The Strange History Podcast

Follow witchcraft from Enlightenment skepticism to Romantic fairy tales, Wicca, feminist reclamations, and today’s WitchTok revival. See how witches transformed from persecuted outcasts to cultural icons and spiritual innovators.

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Travel beyond Europe to meet witches of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas—jinn masters, Yoruba healers, Indian chudails, Chinese fox spirits, Navajo skinwalkers, and Caribbean obeah workers—all shaping unique witchcraft traditions.

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Relive Europe’s most notorious witch-hunts—from German storm-makers and French possessions to Scotland’s hare-shifters and Sweden’s Blåkulla banquets. Discover how fear, politics, and folklore drove thousands to the stake.

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Step inside medieval Europe, where church canons, scholars, and peasants debated charms, Sabbaths, and pacts with the devil. Learn how folk festivals and early manuals like the Malleus Maleficarum paved the way for centuries of witch trials.

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Explore the icy world of Norse seeresses, Celtic healers, and Slavic forest witches. From Viking völvas and Scottish banshees to Baba Yaga’s spinning hut, uncover how northern Europe’s folklore forged some of history’s most fascinating witch legends.

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Embark on a thrilling journey into the origins of witchcraft—from Mesopotamian clay curses and Egyptian resurrection spells to Greek moon-drawers and Roman curse tablets. Discover how sorcery shaped laws, literature, and everyday life in the ancient world.

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In the conclusion of our White House haunting special, Amy descends into the darker corners of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—where the forgotten still knock, pace, and whisper.
Meet the restless spirit of President William Henry Harrison, the stubborn landowner David Burnes, the grieving Anna Surratt who still begs for her mother’s pardon, and the British soldier eternally patrolling the lawn he once burned.
Then brace yourself for “The Thing”—the strangest haunting in White House history, the mysterious presence President Taft tried to banish by executive order.
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From Abraham Lincoln’s midnight strolls to Dolley Madison’s floral intervention, the White House has hosted more than presidents—it’s hosted presences.
In this first part of our two-episode special, Amy invites you into America’s most elegant haunted house, where history refuses to move out. Hear the chilling (and surprisingly funny) stories of Abraham and Willie Lincoln, Andrew Jackson’s swearing fits, Abigail Adams’ eternal laundry day, Thomas Jefferson’s ghostly violin, and Dolley Madison’s garden patrol.
Featuring firsthand accounts from First Ladies, foreign dignitaries, and White House staff, this episode blends true history, eyewitness lore, a...

Step into the shadows (and Wi-Fi dead zones) with The Strange History Podcast in this 11-episode journey through trolls across time and continents. Host Amy takes you from Norse fjords to Iceland’s lava fields, Danish bridge builders, Swedish silver-mine spirits, Finnish peikko, British trows, German kobolds, Breton korrigans, Slavic leshies, and a parade of global ogres — Persian divs, Indian rakshasas, Chinese yaoguai, African tikoloshes, Pacific taniwha, even Himalayan yetis — before landing in the modern era of neon-haired dolls and internet troublemakers. Each chapter blends folklore, history, and humor (with fake ads you didn’t know you needed), revealing why trolls s...

Discover the haunted cemeteries of Georgia in this spine-chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast. From Savannah’s Colonial Park, Bonaventure, and Laurel Grove to Atlanta’s Oakland and Mount Olive, explore eerie legends, true eyewitness ghost stories, and the chilling history behind Georgia’s most haunted graveyards.

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Step back into the 1930s with host Amy on The Strange History Podcast, as she uncovers 25 everyday sights, sounds, and habits that have vanished from modern life. From milkmen with horse-drawn wagons to WPA murals, penny-arcade fortune tellers, and jitterbug dance marathons, this mega-episode dives into the culture, history, and oddities of a turbulent yet fascinating decade.
Discover how Dust Bowl storms shaped migration, why neon “Air-Conditioned” signs lured shoppers, how automats fed a hungry nation, and why monkeys in red coats once patrolled city streets. Packed with true stories, historical context, and tongue-in-cheek sponsor reads, this journey through the...

Pack your lantern — we’re going global! In Part 2 of Ghost Trains & Haunted Railways, Amy continues her eerie expedition through the world’s most haunted tracks.
From Japan’s cursed Shinagawa subway and Ireland’s wailing Banshee Train to Colorado’s phantom mining locomotive, Melbourne’s ghost tram of St Kilda, and South Africa’s mysterious Blue Train, these stories blend fact, folklore, and the unexplainable.
Each haunting carries echoes of the past — engineers who never left, passengers who never arrived, and whistles that pierce eternity. Hop aboard… if you dare.

