{"podcast":{"title":"Weird History","slug":"weird-history-7381598","podcast_index_feed_id":7381598,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10ea79db0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://weirdhistorypodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45308332/45308332-1780017216087-a95cb96ec549d.jpg","author":"Forbidden Knowledge Network","episode_count":53,"summary":"History is stranger than fiction — and the past is filled with bizarre, unexplained, and unbelievable true stories that still defy logic today. Hosted by Ben Carter, Weird History Podcast explores the strangest moments in history, uncovering real events that sound too unbelievable to be true. From bizarre inventions and forgotten traditions to mysterious deaths, historical conspiracies, cults, hoaxes, and the most shocking coincidences ever recorded — each episode reveals the hidden, unusual side of human history. If you’re fascinated by weird facts, strange historical events, unexplained my","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T08:21:52.217601+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weird-history-7381598"},"episode":{"title":"The Weaponized Plague Letters of the 1600s, The Emperor Who Declared Himself God—Then Married His Horse, and The Mystery of the Skeleton Found Sitting in a London Wall","slug":"the-weaponized-plague-letters-of-the-1600s-the-emperor-who-declared-himself-god-then-married-his-horse-and-the-mystery-of-the-skeleton-found-sitting-in-a-london-wall","published_at":"2026-05-15T10:07:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weird-history-7381598/the-weaponized-plague-letters-of-the-1600s-the-emperor-who-declared-himself-god-then-married-his-horse-and-the-mystery-of-the-skeleton-found-sitting-in-a-london-wall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weird-history-7381598","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandonbates619-us3/episodes/The-Weaponized-Plague-Letters-of-the-1600s--The-Emperor-Who-Declared-Himself-GodThen-Married-His-Horse--and-The-Mystery-of-the-Skeleton-Found-Sitting-in-a-London-Wall-e3jdgqq","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7835663161.mp3","summary":"https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the absurd extremes of human behavior and belief that have left their mark on history. Discover the chilling tale of weaponized plague letters from the 1600s, used to manipulate public perception during a time of fear and chaos. Then, explore the bizarre reign of an emperor who proclaimed himself a god and famously married his horse, challenging the norms of his time. Finally, unravel the enigma of a skeleton found sitting within a London wall, a mystery that continues to perplex historians and archaeologists alike. These stories reveal how history often defies fiction, painting a portrait of human absurdity and the strange events that have shaped our world. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #weirdhistory, #plagueletters, #emperorcaligula, #londonmystery, #historicaloddities","meta_description":"https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the absurd extremes of human behavior and belief that have lef…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1321,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/weird-history-7381598/episodes/the-weaponized-plague-letters-of-the-1600s-the-emperor-who-declared-himself-god-then-married-his-horse-and-the-mystery-of-the-skeleton-found-sitting-in-a-london-wall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weird-history-7381598/the-weaponized-plague-letters-of-the-1600s-the-emperor-who-declared-himself-god-then-married-his-horse-and-the-mystery-of-the-skeleton-found-sitting-in-a-london-wall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}