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Unexplained History

Unexplained History delivers unexplained events analysis and deep dives into the history of the unexplained. Join host Tom McKenzie weekly as we uncover the secrets behind history’s greatest cold cases and cover-ups. If you’re fascinated by true crime, ancient mysteries, paranormal activity, and government conspiracies, this podcast is for you.Each episode creates a gripping audio landscape exploring events that defy explanation — from baffling disappearances and cryptid sightings to the dark

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Episode 21: King Louis XV vs. The Werewolf - The...

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2026/01/01

It killed over 100 people. It was bulletproof. And it took an army to stop it.Between 1764 and 1767, the rural province of Gévaudan in southern France became a hunting ground. Something was stalking the peasantry—a creature described by terrified eyewitnesses as far larger than a wolf, with reddish fur, a panther-like tail, and intelligence that defied nature.It didn't just kill; it decapitated its victims. The panic became so widespread that King Louis XV was forced to deploy royal troops and

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50:02

Episode 20: Medieval Hoax or Alien Language? The...

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2025/12/30

It has baffled the world’s greatest minds for 600 years. Is it a lost language, a medieval hoax, or something darker?In Episode 20 of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie opens the pages of the Voynich Manuscript—a centuries-old codex written in an unknown script that has never been deciphered.From the best codebreakers of World War II (the Friedmans) to modern Artificial Intelligence, every attempt to crack this puzzle has failed. The book is filled with bizarre illustrations of non-existent

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54:07

Episode 19: The 2,000-Year-Old Machine That Shouldn't...

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2025/12/25

It is an object that defies history. A computer built before the birth of Christ.In 1901, sponge divers off the coast of Antikythera discovered a shipwreck filled with marble statues and luxury goods. But amidst the treasure, they found a corroded lump of bronze that would change our understanding of the ancient world forever.In this episode of Unexplained History, we decode the secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism. Dating back to 100 BCE, this intricate system of gears could predict eclipses, track

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Episode 18: What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

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2025/12/23

How does an entire colony disappear without a trace? The mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke has baffled historians for over four centuries.On this episode of Unexplained History, we dive into the 1590 disappearance of 115 English settlers from North Carolina. We analyze the historical context of the Anglo-Spanish War, the leadership of Governor John White, and the fate of Virginia Dare.We break down the leading theories:The "Croatoan" Theory: Did the settlers integrate with the Croatoan or

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Episode 17: Krampus - The Enigma of the Alpine Demon

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2025/12/18

Dive deep into the chilling mystery of Krampus, the horned figure who embodies the darker side of winter traditions. This episode explores the fascinating duality of Krampus, from his ancient Pagan origins in the snowy Alps—where he was seen as a wild spirit or Perchten—to his assimilation into Christian folklore as St. Nicholas's fearsome enforcer. We trace his evolution through medieval European villages, detailing how his terrifying image, complete with cloven hooves, lolling tongue, and birch

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58:40

Episode 16: The Pole Shift Conspiracy & Our Hidden...

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2025/12/16

Imagine the ground beneath your feet suddenly shifting, continents rearranging overnight, and ancient civilizations vanishing in cataclysmic floods. Welcome to Unexplained History, where we dive deep into the chilling Pole Shift Hypothesis.In this captivating episode, we explore the controversial theory that Earth's crust can rapidly displace, causing dramatic pole flips and global catastrophes. From the mid-20th century anxieties that fueled its rise to the radical ideas of Immanuel Velikovsky

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Episode 15: The Dyatlov Pass Enigma

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2025/12/11

Journey into the heart of the 1959 Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine seasoned hikers met a horrifying and inexplicable end in the frozen Ural Mountains. Uncover the mysterious evidence: tents ripped from the inside, bodies with severe internal trauma yet no external wounds, radiation traces, and a chilling veil of Soviet secrecy. Explore scientific, conspiratorial, and supernatural theories that still baffle investigators and ignite global fascination.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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53:31

Episode 14: Die Glocke: The Nazi Bell Mystery of...

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2025/12/09

Explore the chilling and enigmatic tale of Die Glocke, the alleged Nazi wonder weapon developed deep within a Polish mine during World War II. In this episode of Unexplained History, uncover the dark secrets behind this metallic bell-shaped device said to emit a violet glow and manipulate gravity itself. Dive into eyewitness accounts, secret experiments at the Wenceslaus Mine, and the haunting consequences for scientists involved. Hear about the shadowy figures who pushed this paranormal technology,

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Episode 13: Battle of Los Angeles: Uncovering the...

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2025/12/04

In Episode 13 of Unexplained History, we dive into the eerie events of February 25, 1942, known as the Battle of Los Angeles. Just months after Pearl Harbor, a mysterious object appeared in the night sky above wartime Los Angeles, triggering a frantic barrage of over 1,400 anti-aircraft shells. Official reports blamed 'war nerves' and weather balloons, but eyewitnesses and photographs tell a different story—of a massive, luminous craft that defied destruction and vanished without a trace.Explore the

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Episode 12: The Occult Origins of UFOs: Jack Parsons,...

