Sure, the Mafia has had enormous influence on Italy in the past, but what about the modern day? Tune in to separate the fact from fiction about Italy's organized crime in this podcast.

For millions of people, the word 'mafia' conjures images of "The Godfather" and "The Sopranos". But what is 'the Mafia', exactly? Where does the term come from, and how has the definition changed over time? Tune in to learn more about the fiction - and fact - surrounding these legendary criminal organizations.

In September of 1996, rap legend Tupac Shakur was murdered. Or was he? Almost immediately after the incident rumors, theories and accusations spread across the globe. Tune in to learn more about the death of Tupac Shakur (and why some people think he's still alive).

In the modern age, mermaids are like minotaurs or dragons. Sure, they make for neat stories, but no one thinks they could actually exist. So why have sailors across centuries reported seeing these creatures? Is there any grain of truth within the claims?

Everyone has heard stories about sasquatch sightings, and tales of wild ape-men date back into prehistory. So why haven't we caught one yet? Learn more about bigfoot in this episode.

What exactly is the Chupacabra? Although sightings were first reported in Puerto Rico, eyewitness reports soon began to arrive from across the Americas. So what is this thing? Is it even real? Learn the craziest Chupacabra theories in this episode.

Between 1966 and 1967, witnesses across Point Pleasant reported a rash of paranormal activity, leading up to the largest bridge collapse in US history. But what actually happened -- and what on Earth is the Mothman? Tune in and learn more in this video.

The old balance between freedom and security sways precariously in the best of times, and in a world consumed with the idea of never-ending terrorism the United States, like many other countries, has curtailed some of their citizen's rights. But how exactly? And how is this considered legal? Tune in to learn more about the constitution and the rights of the average citizen.

The Constitution is one of the most important documents in the history of U.S., and it's also the subject of numerous fringe theories, allegations, and rumors. But what are they? Tune in for a look at some of the theories surrounding the Constitution.

Ghost-hunting is pretty popular nowadays, but the practice is ancient. While there's no accepted proof of ghosts, some scientists believe that further research may lead to astonishing breakthroughs in our quest to explain spirits. Tune in to learn more.