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If you like all things mysterious, old, and moldy, then Mystery with a History is the podcast for you. Each week hosts, Anomaly and Katie, tell each other a story about a little snippet of history with a weird or mysterious origin. From fluffy, flaming baked Alaskas to camping trips with the Devil, you never know what you will discover in each episode. Join us for a new episode each Tuesday. And remember, dear listeners, stay curious.
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Who is the rightful inventor of the motion picture? It's been accepted that Thomas Edison or the Lumière Brothers can lay claim to that honor. But what if the story isn't so simple? In this episode we look at the life and the mysterious end of Louis Le Prince. A man who got on a train ready to unveil his world changing invention only to vanish without a trace. How does someone simply disappear from a non-stop express train? ***I called Le Prince 'Le Grand' ...
In 1849, Edgar Allan Poe died in a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The facts of his death are well-documented, but the cause (or causes) are still unknown to this day and the theories raised by Poe historians and biographers run from murder to alcoholism to rabies. In today’s episode we take a look at the tragic life and untimely death of the “master of the macabre” and explore some of the many theories that have been presented to explain the curious circumstances of his passing.https://www....
For centuries people have reported mysterious lights around Brown Mountain in Western North Carolina. Where they come from and what causes them is a mystery that has bewildered both scientists and believers in the supernatural. Join us as we discuss the story behind the Brown Mountain lights, the legends, the studies, and the theories. Maybe some things are just better left unknown. SourcesVideo evidence:https://wlos.com/news/local/asu-scientists-capture-rare-images-of...
The story of the SS Ourang Medan has captured the curiosity of historians and mystery lovers. It’s the tale of a ship with no records or proof of existence, except a few scattered accounts of the fateful day when all aboard were found dead after a cryptic SOS was received. What killed the crew is unknown to this day, and many wonder if the Ourang Medan ever existed at all.https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/ourang-medan.htmhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/651575/ourang-medan-...
In January 1959, nine accomplished hikers set off to complete an intense Grade III trek through the cold, snowy Ural Mountains in the former Soviet Union. Despite the numerous photographs and journal entries left behind, what happened on that final night remains a mystery 64 years later. What caused the hikers to cut their way out of the safety and warmth of their tent and run into the woods? Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incidenthttps://www.atlasobscura.com...
On the morning of February 9th 1855 in Devon England, residents woke to find strange hoof prints burned into the snow. The tracks spanned miles of the English countryside and had Britons wondering if perhaps the Devil himself had been roaming the land during the snowy night, looking for souls.Sources: https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-mystery-of-the-devils-footprints/A True Relation of those Sad and Lamentable Accidents,which happened in and about the Parish Church of Withycombe in th...
The holidays are finally here! Anomaly starts us off by discussing the interesting history of the Yule Log. Is it a tree? Is it a cake? Can it be both? Katie put together a Letterman-style top 10 list of curious holiday traditions from around the world. What do fried chicken, flammable objects, and roller skates have in common? https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditionshttps://www.whychristmas.com/customs/yuleloghttps://thehistoryjun...
It’s the holiday season and that can only mean one thing: Fruitcake! Either you love it or you regift it, everyone has a strong opinion. The divide over nutty, fruity cakes isn’t the mystery that we are discussing today. What happened when bakery employee Sandy Jenkins had champagne wishes and caviar dreams but only a fruitcake budget? Find out in Episode 8: Fruitcake Mystery. You don’t want to miss the twists and turns of this sweet swindle. For today’s episode ...
You’ve no doubt heard of Krampus, Father Christmas, and Père Noël, the European versions of Santa Claus, but did you know Iceland has 13 Santas and an enormous Black Cat that comes around on Christmas Eve? In this week’s episode, we discuss Icelandic Christmas folklore and take a look at the creatures from ancient legends that lurk amongst the townsfolk at this festive time of year. Hold your children close as we meet Iceland’s Yule Cat and the Yule Lads.Sources:https://matadornetwork.com/rea...
It was a cold, December day in the North Atlantic just off the coast of Scotland. A lighthouse relief crew went to check on the three men stationed in the remote Flannan Isles Lighthouse. When they arrived they were not prepared for what they found. How could three men simply vanish from their remote island post with no means of escape?Sources:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70180/115-year-old-mystery-flannan-lighthouses-missing-keepershttps://www.history.co.uk/articles/...
Have you ever sat there, eating your breakfast cereal, looking at the box, and wondered how it was first invented? Yeah, us either. But Anomaly’s story of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes is quite a tale: a family feud that lasted decades, a fanatical doctor, the beginning of the health food movement, and a man who was a marketing genius. This episode is a guaranteed great way to start your day.Sources:https://www.invent.org/inductees/john-h-kellogghttps://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy...
In episode four Katie tells the story of the Honey War. The brand new state of Missouri and the territory of Iowa found themselves in a really sticky situation when some questionable surveying practices led to a border dispute. This story has it all: a sheriff in jail, cranky militiamen, and some honey bees without an official address. Will a civil war break out or will violence be narrowly avoided?
In episode four Katie tells the story of the Honey War. The brand new state of Missouri and the territory of Iowa found themselves in a really sticky situation when some questionable surveying practices led to a border dispute. This story has it all: a sheriff in jail, cranky militiamen, and some honey bees without an official address. Will a civil war break out or will violence be narrowly avoided? Sources:An article in the journal Pioneer America entitled The Honey W...
In this episode Anomaly tells the sweet and twisty tale of the classic dessert: Baked Alaska. Who knew a state would have its own special birthday cake? Who invented it? It’s hot, it’s cold. How in the heck does it even work? Find out the answer to these questions and more as we explore the origins of our 49th state and this unique dessert.
In this episode Anomaly tells the sweet and twisty tale of the classic dessert: Baked Alaska. Who knew a state would have its own special birthday cake? Who invented it? It’s hot, it’s cold. How in the heck does it even work? Find out the answer to these questions and more as we explore the origins of our 49th state and this unique dessert. Sources:Library of CongressWikipediaSmithsonianmag.com: There Are Two Versions of the Story of How the U.S. Purchased ...
Now that Spooky Season has come to a close we are moving on to our next favorite, seasonally appropriate topic: Food! On this episode Katie tells the Story of the Great Molasses Flood. You’d think a giant flood of molasses would be incredibly slow, especially in the winter. After all there is a famous saying, “slower than molasses in January”. You’d think you could outrun it. Or could you? Listen to hear what happened when a neighborhood in city of Boston w...
In our premiere episode, we start with introductions. Who are Anomaly and Katie and why are they hosting a podcast? Anomaly begins with a tale of Lake Lanier in NE Georgia. The tall tales and urban legends are interesting , but the facts around its creation may be more intriguing.Then Katie tells a story of a legend she grew up hearing as a child. As she delves deep into the history of the Devil's Tramping Ground in Siler City, NC we start to separate fact from superstitious stories.
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