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All aboard the haunted express! In this spine-chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy dives into the eerie world of haunted railways — from Sweden’s ghostly Silverpilen subway to Ohio’s Moonville Tunnel, India’s cursed Begunkodor Station, Kentucky’s phantom L&N line, and the eternal funeral train of Abraham Lincoln.
Hear true eyewitness accounts, historical tragedies, and the mysterious legends of trains that never stopped running… even after death. Blending folklore, humor, and history, this episode proves some timetables are written in ectoplasm.

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Step into the eerie origins of Halloween with The Strange History Podcast! Host Amy takes you back over 2,000 years to explore Samhain, the Celtic festival that birthed our modern Halloween traditions. From terrifying turnip lanterns and druid bonfires to ghostly myths, faerie mischief, and the chilling goddess Morrígan, this episode dives deep into the rituals, legends, and transformations that shaped Halloween. Learn how Samhain survived Christian rebranding, traveled with Irish immigrants, and evolved into pumpkins, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Packed with dark history, Celtic mythology, humor, and spooky storytelling, this episode will leave you laughing, learning, and maybe side-eyeing your p...

For over 15,000 years, the Basques have carved out a mysterious corner of Europe—speaking a language unrelated to any other, surviving empires, and holding tight to traditions rooted in caves, mountains, and the sea. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy takes you from Paleolithic cave art to Bronze Age DNA, from the Kingdom of Navarre to Basque whalers in Canada, from the bombing of Gernika to today’s thriving Basque Country and diaspora. Discover why Basques are both ancient and modern, how their genetic story reveals survival through isolation, and why Idaho is a surprising Basque stronghold. With...

The legal road trip continues! In Part Two, Amy explores the final 25 states, from Montana to Wyoming, and the laws only a lawyer—or a comedian—could love. Discover why Vermont once required women to get permission for dentures, why Nevada banned camels on highways, and how Washington gave Bigfoot legal protection. With storytelling, history, and fake commercials sprinkled throughout, this episode closes our 50-state journey with laughter, disbelief, and a reminder: freedom always comes with fine prin

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From Alabama’s ice-cream cone ban to North Carolina’s strict bingo curfew, America’s weirdest laws are alive and well. In this hilarious first half of our 50-state tour, host Amy uncovers 25 bizarre rules that prove history is stranger than fiction. Learn why pickles must bounce in Connecticut, why elephants pay for parking in Florida, and why you can’t eat fried chicken with a fork in Georgia. Packed with quirky stories, historical context, and fake commercials, this episode is a finger-lickin’ legal feast.

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Continue your journey into Edgar Cayce’s astonishing visions in part two of our series. Discover his predictions on reincarnation, spiritual evolution, UFOs, global unity, karma, and the dawn of a new age of peace. From medical miracles to the rise of human consciousness, explore how this Sleeping Prophet’s mystical insights continue to inspire wonder, debate, and curiosity.

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Dive into the mysterious mind of Edgar Cayce, the Sleeping Prophet, in part one of our two-part series. Explore his most famous predictions, from the rise and fall of nations to catastrophic Earth changes, pole shifts, and the lost city of Atlantis. Learn how this psychic’s visions of ancient technology, natural disasters, and holistic health still captivate listeners today. Perfect for fans of history, mystery, and the paranormal.

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Discover why Scottish DNA is some of the strangest in the world. From the mysterious Picts who vanished from history but live on in genes, to Viking raiders who left their mark in the Highlands and islands, to the legendary Scottish clans whose bloodlines carry ancient secrets—this episode of The Strange History Podcast unravels the ghostly saga written in Scotland’s blood. Learn the true story of red hair genetics, clan DNA like living tartans, and the eerie folklore that connects modern Scots to their ancient ancestors. History, myth, and science collide in this unforgettable journey through the strange hist...

Take a wild ride back to the 1980s with The Strange History Podcast! In this mega episode, we explore 24 everyday habits and customs from the 80s that seem completely bizarre today. From smoking everywhere and kids riding in cars without seatbelts, to leaving doors unlocked, mixing tapes from the radio, and visiting full-service gas stations, the 80s were a decade of neon fashion, VHS rentals, questionable safety rules, and unforgettable childhood memories. Packed with true stories, hilarious anecdotes, and nostalgic details, this episode will make you laugh, cringe, and wish you could relive the decade when streetlights were curfews, the...

