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Decoding The Unknown

History Podcasts

Decoding The Unknown explores history's deepest mysteries to see if we can draw any conclusions about what actually happened. Russian hikers killed by a yeti? Aircraft lost to sea monsters? Probably not, so let's try and figure out what really happened. New episodes every Friday. Also on YouTube!

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Decoding The Unknown explores history's deepest mysteries to see if we can draw any conclusions about what actually happened. Russian hikers killed by a yeti? Aircraft lost to sea monsters? Probably not, so let's try and figure out what really happened. New episodes every Friday. Also on YouTube!

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Unexplained Texas Ghost Lights

7/2/2025
Strange orbs flicker across the Texas desert sky—some say headlights, others say ghosts, aliens, or glowing pterodactyls. Here's everything we know—and still don’t—about the mysterious Marfa Lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:36

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Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler

6/26/2025
Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having some pleasant background noise. Think of it like those stories your slightly boring friend tells, but without the social obligation to pretend you're listening. Listen now on ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:07

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The Florida Skunk Ape Mystery...

6/17/2025
Join us as we trek into the steamy swamps of Florida in search of the smelly, shaggy legend known as the Skunk Ape—part Bigfoot, part mystery, and all weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:57

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Is There Any Truth to Ghosts and Hauntings?

6/10/2025
Millions claim ghostly encounters—but are they real, hallucinations, or hoaxes? This spine-tingling journey explores poltergeists, skeptics, hoaxers, science, and the psychology behind seeing dead people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:14:38

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Polybius: The Killer Arcade Game That Got Erased from History

6/3/2025
Was Polybius a killer arcade game—or the greatest gaming hoax of all time? Dive into a mind-bending tale of memory, mystery, and the 1981 cabinet that vanished without a trace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:22:56

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The Illuminati.

5/30/2025
The truth about the Illuminati—from Bavarian beginnings to Beyoncé conspiracies, mind control symbols, secret temples, and shape-shifting alien elites. What’s fact, what’s fiction, and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:20:44

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The Mystery Behind the Death of Bruce Lee

5/6/2025
Bruce Lee was a legend in life, but the mystery of his death remains hotly debated. From Triad conspiracies to heat stroke or hidden drug use—what really killed the Dragon at 32? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:57:32

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Are Vaccines Really Dangerous?

4/29/2025
Vaccines save lives—but myths and misinformation have fueled distrust. This deep dive unpacks their history, science, real risks, and lies from both skeptics and officials to ask: are vaccines truly dangerous? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:02:11:28

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Did Mallory and Irvine Succeed in Summitting Everest?

4/21/2025
In 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine vanished on Everest. Did they reach the summit decades before Hillary? A boot, a body, and a missing camera may hold the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:12:23

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Homeopathy: Is there Anything To It?

4/11/2025
Homeopathy claims water has memory—and people believe it. But is there any science behind the sugar pills? Let’s dive into the origins, logic, and utter absurdity of homeopathy’s magical thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:03

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Africa's Stonehenge.

4/4/2025
Is Adam’s Calendar the oldest manmade structure on Earth—or a pile of stones hyped up by ancient alien fans? We dig into South Africa’s strangest mystery to find out what’s real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:02:35

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Jeanne Calment: Was The World's Oldest Person a FRAUD?

3/28/2025
She lived to 122—or did she? Jeanne Calment stunned the world with her age, but new evidence suggests a shocking identity switch with her daughter. Is history’s oldest woman a fraud? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:12:42

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John Zegrus: The Impossible Man from a Country That Didn't Exist...

3/25/2025
A passport from nowhere. A man with no past. In 1960s Japan, John Zegrus claimed to be a diplomat from a nation no one had ever heard of. This is his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:58:55

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Pyramids In Antarctica?

3/21/2025
Satellite images, conspiracy theories, and ancient alien speculation—are there really pyramids buried beneath Antarctica’s ice? Let’s separate science from sci-fi in this chilling tale of frozen secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:55:54

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Lycanthropes: Are Werewolves Real?

3/18/2025
From ancient myths to real-life wolfmen, the werewolf legend has haunted humanity for centuries. But where do the stories come from? And could there be a grain of truth behind them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:19:51

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Paranormal Activity: The Guyra Ghost

3/7/2025
A haunted house, a grieving family, and a poltergeist that defied logic. Was it supernatural, or just a desperate cry for attention? The eerie mystery of the Guyra Ghost, explained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:12:50

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Zardulu: Urban Legend Maker or Giant Hoax?

2/25/2025
Zardulu—mythmaker, mastermind, or just a clever hoax? Dive into the strange world of viral urban legends, trained rats, and mystery. Who is Zardulu, and what’s real? Let’s investigate! Sponsor: Factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code factorpodcast to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:05:08

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In Search of the Legendary King Arthur: More Than a Myth?

2/10/2025
Was King Arthur a real warrior king or just a legend? Dive into the myths, history, and latest discoveries that challenge everything we know about Britain’s most famous ruler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:02:06:19

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Frank Abagnale Jr: Everyone is Wrong About this Story...

1/31/2025
Frank Abagnale Jr. – con man, check forger, or something else entirely? The truth behind Catch Me If You Can is wilder than you think. Let’s uncover the real story… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:38:06

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Is Congo's 'Living Dinosaur' Real?

1/24/2025
Deep in the Congo, tales of a 'living dinosaur' spark mystery and debate. Could Mokele-Mbembe really exist? Dive into the evidence, legends, and science behind this fascinating cryptid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:13:53