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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 historical record. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers, and curious minds alike, The Strange History Podcast brings the past to life—one strange story at a time. New episodes weekly. Dive into the weird side of history today. If you have an idea for an episode please email strangehistorypod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support .
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Before Modern Warfare: The 1878 Law That Put Explosives Under U.S. Harbors
March 3, 1878 — Congress quietly authorized a weapon most Americans never knew existed: underwater mines wired to shore, capable of detonating beneath enemy ships without warning. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy dives into the obscure history of 19th-century “submarine torpe
Moon Men, Giants, and Burning Bodies: Inside the New York Sun’s 19th-Century Hoaxes
In the 1800s, one newspaper helped convince the world that civilization existed on the Moon, giants once ruled America, people could burst into flames without warning, mermaids swam the South Pacific, and entire cities lay frozen beneath polar ice. That paper was the New York Sun. In this episode of
The Texas Declaration of Independence and the Birth of the Republic of Texas
March 2, 1836 — in a small settlement at Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas declared independence from Mexico while war was already underway. In this deep-dive episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the Texas Declaration of Independence, the political tensions between Mexican federal