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America"s Strangest History

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America"s Strangest History is about the stranger aspects of American history. Our weekly video podcast covers history overlooked by mainstream historians. Join us as we rediscover the untold parts of history. Hosted by John Genua and cohost/law school buddy, Jimmy Molloy. Laugh and learn about historical accounts of true crime, paranormal, Bigfoot, lost treasure and more!

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11:00

The CIA’s Psychic Soldiers – Declassified Files

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2025/08/19

Explore the top-secret CIA program that trained psychic soldiers to spy on enemies and uncover hidden truths. Recently declassified documents reveal shocking details about these mind-bending experiments. In this deep dive, we cover:• How Project Center Lane came to exist• What “remote viewers” were actually seeing• Links to Stargate, Sun Streak, and Grill Flame• Why the Pentagon buried the program New videos every Tuesday & Friday — subscribe to uncover more classified cases, conspiracy history,

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13:23

Cold Cases Finally Solved After 40+ Years — The Truth...

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2025/08/19

Some mysteries take decades to unravel. These cold cases were solved after more than 40 years — bringing justice, closure, and answers that many thought would never come. From DNA breakthroughs to shocking confessions, these are the stories of justice delayed, but not denied.#TrueCrime #ColdCases #UnsolvedMysteries #MurderMystery #TrueCrimeCommunity #ForensicFiles #AmericaStrangestHistory #CrimeDocumentary #PoliceCases #SolvedColdCases

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12:04

This AI Is Making Up Places That Never Existed —...

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2025/08/19

We explore the bizarre phenomenon of AI hallucinating places that don’t actually exist. From map apps referencing cities like “Tarnodia” to chatbots confidently describing tourist spots that aren’t real, this isn’t science fiction — it’s happening now.Why is artificial intelligence inventing fake towns, islands, and landmarks? What does this say about how AI models interpret and blend human knowledge? And what happens when people start to believe in places that were never on the map? Watch as we

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12:46

The Man Who Survived 7 Lightning Strikes (True Story)

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2025/08/19

This is the incredible true story of Roy Sullivan — the U.S. park ranger who baffled scientists and shocked the world by surviving more lightning strikes than anyone in recorded history. From the mountains of Shenandoah to bizarre patterns of fate, his story is as tragic as it is unbelievable. In this episode, we explore:The science behind each of his 7 lightning strikesThe strange coincidences surrounding his encountersHow it impacted his health, reputation, and relationshipsRare archival photos

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9:19

Real Possession or Hoax? The Chilling Haunting of...

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2025/08/19

Was Jennifer Patterson truly possessed… or was it all in her mind? In one of the most debated paranormal cases in recent memory, witnesses described shadowy figures, chilling voices, and unexplainable events.This episode explores the case in depth, featuring interviews, case files, and theories from both believers and skeptics. Was it a case of demonic possession or a psychological spiral misunderstood by those around her?Decide for yourself in this chilling deep dive into one of the strangest

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8:42

5 Kids Vanished in Appalachia – Still Unsolved

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2025/08/19

Something strange is happening in Appalachia.From unexplained lights dancing over the Brown Mountains to the chilling disappearance of 6-year-old Dennis Martin in the Smokies — and the decades-old mystery of the Sodder children who vanished without a trace — the Appalachian region is home to some of America’s most disturbing, unsolved stories.In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we explore the myths, facts, and lingering questions behind Appalachia’s most haunting legends and documented

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13:08

Mount Shasta: Ancient Lemurians, Hidden Cities & the...

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2025/08/19

There’s something strange about Mount Shasta. For over a century, stories have circulated about an ancient civilization living beneath the mountain — a mysterious people known as the Lemurians. Some say they’re descendants of a lost continent. Others claim they’re ascended beings who walk among us.In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we dive into the weirdest, wildest, and most persistent legends surrounding Mount Shasta — and the people who claim to have encountered them. What You’ll

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6:54

Kris Fowler Vanished: What Happened on His Last Hike?

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2025/08/19

In 2016, Kris “Sherpa” Fowler set out to complete the Pacific Crest Trail. He never made it home.In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we explore the final days of Kris’s journey, the theories about what went wrong, and why his case remains one of the most baffling modern wilderness disappearances. What We Cover:- Where Kris was last seen — and the red flags- The “ghost hiker” rumors that surfaced in online forums- Maps, timelines, and missing gaps in the investigation- Why hikers still

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19:33

They Never Found the Sodder Children: Missing Since 1945

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2025/08/19

In 1945, five children vanished from their West Virginia home after a fire. No remains were ever found. No one could explain how they disappeared — or why the case remains unsolved after nearly 80 years.In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we explore the night of the fire, the timeline that doesn’t add up, the search that never uncovered a body, and the sightings that suggest the Sodder children may not have died at all. What You’ll Learn:Who the Sodder family were — and why they may have

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14:17

Did a TIME TRAVELER Really Make $350 Million in 2...

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2025/07/01

In 2003, a mysterious man named Andrew Carlssin was allegedly arrested by the SEC after turning $800 into $350 million in just two weeks — with 126 perfect stock trades. But during his interrogation, he confessed something incredible:He was from the year 2256.Carlssin offered to trade insider knowledge of future events, medical breakthroughs, and terrorist locations in exchange for his freedom. Then — according to the story — he vanished. No court records. No mugshot. No follow-up.So what’s the

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7:36

Ancient Giants in America: Did the Smithsonian...

