History Obscura

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The Transmigration of the Soul
June 17, 2024

This evening, we take a look at some compelling cases of reincarnation.Music from Fesliyan StudiosPlease support the show (and sweet Homer's vet bill) at www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscuraOr, subscribe to the ad-free Patreon feed at www.Patreon.com/hi

Herman Mudgett's Chicago Murder Castle
June 08, 2024

Perhaps you know him better as H. H. Holmes? Under a variety of names, this slick character swindled dozens of people out of their money, their properties, and even their lives.Music from Fesliyan Studios

The Sea-Cook: Treasure Island, Chapter VII
June 02, 2024

Keeping on with the classic Robert Louis Stevenson adventure novel!Music from Fesliyan Studios.

Mrs. Bartlett's Chloroform
May 29, 2024

A reading from The New York Times' April 19, 1886 edition.Thanks for listening!Music from Fesliyan Studios.

PT Barnum: The Great Showman's Favourite Human Exhibits
May 27, 2024

Phineas Taylor Barnum was a businessman from a tender age, his first venture having been a general store. A move to New York City in his early 20s--and a chance happening upon a highly marketable huma

Agatha Christie's Biggest Mystery
May 21, 2024

Not many people realise that the queen of the mystery novel has her own mystery that not even Arthur Conan Doyle could solve.Music from Fesliyan StudiosSupport the show at www.patreon.com/historyobscuraAnd support our sponsor, Endless Ink Books, by vis

The Atrocity Beneath the Wolf's Lair
May 15, 2024

Wolfsschanze was the Nazi headquarters in Poland during the Second World War, as well as the residence of Herman Goring. Now, a potentially lost war crime has been unearthed from the renowned historic

The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Six (END)
May 08, 2024

THE ENDThe new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up

The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Five
May 04, 2024

The new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few po

The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Four
May 01, 2024

The new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few po