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Bonus Episode - Fakelore, Fan Fiction, and Local Giants

In this bonus episode Sebastian takes questions about the recent shows on Paul Bunyon and the Children's Crusade. The host takes some time to further unpack the idea of fakelore and draw some distinctions between "authentic" lore and the creations of money writers. Sebastian also ... Show More

37m 26s

Sep 8

Episode #257 - Was There a Children's Crusade?

In the year 1212 something strange happened in Western Europe, but none of the contemporary historic sources can agree on exactly what it was. Later historians would claim that a religious movement made up of children under twelve sprang up in rural France. After gathering togeth ... Show More

1h 22m

Aug 25

Episode #256 - Is Paul Bunyan Fakelore?

Season 12 begins with the trip to the Northwoods! For over a century Paul Bunyan has been America's best loved lumberjack hero. Statues honoring the gigantic woodsman dot the mid-west. His smiling face has been used to sell everything from building materials to loaves of bread. B ... Show More

1h 18m

Nov 2020

Unexplained Mysteries Crossover: Rasputin Pt. 1

Today we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Unexplained Mysteries on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! He was the most talked-about man in Russia at the turn of the 20th century. Grigori Ras ... Show More

48m 14s

Nov 2020

Unexplained Mysteries Crossover: Rasputin Pt. 2

Today we’re bringing you a special two-part episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Unexplained Mysteries on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! He was the most talked-about man in Russia at the turn of the 20th century. Grigori Ras ... Show More

39m 37s

Jun 2021

Premium Episode: Rasputin: Mystic or Madman

GET THIS EPISODE AND BONUS CONTENT AT: <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast">www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast</a> Tune in this week to hear about th ... Show More

7m 30s

Feb 2024

What's the Real Story Behind Rasputin?

Uncover the mystique surrounding Grigori Rasputin in this captivating podcast episode! From his humble Siberian beginnings to the Russian court, we delve into his life, death, and the enduring myths. Sponsor: everyplate.com/podcast and enter code 49decoding to get a meal starting ... Show More

56m 31s

Oct 2023

108: The Truth About Rasputin: Demonic Wizard or Healing Saint?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. This guy was one of my favorite cartoon characters ever, but it turns out he’s actually based on a super creepy villain. Today we’re talking about Rasputin, the man who was possibly responsible for the fall of the Russian monarchy. He was rumo ... Show More

53m 9s

Jan 2025

Final Days of Rasputin

Grigori Rasputin, Russian mystic, survived multiple assassination attempts on the same night. He was poisoned, he was shot, he was drowned in a freezing St Petersburg river. His corpse was emasculated. What is myth here and what is truth? Who was the real Rasputin? Why did so man ... Show More

41m 55s

Oct 2022

Rasputin: Myth & Manhood

Was Rasputin really Russia’s greatest love machine? Did he have any healing powers? And why might his penis be pickling in a jar? In this episode, we are drawing this mystical man out of his cloud of green smoke to find out which of the things we know about him might ... Show More

50m 28s

Aug 2022

Rasputin: Myth & Manhood

Was Rasputin really Russia’s greatest love machine? Did he have any healing powers? And why might his penis be pickling in a jar?In this episode, we are drawing this mystical man out of his cloud of green smoke to find out which of the things we know about him might actually be t ... Show More

51m 17s

Episode #28- Who Killed Rasputin? (Part ...