Fortnightly narratives on the unsolved and the unexplained, mysteries, historical true crime, touches of the paranormal and cultural peculiarities.
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Unsolved Historical Mysteries Podcasts
Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, and much more. Available wherever podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts ...
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With an avid interest in true crime I want to share the stories from my home country of Ireland with you. Let's visit the darker side of the Emerald Isle together. https://facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes https://www.tiktok.com/@nuleseire
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Jump down new rabbit holes with Timesuck, the weekly podcast that takes you on a fascinating and bizarre journey through history’s darkest corners, most shocking conspiracies, and wildest true stories. Hosted by acclaimed standup comedian and storyteller Dan Cummins, each episode blends dark humor with deep research to uncover hidden truths about infamous historical figures, unsolved mysteries, notorious serial killers, and more. If you crave the weird, the wild, and the unexpected, Timesuck ...
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Unhinged History is a history podcast combining humor and the crazy stories you never learned in school. Theresa and Angie explore antics and hijinks throughout history. Each week they come together and share the bizarre stories they’ve only recently learned. Uncover facts like Napoleon getting attacked by bunnies or details of the Beer Flood of 1814. Their favorite topics cover historical hoaxes, random war stories, unsolved mysteries, spies, and stories that make you question everything yo ...
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The Noir Cases is a global true crime podcast spotlighting marginalized voices. Hosted by Nya Starr, each episode dives into BIPOC cases. From unsolved murders to missing persons and survivor accounts, we advocate for the unheard and shed light on the unseen.
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When the clock strikes twelve, the veil thins. Midnight Signals, hosted by Russ Chamberlin, delves into the shadows of history and the unexplained. Each week, explore chilling conspiracy theories, baffling unsolved mysteries, paranormal encounters, and strange phenomena. If you're fascinated by historical enigmas and stories that defy explanation, join us in the darkness. Subscribe for your weekly dose of the unknown.
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Every Friday, True Crime of the Historical Kind returns to the scene of the crime... We uncover the deeper story. The world that shaped the violence, and the humans that played a hand history's tragedies. Because the past may be distant, but human nature rarely is.
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Dayna Pereira is the sarcastic solo host of Loreplay, serving up paranormal stories, haunted history, creepy folklore, and weird legends with a playful twist. Equal parts storyteller and skeptic, she blends dark humor, spooky vibes, and a love for the bizarre into binge-worthy episodes for fans of ghost stories, urban legends, and true crime with a paranormal twist.
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Welcome to Compact Murder, the podcast where each week we explore the dark and gripping world of murder, murderers, serial killers, and assassinations, in small bite-sized chunks. From infamous historical cases to chilling unsolved mysteries, we delve into the details that continue to captivate and haunt us. Whether it's a notorious figure or a crime that has left more questions than answers, we provide concise and fascinating insights into the darker side of human history. Prepare yourself ...
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What is it that separates fact from fiction or ethereal from tangible? Are you prepared for history to come to life, for the truth of folklore and legend to be told, and a clearer perspective on the paranormal? Join us as we traverse through many regions, unsolved mysteries, and haunted places through historical research and storytelling. www.svpodcasting.com Podcast email: [email protected] https://linktr.ee/ShiftingVeils?utm_source=linktree_admin_share Music used in the intro is owne ...
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Delving into the Historical and Paranormal Mysteries of the Jersey Shore.
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The Strange History Podcast explores the forgotten, bizarre, and mysterious stories that history left behind. Each episode uncovers strange but true tales from the past—unsolved mysteries, unusual events, odd historical figures, and the eerie legends that shaped cultures around the world. Whether it's ancient curses, unexplained disappearances, or bizarre moments in world history, hosted with a passion for the weird, this podcast takes you deep into the darker and more curious corners of the ...
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Welcome to Vintedge, your biweekly dive into the shadowy world of vintage true crime and unsolved mysteries - based entirely in the British Isles! 🇬🇧 Every other Friday, we unravel chilling stories from Britain and Ireland’s past - from the Vile Victorians to the Nasty Noughties. Join us as we explore historical crime archives, bringing forgotten mysteries to life with gripping storytelling. 🔪 Whether you’re fascinated by classic British and Irish mysteries or obsessed with unsolved crimes, ...
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Welcome to Nighttime Scary Tales, where nightmares come alive. We bring you a chilling blend of expertly crafted spooky fiction and meticulously researched bone-chilling true crime. Each episode is designed to haunt your thoughts long after the credits roll. Prepare for a descent into the darkest corners of human experience and imagination. Dive deep into unsettling psychological horror, supernatural encounters, and dark fantasy. At the same time, we explore infamous cold cases, unsolved mys ...
