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Obscure History
by Joshua Zurbrick
Obscure History brings you strange and interesting stories from the past that you've never heard before. For fans of story driven, narrative, history!
Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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
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Take Nothing for Granted - Obscure Ball
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Tunnels Under the Capital - Harrison Gray Dyer - Part One
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The Greatest Runner in Cuba - Andarin Carvajal
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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…
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The Strange History of Ornamental Hermits
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America's Anti-Flirt Club
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The Tragic History of Mother's Day - Anna Jarvis
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Avo Arrow - Featuring Canadian History Ehx
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Appalachian Atlantis - the Lost City of Gad
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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...
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The Curious Case of Einstein's Missing Brain
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Smoother than Adam West - London's Real Batman - Part 2 - EXCLUSIVE CONTENT SNEAK PEAK
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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…
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I Think Therefore I am - Rene Descartes and his Wooden Daughter
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La Matanza - The Slaughter - Featuring Wild West Extravaganza
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Saint Sammy - The Legend of Sammyville Part 2
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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...
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The Vanishing Preacher - Aimee Semple McPherson Part 2
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America's First Megachurch - Amiee Semple McPherson Part 1
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Christian Nudists - The Adamites
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Grover Cleveland's Big Scandal- Featuring Abridged Presidential Histories
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Open Doors and FBI Corruption - The Isabella Stewart Gardner Musuem Heist - Part 2
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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist - Part 1
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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
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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:...
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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:...
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The Christmas Scarecrow - Hans von Trotha
Every good character has a good foil... Santa has many of them, but the most disturbing might just be Hans Trapp.
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Chaos, Copper, and Christmas - The Italian Hall Disaster
In 1913, in Michigan's Copper Country, there was a tragic disaster at the Christmas Eve Party in Calumet's Italian Hall... What at first seemed like a freak accident was revealed to be deep, malicious, conspiracy. Need a laugh? Here is a video that makes me laugh more than it should:...
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America's First Professional Skateboarder - Patti McGee
Skateboarding has a long and winding history here in the US. It can be a tough task to say who the "first" of anything really was, but Patti McGee, was very possibly the first professional skateboarder and her legacy lives on today. Check out my friends: indiedropin.com also check out our merch...
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Feed Drop: History with Jackson
I'm sorry I'm gone this week but check out my friends: indiedropin.com and earbudspodcastcollective.org Today in The English and British Monarchy Series we are looking at the reign of Edward II. In this series, we will look at English and British Monarchs from Edward the Confessor to Elizabeth II...
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The Unlikely and Tragic History of Cats
We love cats, but we didn't always. Check out my friends: Earbuds at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feedback-with-earbuds/id1482593761#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.spreaker.com%2Fepisode%2F47471283 Assorted Goods at...
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Nobuo Fujita and James Douglas Peterson - Bombs Over Brookings Part 2
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Nobuo Fujita and James Douglas Peterson - Bombs Over Brookings Part 1
The Oregon Coast was a surprisingly active theater in World War 2. This episode begins to tell the tale of a Japanese fighter pilot, Nobuo Fujita, and the president of a small town chamber of commerce, James Douglas Peterson. Check out my friends: onemichistory.com earbudspocastcollective.org...
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An All-American Murder - Herbert Gulembo
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Bayocean - Thursday Footnotes
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Bayocean - The Atlantic City of the Pacific Northwest
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Uncle Applejack - Thursday Footnotes
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Poisoned Halloween Candy - Uncle Applejack
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Ambrose Bierce - Thursday Footnotes
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Ambrose Bierce - The Master of Terror and Sarcasm
Ambrose Bierce was a Civil War veteran, journalist, author, and is one of horrors greatest legends. Check out Indie Drop In: indiedropin.com Check out Earbuds Podcast Collective: earbudspodcastcollective.org
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William Randolph Hearst's Bloody Legacy - The Chicago Circulation Wars - Part 2
William Randolph Hearst was a slimy business man who was responsible for buckets of bloodshed in his lifetime. That's especially true of his involvement in the Chicago Circulation Wars. Check out Honest History: honesthistorymag.com Check out The Mileage:...
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Hounds of Hell Hollow - The Chicago Circulation Wars - Part 1
In the 1930's a terrifying cult of satanic murderers terrorized southern Illinois... or did they? Check out Earbuds Podcast Collective: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/ Check out Indie Drop-in Network: https://indiedropin.com/ Check out Fairhazel:...
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The Man Who Predicted Abraham Lincoln's Assasination - Charles Colchester
Psychic Charles J. Colchester predicted the death of the president... or did he? Check out Sounds of Satellites new song: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sounds-of-satellites/435741055 Also, check out Earbuds Podcast Collective: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/ And, Indie Drop In…
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Special Guest - Canadian History Ehx
This week Craig fills in for me while I give my brain a much needed rest. Fear not, I'll be back next week... and we're starting spooky season! Check out Craig at Canadian History Ehx: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/canadian-history-ehx/id1437838013 Also, check out Earbuds Podcast...
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American Robinhood - Henry Berry Lowrie
This episode has it all. The Lost Colony of Roanoke, The Civil War, and Vigilante Justice! Check out Podcorn: podcorn.com Check out She Will Rock You: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-will-rock-you/id1466060738 Check out friend of the show Arielle and her projects at:...
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The Worst Football Game Ever Played - The 1945 Atom Bowl
Sorry for the weird audio on this one! Had some technical difficulties. Check out my sponsors and friends: Podcorn: podcorn.com Abridged Presidential History Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abridged-presidential-histories/id1505267377 Nutty Noiiz:...
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The Columbus Mystery Man - Will E. Strawn
In the early 1900's a mysterious man started a very exciting contest in the small town of Columbus, Indiana... Check out the new merch store: https://obscurehistorypod.threadless.com/ Check out Squadcast at: squadcast.fm Check out Charity Bliss at:...
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How many episodes does Obscure History have?
Obscure History currently has 106 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Obscure History about?
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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Who hosts Obscure History?
Obscure History is created and hosted by Joshua Zurbrick.
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