Conspiracy Theories

Discover the fascinating tale of the Voynich Manuscript, a centuries-old text shrouded in mystery. Learn about its indecipherable language and bizarre illustrations that have puzzled experts for over a hundred years. Delve into the intriguing history of its discoverer, Wilfred Voynich, and his efforts to promote this enigmatic tome. Explore theories, including connections to the infamous thinker Roger Bacon, and witness the ongoing debates about its authenticity. This journey into the unknown promises to captivate conspiracy enthusiasts!

A “wild” boy in 18th-century Germany meets the King of England. 100 years later, a child is raised in isolation by a man whose name he never knew. And a young girl in the 1950s survives the Colombian jungle – a troop of monkeys her only companions. These so-called feral children are no strangers to doubt, controversy, and conspiracy theories.Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The chilling unraveling of Richard Kuklinski's life as a Mafia hit man reveals the psychological turmoil behind his actions. An intense interrogation exposes his manipulative nature, while internal conflicts arise as he grapples with betrayal and paranoia. The fateful confrontation with a family friend highlights the deadly consequences of gambling debts. In prison, Kuklinski reflects on his violent past and the impact on his family, culminating in a haunting exploration of fate and the choices that led him to a life of crime.

Dive into the chilling world of Richard Kuklinski, a notorious hitman whose violent past is juxtaposed with his facade as a devoted family man. Explore the traumatic childhood that forged his dark path and the internal conflict he faces amidst his brutal profession. Discover gripping tales of strategic partnerships within the mob, the chilling deception of hidden bodies, and the eerie contrasts between his mundane life and murderous undertakings. It's a disturbing yet captivating exploration of a cold killer's dual existence.

Joseph A. Citro, a noted author and expert on the supernatural, delves into the eerie allure of the Bennington Triangle in Vermont. He discusses chilling phenomena, including mysterious lights and untraceable sounds that have enchanted locals since before colonization. Citro recounts harrowing tales of monster sightings and the haunting history of mysterious disappearances, such as that of Frida Langer. He challenges listeners to consider whether these eerie occurrences are mere coincidences or threads in a larger, sinister tapestry of supernatural activity.

If you had to guess, I bet you’d say Thomas Edison was the inventor of motion picture cameras. But what if we told you…that’s wrong? Louis Le Prince shot the world’s first moving picture in 1888, years before Edison debuted his camera. But days before Le Prince was going to go public with his invention, he vanished. Instead, Edison got the fame and fortune. Could he have targeted Louis Le Prince? Or was it all just convenient timing?Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the enduring mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance! Discover recent sonar discoveries that may point to the location of her missing plane. Uncover theories suggesting she landed on Nikumaroro Island after a fuel shortage. Hear about the challenges of past search efforts and the innovative technology being used today. This captivating journey through history and ongoing investigations keeps the intrigue alive as we search for answers to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries.

In January 1916, San Diego, California was hit by a deadly flood. Nobody had foreseen just how catastrophic the storms would be… including the City Council, who’d just hired the renowned “rainmaker” Charles Hatfield to fill the Morena dam with rainwater. Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The political machinations of Tammany Hall extended to the buying and selling of political positions, including judgeships. New York State Supreme Court Judge Joseph Force Crater is claimed to have been one of the beneficiaries of this corrupt practice, but before the truth could come out he disappeared without a trace. The subsequent investigation captivated the nation, earning Crater the title of “the missingest man in New York.”Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tammany Hall was the executive committee of the Democratic Party in New York City during the 1800s formed with the intention of aiding the city’s immigrant population — but by the 1860s it was riddled with claims of widespread corruption, bribery and fraud at the behest of its leader William “Boss” Tweed. Tweed’s greed and ill-gotten assets made him obscenely rich—all while the taxpayers suffered.Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices