History Uncovered
All That's Interesting
History Uncovered is brought to you by the digital publisher All That’s Interesting, where we explore all things weird and bizarre in the natural world and the world past. Each Wednesday, we take a deep dive into a topic we haven’t been able to stop thinking about.Dive deeper into these stories on All That's InterestingFollow our page on Facebook: HistoryRevealedFollow us on Instagram: @realhistoryuncoveredcredits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-creditsPlease contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com
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Feb 19, 2025 • 49min
Episode 134 - The True Story Of Malcolm X's Assassination
On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. To this day, the truth about his assassination remains unresolved.https://allthatsinteresting.com/malcolm-x-assassinationcredits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-creditsHistory Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 5, 2025 • 32min
Episode 133 - The Horrifying Story Of Joseph Stalin's 'Great Terror'
After taking power in the 1920s, Joseph Stalin killed at least 9 million people through mass murder, forced labor, and famine, but the true figure may be as high as 60 million.https://allthatsinteresting.com/how-many-people-did-stalin-kill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025 • 28min
Episode 132 - Radium Girls: The Factory Workers Poisoned By Radioactive Paint
In 1917, scores of patriotic young women, later known as “radium girls,” counted themselves lucky to have landed war work at a large warehouse complex in Orange, New Jersey.Without exception, the radium girls were told the paint was safe to handle, and so virtually no precautions were taken while they handled and even ingested countless doses of radioactive poison. But in the end, the lethal consequences of their work came to light.https://allthatsinteresting.com/radium-girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 8, 2025 • 43min
Episode 131 - The Satanic Panic: Inside The 1980s Hysteria Over All Things Demonic
Beginning in the early 1980s, wild theories about ritual sexual abuse, widespread occultism, and Devil worship dominated news headlines and created a moral panic that led to unfounded accusations and even wrongful imprisonments.https://allthatsinteresting.com/satanic-panic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2024 • 48min
Episode 130 - Paul Kevin Curtis: The Elvis Impersonator Framed For Trying To Kill Obama
Paul Kevin Curtis of Tupelo, Mississippi, was known for his eccentric personality and bizarre conspiracy theories, then he made national headlines in April 2013 when he was arrested for allegedly mailing deadly ricin to President Barack Obama — but he was framed by a rival named Everett Dutschke.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 31min
Episode 129 - What Happened To Bryce Laspisa? Inside His 2013 Disappearance
On the morning of August 30, 2013, California Highway Patrol officers informed the parents of 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa that their son's car was found wrecked, driven off a 25-foot embankment near Castaic Lake — but there was no sign of Laspisa to be found.https://allthatsinteresting.com/bryce-laspisacredits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-creditsHistory Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024 • 41min
Episode 128 - Brandon Swanson: The College Student Who Vanished Without A Trace In 2008
Brandon Swanson was on his way home for spring break in May 2008 when he got into a minor car accident and called his parents for help. Then, he suddenly vanished without a trace.https://allthatsinteresting.com/brandon-swansoncredits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-creditsHistory Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024 • 36min
Episode 127 - 'The Conjuring': Inside The Infamous Haunting
The true story of The Conjuring, namely the Perron family and Enfield haunting, is scarier than the movies themselves.https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-hauntingcredits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-creditsHistory Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2024 • 32min
Episode 126 - The Demon House Of Indiana: Inside The Alleged Haunting
A family in Indiana claims to face demonic possession in their home, complete with eerie occurrences like levitation and unexplained fly infestations. The episode dives into the clash between supernatural beliefs and rational explanations, questioning the nature of evidence. Paranormal claims are scrutinized against real-life horror narratives, including the unsettling influence of films like 'The Conjuring.' Skepticism meets intrigue as hosts unravel the complexities of these chilling experiences, raising the stakes on what truly haunts us.
Oct 2, 2024 • 41min
Episode 125 - The True Story Behind The Legend Of The Jersey Devil
Deep within the forests of South Jersey’s Pine Barrens, there are legends of a horrifying creature known as the Jersey Devil. Often described as a dragon-like beast with the head of a goat, the wings of a bat, and cloven hooves, the Jersey Devil is one of the most iconic creatures in American folklore – and one that’s left locals terrified for decades. https://allthatsinteresting.com/jersey-devilcredits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-creditsHistory Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
