groove Groove

From Audionautix

Bird in Hand

Dark Mystery

From Handel

Sing Unto God (Judas Maccabeus)

Mar 10, 202112:31
How did the Koreans resist the American invasion in 1871?

How did the Koreans resist the American invasion in 1871?

In this episode of The Weirdest Parts of History, Kevin Trinh explores the US expedition to Korea and the kingdom of Joseon. He discusses what Joseon is and their policy regarding foreigners. Also, Kevin discusses the man who shakes the situation up and how the Koreans resisted Americans. Then, he tells the effects of Korean decisions on Americans and how impactful it is? However, how did the Koreans combat the Americans?

Sources Used

We used more, but most of them are unreliable. These are the ones we used that are.

“1450-1750: Korea: The Choson (Yi) Dynasty: Central Themes and Key Points: Asia for Educators: Columbia University.” 1450-1750: Korea: The Choson (Yi) Dynasty | Central Themes and Key Points | Asia for Educators | Columbia University, 2021, http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/main_pop/kpct/kp_choson.htm.

“Daewongun.” Daewongun - New World Encyclopedia, 2017, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Daewongun.

Hwang, Kyung Moon. “Korea, US and General Sherman Incident.” Koreatimes, Oh Young-Jin, 17 Aug. 2017, www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2017/10/633_234855.html.

Lindsay, James M. “TWE Remembers: The Korean Expedition of 1871 and the Battle of Ganghwa (Shinmiyangyo).” Council on Foreign Relations, Council on Foreign Relations, 10 June 2013, 7:00 am, www.cfr.org/blog/twe-remembers-korean-expedition-1871-and-battle-ganghwa-shinmiyangyo.

Szczepanski, Kallie. “The Korean Dynasty That Ruled for More Than 500 Years.” ThoughtCo, 13 Jan. 2019, www.thoughtco.com/the-joseon-dynasty-in-korea-195719.

Music Used

Ishikari Lore - Kevin MacLeod

Hidden Agenda - Kevin MacLeod

Night Music - Kevin MacLeod

Suyang's Play

Accerate – Kevin MacLeod

Temptation March – Audionautix

PeriTune - Shizma

PeriTune - Sakuya4

Feb 22, 202111:13
How did the Princess of Wales vomiting her dress killed her marriage life?

How did the Princess of Wales vomiting her dress killed her marriage life?

In this episode of the Weirdest Parts of History, Kevin Trinh explores the marriage life of a German princess, Augusta of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, condensed into a 12-minute episode that anyone, including you, can learn from. He discusses the event in which Augusta vomited her dress. Also, he discusses Augusta's early life, and her situation as the wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales. This includes disastrous childbirth, manipulation, and public controversy. Then, he tells the effects of why marriages shouldn't happen? However, how did it really affect her life?

Sources Used:

“10 Of History's Worst Marriages.” HistoryCollection.com, 16 May 2018, https://historycollection.com/10-of-historys-worst-marriages/3/.

Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, Princess of Wales., 2018, www.englishmonarchs.co.uk/hanover_18.html.

Castelow, Ellen. “Frederick Prince of Wales.” Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Frederick-Prince-of-Wales/.

Cavendish, Richard. “Death of Frederick, Prince of Wales.” History Today, 3 Mar. 2001, www.historytoday.com/archive/death-frederick-prince-wales.

Rsb. “Always a Princess, Never a Queen: Augusta of Saxe-Gotha.” Rebecca Starr Brown, 16 Feb. 2017, https://rebeccastarrbrown.com/2017/02/15/february-15-the-death-of-augusta-of-saxe-gotha-princess-of-wales/.

Music Used:

Track: Mozart - Piano Sonata no. 12, K. 332 [Copyright Free]

Music provided by Classical Music Copyright Free [https://tinyurl.com/visit-cmcf​]

Watch: https://youtu.be/y28WUhHVw6A

Earth Prelude – Kevin Macleod

Sing unto God (Judas Maccabaeus) – George Frederick Handel

Night Music – Kevin Macleod

Ride of the Valkyries (by Wagner) by Wagner

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/.

Music provided by FreeMusic109: https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109.

