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In 1986, 20-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. He would not speak to another human being until three decades later when he was arrested for stealing food. Christopher survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store food and water in order to avoid freezing to death in his tent during the harsh Maine winters. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothes, reading material and other provisions, taking only what he needed. In the process, he unwittingly terrified a community.

A “meticulously researched and buoyantly written” (Esquire) look at what happens when we talk to strangers, and why it affects everything from our own health and well-being to the rise and fall of nations in the tradition of Susan Cain’s Quiet and Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens“This...

In 1528, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a hurricane, knocked off course by a colossal error of navigation, and ultimately doomed by a disastrous decision to separate the men from their ships, the mission quickly became a desperate journey of survival. Of the 300 men who had embarked on the journey, only four survived - three Spaniards and an African slave.

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An award-winning journalist’s powerful portrait of his native Baghdad, the people of Iraq, and twenty years of war. “An essential insider account of the unravelling of Iraq…Driven by his intimate knowledge and deep personal stakes, Abdul-Ahad…offers...

By 2016, it was impossible to ignore an international resurgence of xenophobia. What had happened? Looking for clues, psychiatrist and historian George Makari started out in search of the idea's origins. To his astonishment, he discovered an unfolding series of never-told stories. While a fear...

We navigate our interactions with strangers according to a host of unwritten rules, rituals and (sometimes awkward) attempts at politeness. But what if the people we meet were not a problem, but a gift? When philosopher and traveller Will Buckingham’s partner died, he sought solace in throwing...

True stories of extraordinary deaths throughout history to the modern day from the host of the popular Half-Arsed History podcast. History's Strangest Deaths, the debut book from Riley Knight, host of the popular podcast Half-Arsed History, highlights the many and varied ways that people have...

Tag along with clever guide John O'Connor as he leads us on a gonzo journey through the history of psychedelics, the Amazon rainforest, and into the cosmic dimensions of our own minds. This will be the trip of a lifetime...

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography A “captivating” (The Washington Post) work of narrative history that explores the life of an unconventional woman in 19th-century Edo-period...

The Plant Hunter's Atlas is a volume telling some of the most extraordinary tales of horticultural discovery and exploring the characters behind the stories. Taking in the world's inhabited continents and spanning the centuries, the stories range from tales of derring-do in the age of discovery to modern-day botanists working at the cutting-edge of science. The text explores how plant hunters have been inspired by everything from scientific curiosity to economic greed, and their own ingrained sense of adventure. 

Absurd history that actually happened, told completely straight. The Emu War. The Cadaver Synod. Scott narrates, daily, dry as toast. Episodes are produced with AI narration and scripting, with human editorial review. A Talking Labs production.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stranger-than-fact-absurd-true-history--7337201/support.

Aliens, ancient mysteries, and the things science can't quite explain. Strange Air is a weekly dive into the unexplained, from lost civilizations to lights in the sky.Some things in this world were never meant to be explained. Strange Air is a podcast for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky, or back into deep history, and wondered what we're not being told.Each week, hosts Seda and Vartan dig into a different mystery from the past, the present, and somewhere beyond both. UFO encounters and government files. Ancient monuments that shouldn't have been possible. Civilizations that ...

Spooky folklore, strange history, stories that have been passed down through generations and the truth behind them!Join Jenny for weekly short episodes and take a dive into the strange, spooky or monstrous, from using sigils to summon angels, things that lurk in the deep, and places the Devil has left his mark to fairies, what's hiding among the trees and the end of the world.We're just getting started. Come listen and hit follow. See you on the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Step into the strangest corners of the human past, where dancing plagues swept medieval streets, popes put corpses on trial, and a Polish artillery unit enlisted a bear as an official soldier. This soothing collection of bizarre history facts is crafted...

On a chance visit to Plymouth Rock, Tony Horwitz makes an unsettling discovery. A history buff since early childhood, expensively educated at university—a history major, no less!—he’s reached middle age with a third-grader’s grasp of early America. In fact, he’s mislaid more than a...

Freaks Audiobooks is where stories get strange. Explore bizarre history, unexplained events, psychological phenomena and rabbit holes that reveal just how unusual our world can be. The channel is also home to a growing library of immersive audiobooks, narrated by host Nic Richelle and brought to life through cinematic music, sound effects and atmospheric sound design. Come for the strange stories. Stay long enough to disappear into another world.

This program features a bonus conversation between Aaron Mahnke, the book's author and creator of the smash-hit iHeartPodcast series, and journalist and screenwriter Dana Schwartz. The new audiobook is based on the long-running hit podcast by Aaron Mahnke, which has translated into over...

Trace our evolutionary history from vulnerable savanna tribes to a global society fueled by complex human cooperation. Perfect for an immersive commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms abstract anthropology into a gripping tale of survival and adaptation. Whether you are seeking deep...

Plunge into a suspenseful historical mystery where true crime meets the Middle Ages to reopen ten chilling cold cases. Whether you are unwinding on a late-night drive or seeking an immersive escape for your daily commute, these atmospheric investigations will transport you directly into a world...

Experience jaw-dropping historical trivia and bizarre true stories where sheer luck violently reshaped our modern world. Perfect for an energetic morning commute or a long road trip, this fast-paced comedy of errors proves the past was never a neat master plan. It is a chaotic, thrilling chain...