Step into the cardigan and discover the fascinating history of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!
In this heartwarming episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy unpacks 12 surprising, funny, and touching facts about Fred Rogers and his beloved children’s show. Learn how a Presbyterian minister turned television into a gentle classroom, why every cardigan was hand-knit with love, and how jazz genius Johnny Costa brought live music magic to the set. Hear about the real Mr. McFeely, the famous fish-feeding moment, a quiet civil rights statement in a wading pool, and the six-minute testimony that saved PBS. Whether you grew up i...

stockings on their legs with gravy, and families huddled around radios that sometimes broadcast secret coded messages to resistance fighters. In this mega-episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy dives into 25 unbelievable slices of everyday life during the World War II era—from ration books and Spam feasts to jitterbug dance crazes, zoot suits, pin-up posters, propaganda cartoons, and the birth of the baby boom. With true accounts, hilarious details, and stories stranger than fiction, this episode brings the 1940s roaring back to life in ways you’ve never heard before. If you think history is just dusty textbooks, wait...

Explore the haunted history of four of America’s eeriest cemeteries in this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast. From the Lady in White of Vale Cemetery to the weeping statue of Ida Bennett Bass in Oakland, the spectral twisters of Forest Park Lawndale, and the Oak of Whispers at Goodleburg Cemetery, uncover chilling tales, paranormal sightings, and eerie local legends. Join host Amy as she weaves history, humor, and ghostly stories into a spine-tingling journey across haunted grounds. Perfect for history buffs, ghost hunters, and anyone curious about the paranormal.

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Step back in time with The Strange History Podcast as host Amy explores the quirky, bizarre, and unforgettable world of the 1950s. From radioactive children’s toys and Jell-O nightmares to ducktail hair, soda fountains, and Cold War fallout shelters, this mega-episode uncovers 25 strange things from the 1950s you’ll never see today. Packed with historical facts, funny stories, and nostalgic details, this episode dives deep into America’s postwar culture—highlighting the fads, fashion, food, and forgotten trends that defined a decade. Whether you’re a history buff, vintage lover, or just curious about what made the 1950s so weird, thi...

Step back into the kitchens of the 1930s and discover how families survived the Great Depression with strange, thrifty, and resourceful recipes. From Hoover Stew and Mock Apple Pie to cornbread, beans, and vinegar pie, this episode explores what people really ate when money and food ran out. Learn about the history of the Depression, the economic collapse, the Dust Bowl, and how different regions of America cooked with whatever they could find. Featuring true survivor accounts, WPA interviews, and authentic Depression-era recipes, this storytelling episode uncovers the resilience and creativity that kept families alive during one of the hardest...

Explore the chilling history of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in New York, the final resting place of Washington Irving, Andrew Carnegie, and more. Hear eyewitness accounts of ghostly apparitions, the Bronze Lady, and even the legendary Headless Horseman. From Dutch folklore to spine-tingling tales, discover why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is one of the most haunted and fascinating locations in America. Perfect for history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, and fans of eerie legends.

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From deadly gaming marathons to weddings with Nintendo characters, these bizarre but true gamer stories prove reality can be stranger than any video game plot. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy takes you deep into the weird world of gaming legends — including South Korea’s infamous 50-hour StarCraft session, parents who raised a virtual baby while neglecting their real one, the man who married his Nintendo DS, lawsuits over a three-cent virtual sword, and the World of Warcraft funeral that got raided. Equal parts tragic, hilarious, and jaw-dropping, this episode is a pixel-perfect blend of history, humo...

In this spine-chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy takes you deep into the eerie and unforgettable history of Salem, Massachusetts' Old Burying Point Cemetery—also known as the Charter Street Cemetery, one of the oldest burial grounds in the United States. Established in 1637, this small but densely packed cemetery is more than just weathered gravestones and winged skull carvings—it’s a portal into some of the darkest and most haunted chapters of early American history. Discover the terrifying true ghost stories that have haunted this land for centuries: from the restless spirit of Judge John Hathorne, the un...

From raining frogs to skies filled with blood-red dust, the world’s strangest weather events have baffled scientists and terrified witnesses for centuries. Join host Amy on The Strange History Podcast as we dive into 12 of the most bizarre storms and atmospheric mysteries ever recorded—complete with eyewitness accounts, historical context, and spine-tingling tales you won’t believe are true. Perfect for fans of the weird, the wild, and the weather that defies explanation.

