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The Strange History Podcast

The Strange History Podcast

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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.
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Episodes
  • The Card Catalog That Accidentally Invented How We Search for Information

    The Card Catalog That Accidentally Invented How We Search for Information
    Feb 5 2026
    On February 5, 1885, libraries adopted the standardized card catalog, a system meant to organize books that instead reshaped how humans think about information itself. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true history of the card catalog—why librarians initially hated it, how it confused early users, and how drawers of index cards quietly laid the foundation for modern search, databases, and information systems we rely on today.

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    5 mins
  • The Winter Olympics That Almost Failed During the Great Depression

    The Winter Olympics That Almost Failed During the Great Depression
    Feb 4 2026
    On February 4, 1932, the Winter Olympics opened in Lake Placid, New York, at the height of the Great Depression — and nearly collapsed before they began. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the true stories behind the smallest Winter Olympics ever held: athletes who paid their own way, competitors housed in local homes, events delayed by weather shortages, controversial rule changes, and a town that held a global event together through improvisation and perseverance. This strange but true history reveals how one fragile Olympics quietly shaped traditions still used today.

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    6 mins
  • February 3 – The Night People Tried to Trap Lightning Indoors

    February 3 – The Night People Tried to Trap Lightning Indoors
    Feb 3 2026
    February 3 sits within a long tradition of winter reports involving ball lightning — glowing spheres of electrical energy that drifted through homes and defied explanation. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true history of ball lightning, why people tried to trap it, and how the phenomenon remains one of science’s most stubborn mysteries.

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    🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?
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    5 mins
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