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Obscure History

Joshua Zurbrick•www.spreaker.com
History
Education
Society & Culture
Obscure History brings you strange and interesting stories from the past that you've never heard before. 

For fans of story driven, narrative, history!
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Episodes

The Original Iron Mike

Michael Malloy was an unlikely superhero. And, maybe he didn't use his powers to better society. Alright, he really, really didn't use his powers for good.

Apr 29, 2024•22 min

The Devil's Fingers - Paganini

In the not so distant past, the violin was considered the Devil's instrument and Niccolo Paganini was the Dark Lord's favorite player.

Apr 16, 2023•14 min

The Combat of the Thirty

Surprise! Obscure History is back and we are talking about one of the strangest battles of the Hundred Years' War. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for some important Obscure History information, as well as some personal updates! Music by: Joshua Zurbrick and, Mid-Air Machine

Apr 01, 2023•17 min

Take Nothing for Granted - Obscure Ball

Sorry about missing an episode in the middle of a series! Check out Obscure Ball: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obscureball/id1472304111 Additional Health Resources: https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations ...

Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 8 min

The Greatest Runner in Cuba - Andarin Carvajal

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Jun 13, 2022•20 min

The Mystery of D.B. Cooper - History Daily

November 24, 1971. An unidentified man hijacks a Boeing 727 and extorts $200,000 of ransom money before parachuting to an uncertain fate over Washington State. Check out History Daily at https://www.noiser.com/history-daily On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the ...

Jun 06, 2022•18 min

The Strange History of Ornamental Hermits

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May 23, 2022•21 min

America's Anti-Flirt Club

Join the Obscure History Discord server, it's free! https://discord.gg/gbGzHGux Check out betterhelp.com/obscure to get your brain right. Also, check out my friends at indiedropin.com and earbudspodcastcollective.org

May 16, 2022•26 min

Appalachian Atlantis - the Lost City of Gad

JOIN THE FREE OBSCURE HISTORY DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/2Sxew8qP Take charge of your mental health with BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/obscure Support my buddies: indiedropin.com and earbudspodcastcollective.org Thank you! You're the best.

Apr 25, 2022•23 min

Like the Hulk but Real - Milo of Croton

Milo of Croton was a very interesting guy. He was a very successful athlete and war hero, but is all that glitters truly gold? We'll see... Go to betterhelp.com/obscure to start taking control of your mental health today. Also, check out my friends at indiedropin.com and earbudspodcastcollective.org!

Apr 18, 2022•22 min

The Curious Case of Einstein's Missing Brain

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Apr 04, 2022•22 min

Better than Robert Pattinson - London's Real Batman

We have a collective fascination with vigilantism. Crusaders for the greater good, often covered in unique and creative costume, dashing through the shadows and snatching up evil doers before the evil can be done. We love characters like Batman and Spiderman because they protect the most vulnerable people from the most dangerous predators. But they’re just fiction… right? What if I told you the world had a Batman once, and he was a lot more complicated than the caped crusader we know and love. C...

Mar 21, 2022•19 min

La Matanza - The Slaughter - Featuring Wild West Extravaganza

Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Check out my website! https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Dark History of the Texas Rangers - https://www.npr.org/2020/06/08/871929844/cult-of-glory-reveals-the-dark-history-of-the-texas-rangers Porvenir Massacre Descendants - https://time.com/5682139/porvenir-massacre-descendants/ Big Wonderful Thing Excerpt | Sediciosos - https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/big-wonderful-thing-excerpt-sedici...

Mar 07, 2022•38 min

The Lawless Horrel Brothers - The Legend of Sammyville Part 1

In a remote corner of Oregon's northeastern territory, exists a mysterious and foreboding village. This is the legend of Sammyville. Check out Wild West Extravaganza: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-west-extravaganza/id1451230227 for more outlaws, cowboys, and assorted wild west mayhem.

Feb 21, 2022•21 min

Christian Nudists - The Adamites

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Jan 31, 2022•20 min

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist - Part 1

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Jan 10, 2022•20 min

Davenport, Iowa - The Hat Box Baby - Part 3

We finally wrap up our series on the Hat Box Baby. Check out my friends and sponsors! Ray E Boomhowers book: https://unmpress.com/books/richard-tregaskis/9780826362889 indiedropin.com earbudspodcastcollective.org

Jan 03, 2022•24 min

False Starts and Mysterious Kidnappings - The Hat Box Baby - Part 2

We continue to dive into the incredible tale of the Hat Box Baby. Check out the Obscure History merch store, everything is on sale and a portion of each sale goes to The American Red Cross! obscurehistorypod.threadless.com Also check out John D'Ella's amazing journalism: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-best-reads/2018/12/31/hatbox-baby-new-dna-connections-provide-answers-mystery-sharon-elliott-walter-freda-roth-emily-farro/2303104002/...

Dec 27, 2021•24 min

An Arizona Nativity - The Hat Box Baby - Part One

In 1931 a baby was found in a hat box in the Arizona desert. What unfolded next was a lifetime of investigation and intrigue. Check out John D'Ella's wonderful work: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-best-reads/2018/12/25/hatbox-baby-mystery-people-who-found-her-sharon-elliott-arizona-desert/2301472002/ Also, check out my friends: indiedropin.com and earbudspodcastcollective.org THANK YOU FOR MAKING 2021 SO GREAT!...

Dec 20, 2021•21 min
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