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What went bump in the night a thousand years ago? Explore all the creepy, lost and just plain weird corners of history with me every Saturday! Please support the show at www.patreon.com/HistoryObscura... more
FAQs about History Obscura:How many episodes does History Obscura have?The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.
June 17, 2024The Transmigration of the SoulThis evening, we take a look at some compelling cases of reincarnation.Music from Fesliyan StudiosPlease support the show (and sweet Homer's vet bill) at www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscuraOr, subscribe to the ad-free Patreon feed at www.Patreon.com/historyobscuraThank you!...more17minPlay
June 09, 2024Herman Mudgett's Chicago Murder CastlePerhaps you know him better as H. H. Holmes? Under a variety of names, this slick character swindled dozens of people out of their money, their properties, and even their lives.Music from Fesliyan Studios...more22minPlay
June 03, 2024The Sea-Cook: Treasure Island, Chapter VIIKeeping on with the classic Robert Louis Stevenson adventure novel!Music from Fesliyan Studios....more13minPlay
May 30, 2024Mrs. Bartlett's ChloroformA reading from The New York Times' April 19, 1886 edition.Thanks for listening!Music from Fesliyan Studios....more12minPlay
May 27, 2024PT Barnum: The Great Showman's Favourite Human ExhibitsPhineas Taylor Barnum was a businessman from a tender age, his first venture having been a general store. A move to New York City in his early 20s--and a chance happening upon a highly marketable human being--changed everything for Barnum and the people he would eventually employ.Music from Fesliyan StudiosSupport the show by registering for ad-free episodes at www.patreon.com/historyobscura...more30minPlay
May 21, 2024Agatha Christie's Biggest MysteryNot many people realise that the queen of the mystery novel has her own mystery that not even Arthur Conan Doyle could solve.Music from Fesliyan StudiosSupport the show at www.patreon.com/historyobscuraAnd support our sponsor, Endless Ink Books, by visiting https://www.endlessinkbooks.com/Thank you!...more17minPlay
May 16, 2024The Atrocity Beneath the Wolf's LairWolfsschanze was the Nazi headquarters in Poland during the Second World War, as well as the residence of Herman Goring. Now, a potentially lost war crime has been unearthed from the renowned historical site.Music from Fesliyan StudiosSupport the show at www.patreon.com/historyobsuraThank you!...more14minPlay
May 09, 2024The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Six (END)THE ENDThe new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month.As always, thanks for listening :)...more18minPlay
May 05, 2024The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-FiveThe new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month.As always, thanks for listening :)...more25minPlay
May 02, 2024The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-FourThe new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month.As always, thanks for listening :)...more16minPlay
FAQs about History Obscura:How many episodes does History Obscura have?The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.