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Lois Reddle is a young girl who works as a clerk in a lawyer’s office. One day her boss, Mr. Shaddles, asks her to pay a visit to Telsbury women’s prison on a legal errand. Whilst there she encounters an intriguing inmate only to discover that she is a notorious convicted murderer. Regardless of this fact she is somehow drawn to this woman and finds she remains on her mind after the visit. Her boss then recommends Lois to be hired by an esteemed client, and she takes on a job at the home of the Countess of Moron. Soon she encounters a man named Michael Dorn who seems to be more than ...

This series explores the most bizarre and unbelievable true stories from history. From eerie coincidences and miraculous survival tales to unsolved mysteries and strange scientific phenomena, these real-life events challenge logic and defy explanation. Discover the stories of people who vanished without a trace, wars fought against animals, and mysterious sounds that science can’t explain. Packed with jaw-dropping facts and strange-but-true accounts, this series proves that reality is often stranger than fiction This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial ...

The podcast by YouTubers Colorado Martini that finds strange and curious subjects you want to know more about. On The Strange Podcast, Colorado Martini brings subject matter experts to the table to discuss and find unusual and obscure destinations and subjects.

In 1528, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a hurricane, knocked off course by a colossal error of navigation, and ultimately doomed by a disastrous decision to separate the men from their ships, the mission quickly became a desperate journey of survival. Of the 300 men who had embarked on the journey, only four survived - three Spaniards and an African slave.

Strange Epochs: History's Most Extraordinary True StoriesHistory is full of events so remarkable, so inexplicable, that they seem like they couldn't possibly be real. And yet they are.Every week, host Shawn Spainhour takes you deep inside one of history's most extraordinary true stories. Not the events you studied in school — the ones that got left out. The ones historians still argue about. The ones that make you question everything you thought you knew about the past.From medieval mass hysteria to unsolved disappearances, from forgotten wars to events that defied every reasonable ...

STRANGE HOMES AND GARDENS explores the world’s most unusual, historic, and captivating homes, apartments, and gardens. From bizarre architecture and haunted houses to secret gardens and eccentric living spaces, each episode reveals the strange stories and forgotten histories hidden inside them.

Welcome to Strange Business History — the podcast that explores the dramatic rise and fall of iconic businesses, beloved brands, and once-ubiquitous products that shaped our culture… and then disappeared.From legendary empires that defined entire eras to everyday favorites we all grew up with, each episode uncovers the fascinating, often strange stories behind their spectacular success, unexpected decline, and ultimate fate. Some vanished completely. Others still linger in our memories — or even make surprising comebacks.If you love tales of ambition, innovation, hubris, cultural shifts,...

History is strange. Sometimes hilarious. Sometimes unbelievable. Archive of the Strange is a podcast of short historical stories exploring bizarre events, unusual science, forgotten disasters, and the strange things people once believed. Each episode features three short but very real stories from history. New episodes every Tuesday at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) I’m just a gal who loves finding the weirdest stories from the past… so sit back and let’s uncover the strange side of history!

Strange Historical Facts for Sleep is a calming collection of unusual true stories, forgotten events, and quietly fascinating moments from history—carefully written to relax the mind rather than excite it. Inside, you’ll discover odd but gentle historical facts, curious human behaviors, and little-known episodes from the past, all presented in a slow, soothing style ideal for bedtime listening.

Strange, Dark, and Ancient is a true crime and history podcast exploring the most disturbing, mysterious, and violent stories from the ancient world.Long before detectives, courts, and forensic science, there were crimes so strange they defied explanation, betrayals so dark they haunted empires, and acts of violence so shocking they reshaped civilizations.Each episode uncovers a real case from ancient history, telling the full story behind historical murders, political assassinations, poison plots, ritual killings, court conspiracies, and unexplained crimes from Greece, Rome, Egypt, Persia, ...

Dive into twelve captivating narratives that unfold during the American Civil War, each recounted by those who experienced the events firsthand or by contemporary observers. Join David Wales as he brings these extraordinary tales to life.

HeyWonder Presents: Strange Wonders — where we explore folklore, unexplained mysteries, and the history of strange objects, people, places, and stories that have shaped our world.

What started as late-night conversations about haunted places, unsolved mysteries, and eerie folklore turned into a podcast where we dive headfirst into the weirdest corners of the world—and the human mindEach week, we bring our curiosity (and a healthy dose of skepticism) to stories that chill, fascinate, and sometimes disturb . From ghost towns to conspiracy theories, true crime to urban legends, we explore it all with open minds and a touch of dark humourWhether you’re a believer, a sceptic, or just here for the stories, you’re welcome around our fire.

Dive into the intriguing and often macabre tales of local history and superstition in Strange Pages from Family Papers. From the chilling story of the infamous dead hand once kept at Bryn Hall in Lancashire—rumored to possess medicinal powers—to the curious case of a woman using it to combat smallpox, these narratives are sure to both amuse and fascinate modern listeners. Each chapter explores a unique blend of folklore and historical anecdotes that will captivate your imagination. (Summary by David Barnes). Read by an ensemble of talented narrators including Annika Feilbach, Carl ...

If you love stories that wander just off the beaten path — weird historical twists, surprising scientific discoveries, and topics that make you say “Huh… I never thought about it like that,” you’re in the right place. From strange inventions and forgotten events to mind-blowing facts and odd cultural corners, we unpack topics big enough to think about but too weird to ignore.

A podcast series about History, Occultism, Espionage, Secret Societies, Conspiracy and High Weirdness. Hosted by Dr. Richard B. Spence and co-host Stephen Austin.

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

Strange Britain: The PodcastA podcast from author & storyteller Adrian Finney exploring different strange tales from across Britain. From ghost stories and haunting to UFO encounters and cryptid creatures, Strange Britain is equal opportunity when it comes to the weird, the wacky, and the spooky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeTOP 100 BEST-SELLING AUDIOBOOKSDiscover the 100 best-selling books of all time — now in powerful, high-quality audio. From epic adventures and timeless romances to groundbreaking works that shaped history, each episode brings a literary masterpiece to life, unabridged and beautifully narrated. Perfect for literature lovers, lifelong learners, and anyone who wants to experience the greatest stories ever written.Listen to this podcast on all digital platforms:Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/top-100-best-selling-audiobooks--6709250Spotify: ...

A podcast about the world of the weird, ancient mysteries and modern conspiracies, and everything under the umbrella of high strangeness - plus all sorts of other cool stuff - brought to you by your host, Ryan Ford.