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State of the Unknown | True Paranormal Stories, Haunted History, and American Folklore
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State of the Unknown True Paranormal Stories, Haunted History, and American Folklore State of the Unknown is a weekly narrative podcast that takes you inside real stories of hauntings, legends, and unexplained encounters from across America. Each episode blends atmospheric storytelling with verifiable history — told in a grounded, conversational style designed to pull you straight into the moment. Hosted by Robert Barber, the show explores haunted places, eerie encounters, forgotten folklore ...
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Step into the shadows of the past—where truth is more disturbing than fiction. The Dark History Podcast drags the forgotten, the forbidden, and the downright horrifying stories of our world into the light. From blood-soaked streets of Victorian London to the twisted minds of history’s most ruthless figures, every episode plunges you into an immersive narrative built on meticulous research and haunting detail. Hosted by Rob Bradley, Dark History doesn’t just tell stories—it makes you feel the ...
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Misty Mysteries is a podcast in the business of ghostly spooks and chilling crimes. Host Keely takes a special interest in ethical true crime covering missing persons, unsolved and historical crimes. With a side of mysterious unknowns and ghost stories.
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Prash’s Murder Map is a true crime podcast created and hosted by British true crime author Prash Ganendran. Each episode explores real murder cases from history and around the world through original, in-depth research that uncovers overlooked facts and forgotten details. Told objectively and without sensationalism, the series places every case in its true historical and social context, offering thoughtful, evidence-based storytelling.
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Mysteries From The Past is a fast-paced, fun, intriguing podcast that examines history's greatest unsolved mysteries! Actor and historian Rory Duffy (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU) brings audiences back in time with original music, recreation scenes and exciting narration. Get out your magnifying glass and help us solve these mysteries! We would love to hear from you! [email protected]
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Ghost ships, lost cities, unsolved crimes and mysteries, ancient mythology, disappeared explorers - if it’s a historical mystery, it’s going under the microscope. History has always been fascinating, but more fascinating than what we know is what we don’t; in this podcast Ashleigh Stiles looks into famous and obscure episodes of folklore, unexplained circumstances, and unsolved mysteries from around the world and throughout time. Taking a modern lens to these ancient puzzles, she uses all th ...
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Red Web unravels mysteries from unsolved true crime to the paranormal. Whether you're a believer or a truth-seeker, Red Web will satisfy your curiosity for the unknown with suspense, intrigue, and humor every Monday. Join Red Web at RedWebPod.com for ad-free episodes and exclusive, bonus content.
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Rooted in Crime is the all-new podcast where history meets true crime. Join hosts Lauryn Macdonald & Nima Hodoudi as they discuss the most infamous of murders to forgotten small-town mysteries. Through a genealogy-focused lens and modern perspective, Rooted in Crime examines true crime mysteries predating 1970. Experience the past in a whole new light as we explore the fascinating intersection of crime, time, and the human experience. New episodes available every other week.
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The Infographics Show Podcast | Engaging, Informative & Entertaining Deep Dives Welcome to The Infographics Show Podcast, the ultimate destination for curious minds! From mind-blowing historical events and cutting-edge science to fascinating true crime stories and military tactics, our podcast brings the same engaging storytelling you always loved. Join us for fact-packed deep dives, expert analysis, and entertaining discussions on topics like history, science, technology, psychology, surviv ...
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A compendium of New England strangeness, paranormal or historical. Join host Tom Burby as he investigates some of the regions oddest happenings, most interesting personalities and unsolved mysteries.
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Red Siren is a podcast that explores real-life mysteries and strange events. In each episode, we dive into fascinating stories—from police investigations to odd historical events, unexplained phenomena, and unsolved puzzles. These strange and mysterious tales will keep you wondering what’s really going on.
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Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England. Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail. Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and po ...
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Hosted by three sarcastic siblings, The Mellow Tiger Podcast dives head first into all things strange and macabre. With a particular penchant for unsolved mysteries, cryptid encounters and bizarre historical events, here we banter through some unsettling but interesting topics. Whether it be insane animal attacks, unexplained disappearances or disturbing true crime, all things are analysed under a dark, comedic lens that’ll be sure to tickle your funny bone and shiver your spine.
