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The Strange History Podcast

Strange History
Spiritualism
Fox Sisters
Lawn Chair Larry
Charles Dickens
Mesmerism
Mediumship
Seances
Hydesville
Fraud
New York
Haunting
1848
Hypnosis
Psychology
Percy Fawcett
19th Century
Resurrection Mary
Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Los Angeles International Airport

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 pa... more

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In this eerie and surprisingly funny New Year episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the widespread fear that the world would end on January 1, 1000. As medieval Europe faced famine, disease, and religious anxiety, rumors of Judgme... more

Discover the unbelievable true story of Jānis Pīnups, the Latvian man who disappeared into the forest in 1944 to avoid Soviet conscription and remained hidden for fifty years. In this gripping and humorous episode of The Strange History Podcast, we e... more

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In this bizarre New Year episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the unbelievable day it snowed in Miami during the Orange Bowl of 1961. As Florida experienced near-freezing temperatures, snow flurries, and icy rain, college footbal... more

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In this chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy dives into the Great Freeze of 1962–63 — the brutal New Year winter that brought London to a standstill. From the River Thames partially freezing to coal-smog fog, burst pipes, stalled... more

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Amy
Part tour guide, part gossip columnist for history, she guides listeners through strange and unusual historical narratives with a captivating storytelling style.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Really strange… and really good

    I love all the odd stories presented in this podcast. The host has a wonderful presentation and the material covered is always interesting and… strange!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Audiodrama Fan
    United States8 months ago
  • Great

    Being a lover of history. I just love Contant of this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David R Bentley
    United States2 years ago
  • Bitesize is perfect!

    Loving the short bitesize episodes jam packed with loads of info! Keep ‘em coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJIam12
    United States2 years ago
  • Great concept

    Very cool hearing strange but true history in bite-sized episodes. Great voice too. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert California 9
    United States2 years ago
  • Irish travellers!

    Amy you did such an amazing job on that episode! I’ve been dying to hear someone cover it and you did! Thank you for helping spread the word about the fascinating Irish travellers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    team CourtNate and Anna Banana
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the quirky and engaging storytelling that brings strange historical events to life.
Audiences love the attention to lesser-known historical facts that are both bizarre and significant.
The podcast is lauded for its interesting and informative content, with many praising the host's presentation skills.
Fans express their enjoyment of the short episodes, finding the format accessible and packed with intriguing information.
Comments highlight the unique blend of humor and history, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.

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This series explores the bizarre and mysterious tales that history often overlooks. Each episode uncovers oddities ranging from ancient curses and cryptic legends to individual peculiarities and eerie events that significantly influenced culture across the globe. The host passionately presents these strange narratives with a mix of humor and engaging storytelling, making the exploration of historical oddities both enjoyable and enlightening. Episodes often reveal surprising connections between seemingly unrelated facts, making it a compelling listen for history buffs and mystery enthusiasts eager to delve into the darker and more curious aspects of historical records.

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The Strange History Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 159 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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