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  • Old Sayings Explained: From Spilled Milk to Flying Pigs Part 2 | The Strange History Podcast

    Old Sayings Explained: From Spilled Milk to Flying Pigs Part 2 | The Strange History Podcast
    Nov 14 2025
    In Part Two of Old Sayings and Where They Came From, host Amy takes us further down the rabbit hole of everyday phrases with strange beginnings. Discover why we say “let sleeping dogs lie,” why “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and what ancient Romans really meant by “take it with a grain of salt.” From medieval kitchens to Roman streets, from mossy stones to pigs with wings, this episode turns dusty old advice into hilarious historical storytelling. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll never say “better late than never” the same way again. Packed with Strange History’s signature charm, humor, and fake ads you’ll wish were real, this episode uncovers the hidden world of wisdom behind the words we use every day. Press play, pour a drink, and let Amy prove that history really does talk back — it just speaks in proverbs.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    10 mins
  • Old Sayings and Where They Came From: The Bizarre Origins of Everyday Phrases Part 1 | The Strange History Podcast

    Old Sayings and Where They Came From: The Bizarre Origins of Everyday Phrases Part 1 | The Strange History Podcast
    Nov 14 2025
    Ever wondered why we say “a stitch in time saves nine” or “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”? In this laugh-out-loud deep dive, The Strange History Podcast explores the true, weird, and wonderfully human origins of our most common old sayings. Host Amy unravels centuries of forgotten wisdom — from Roman horse traders to 18th-century seamstresses, from spilled milk to midnight oil — uncovering the odd, hilarious, and surprisingly literal history behind each phrase. Featuring signature Strange History humor, fake sponsor ads, and more twisted trivia than a medieval tongue twister, this episode proves that every cliché once had a story… and sometimes, a sword fight. Press play to learn how our ancestors’ best advice got lost, bent, and stitched into everyday speech.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    10 mins
  • Bizarre Old Superstitions: Umbrellas, Chimney Sweeps & Deadly Omens | The Strange History Podcast

    Bizarre Old Superstitions: Umbrellas, Chimney Sweeps & Deadly Omens | The Strange History Podcast
    Nov 10 2025
    In Part Two of Old Superstitions and Where They Came From, host Amy dives even deeper into history’s weirdest omens — from cursed umbrellas and lucky chimney sweeps to haunted birds, poisoned wine toasts, and the mysterious house spirits that still lurk in folklore. Learn why Victorians feared birds in the house, why brides once kissed chimney sweeps for luck, and how a sneeze once required a papal blessing to survive. It’s another darkly funny, historically rich journey into the strange ways humans have tried to outsmart fate. Packed with humor, fake ads, and centuries of delightful nonsense, this Strange History Podcast episode explores the odd rituals that shaped our everyday habits — and reminds us that a little superstition never hurt… unless you open that umbrella indoors. Press play, raise your glass, and let’s toast to surviving another curse.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    9 mins
  • Old Superstitions and Where They Came From: Salt, Cats, Mirrors & 1,000 Years of Strange Beliefs | The Strange History Podcast

    Old Superstitions and Where They Came From: Salt, Cats, Mirrors & 1,000 Years of Strange Beliefs | The Strange History Podcast
    Nov 10 2025
    Step into the strange world of ancient fears and folk beliefs in this hilariously spooky episode of The Strange History Podcast. Join host Amy as she unpacks humanity’s weirdest superstitions — from spilling salt and breaking mirrors to black cats, bird poop, and Friday the 13th. Discover how the Romans thought mirrors reflected your soul, why medieval peasants blamed cats for the plague, and how garlic became the original vampire repellent. It’s a laugh-out-loud tour through history’s most irrational — and oddly relatable — traditions. Featuring classic Strange History humor, fake commercials, and centuries of bizarre luck, this episode proves one thing: superstition might be ridiculous… but it’s never boring. Tune in, toss some salt, and knock on wood — you’re going to need it.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    11 mins
  • 20 Strangest Facts from World War II | Ghost Armies, Mad Jack, Wojtek the Bear & Exploding Chocolate

    20 Strangest Facts from World War II | Ghost Armies, Mad Jack, Wojtek the Bear & Exploding Chocolate
    Nov 7 2025
    Dive into the weird side of World War II with The Strange History Podcast. Host Amy explores 20 of the strangest, funniest, and most unbelievable facts from WWII. From “Mad Jack” Churchill charging Nazis with a sword, to the U.S. Ghost Army of inflatable tanks, Wojtek the beer-drinking bear, Japan’s balloon bombs, and exploding chocolate, this mega-episode proves the war was as strange as it was deadly. Discover how pigeons earned medals, how spies fooled the Nazis with crossword puzzles and wooden legs, how Disney made war propaganda cartoons, and why one Japanese soldier fought for 29 years after the war ended. Packed with humor, storytelling, and tongue-in-cheek fake ads, this episode uncovers the quirky corners of WWII history that your textbooks left out.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    13 mins
  • 20 Strangest Facts from World War I | Pigeons, Ghost Armies, Beer Pipelines & the Red Baron

    20 Strangest Facts from World War I | Pigeons, Ghost Armies, Beer Pipelines & the Red Baron
    Nov 7 2025
    Step into the mud, madness, and absurdity of the First World War with The Strange History Podcast. Host Amy uncovers 20 of the strangest, funniest, and most unbelievable facts from World War I. From carrier pigeons that saved hundreds of lives to goats who became decorated war heroes, and from glowing wounds to beer pipelines in the trenches, these true stories show just how weird history can be. Discover the legendary Christmas Truce of 1914, the bizarre “dazzle camouflage” ships that looked like Picasso paintings, Lawrence of Arabia’s camel sabotage missions, fake trees hiding snipers, and the surprising role of women telephone operators known as the “Hello Girls.” Hear about the Red Baron’s chivalrous funeral, Claude Choules—the last WWI combat veteran with a bullet in his skull, and the phantom guns that tricked entire battalions. Funny, shocking, and strangely human, this mega-episode blends humor, storytelling, and fake ads that will make you laugh while learning about the quirkiest corners of WWI history. If you thought WWI was just trenches and treaties, think again—this is history’s strangest side.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    13 mins
  • Achilles: The Mortal with Immortal Rage | The Strange History Podcast

    Achilles: The Mortal with Immortal Rage | The Strange History Podcast
    Nov 3 2025
    Before Achilles became the unstoppable warrior of the Trojan War, he was a baby dunked in the River Styx, a student of the centaur Chiron, and a reluctant fighter disguised as a girl on the island of Skyros. In Part One of our two-part epic, Amy takes you through the strange childhood, divine prophecies, and early adventures of Achilles. From doomed weddings to awkward disguises, this is the story of how a boy became destiny’s greatest hero. We unpack the rage that shook the Trojan War, the heartbreaking death of Patroclus, the legendary duel with Hector, and the fateful arrow to the heel that sealed his destiny. From sulking in his tent to dragging Hector’s body in fury, Achilles became both a symbol of unstoppable strength and human fragility. Discover how his ghost haunted Odysseus, and why Achilles remains one of the most enduring figures in myth and history.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    6 mins
  • The Lore and Myths of Witches Chapter 6: Decline, Survival & Modern Rebirth

    The Lore and Myths of Witches Chapter 6: Decline, Survival & Modern Rebirth
    Oct 29 2025
    Follow witchcraft from Enlightenment skepticism to Romantic fairy tales, Wicca, feminist reclamations, and today’s WitchTok revival. See how witches transformed from persecuted outcasts to cultural icons and spiritual innovators.

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    This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.
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    7 mins