The Strange History Podcast

The Strange History Podcast

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

Episodes

The Strange History of Scottish DNA: Picts, Vikings, Clans, and Ancient Secrets in the Blood

September 29, 2025 • 11 mins
Discover why Scottish DNA is some of the strangest in the world. From the mysterious Picts who vanished from history but live on in genes, to Viking raiders who left their mark in the Highlands and islands, to the legendary Scottish clans whose bloodlines carry ancient secrets—this episode of The Strange History Podcast unravels the ghostly saga written in Scotland’s blood. Learn the true story of red hair genetics, clan DNA like l...
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24 Totally Normal 1980s Habits That Would Be Bizarre Today | Strange History Podcast

September 26, 2025 • 12 mins
Take a wild ride back to the 1980s with The Strange History Podcast! In this mega episode, we explore 24 everyday habits and customs from the 80s that seem completely bizarre today. From smoking everywhere and kids riding in cars without seatbelts, to leaving doors unlocked, mixing tapes from the radio, and visiting full-service gas stations, the 80s were a decade of neon fashion, VHS rentals, questionable safety rules, and unforge...
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“12 Fascinating Facts About Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood | History, Kindness & A Legacy

September 22, 2025 • 8 mins
Step into the cardigan and discover the fascinating history of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!
In this heartwarming episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy unpacks 12 surprising, funny, and touching facts about Fred Rogers and his beloved children’s show. Learn how a Presbyterian minister turned television into a gentle classroom, why every cardigan was hand-knit with love, and how jazz genius Johnny Costa brought live music m...
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Strange History of the 1940s: Forgotten Oddities, Wartime Weirdness, and Everyday Life You Won’t Believe

September 19, 2025 • 16 mins
stockings on their legs with gravy, and families huddled around radios that sometimes broadcast secret coded messages to resistance fighters. In this mega-episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy dives into 25 unbelievable slices of everyday life during the World War II era—from ration books and Spam feasts to jitterbug dance crazes, zoot suits, pin-up posters, propaganda cartoons, and the birth of the baby boom. With true ...
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The Strange History Podcast: Haunted Cemeteries of America – Vale, Oakland, Forest Park Lawndale & Goodleburg

September 15, 2025 • 8 mins
Explore the haunted history of four of America’s eeriest cemeteries in this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast. From the Lady in White of Vale Cemetery to the weeping statue of Ida Bennett Bass in Oakland, the spectral twisters of Forest Park Lawndale, and the Oak of Whispers at Goodleburg Cemetery, uncover chilling tales, paranormal sightings, and eerie local legends. Join host Amy as she weaves history, humor, and ghostl...
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24 Things from the 1950s You’ll Never See Again: Forgotten Trends, Weird Fads, and Strange History

September 12, 2025 • 15 mins
Step back in time with The Strange History Podcast as host Amy explores the quirky, bizarre, and unforgettable world of the 1950s. From radioactive children’s toys and Jell-O nightmares to ducktail hair, soda fountains, and Cold War fallout shelters, this mega-episode uncovers 25 strange things from the 1950s you’ll never see today. Packed with historical facts, funny stories, and nostalgic details, this episode dives deep into Ame...
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Recipes of Survival: What People Ate During the Great Depression (History, Recipes & True Stories)| The Strange History Podcast

September 8, 2025 • 18 mins
Step back into the kitchens of the 1930s and discover how families survived the Great Depression with strange, thrifty, and resourceful recipes. From Hoover Stew and Mock Apple Pie to cornbread, beans, and vinegar pie, this episode explores what people really ate when money and food ran out. Learn about the history of the Depression, the economic collapse, the Dust Bowl, and how different regions of America cooked with whatever the...
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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery: Haunted History, Ghosts, and the Headless Horseman | The Strange History Podcast

September 5, 2025 • 6 mins
Explore the chilling history of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in New York, the final resting place of Washington Irving, Andrew Carnegie, and more. Hear eyewitness accounts of ghostly apparitions, the Bronze Lady, and even the legendary Headless Horseman. From Dutch folklore to spine-tingling tales, discover why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is one of the most haunted and fascinating locations in America. Perfect for history buffs, paranormal en...
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Game Over: The Strangest True Stories from Gamer History You Won’t Believe

September 1, 2025 • 11 mins
From deadly gaming marathons to weddings with Nintendo characters, these bizarre but true gamer stories prove reality can be stranger than any video game plot. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy takes you deep into the weird world of gaming legends — including South Korea’s infamous 50-hour StarCraft session, parents who raised a virtual baby while neglecting their real one, the man who married his Nintendo DS...
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The Haunted History of Salem’s Old Burying Point Cemetery. Ghosts, Judges & Curses

August 29, 2025 • 9 mins
In this spine-chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy takes you deep into the eerie and unforgettable history of Salem, Massachusetts' Old Burying Point Cemetery—also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, one of the oldest burial grounds in the United States. Established in 1637, this small but densely packed cemetery is more than just weathered gravestones and winged skull carvings—it’s a portal into some of the ...
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The 12 Strangest Weather Events in History: Freak Storms, Fire Tornadoes & Raining Animals | Strange History Podcast

