
A Study of Strange is for lovers of true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness. Each week, host Michael May investigates the unknown, from bizarre crimes and unsolved murders to hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena.
The mission is simple: debunk common misconceptions, uncover hidden details, and explore the most unusual unsolved stories from history. Along the way, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 117 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

In 1589, a quiet German farming community was gripped by terror. Villagers swore they were being hunted by the mythical werewolf. Soon local farmer Peter Stumpp was arrested and accused of this heinous werewolfery. He confessed, under torture, and wh... more
An internet video mystery that began as a VHS mystery. "Grave Robbing for Morons" is video that was released as part of an anthology of amateur, shock videos. It shows a young man presenting a how-to about grave robbing. While the video is of low qua... more
In the early 1980s, a killer targeted the homeless in India's largest cities. Dozens of victims were found in Mumbai and Kolkata, their skulls crushed with large stones while they slept. The press called him "The Stoneman".
In this episode of A Stud... more
Death comes for us all, and sometimes it sneaks up through a series of bizarre coincidences or accidents. In this episode of "A Study of Strange", we cover five of the strangest deaths including a parachute test from the Eiffel Tower, a baseball acci... more
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What a fascinating story!!! Loved the special guest who is clearly very knowledgeable about this subject matter - full confession, I should know this because I am one of her sisters. 😃 But it was a great listen indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have subscribed to the podcast. Thank you for telling this strange tale!
I love “High Spirits” too!!!!! Just wanted to throw that in haha
I love the interesting unique stories and Michael does a great job!
Awesome—looking forward to more—
What a witty host. Love how he walks the line but still gives us all the facts. Thank you crimes of the centuries for recommending. And everyone needs to listen to crimes of the centuries!
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Focuses on true crime, mysteries, and high strangeness, featuring investigations into bizarre crimes, unsolved murders, hauntings, urban legends, lore, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena. Each episode involves debunking misconceptions, uncovering hidden details, and exploring unusual historical narratives. The host, Michael May, leverages his filmmaking background and knowledge to add depth to discussions, often inviting guests who provide unique insights, making the content engaging for those fascinated by the strange and eerie aspects of history.
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