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2025/12/02

Episode 12 of Unexplained History delves deep into the mysterious intersection of occult rituals, government secrecy, and the dawn of the modern UFO era. Explore how famed rocket scientist and occultist Jack Parsons’ 1946 Babalon Working ritual may have opened a gateway triggering the explosive 1947 UFO wave, including Kenneth Arnold’s iconic sighting and the Roswell incident. Discover the shadowy Collins Elite theory suggesting U.S. intelligence interpreted UFOs as demonic entities rather than

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Episode 11: Project Stargate: The CIA’s Cold War...

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2025/12/01

Dive deep into the shadowy world of Cold War espionage with Episode 11 of Unexplained History as we uncover Project Stargate — the secret U.S. government program that spent millions trying to harness psychic powers for intelligence gathering. Discover how the CIA and DIA invested heavily in remote viewing, trained operatives to spy with their minds, and faced the paradox of unproven paranormal phenomena wrapped in top-secret intrigue. From pioneering scientists and military visionaries to skeptics

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Episode 10 - Operation Highjump: Antarctica’s Frozen...

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2025/10/15

Dive into the chilling mystery of Operation Highjump: Antarctica’s Frozen Secret — where military history, Nazi legends, and UFO lore collide beneath the world’s coldest frontier. Explore the truth behind Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s massive 1946 expedition and the enduring whispers of secret bases, hidden technology, and otherworldly encounters buried deep under Antarctic ice. This episode unravels fact from fable in one of history’s most enigmatic missions.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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Episode 9 - The REAL Secret History of the Anunnaki

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2025/10/08

Dive deep into The Real Secret History of the Anunnaki — a revealing episode of Unexplained History that separates ancient myth from modern conspiracy. From the clay tablets of Sumer to the rise of the ancient astronaut theory, hosts Tom Mackenzie and Don Masterson uncover how a group of Mesopotamian gods became the center of alien origin myths, reptilian conspiracies, and pop-culture fascination. Learn what the original texts actually say, what modern archaeology reveals, and why our obsession with

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Episode 8 - Operation Midnight Climax

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2025/01/21

In this gripping episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie explores one of the CIA's most bizarre and ethically questionable experiments called Operation Midnight Climax. Part of the infamous MK-Ultra program, this covert operation saw unsuspecting individuals lured to CIA-run safe houses and secretly dosed with LSD, all under the watchful eyes of agents hidden behind two-way mirrors.Tom unravels the unsettling details of these experiments, including the use of sex workers to recruit

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Episode 7 - The Montauk Project: Stranger Than Fiction

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2025/01/12

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the enigmatic world of the Montauk Project, a conspiracy theory that blurs the lines between science fiction and unsettling reality.What began as whispers of secret military experiments in Montauk, New York, has spiraled into tales of mind control, time travel, and interdimensional portals. Tom unpacks the origins of these claims, tracing them back to Preston Nichols’ controversial book The Montauk Project: Experiments in

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Episode 6 - The Dark Side of Folklore

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2025/01/07

In this chilling installment of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the sinister depths of folklore to explore the stories that have haunted humanity for generations.From the unnerving modern legend of the Black-Eyed Children, whose void-like gaze and polite pleas mask an otherworldly menace, to the sorrowful and vengeful Rusalka, a water spirit born from betrayal and tragedy, and finally to the terrifying Wendigo, a creature of insatiable hunger born from desperation and greed, this

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Episode 5 - Hidden Civilizations

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2024/12/31

In this riveting episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie takes listeners deep into the mysteries of Hidden Civilizations—enigmatic societies said to have thrived before disappearing from the annals of history. From whispered legends to modern conspiracies, this episode explores the possibility of entire civilizations lost beneath the sands, submerged under oceans, or erased from memory.The journey begins with the controversial Tartarian Empire, a supposed advanced society wiped from

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Episode 4 - The Secret History of Christmas

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2024/12/24

Join host Tom McKenzie on Unexplained History for a festive yet eye-opening journey into the mysterious origins of Christmas. In this episode, we unravel the ancient roots of this beloved holiday, tracing its evolution from pagan midwinter celebrations like Saturnalia and Yule to the global celebration of joy and giving we know today.Discover the fascinating stories behind figures like St. Nicholas, Odin, and Krampus, and uncover how Christian traditions intertwined with older customs to create

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Episode 3 - Cursed Objects of the Past

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2024/12/24

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey through the eerie and mysterious world of cursed objects. From glittering treasures to everyday items, these artifacts are said to carry dark forces and tragic legacies.Explore the glittering yet sinister history of the Hope Diamond, a gem rumored to bring misfortune to all who possess it. Delve into the haunting tale of the Dybbuk Box, a modern artifact linked to documented paranormal activity. Uncover the

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Episode 2 - Fatty Arbuckle and the Fourth Turning -...

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2024/12/17

In this episode of Unexplained History, we conclude our exploration of the Fourth Turning, tying together the key events of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s to uncover the repeating cycles that shape our history.Host Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey from the exuberance and moral reckoning of the Roaring Twenties to the economic despair of the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, and the outbreak of World War II.We connect these transformative decades to the present, revealing how the challenges we

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