Habanera (by Bizet) by Bizet

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/. ​

Music provided by FreeMusic109: https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109.

Symphony no. 40 movement 1 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Groove Groove – Kevin MacLeod

Celebration – Otis McDonald

*That's a lot of music. Good luck. 

Feb 16, 202111:44
Is Andrew Jackson the Worst President Ever?

Is Andrew Jackson the Worst President Ever?

Andrew Jackson is a complicated political figure, inside and out. On one side, he's one of the best presidents as he promotes universal suffrage and the will of the common people. But on the other hand, he does terrible decisions such as driving the natives out and ruining the economy. But is he one of the worst presidents ever? Let's find out. 

Sources used: 

Benjamin, Kathy. “The Untold Truth Of The Trail Of Tears - Grunge.” Grunge.com, Grunge, 8 June 2020, www.grunge.com/135049/the-untold-truth-of-the-trail-of-tears/.

Blakemore, Erin. “Why Andrew Jackson's Legacy Is So Controversial.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 30 Apr. 2018, www.history.com/news/andrew-jackson-presidency-controversial-legacy.

Bradley, Harold Whitman. “Andrew Jackson.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 28 July 1999, www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Jackson#ref3613.

“The Celebrated Bank War.” Digital History, 2019, www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtid=2&psid=3547.

Editors of, Biography.com. “Andrew Jackson.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 12 Mar. 2020, www.biography.com/us-president/andrew-jackson.

Editors of, History.com. “Andrew Jackson Shuts down Second Bank of the U.S.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 16 Nov. 2009, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/andrew-jackson-shuts-down-second-bank-of-the-u-s.

Matthews, Dylan. “Andrew Jackson Was a Slaver, Ethnic Cleanser, and Tyrant. He Deserves No Place on Our Money.” Vox, Vox, 20 Apr. 2016, www.vox.com/2016/4/20/11469514/andrew-jackson-indian-removal.

Pauls, Elizabeth Prine. “Trail of Tears.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 20 July 1998, www.britannica.com/event/Trail-of-Tears.

“What Happened on the Trail of Tears?” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, www.nps.gov/trte/learn/historyculture/what-happened-on-the-trail-of-tears.htm.

Music used: 

Kevin Macleod

Who Likes to Party?

Accelerate

Covet Party

Night Music

Hidden Agenda

From Russia with Love – Huma, Huma

Celebration – Otis McDonald

Feb 01, 202111:56
Did Elizabeth I died from her makeup?

Did Elizabeth I died from her makeup?

In this episode, Kevin Trinh explores the death of Elizabeth I of England, condensed into an 11-minute episode that anyone, including you. can learn from. He discusses who is Elizabeth is, what makeup did she use, and how does it affects her. Then, he tells the causes and the effects of the makeup and how it eventually kills her. Is the makeup the sole reason for her death?

Some sources used:

“10 October 1562 - Elizabeth I Catches Smallpox.” The Tudor Society, 10 Oct. 2018, www.tudorsociety.com/10-october-1562-elizabeth-i-catches-smallpox/#:~:text=On%2010th%20October%201562%2C%20twenty,that%20the%20Queen%20would%20die.

Charleston, LJ. “The Awful Disfigurement of Queen Elizabeth.” Newscom Au, News.com.au, 2 Mar. 2019, www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/the-truth-behind-queen-elizabeths-white-clown-face-makeup/news-story/0b3fb5f8b97f20d43c0a62a558c0324e.

“The Death of Elizabeth I and Possible Causes of Death by Alexander Taylor.” The Tudor Society, 1 June 2015, www.tudorsociety.com/the-death-of-elizabeth-i-and-possible-causes-of-death-by-alexander-taylor/.

“Elizabeth I, Queen of England. A Life in Portraits.” Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Elizabeth-I-Life-in-Portrait/.

Falcone, Dana Rose. “The Crushing Reason Queen Elizabeth I Caked Her Face with White Makeup - and How It Slowly Killed Heron Queen Elizabeth I Caked Her Face with Makeup - and How It Slowly Killed Her.” PEOPLE.com, 5 Dec. 2018, https://people.com/royals/why-queen-elizabeth-i-caked-white-makeup/.