August 25, 2025 • 12 mins
From raining frogs to skies filled with blood-red dust, the world’s strangest weather events have baffled scientists and terrified witnesses for centuries. Join host Amy on The Strange History Podcast as we dive into 12 of the most bizarre storms and atmospheric mysteries ever recorded—complete with eyewitness accounts, historical context, and spine-tingling tales you won’t believe are true. Perfect for fans of the weird, the wild,...
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The Haunting of Union Cemetery: Connecticut’s White Lady and America’s Most Infamous Graveyard

August 22, 2025 • 8 mins
In this chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the terrifying true tales of Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut—one of the most haunted graveyards in America. Discover the history behind this 18th-century burial ground, the legendary White Lady ghost, and first-hand eyewitness accounts from firefighters, police officers, and locals who’ve encountered the paranormal face-to-face. Featuring real stories ...
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Totally Normal in the ’70s: 25 Bizarre Things That Would Shock Us Today

August 18, 2025 • 10 mins
Buckle up for a groovy time warp as The Strange History Podcast takes you back to the 1970s—a decade where kids drank from hoses, parents smoked in delivery rooms, and seatbelts were just decoration. Host Amy unpacks 25 jaw-dropping things that were completely normal in the '70s but would be downright shocking today. From mercury in classrooms to hitchhiking across state lines, this episode is a hilarious, nostalgic, and sometimes ...
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: Haunted Tombs, Voodoo Queens, and Ghosts of New Orleans

August 15, 2025 • 8 mins
Step inside the eerie gates of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 — New Orleans’ most haunted burial ground. Discover the ghostly legends of Marie Laveau, chilling eyewitness encounters, voodoo rituals, and the terrifying true stories buried beneath centuries of crumbling tombs. This episode of The Strange History Podcast explores the haunted history, paranormal activity, and mysterious deaths in the oldest cemetery in New Orleans.

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Wicca: The Surprisingly Modern History of the Old Religion of Witchcraft, Magic, and Nature

August 12, 2025 • 12 mins
In this spellbinding episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy uncovers the wild, weird, and surprisingly modern history of Wicca—a spiritual path often mistaken for ancient witchcraft but actually born in mid-20th century England. Discover the eccentric life of Gerald Gardner, the rituals and beliefs of modern witches, the sacred balance between the Horned God and Triple Goddess, and the powerful connection Wicca has with n...
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The Horrifying True Haunting of The Wheatsheaf Inn: UK’s Most Evil Pub with 37 Ghosts, Murder, and EVP Evidence

August 8, 2025 • 6 mins
Step inside the chilling true story of The Wheatsheaf Inn, often called the most haunted pub in the UK. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy uncovers the terrifying legend of Jessica Ann Hargreaves, the six-year-old girl allegedly murdered in the pub's cellar—and the evil spirit that still haunts the premises. With real EVP recordings, documented paranormal activity, and even a police investigation, this haunted...
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Totally Normal in the 1960s: 25 Outrageous Everyday Things That Would Shock Us Now

August 4, 2025 • 9 mins
Step back into the rotary phone days with The Strange History Podcast as host Amy unpacks 25 things that were totally normal in the 1960s—but would raise serious eyebrows (and maybe legal action) today. From teachers with paddles and nuclear bomb drills in school, to doctors lighting cigarettes during house calls, this episode dives into the everyday absurdities of a decade where no one locked their doors and kids played on ten-foo...
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The Royal Scepter: How Ferdinand VII’s Grotesque Member Shaped a Nation (Literally)

August 1, 2025 • 9 mins
In this Strange History Podcast: After Dark bonus episode, Amy uncovers the bizarre and disturbing truth behind King Ferdinand VII of Spain’s infamously large and misshapen genitalia. From wedding night horror to dynastic disaster, discover how one monarch’s unusual anatomy may have helped trigger a civil war. Yes—sometimes history really is hard to believe.

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Hollywood Forever: Haunted Legends, Celebrity Graves & Ghost Stories from L.A.’s Iconic Cemetery

July 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Step beyond the velvet rope and into the shadows of Hollywood Forever Cemetery — one of Los Angeles' most infamous and haunted landmarks. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy unearths the cemetery’s star-studded past, from the golden age of silent film to punk rock legends and present-day ghost sightings. Discover the true stories behind Rudolph Valentino’s mysterious Lady in Black, hear chilling personal accoun...
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Lily Dale New York: America’s Most Haunted Town of Mediums, Ghosts, and Spiritualism

July 18, 2025 • 25 mins
Welcome to Lily Dale, New York — the small Victorian town where ghosts talk back, mediums are certified, and the spirit world has a summer home. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy takes you deep into the origins of the Spiritualist movement, the founding of Lily Dale in 1879, and the true stories behind places like Inspiration Stump, the Leolyn Hotel, and the mystical Fairy Trail. Hear chilling personal accoun...
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