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Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat

Rewind Studios
Tunguska Event
Crimes Of Reddit
Alexandria, Egypt
Family
Roswell Incident
Spontaneous Human Combustion
Dancing Plague Of 1518
Alexander the Great
Shroud Of Turin
Constitution
Meteor
D. B. Cooper
Confederate Gold
Cleopatra VII Philopator
Phoenix Lights
Voynich Manuscript
The Mothman
Heinrich Schliemann
Dyatlov Pass Incident
Patterson-Gimlin Film

Dr. Harini Bhat, a clinical pharmacist and science storyteller, unravels real historical events that still defy explanation: mass hysterias, medical oddities, vanished civilizations, and strange signals that echo across centuries. Hidden History treats these as incomplete case files, not myths; shaped by the limits of knowledge and record-keeping, and revealing what the unknown says about human ex... more

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Dr. Harini Bhat
Host of Hidden History; scientist-storyteller focused on historical events that defy easy explanation.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • I love the show

    You should do a episode about baba Yaga and where the legend came from good job with the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xciteyt
    United States13 days ago
  • MOTHMAN???

    I’m done. Wake me when it gets interesting again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anvil62
    United States17 days ago
  • Great

    Love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David R Bentley
    United States17 days ago
  • Enjoyable enough, but agree with other reviewers that it is hard to understand the host sometimes.

    This is an enjoyable enough single host podcast, similar in format to So Supernatural, but the topics have been done many times over in many other formats and there is nothing the host tells us that we haven’t heard before. Regardless, the podcast makes for fun, easy listening and Hidden History has covered a few topics I know less about. But I do agree with other reviewers, it is often hard to understand what the host is saying as she tends to speak quickly and without enunciation, sounding lik... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AllieKat83
    United States24 days ago
  • Needs Improvement

    Dr. Bhat needs to get a speech coach to help her with procrastination. At times it’s hard to understand her. Additionally none of the information she’s providing is something we’ve never heard before.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AWlieb67
    United States24 days ago

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The host's ability to connect science and history is often highlighted as a strength.
Listeners praise the clear, evidence-driven storytelling and balanced exploration of theories.
Some reviews note pacing or narration style could be more accessible for casual listeners.

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#34
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#25
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#93
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#68
Australia/History
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#129
Germany/History
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#147
France/History

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What is Hidden History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers rigorous, evidence-based history and science storytelling that treats puzzling events as open, solvable cases rather than myths. Episodes blend archival research, expert commentary, and careful weighing of competing theories—from ancient mysteries to modern enigmas—while highlighting how culture, media, and human curiosity shape our understanding of the unknown. Notable strengths include a calm, methodical narration and a commitment to presenting multiple viewpoints, with occasional forays into how new data or methods alter long-held narratives. The host's background as a scientist-writer adds clarity and accessibility, making dense topics approachable for curious, educated listeners who enjoy structured, story-driven histo... more

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