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Beneath the Shadows takes you on a journey through the incredible stories that shape our world, from dark mysteries and unsolved crimes to uplifting tales of resilience and inspiration. Each episode shines a light on both the extraordinary and the enlightening, unearthing the hidden details of historical events, heartwarming moments, and the human spirit's triumph over adversity. Whether we’re uncovering eerie forgotten mysteries or sharing stories that touch the soul, we'll explore the dept ...
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It's 1921. Maude starts writing in a diary, but her life is abysmally boring and she has nothing to talk about. A life of meaning feels far away. One afternoon, in an unusual pawn shop, she finds a tiny fragment of china with nothing on it but a bright blue eye. Maude takes the china eye home with her, not realizing she has cursed herself - straight into an underground world of paranormal speakeasies, plague mask thingies, magic doorways, unsolved murders - and an extraordinary life. https:/ ...
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'What the hell happened?' explores all forms of history from true crime, to unsolved mysteries, to crazy historical events asking one simple question, what the hell happened?
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Uncovering the marvels of our world, from unsolved mysteries to natural phenomena. Atlas Overflow aims to go beyond the facts we see daily, making you question how well you know the world around you and maybe even how well you know yourself. Join us for this rollercoaster ride through the weird and fascinating world we call home.
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Vault of Terror is a true crime, history and all things spooky podcast hosted by best friends Brandon and Gabriel. Each week we take you through different stories of historic people and events, true crime cases and unsolved mysteries, tales of cryptids and spirits and more.
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Myth, Mystery, Lore and History A podcast exploring the enduring power of myth, the complexities of folklore, and the historical events that shaped cultures and landscapes alike. Myth, Mystery, Lore and History examines the legends, oral traditions, and obscure narratives that have been passed down through centuries—focusing primarily on the folklore and mythologies of Britain, while drawing comparisons with global traditions. Each episode investigates the origins of myths and stories—whethe ...
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Episodes from true crime and missing person cases to the unexplored depths of our oceans and solar system. Alien life, UFO reports, paranormal tales, horror stories and mysteries. We cover it all. It's the same mind opening content we've become known for on YouTube. So what are you waiting for? Hit those lights, sit back and enjoy.
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DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions, simulated speech and audio. Step into the shadows with Whispers from the Dark, the gripping podcast hosted by Raven Vale. Each episode plunges into the eerie unknown, exploring the world’s most chilling unsolved mysteries, brutal true crime stories, spine-tingling unexplained phenomena, and the darkest corners of humanity. From vanished souls and cryptic legends to the w ...
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True Crime Podcast, Murder Case, Serial Killers, True Crime
True Crime Podcast, Murder Case, Serial Killers, True Crime
Welcome to True Crime Podcast, Murder Case, Serial Killers, True Crime, your premier destination for exploring the dark and intricate world of criminal investigations. In each episode of True Crime Podcast, Murder Case, Serial Killers, True Crime, we delve deep into the most perplexing murder cases and the minds of infamous serial killers, unraveling the mysteries that have baffled investigators and the public alike.At True Crime Podcast, Murder Case, Serial Killers, True Crime, we meticulo ...
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50 States of Folklore - Florida: Robert The Doll
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33:27Behind glass in a Key West museum, a life-sized doll in a sailor suit stares back with painted eyes that never seem quite still. Staff warn visitors to ask Robert’s permission before taking his photo, and the walls around him are lined with apology letters from people who say their lives fell apart after they laughed, mocked, or ignored the rules. …
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Tonight on Loreplay, we’re diving deep into one of the most fascinating, eerie, and unexplained medieval mysteries ever recorded: The Green Children of Woolpit. This legendary twelfth-century case from Suffolk, England, has baffled historians, folklorists, and paranormal researchers for centuries. Two mysterious green-skinned children appeared out …
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2025 Louvre Heist | How Four Thieves Stole Millions From the Louvre Museum
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1:00:47Looking at how four thieves managed to steal millions of dollars worth of jewelry from a world famous museum in Paris: the 2025 Louvre Heist. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com It was a scene straight out of a movie - four masked robbers took eight minutes to execute the largest heist in the last 100 years involving the most famous muse…
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Lavish Lunacy: The Strangest True Stories of the Gilded Age Elite Part 1
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10:43Step inside the glittering absurdity of America’s Gilded Age, where the wealthy elite bathed in milk, invented imaginary husbands, staged ostrich parades, built ballrooms for cats, and weaponized fashion with bird-covered hats. In this hilariously decadent episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore real Gilded Age scandals, bizarre behavior…
