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

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December 27, 2025 7 mins
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 trains, and a city unprepared for Arctic temperatures, this episode explores one of Britain’s coldest and deadliest winters. Packed with dark humor, bizarre historical details, and str...
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Explore the unbelievable true story of Jan Baalsrud, the Norwegian resistance fighter who survived a failed WWII mission, escaped Nazi capture, endured Arctic blizzards, amputated his own toes, and trekked across Norway to freedom. In this gripping and humorous episode of The Strange History Podcast, we dive deep into Baalsrud’s legendary escape, the brave villagers who hid him, the Sámi guides who saved him, and the sheer Norwegia...
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Radishes… but make them art. Amy uncovers how a vegetable market prank became a nationally celebrated Christmas competition drawing thousands every year.

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In Norway, Christmas Eve belongs to the living — and the dead. Amy explores ancestral reverence, graveyard traditions, and why some still leave food for unexpected spiritual visitors.

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A dessert worth setting aflame — intentionally. Amy shares how this dense, boozy pudding survived Victorian scandals and continues to ignite British tables today (sometimes literally).

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Part pagan, part Christian — 100% symbolic. Amy unpacks Serbia’s burning of the Badnjak, where sparks predict blessings, and ashes become protective charms.

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Discover the unbelievable true story of Calum MacLeod, the Scottish postman who single-handedly built a 1.75-mile road on the Isle of Raasay after the government refused to do it. This humorous and deeply detailed episode of The Strange History Podcast explores how one man’s determination, stubbornness, and pure Highland grit transformed an isolated community and created one of the most inspiring feats of DIY engineering in modern ...
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Step inside the extraordinary story of Christmas 1945, the first holiday season after World War II ended. In this deeply emotional and richly detailed Strange History Podcast episode, Amy explores a world breathing again for the first time in six years. From desperate toy shortages to bittersweet homecomings, ration-era Christmas dinners, soldiers reuniting with their families, and the fragile hope woven through every decorated tre...
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Travel across the globe to witness Christmas 1945 as the world emerged from the shadow of World War II. From Britain’s ration-tight celebrations to Germany’s Christmas in the ruins, France’s liberation feasts, Italy’s rebuilding joy, the Pacific’s tropical soldier holidays, and the quiet resilience of refugee and displaced persons camps, this Strange History Podcast episode reveals how nations—and people—found light in the darkest ...
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Millions of letters addressed to Santa travel to one special code: H0H 0H0. Amy follows how postal workers became official Christmas elves responding in dozens of languages.

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Early Victorian Christmas music = slow, haunting, minor key.
Think: “What if Christmas but with Gothic cathedral acoustics?”

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Dickens grew up during one of the coldest winters in British history, so he assumed snow was normal.
His stories taught the world that Christmas should look snowy—even in places where it never snowed.

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Dive into the chilling true stories of five devastating Christmas-season crimes, each echoing the brutality of the Covina Christmas Eve Massacre. From familicides to extremist-driven killings and unsolved civil rights bombings, this episode explores the darkest nights hidden beneath holiday lights. Blending detailed historical analysis with Strange History’s signature storytelling and dark humor, this is the Christmas episode you w...
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Return to the darker side of December with five more devastating Christmas-season crimes that shocked communities and destroyed families. From mass murderers striking on Christmas Day to unsolved disappearances and near-miss massacres, this episode exposes the tragedies hidden beneath holiday cheer. Blending deep historical research, detailed trials, and Strange History’s signature humor, Part II continues the chilling holiday seri...
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Christmas Dinner Often Included Boar’s Head Served with an apple in the mouth like a medieval feast.
Victorians loved a dramatic centerpiece.

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They Decorated with Paper Chains They Made Themselves Before Etsy, there was Victorian Craft Night.
Entire families covered the house with handmade decorations.

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Carolers Expected Payment Caroling wasn’t just festive—it was a job.
If you didn’t tip carolers, they might insult you in song form.
Victorian “singing Yelp reviews.”

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Finding the coin = good luck.
Accidentally swallowing the coin = new family holiday emergency.

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Get ready for the wildest holiday episode in Strange History Podcast history. In “The Twelve Crimes of Christmas,” host Amy unwraps centuries of bizarre, hilarious, and unbelievable Christmas crimes. From medieval caroling riots and Victorian tree thefts to goose-related heists, reindeer misadventures, Florida ninja tree thieves, and a ham replacing baby Jesus — this festive special dives deep into the strangest historical events e...
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Mince Pies Originally Contained Meat Early Victorian mince pies still included beef or mutton mixed with spices and raisins.
Sweet. Savory. Confusing.

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