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The Strange History PodcastTruth can be stranger then fiction, tune in to hear all the weirdly wonderful and sometimes not so wonderful history that has shaped the world into what it is today. Author: Strange History
The Strange History Podcast explores the forgotten, bizarre, and mysterious stories that history left behind. Each episode uncovers strange but true tales from the pastunsolved mysteries, unusual events, odd historical figures, and the eerie legends that shaped cultures around the world. Whether it's ancient curses, unexplained disappearances, or bizarre moments in world history, hosted with a passion for the weird, this podcast takes you deep into the darker and more curious corners of the historical record. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers, and curious minds alike, The Strange History Podcast brings the past to lifeone strange story at a time. New episodes weekly. Dive into the weird side of history today.If you have an idea for an episode please email strangehistorypod@gmail.com Language: en Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Doing Nothing Became Entertainment: Endurance Sitting Contests & Invisible Art Explained
Saturday, 4 April, 2026
What happens when people pay to watch someone sit still for days—or admire art that doesn’t exist? In this Strange History Podcast episode, we explore two of the most bizarre and obscure trends in history: endurance sitting contests and early forms of “invisible” or conceptual art. From crowds gathering to watch stillness as spectacle to audiences interpreting blank canvases as masterpieces, these strange moments reveal how belief, perception, and social behavior shape what we find meaningful.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.