Flatley, Louise. “The Incredibly Realistic Face of Queen Elizabeth I.” The Vintage News, 20 Oct. 2018, www.thevintagenews.com/2018/10/20/face-of-elizabeth-i/.

“Little-Known or Unknown Facts Regarding Queen Elizabeth I's Death.” Royal Museums Greenwich, 27 Aug. 2020, www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/little-known-or-unknown-facts-regarding-queen-elizabeth-is-death#:~:text=Some%20say%20that%20she%20may,31%20years%20after%20Elizabeth's%20death.

 “The Queen's Likeness: Portraits of Elizabeth I.” National Portrait Gallery, www.npg.org.uk/research/programmes/making-art-in-tudor-britain/case-studies/the-queens-likeness-portraits-of-elizabeth-i#:~:text=During%20the%20course%20of%20her,public%20image%20of%20the%20queen.

Music used: 

From Kevin Macleod  

Who Likes to Party

Teller of the Tales

Covet Affair

Acceralate

Sneaky Snitch

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Hidden Agenda

Night Music

Groove Grove

Otis Mcdonald - Celebration 

Jan 25, 202111:42
Is 2020 the worst year ever?

Is 2020 the worst year ever?

In this episode, Kevin Trinh talks about the state of the pandemic during its hardest year, 2020. Have you wondered if 2020 is the worst year ever? He describes 2020 through the pandemic. Later, he talks about what is good and what is bad in 2020. He compares it to several years, like 2019, 536, 1520, and other years. As you know already, 2020 is a very bad year, but is it the worst ever? Not so fast, and here's why... 

Here are the sources used in this episode for you guys to learn more. 

Board, Editorial. “Opinion | 20 Good Things That Happened in 2020.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 15 Dec. 2020, www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/12/15/20-good-things-that-happened-2020/?arc404=true.

“How Coronavirus Spreads.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 Oct. 2020, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html.

Hurt, Avery. “The Worst Year in History: Is 2020 a Contender?” Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 26 Dec. 2020, www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/the-worst-year-in-history-is-2020-a-contender.

MrBeast6000. “YouTube Rewind 2020, Thank God It's Over.” YouTube, YouTube, 1 Jan. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKtnafFtfEo.

Sujay, Nikhil Rampal. “Is 2020 the Worst Year for Civilization? Here's What Historians Say.” India Today, 18 Sept. 2020, www.indiatoday.in/diu/story/worst-year-history-australia-bushfire-earthquake-cyclone-coronavirus-1722292-2020-09-16.

Team, FOX TV Digital. “It Wasn't All Bad: Here Are 20 Good Things That Happened in 2020.” FOX 29 News Philadelphia, FOX 29 News Philadelphia, 10 Dec. 2020, www.fox29.com/news/it-wasnt-all-bad-here-are-20-good-things-that-happened-in-2020.

“What Was the Worst Year in History?” The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company, 19 Feb. 2014, www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/12/what-was-the-worst-year-in-history/354687/.

Music used

Celebration – Otis McDonald

Who likes to Party – Kevin Macleod

Accralate – Kevin Macleod

Earth Prelude – Kevin Macleod

Night Cave – Kevin Macleod

Temptation March – Audionautix

SOSO – daily cute bgm

Mr beast explosion  (from 24-hour explosion giveaway)

Jan 18, 202111:58
Hitler's Teeth Does What?

Hitler's Teeth Does What?

In this episode of The Weirdest Parts of History, Kevin retells the life of Adolf Hitler and his subsequent rise to power in the historical faction of Germany. He then tells about the mystery of his health and how does it relate to his teeth. He discusses who explored his teeth, what does it contribute to Adolf Hitler, and what causes the mystery. He tells the relations between Germany and another prominent faction in the 20th century and how a leader can make the decisions that it did. Unfortunately, Kevin does request some of you guys to leave a voice message to re-pronounce some of the terms said. 

WARNING! THIS EPISODE MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR GERMANS, AS IT CONTAINS INFORMATION RELATING TO NAZISM. PLEASE LISTEN to THIS EPISODE WITH CAUTION!

Sources used: (Only works in Anchor)

Bhattacharyya, Kalyan B. “Adolf Hitler and His Parkinsonism.” Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, 2015, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4683874/.