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 8 - A Very Victorian Yule Log: Good Luck, Bad Omens, and Fireplace Superstition
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1:18The Victorians didn’t just burn a yule log — they studied it. Cracks were omens, smoke signaled future fortunes, and if the flame died before morning? Someone in the household was doomed. Amy explores true accounts of families who fed their logs ale, decorated them like honored family members, and guarded the ash like sacred treasure. Cozy? Yes. Ch…
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“Butter Busts, Breakfast Champagne & The Great Turtle Takeover: Gilded Age Oddities” Part 2
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7:07Step into the wonderfully unhinged world of America’s Gilded Age in this hilarious and true deep dive into butter sculptures, breakfast champagne culture, and the day thousands of decorative turtles escaped and caused chaos across New York City. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover bizarre fairground art, dark-dining scandals,…
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Dragons that spat fire. Masked dancers sweeping through palace halls. Henry VIII himself turning up in disguise… Welcome to Tudor Twelfth Night, the most spectacular, theatrical, and joyfully chaotic night of the entire Christmas season. I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and for Day 8 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series, we’re stepping into …
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In today's mini episode, Nules discusses the tragic story of Colleen Bawn, also known as Ellen Hanley, a 15-year-old Irish girl whose murder became one of Ireland's most famous cases. The episode delves into her life, her relationship with John Scanlon, and the events leading to her untimely death. Find this episode on the GoLoud App or wherever yo…
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THE ROSWELL UFO INCIDENT: YES, THERE WERE ALIEN CRAFTS AND BODIES RECOVERED
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1:28:46By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 7 - “Drunk caroling + street parades + people demanding food from wealthy homeowners."
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1:27Before the Victorians romanticized it, Christmas was basically: Drunk caroling + street parades + people demanding food from wealthy homeowners. It was the original trick-or-treat, but louder Like and Subscribe: Apple Spotify IHeart Audible This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical…
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Forget fairy lights and tinsel, Tudor Christmas decorations were deeply symbolic, richly traditional, and filled with myth and meaning. Hello, I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and welcome to Day 7 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series! Today, we’re stepping inside the Tudor home to discover how people really decorated for Christmas. In Tudor …
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 6 - “Toxic Tinsel: The Victorian Christmas Tree That Tried to Kill You”
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2:04Victorians adored decorating their Christmas trees — but many ornaments were crafted from arsenic-rich green paint, mercury-coated glass, and lead-based glitter. Amy explores how a little holiday sparkle occasionally led to dizziness, nausea, or sudden fainting — and why newspapers still called it “the height of elegance.” Forget festive — Victoria…
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Welcome to Day 6 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series! Today we’re diving into one of the most enchanting feast days of the Tudor calendar, St Nicholas’s Day, and uncovering how this 4th-century bishop eventually became the Santa Claus we know today. We’ll explore: The real St Nicholas of Myra, miracle worker and protector of children The extraordin…
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Hey Noir Seekers, big update! Island Noir is now The Noir Crimes. Same mission. New name. I took a break to protect my peace and realign with purpose, but I’m back and building something stronger. Past episodes will still be available via subscription. New season launch date coming soon. Stay tapped in. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail …
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(Preview) Movie Club | The Lighthouse (2019)
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5:01Get access to Movie Club at https://www.redwebpod.com In October, we asked the Task Force to help us decide on a film for Movie Club and this was the winner by a landslide! Trevor, Alfredo, and Christian try to wrap their brains around the Robert Eggers movie The Lighthouse. What did you all think? Why did you pick this movie? Let us know in the…
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Episode 13 | The Execution and Murders of the Romanovs | Part II: Blood Soaked Jewels
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29:30In Part II, we examine the final hours of the Romanov family in Ekaterinburg...what unfolded in the basement room, why the execution became so chaotic, and how the hidden jewels sewn into the grand duchesses’ clothing affected the brutal scene. We follow the cover-up that followed, the search for the bodies, and the decades-long mystery surrounding…
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This week, Angie shares many of the factors that excite her about history. She shares an overview of the Ottoman Empire, Mehmed II’s rise to power, and how his path crosses with a young Wallachian prince, Vlad Tepes. Once you add in the socio-political stances of the European kingdoms and the fear of Muslim takeovers, you now see how Pope Pius II f…
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In this gripping episode, we dig into the astonishing true-crime story behind one of America's most respected universities. When millionaire businessman William Marsh Rice was found dead in 1900, it initially seemed like he had simply succumbed to old age. But suspicious telegrams, forged wills and a very nervous valet soon revealed a deadly plot i…