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In this chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the terrifying true tales of Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut—one of the most haunted graveyards in America. Discover the history behind this 18th-century burial ground, the legendary White Lady ghost, and first-hand eyewitness accounts from firefighters, police officers, and locals who’ve encountered the paranormal face-to-face. Featuring real stories investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren, unexplained phenomena, and plenty of eerie humor, this episode dives deep into the spooky side of New England history. Buckle up—because some ghosts don’t stay buried.

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Buckle up for a groovy time warp as The Strange History Podcast takes you back to the 1970s—a decade where kids drank from hoses, parents smoked in delivery rooms, and seatbelts were just decoration. Host Amy unpacks 25 jaw-dropping things that were completely normal in the '70s but would be downright shocking today. From mercury in classrooms to hitchhiking across state lines, this episode is a hilarious, nostalgic, and sometimes cringeworthy look at the decade that dared to be weird. If you remember Tang, shag carpet, or licking the spoon after making instant pudding, this one’s for you. Perf...

Step inside the eerie gates of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 — New Orleans’ most haunted burial ground. Discover the ghostly legends of Marie Laveau, chilling eyewitness encounters, voodoo rituals, and the terrifying true stories buried beneath centuries of crumbling tombs. This episode of The Strange History Podcast explores the haunted history, paranormal activity, and mysterious deaths in the oldest cemetery in New Orleans.

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In this spellbinding episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy uncovers the wild, weird, and surprisingly modern history of Wicca—a spiritual path often mistaken for ancient witchcraft but actually born in mid-20th century England. Discover the eccentric life of Gerald Gardner, the rituals and beliefs of modern witches, the sacred balance between the Horned God and Triple Goddess, and the powerful connection Wicca has with nature. We’ll explore the Eight Sabbats, full moon Esbats, magical tools, spellwork, and why Wiccans don’t believe in Satan—despite decades of controversy and misunderstanding. Packed with fascinating history, personal insight...

Step inside the chilling true story of The Wheatsheaf Inn, often called the most haunted pub in the UK. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy uncovers the terrifying legend of Jessica Ann Hargreaves, the six-year-old girl allegedly murdered in the pub's cellar—and the evil spirit that still haunts the premises. With real EVP recordings, documented paranormal activity, and even a police investigation, this haunted hotspot in West Boldon, England is more than just spooky—it’s horrifying. Discover the eerie findings hidden behind the pub’s walls, including a child’s shoe, dress fragment, and lock of ha...

Step back into the rotary phone days with The Strange History Podcast as host Amy unpacks 25 things that were totally normal in the 1960s—but would raise serious eyebrows (and maybe legal action) today. From teachers with paddles and nuclear bomb drills in school, to doctors lighting cigarettes during house calls, this episode dives into the everyday absurdities of a decade where no one locked their doors and kids played on ten-foot steel slides over concrete. We’re talking silent home movies, community spankings, charm school, unpasteurized parenting, and enough cigarette smoke to form its own weather system. If you love...

In this Strange History Podcast: After Dark bonus episode, Amy uncovers the bizarre and disturbing truth behind King Ferdinand VII of Spain’s infamously large and misshapen genitalia. From wedding night horror to dynastic disaster, discover how one monarch’s unusual anatomy may have helped trigger a civil war. Yes—sometimes history really is hard to believe.

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Step beyond the velvet rope and into the shadows of Hollywood Forever Cemetery — one of Los Angeles' most infamous and haunted landmarks. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy unearths the cemetery’s star-studded past, from the golden age of silent film to punk rock legends and present-day ghost sightings. Discover the true stories behind Rudolph Valentino’s mysterious Lady in Black, hear chilling personal accounts from groundskeepers and visitors, and explore how this once-forgotten graveyard became a living tribute to Tinseltown’s eternal residents. Packed with dark history, eerie folklore, and strange facts, this episode is your bac...

Welcome to Lily Dale, New York — the small Victorian town where ghosts talk back, mediums are certified, and the spirit world has a summer home. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy takes you deep into the origins of the Spiritualist movement, the founding of Lily Dale in 1879, and the true stories behind places like Inspiration Stump, the Leolyn Hotel, and the mystical Fairy Trail. Hear chilling personal accounts, meet spirits that never checked out, and explore how this lakeside village became the epicenter of American Spiritualism. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just here for...

Dive deep into the haunted heart of Illinois with Amy as she explores the spine-tingling true history of Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery. From ghostly ladies in white and vanishing houses to mobster murder ponds and paranormal photo bombs, this eerie episode of The Strange History Podcast uncovers every chilling corner of America’s most haunted graveyard.

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