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2025/07/01

What if the bones of ancient giants were uncovered across America and then quietly vanished? In this video, we explore historical reports of giant skeletons found in Native American burial mounds, the early newspaper articles documenting their discovery, and the controversial role the Smithsonian Institution may have played in making the evidence disappear. Are we looking at a cover-up of America’s ancient history?We dive into eyewitness accounts, archaeological anomalies, and the suppressed

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13:21

America SNUBBED Ethan Allen — What REALLY happened in...

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2025/07/01

Ethan Allen led one of the most daring victories of the Revolutionary War, capturing Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 without a shot fired. He was bold, charismatic, and beloved by the Green Mountain Boys. So why wasn’t he chosen to lead them afterward?In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we explore the overlooked political rivalries, cultural tensions, and personal dynamics that led to Allen being passed over — and why it still matters today.Was it about strategy… or ego?Was it fear… or

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8:19

He VANISHED for 15 months! - Missing in the Lake...

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2025/07/01

In 1978, college student Steven Kubacki vanished while skiing near Lake Michigan. His tracks led onto the frozen lake — and then stopped. For 15 months, he was missing. No body. No footprints. No leads.Then, just as mysteriously, he reappeared over 700 miles away… with no memory of what had happened.Was it a fugue state, an abduction, a government experiment — or something far stranger?In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we dive into one of the most unsettling disappearances ever

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12:42

VANISHED in 45 Seconds: The Baffling Case of Barbara...

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2025/07/01

She was there one moment, gone the next. Just 30 feet from her hiking partner, Barbara Bolick vanished into thin air in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. What happened on July 18, 2007? It's a mystery. Vanished in the span of 45 seconds. On July 18, 2007, experienced hiker Barbara Bolick, 55, embarked on a familiar trail to Bear Creek Overlook in the rugged Bitterroot Mountains of Montana with family friend Jim Ramaker. Under a clear sky, in broad daylight, Barbara was merely 20-30 feet ahead

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12:47

The REAL Haunting in Connecticut: TRUE Story or...

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2025/07/01

Uncover the chilling and controversial TRUE STORY behind the hit horror film, The Haunting in Connecticut. What really happened to the Snedeker family in their Southington home? Was it a genuine paranormal nightmare, or a carefully constructed hoax? A real life ghost story? This deep-dive investigation explores:The Snedeker family's terrifying claims: from ghostly apparitions and frightening attacks to demonic possession. The dark history of 208 Meriden Avenue, a former funeral home (Hallahan

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6:34

The FIRST UFO Sighting in American History!...

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2025/07/01

Governor John Winthrop's 1639 diary describes a flying light over the Charles River—300 years before Roswell. Was this America's first UFO sighting? Watch the mystery unfold.Believe it or not, European colonists weren't the first aliens to come to America. This episode discusses a 1639 account of ufo sightings in Massachusetts, supported by Governor John Winthrop's diary, and delves into early american history. Was this encounter with ancient aliens a sign of paranormal activity, or

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11:06

Cisco Grove Encounter: REAL UFO or Swamp Gas?...

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2025/07/01

Imagine being alone when mysterious lights appear, leaving you questioning reality. Is it a UAP or something explainable like marsh gas? For deer hunter Donald Shrum, it was much much worse. Mysterious lights appear, creating a sense of high strangeness. Is it a sign of aliens or something Paranormal? Donald Shrum engaged in a 12-hour fight for his life against strange beings. Stay Connected With Us. Email us: ash@americasstrangesthistory.com ============================= WATCH OUR OTHER

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10:39

Betz Mystery Sphere EXPOSED: New X-Rays, NASA Memos &...

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2025/07/01

A 22-lb steel orb rolled on its own, rang like a bell, and baffled NASA in 1974. New X-ray scans and declassified memos reveal shocking details you’ve never heard. Alien tech or earthly oddity? The Betz Sphere: a self-moving, sound-emitting orb that baffled scientists and defied physics. Uncover the bizarre truth behind this enduring mystery that still perplexes today. What secrets does it hold?Join us as we investigate this and other puzzling episodes from America's history, shedding light on

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11:20

Did a UFO Really Beam Up Four Campers in 1976?...

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2025/07/01

Four Maine campers faced a blinding light—and lost time—in 1976. Dive into the Allagash Abductions, hypnotic revelations, and UFO evidence in this gripping breakdown.Join us as we investigate this and other puzzling episodes from America's history, shedding light on stories that continue to captivate and confound. Subscribe to "America's Strangest History" for regular updates on the unexplained and the uncanny.Interested in the strangest documented history? Subscribe for mysteries

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14:25

Was the Pied Piper More Than Just a Fairy Tale? I...

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2025/05/22

Was the Pied Piper a real figure or just a haunting legend? Dive into the chilling true story behind the Pied Piper of Hamelin in this captivating video! In 1284, a mysterious piper promised to rid Hamelin, Germany, of its rats, only to lead the town’s children away when denied payment. But what’s the historical mystery beneath this folktale? This video explores medieval records, theories, and dark secrets to uncover the origins of the Pied Piper story. Did plague, migration, or something sinister

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