Unexplained History

Unexplained History takes you on a journey through the shadows of the past, uncovering the secrets behind history’s strangest events. From baffling disappearances to mysterious artifacts, each episode peels back the layers of time to explore the moments that still defy explanation. Written and directed by Rob Davenport, with meticulous research by Mike Sherwin and an evocative score by Smoking Man Studios, Unexplained History offers a gripping narrative experience that will leave you questioning what you thought you knew. Join us every Tuesday for a new episode published by The Unexplained Company. Discover the truth behind the mystery at https://www.unexplained.co. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unexplained-history--6429156/support.

Episodes

Episode 10 - Operation Highjump: Antarctica’s Frozen Secret

October 15, 2025 • 83 mins

Dive into the chilling mystery of Operation Highjump: Antarctica’s Frozen Secret — where military history, Nazi legends, and UFO lore collide beneath the world’s coldest frontier. Explore the truth behind Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s massive 1946 expedition and the enduring whispers of secret bases, hidden technology, and otherworldly encounters buried deep under Antarctic ice. This episode unravels fact from fable in one of history’s...

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Episode 9 - The REAL Secret History of the Anunnaki

October 8, 2025 • 64 mins

Dive deep into The Real Secret History of the Anunnaki — a revealing episode of Unexplained History that separates ancient myth from modern conspiracy. From the clay tablets of Sumer to the rise of the ancient astronaut theory, hosts Tom Mackenzie and Don Masterson uncover how a group of Mesopotamian gods became the center of alien origin myths, reptilian conspiracies, and pop-culture fascination. Learn what the original texts actu...

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Episode 8 - Operation Midnight Climax

January 21, 2025 • 69 mins

In this gripping episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie explores one of the CIA's most bizarre and ethically questionable experiments called Operation Midnight Climax. Part of the infamous MK-Ultra program, this covert operation saw unsuspecting individuals lured to CIA-run safe houses and secretly dosed with LSD, all under the watchful eyes of agents hidden behind two-way mirrors.

Tom unravels the unsettling details of t...

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Episode 7 - The Montauk Project: Stranger Than Fiction

January 12, 2025 • 68 mins

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the enigmatic world of the Montauk Project, a conspiracy theory that blurs the lines between science fiction and unsettling reality.

What began as whispers of secret military experiments in Montauk, New York, has spiraled into tales of mind control, time travel, and interdimensional portals. Tom unpacks the origins of these claims, tracing them back to Pr...

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Episode 6 - The Dark Side of Folklore

January 7, 2025 • 46 mins

In this chilling installment of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the sinister depths of folklore to explore the stories that have haunted humanity for generations.

From the unnerving modern legend of the Black-Eyed Children, whose void-like gaze and polite pleas mask an otherworldly menace, to the sorrowful and vengeful Rusalka, a water spirit born from betrayal and tragedy, and finally to the terrifying Wendigo, a...

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Episode 5 - Hidden Civilizations

December 31, 2024 • 57 mins

In this riveting episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie takes listeners deep into the mysteries of Hidden Civilizations—enigmatic societies said to have thrived before disappearing from the annals of history. From whispered legends to modern conspiracies, this episode explores the possibility of entire civilizations lost beneath the sands, submerged under oceans, or erased from memory.

The journey begins with the controve...

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Episode 4 - The Secret History of Christmas

December 24, 2024 • 70 mins

Join host Tom McKenzie on Unexplained History for a festive yet eye-opening journey into the mysterious origins of Christmas. In this episode, we unravel the ancient roots of this beloved holiday, tracing its evolution from pagan midwinter celebrations like Saturnalia and Yule to the global celebration of joy and giving we know today.

Discover the fascinating stories behind figures like St. Nicholas, Odin, and Krampus, and uncover h...

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Episode 3 - Cursed Objects of the Past

December 24, 2024 • 59 mins

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey through the eerie and mysterious world of cursed objects. From glittering treasures to everyday items, these artifacts are said to carry dark forces and tragic legacies.

Explore the glittering yet sinister history of the Hope Diamond, a gem rumored to bring misfortune to all who possess it. Delve into the haunting tale of the Dybbuk Box, a mode...

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Episode 2 - Fatty Arbuckle and the Fourth Turning - Part 2

December 17, 2024 • 64 mins

In this episode of Unexplained History, we conclude our exploration of the Fourth Turning, tying together the key events of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s to uncover the repeating cycles that shape our history.

Host Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey from the exuberance and moral reckoning of the Roaring Twenties to the economic despair of the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, and the outbreak of World War II.We connect these tra...

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Episode 1 - Fatty Arbuckle and the Fourth Turning - Part 1

November 30, 2024 • 63 mins

Step into the shadows of the 1920s as Unexplained History delves into the scandals, secrets, and societal shifts that defined the Roaring Twenties.

In this episode, we begin with the scandalous tales of Hollywood, from the tragic downfall of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle to the unsolved murder of director William Desmond Taylor.

Explore the rise of organized crime with figures like Al Capone, and the subversive lives of Hollywood elites at...

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