Chase, Jefferson. “Hitler's Teeth Analysis Dispels Myths of Nazi Leader's Survival.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 21 May 2018, www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/05/21/hitler-teeth-test-dispels-myths-nazi-leaders-survival/627831002/.

Frost, Natasha. “Hitler's Teeth Reveal Nazi Dictator's Cause of Death.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 19 May 2018, www.history.com/news/hitler-death-cause-teeth-analysis.

The OpenLearn Team. “Hitler's Rise and Fall: Timeline.” OpenLearn, The Open University, 1 Mar. 2019, www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/hitlers-rise-and-fall-timeline.

Sharples, Caroline. “Delight, Dismay and Disbelief: Reactions to the Death of Hitler, 75 Years Ago.” History Matters, 29 Apr. 2020, www.historymatters.group.shef.ac.uk/delight-dismay-disbelief-reactions-death-hitler-75-years/.

Staff, NPR. “Author Says Hitler Was 'Blitzed' On Cocaine And Opiates During The War.” NPR, NPR, 7 Mar. 2017, www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/03/07/518986612/author-says-hitler-was-blitzed-on-cocaine-and-opiates-during-the-war.

Music used: 

Symphony No. 6 (Movement 1) - Ludwig van Beethoven

Celebration - Otis McDonald

Accralate - Kevin MacLeod

Covet Affair - Kevin MacLeod

Earth Prelude - Kevin MacLeod

Exotic Battle - Kevin MacLeod

Night Cave - Kevin MacLeod

Who Likes to Party - Kevin MacLeod

First Call - Kevin MacLeod

MrBeast's Explosion (from 10 hours of explosion)

Jan 11, 202111:40
Did King Louis XV Cheated the Assassination?

Did King Louis XV Cheated the Assassination?

In this episode of The Weirdest Parts of History, Kevin Trinh explores the almost assassination of King Louis XV of France, condensed into an 11-minute episode that anyone, including you, can learn from. He discusses who is the assassin is, what is his motive to kill Louis of France, and how does it affect him. Then, he tells the effects after the assassination and tells a real-world lesson from the event. However, is this really a tragedy?

Notes: wN2bKH1ooJATcCCj3ucV

Sources used:

08, Samantha Henman | Apr, et al. “Scandalous Facts About Louis XV, France's Playboy King.” Factinate, 26 Nov. 2020, www.factinate.com/people/facts-king-louis-xv-france/.

“Assassination Attempt on King Louis XV by Damiens 1757.” Chateau De Versailles, Research Centre of the Palace of Versailles, http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/assassination-attempt-king-louis-xv-damiens-1757.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Robert-François Damiens.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 24 Mar. 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Francois-Damiens.

Ghahremani, Tanya. “The 10 Craziest Failed Assassination Attempts.” Complex, Complex, 17 Apr. 2020, www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/08/the-10-craziest-failed-assassination-attempts/louis-xv.

Inside the Mind of Robert-François Damiens, Blogger, 28 May 2015, http://rodama1789.blogspot.com/2015/05/inside-mind-of-robert-francois-damiens.html.

Music used:

Symphony No. 6 (Movement 1) - Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No. 40 (Movement 1) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Toccata and Fugue in D minor - Johann Sebastian Bach

Other sounds come from Soundtrap and other unnamed sources from YouTube. 

Jan 04, 202111:35
The Messed Up Origins of Christmas

The Messed Up Origins of Christmas

In this first episode of The Weirdest Parts of History, Kevin Trinh explores the history of Christmas, in crisp detail, with straight-to-the-point facts about Christmas. He expresses his opinion of why the origins of Christmas are messed up the way they are and how they contribute to the Christmas we have today. He even takes a look at all of the things that people do before the arrival of Christmas and the traditions leading up to the staples of Christmas. Later, he talks about how the messed up origins of Christmas do not make sense and how does it affect nothing to the Christmas we have today. 

Dec 28, 202011:45
Welcome to the Weirdest Parts of History (old version)

Welcome to the Weirdest Parts of History (old version)

This is the trailer to the Weirdest Parts of History

Dec 21, 202001:44