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Secrets from the Past Part 1: Vintage Household Hacks, Bizarre Remedies & Lost Cleaning Tricks | The Strange History Podcast
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13:24Step back in time and discover the weird, wonderful, and surprisingly effective world of vintage household hacks. In this two-episode series, we explore the cleaning tips, DIY solutions, beauty tricks, pantry hacks, and bizarre old-school home remedies our great-grandparents swore by. From using vinegar to clean everything, shining furniture with w…
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 5 - “Boom! The Explosive Birth of Christmas Crackers”
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1:09What do you get when you mix gunpowder, paper hats, and holiday cheer? A Victorian invention that went off — literally. Amy unwraps the story of Christmas crackers, the noisy, spark-filled party favors that occasionally left guests singed but satisfied. Like and Subscribe: Apple Spotify IHeart Audible This episode of The Strange History Podcast was…
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Secrets from the Past Part 2: Vintage Remedies & DIY Hacks: Strange Beauty Tricks, Pantry Solutions, and Forgotten Household Secrets
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13:40In Part Two of this nostalgic and entertaining series, we explore the stranger side of vintage household hacks — including beauty rituals, pantry tricks, old medical remedies, DIY fixes, and bizarre home solutions passed down through generations. From freezing sweaters to stop shedding, polishing shoes with banana peels, deodorizing clothes with vo…
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Did you know the Tudors didn’t end Christmas on 25th December… they started it? I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in today’s episode of my Tudor Christmas Advent series, we’re walking through the true Twelve Days of Christmas, a world of church services, feasts, fasting, wine, charity, misrule, and community traditions that modern Christ…
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The Legendary Story of the Warrior Chief, Shaka Zulu
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30:01Part myth, part terror, all legend. In just twelve years, Shaka kaSenzangakhona transformed the small, insignificant Zulu clan into a formidable military empire that dominated Southern Africa. This episode dives into the extraordinary life of Shaka Zulu, a man who rose from the trauma of being an illegitimate outcast to become a brilliant and terri…
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Nightmare on Elm Street: The Real Terror of the Dream Killer | Whispers from the Dark
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10:26Uncover the chilling true story that inspired Wes Craven's iconic horror film, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join Raven Vale on Whispers from the Dark as we delve into the terrifying phenomenon of healthy individuals dying mysteriously in their sleep after experiencing horrific nightmares, particularly among Southeast Asian refugees in the early 1980s…
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Pull the curtains back on some often visited cryptids and look deeper into the lore and background to determine for yourself if they are real or not. Learn about how cryptozoology helps us keep track of what shapes our communities through stories and tales of creatures that may or may not exist. Because these creatures can help us exist more than y…
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 4 - “Season’s Grievings: When Christmas Cards Showed Dead Birds”
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1:18Before Hallmark came horror. Amy dives into the bizarre world of early Victorian Christmas cards — featuring dead robins, frogs with pipes, and insects doing chores. Discover why these creepy images were meant to symbolize renewal, not ruin, and how the Victorians found beauty in the morbid. Like and Subscribe: Apple Spotify IHeart Audible This epi…
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How the Tudors Had Fun by the Fire: Tudor Christmas Fun
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6:14What did Tudor families do at Christmas once the feasting slowed, the music quietened, and the Yule log glowed on the hearth? They played games, and some of them are still incredibly fun today. Welcome to Day 4 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series! I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today we’re stepping into the warm, bustling world of Tud…
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 3 - “Light It on Fire: The Explosive History of Christmas Pudding”
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1:24Brandy, flames, and third-degree burns — nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a dessert that doubles as a torch. Amy investigates the fiery ritual of Victorian plum pudding, complete with true accounts of flaming disasters, family pride, and the occasional singed moustache. Like and Subscribe: Apple Spotify IHeart Audible This episode of The Strange…
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Gifts Fit for a King or Queen: The Secret Politics of Tudor New Year Gifts
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6:51Did you know the Tudors didn’t give gifts at Christmas? For them, New Year’s Day was the most political, strategic, and nerve-wracking day of the entire festive season; a glittering ritual where loyalty was displayed, and favour was won (or lost). Welcome to Day 3 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series. I’m historian and author Claire Ridgway, and tod…
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The Sallie House: The Terrifying True Haunting That Drove a Kansas Family Out of Their Home — Ep. 32
