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The Strange History Podcast

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Truth can be stranger then fiction, tune in to hear all the weirdly wonderful and sometimes not so wonderful history that has shaped the world into what it is today.
From the most wild to the most mundane we find the strange in history you may never have heard about.
If you have an idea for an episode please email [email protected]

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Episodes

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Strangest Books in History

17m · Published 08 May 17:01
In this episode of the Strange History Podcast, we discuss some of the oddest books in history. We cover six books, including the Codex Gigas, the Voynich Manuscript, and the Book of Shadows. The Codex Gigas is known as the Devil's Bible and is famous for its size and intricate illustrations. The Voynich Manuscript is a mysterious manuscript that has baffled scholars and cryptographers for centuries. The Book of Shadows is a religious text used by practitioners of the modern pagan religion of Wicca. We go over information about the history, content, and mysteries surrounding each of these books.

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Strangest Books in History

17m · Published 08 May 17:01
In this episode of the Strange History Podcast, we discuss some of the oddest books in history. We cover six books, including the Codex Gigas, the Voynich Manuscript, and the Book of Shadows. The Codex Gigas is known as the Devil's Bible and is famous for its size and intricate illustrations. The Voynich Manuscript is a mysterious manuscript that has baffled scholars and cryptographers for centuries. The Book of Shadows is a religious text used by practitioners of the modern pagan religion of Wicca. We go over information about the history, content, and mysteries surrounding each of these books.
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The Dark Side of Medicine: From Tobacco Smoke Enemas to Heroin Cough Medicine

9m · Published 01 May 21:19
In this episode of "Strange History" podcast, we discuss five strange medical techniques from history. These techniques include the tobacco smoke enema, cutting teeth, using urine as a tooth whitener, trepanning, and the use of heroin in cough medicine. We explain the origins and uses of each technique, highlighting their barbaric and often dangerous nature. The episode sheds light on the bizarre and sometimes horrifying practices of medicine in the past.
This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5773362/advertisement

The Dark Side of Medicine: From Tobacco Smoke Enemas to Heroin Cough Medicine

9m · Published 01 May 21:19
In this episode of "Strange History" podcast, we discuss five strange medical techniques from history. These techniques include the tobacco smoke enema, cutting teeth, using urine as a tooth whitener, trepanning, and the use of heroin in cough medicine. We explain the origins and uses of each technique, highlighting their barbaric and often dangerous nature. The episode sheds light on the bizarre and sometimes horrifying practices of medicine in the past.

Declassified: The CIA Sent A Man To Mars in the year 1 Million BC, What Did He See?

18m · Published 24 Apr 16:49
In this podcast episode, "Strange History" talks about the CIA's secret experiment with psychic spies that were part of a program called called Stargate. The program was established in 1978 to investigate if psychic abilities could be used for military and domestic intelligence applications. We go over the various classified missions and experiments conducted under the Stargate program, including remote viewing of foreign military installations, gathering intelligence on foreign leaders, searching for extraterrestrial life, assisting in law enforcement, and counterintelligence and espionage. We also talk about fascinating pieces of evidence from declassified files, including a remote viewer's description of a pyramid-like structure on Mars from one million years ago.
This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5773362/advertisement

Declassified: The CIA Sent A Man To Mars in the year 1 Million BC, What Did He See?

18m · Published 24 Apr 16:49
In this podcast episode, "Strange History" talks about the CIA's secret experiment with psychic spies that were part of a program called called Stargate. The program was established in 1978 to investigate if psychic abilities could be used for military and domestic intelligence applications. We go over the various classified missions and experiments conducted under the Stargate program, including remote viewing of foreign military installations, gathering intelligence on foreign leaders, searching for extraterrestrial life, assisting in law enforcement, and counterintelligence and espionage. We also talk about fascinating pieces of evidence from declassified files, including a remote viewer's description of a pyramid-like structure on Mars from one million years ago.

The Witch Who Predicted the Future: The Life of Mother Shipton

12m · Published 18 Apr 01:37
The life and prophecies of Mother Shipton, a famous English prophet from the 14th century. She was known for her predictions about modern technology, transportation, historical events, and even the end of the world. One of her most famous prophecies is about a comet or asteroid hitting the Earth, causing massive disasters and wars. Despite the disasters, mankind stores up secret food supplies and underground bases. The episode also reveals the mystery behind the petrifying well near Mother Shipton's dwelling, which turns objects into stone.
This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5773362/advertisement

The Witch Who Predicted the Future: The Life of Mother Shipton

12m · Published 18 Apr 01:37
The life and prophecies of Mother Shipton, a famous English prophet from the 14th century. She was known for her predictions about modern technology, transportation, historical events, and even the end of the world. One of her most famous prophecies is about a comet or asteroid hitting the Earth, causing massive disasters and wars. Despite the disasters, mankind stores up secret food supplies and underground bases. The episode also reveals the mystery behind the petrifying well near Mother Shipton's dwelling, which turns objects into stone.







The Dark History of America's Poor Farms

17m · Published 10 Apr 23:00
In this episode of the Strange History Podcast, we explore the history of poor houses, which were tax-supported residential institutions for people who could not support themselves. They discuss the different ways poor relief was provided before the establishment of poor houses, the evolution of poor houses into nursing homes, and provide examples of individuals who were sent to poor houses. We discuss the treatment of mental illness in poor houses throughout history and discuss examples of poor house conditions. This episode concludes with a discussion of the closure of the last poor house in Green County, Missouri.

The Dark History of America's Poor Farms

17m · Published 10 Apr 23:00
In this episode of the Strange History Podcast, we explore the history of poor houses, which were tax-supported residential institutions for people who could not support themselves. They discuss the different ways poor relief was provided before the establishment of poor houses, the evolution of poor houses into nursing homes, and provide examples of individuals who were sent to poor houses. We discuss the treatment of mental illness in poor houses throughout history and discuss examples of poor house conditions. This episode concludes with a discussion of the closure of the last poor house in Green County, Missouri.
This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5773362/advertisement

The Strange History Podcast has 72 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 15:16:07. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on March 26th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 23rd, 2024 12:11.

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