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History Uncovered

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Jack the Ripper
World War II
Atlantis
Fukushima Daiichi Disaster
Chernobyl Disaster
Earthquake
Theodore Roosevelt
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
Nuclear Energy
Charles Manson
Jersey Devil
Bryce Laspisa
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King Jr.
Kishtym Disaster
Three Mile Island Incident
Mary Magdalene
Osage Indian Murders
Balto
Ignatius L. Donnelly

History Uncovered is brought to you by the digital publisher All That’s Interesting, where we explore all things weird and bizarre in the natural world and the world past. Each Wednesday, we take a deep dive into a topic we haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Dive deeper into these stories on All That's Interesting Follow our page on Facebook: HistoryRevealed Follow us on Instagram: @realhis... more

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On July 17, 1918, the last Czar of Russia Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra Feodorovna, and their five children were brutally murdered by communist revolutionaries known as the Bolsheviks. Though the Bolsheviks claimed to have murdered the entire famil... more

Bob Dylan burst onto the scene in the 1960s as the "voice of a generation," providing evocative and politically engaged anthems that reflected America’s rapidly changing times, from the Civil Rights movement to the Vietnam conflict. Despite his music... more

For centuries, the story has endured: medieval knights departing for war, locking their wives into iron chastity belts and riding off with the only key. It’s one of history’s most lurid and enduring legends — and almost certainly fiction. The familia... more

In 1722, Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen discovered a remote island in the Pacific on Easter Sunday, which he named "Easter Island," where he was astonished by the hundreds of towering, stern-faced moai statues. These impressive sculptures, which can ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Cohen
Legal historian and New York Times bestselling author
Episode: Episode 150 - 'Mignonette': A Harrowing Story Of Cannibalism At Sea

Hosts

Kalina Fraga
Host with History Uncovered connection; staff writer / host with deep research and narrative storytelling
Kara Johnson
Editor/Host contributing historical analysis and narrative; frequent co-host
Austin Harvey
Staff writer and host; brings investigative storytelling and research to episodes
Cara Johnson
Host contributing historical insights and on-topic discussion

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 810 ratings
  • “I feel like maybe, like, I don’t know…”

    “I feel like maybe, like, I don’t know…I feel like maybe, like, I guess…don’t know…I feel like maybe, like, I don’t know…”

    What’s the point of recording yourselves driveling on with uninformed stilted musings?

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    rnireb
    United States6 days ago
  • Do Your Research Please

    “I didn’t watch that documentary.” “I didn’t watch that movie. Maybe I should have.” “Wasn’t there a controversy about that situation?” “I don’t know…” “I didn’t see the ad.” Novel concept but perhaps before talking about a topic the hosts should actually research it. Why have episodes and discuss things they know nothing about? They have one job…

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    Sunshine All Around
    United States3 months ago
  • I tried, but I’m out

    I rarely review anything, but after listening to the recent Manson podcast, I’m out.

    The mispronunciations of names that have been spoken for 56 years tells me you’ve not listened to a single contemporaneous news report.

    If you can’t even correctly pronounce Spahn Ranch, how can we trust your facts?

    My ears are bleeding…

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    missm'liss
    United States7 months ago
  • Snoooooze

    This guy manages to make such exciting stories so boring

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    Inland Fan
    Australia7 months ago
  • Like this a lot

    Covers everything and is gripping I recommend

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    Rozie booklover
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Two-host dynamic is engaging for many; some listeners want more depth and tighter research.
Production quality and mispronunciations are recurring critique from a portion of listeners.
Bantering can feel juvenile to some listeners, but others enjoy the casual tone.
Topics are broad and entertaining, with a good mix of myth, history, and mystery.
Audience appreciates accessible storytelling and crowd-sourced ideas.

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Episode 150 - 'Mignonette': A Harrowing Story Of Cannibalism At Sea
Q: Do you have opinions about that? Or is this more kind of a politically motivated way to change the law?
There was a lot of popular support for the sailors, but the case also highlighted a broader moral debate about utilitarianism versus rights-based theories of justice in legal proceedings.
Episode 150 - 'Mignonette': A Harrowing Story Of Cannibalism At Sea
Q: Can you talk about how this case did change legal history and how it might apply to things today?
It changed the law of the custom of the sea and established the rule that necessity is not a sufficient defense for murder, impacting how such cases are handled today.
Episode 141 - Four Of The Worst Nuclear Disasters In History
Q: How does the Chernobyl disaster compare to Fukushima?
While both were severe, Chernobyl resulted in immediate deaths and long-term contamination effects, whereas Fukushima's fallout was less severe, with no immediate deaths attributed to radiation exposure.
Episode 141 - Four Of The Worst Nuclear Disasters In History
Q: What happened leading up to the Fukushima disaster?
A massive earthquake triggered by a tsunami caused a failure in the cooling systems at the nuclear plant, leading to core meltdowns and explosions.
Listen Now: Legacy “J. Edgar Hoover”
Q: What does it mean for today's world in the 21st century?
Hoover's practices and the distrust in government that he sowed still resonate today.

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This show offers accessible explorations of historical myths, intriguing mysteries, and true-crime-adjacent stories, often framing well-known topics through two-host conversations. Episodes frequently survey origins, verify claims, and weigh competing theories, with a leaning toward pop-culture tie-ins and audience input. While the storytelling is engaging and conversational, critiques around research depth and production polish suggest the content lands best for casual history buffs and listeners who enjoy lively banter alongside factual context. A standout aspect is its broad topic range—from ancient myths to modern investigative cases—paired with frequent audience participation and a casual, approachable tone.

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