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38:38A quiet home in Atchison, Kansas. A nursery that never felt empty. Scratches that appeared on skin — fresh, burning, and witnessed in real time. This is the true paranormal story of the Sallie House haunting, one of the most disturbing and well-documented cases in America’s haunted history. In this episode of State of the Unknown, we walk through t…
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day 2 - “The Mourning Tree: Victorians Who Decorated with the Dead”
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1:32Some Victorians hung silver baubles… others hung Aunt Mildred. Amy unpacks the unsettling custom of placing mourning ornaments — locks of hair, miniature portraits, and memento mori — on Christmas trees. Inspired by Queen Victoria’s lifelong grief, this eerie practice blurred the line between celebration and sorrow. Like and Subscribe: Apple Spotif…
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The Whaleship Essex & The Real Life Story of Moby Dick
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1:18:52In the summer of 1819, the whaleship Essex set sail from Nantucket, chasing fortune across the vast and indifferent Pacific. What began as a routine whaling voyage soon veered into a nightmare, however, when the hunted became the hunter, and the ship, until now known as one of the luckiest around, was smashed to splinters, leaving her crew adrift i…
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£13.5 Million Christmas? Inside Henry VIII’s Royal Feast
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6:46Welcome to Day 2 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series! Today, we’re stepping into the smoky, bustling, gloriously extravagant royal kitchens of Henry VIII to uncover the unforgettable dishes served at a Tudor Christmas feast. While Advent was a month of fasting and restraint, everything changed the moment Midnight Mass ended on Christmas Day. And no…
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483 - Addiction: Most Misunderstood Condition Ever?
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2:52:14In this deeply informative episode of Timesuck, we explore the history of addiction, how different cultures have tried to understand and control it, and what modern science reveals about how it rewires the brain, hijacks choice, and reshapes identity. From ancient remedies and religious interpretations to modern medicine and neuroscience, we break …
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Signal 20 is a spine chilling storytelling spin-off of Midnight Signals where every episode delivers twenty minutes of pure dread. Step into the static and hear voices from the dark, ghost stories, urban legends, and original tales that feel like they are being whispered through a haunted radio. Each story is designed to pull you back into that eer…
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Tonight on Loreplay, we’re headed straight into the misty hills of Lancashire to unravel one of the most infamous witchcraft trials in history — the 1612 Pendle Witch Trials. This episode dives into the crumbling social order of early-17th-century England, where famine, disease, political paranoia, and neighborly grudges created the perfect storm f…
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Phantom Time Theory | Are 300 Years of History a Lie?
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1:02:44The pseudohistorical conspiracy theory purporting that our sense of tracking time has been wrong for centuries: Phantom Time Theory. Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com Imagine a world where, instead of living in 2025, we’re actually in the year 1728. In order for this to be true, nearly 300 years of historical record would need to be a …
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The Hitler on Long Island: The Strange and Hidden Life of William Patrick Hitler
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8:21In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy uncovers the shocking and little-known life of William Patrick Hitler — the nephew of Adolf Hitler who fled Germany, exposed his infamous uncle, joined the U.S. Navy to fight the Nazis, and eventually built a quiet life on Long Island. From his chaotic childhood in England to his tense encoun…
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The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day - Why Victorian Christmas's Resembled a Tim Burton Movie
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2:02The 25 Strangest days of Christmas Day - Why Victorian Christmas's Resembled a Tim Burton Movie Like and Subscribe: Apple Spotify IHeart Audible This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While …
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Most of us think Advent means calendars, chocolate, and switching on the Christmas playlist… But for our medieval and Tudor ancestors, Advent meant something completely different. Welcome to Day 1 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series! Today we’re stepping into the medieval and Tudor world to explore what Advent really meant, and how it prepared peop…
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In this episode Nules delves into the mysterious death of Patrick Nugent, a young manager at Bunratty Folk Park, whose life was tragically cut short in 1984. The podcast explores the initial investigation, the family's relentless pursuit of justice, and the recent forensic re-examination that aims to uncover the truth after nearly four decades. Fin…
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REMEMBERING TV'S BLUE BLOODS AND HONORING POLICE FAMILIES
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36:03FALL FAMILY SPECIAL In this episode we say goodbye to TV's highly successful Bluebloods police drama as it takes its leave after 14 years on CBS, and we honor the sacrifices of law enforcement families who make our country and our neighborhoods safe by putting their lives on the line every day. We offer the valid reasons for the show's great succes…
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