Solved Mystery Podcast

Solved Mystery Podcast

Welcome to Solved Mystery, a podcast about exploring extraordinary mysteries, research, and the science behind the answers. This series has been created for free-range intellectuals that have a voracious appetite for new, mind-expanding concepts that hope to offer the solutions to complex questions that you may have never thought anyone would solve. Join us on a journey where we can delve into everything from anti-matter to lost ancient treasures and meet some of the most interesting thinkers in the world, those who dare to look far beyond the edges of our known reality.

  1. Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League

    04/14/2023

    Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League

    In this episode we are going to continue on from last Fridays detective story and because of its success we will offer another detective story named "The Red-Headed League" from that same very popular series. Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He is known for his incredible deductive abilities, sharp intellect, and attention to detail, which he uses to solve the most challenging cases. Holmes is often accompanied by his trusted assistant, Dr. John Watson, who acts as the narrator and provides a humanizing perspective on Holmes' work. The Sherlock Holmes novels were important literature because they revolutionized the detective genre by introducing a new kind of detective who used scientific methods and rational thinking to solve crimes, instead of relying on intuition and guesswork. The character of Sherlock Holmes has had a significant cultural impact and has influenced countless works of detective fiction, making him a cultural icon and a symbol of intellectual prowess. We will be providing the complete story today. Season 1, Episode 23: Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League Topics include: Sherlock Holmes "The Red-Headed League" Detective fiction Mystery Crime-solving John Clay Jabez Wilson Short story London Baker Street Pawnbroker Bank robbery Fraud Puzzles Investigation Deduction Evidence Clues Criminals Crime Criminal mastermind Mysterious events Twists and turns Cunning plan Plot twists Action-packed Suspenseful Crime-solving duo Thrilling climax Witty dialogue Intriguing characters Deception Red herrings Clever ruses Logical reasoning Observation

    42 min
  2. Genesis - Complete Audiobook

    04/05/2023

    Genesis - Complete Audiobook

    Part One: Today we will be trying out a new format for the podcast including reading of historical texts, beginning with Genesis. This Episode will be done in two parts, as the texts are quite extensive. We will post part two of the episode immediately following this one. The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a foundational text for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is considered to be one of the most important books in the history of Western civilization. the Book of Genesis serves as a historical and theological foundation for the Abrahamic religions and has had a profound impact on the development of Western culture and thought. Some of the most famous stories in the Book of Genesis include the creation account, the story of Adam and Eve and their fall from grace, the story of Noah and the flood, and the story of Abraham and his descendants, and much more. You will be hearing the complete Book of Genesis in its entirety as written, without opinion or interpretation. it is an amazing set of stories so lets get started. Season 1, Episode 14: Genesis - Complete Audiobook Version Topics include: Book of Genesis Bible Old Testament Creation Adam and Eve Garden of Eden Cain and Abel Noah's Ark Tower of Babel Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph Patriarchs Covenant Promise Faith Obedience Genealogy Beginning Origins Genesis Religious text Monotheism History Moral teachings Allegory

    1h 29m
  3. 03/24/2023

    TET Offensive - Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War was a prolonged conflict that took place in Southeast Asia, specifically in what is currently Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, from 1955 to 1975. It was fought between the communist government of North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam, which was supported by the United States and other anti-communist allies. The war was part of the larger Cold War conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. The objectives of the Vietnam War varied depending on the country and group involved. North Vietnam sought to reunify the country under a communist government, while the United States and its allies aimed to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. The conflict was also driven by Cold War tensions and geopolitical interests, as well as by domestic political considerations in the United States and Vietnam. The United States became involved in the Vietnam War in the early 1960s, providing military and financial aid to the South Vietnamese government. Over the next decade, the conflict escalated, with the United States and its allies committing hundreds of thousands of troops to the conflict. The North Vietnamese Army (NVA) used a variety of tactics during the Tet Offensive in 1968.  The NVA launched coordinated surprise attacks across multiple cities and towns in South Vietnam, catching the South Vietnamese and American forces off guard. They infiltrated into urban areas by disguising themselves as civilians, using secret tunnels, and hiding in plain sight. The NVA used large numbers of troops to overwhelm the defenders in a series of human wave attacks. They  employed guerrilla tactics such as hit-and-run attacks, booby traps, and snipers to disrupt the defenders and cause chaos. The NVA used the offensive as a propaganda tool to show the people of South Vietnam that the communist forces were capable of attacking even the most heavily defended areas and used psychological operations to demoralize the defenders by spreading rumors and false information. The NVA aimed to seize and hold territory in urban areas, which would demonstrate their military strength and create a political crisis for the South Vietnamese government. South Vietnamese and American forces quickly deployed reinforcements to areas under attack to bolster defenses and push back the attackers. The defenders used heavy firepower, including artillery, airstrikes, and helicopter gunships, to destroy enemy positions and suppress the attackers. In urban areas, South Vietnamese and American troops engaged in intense house-to-house fighting to clear enemy forces from buildings and streets. The defenders worked closely with intelligence agencies to track down enemy infiltrators and sleeper cells and disrupt their activities. They used psychological operations to counter the enemy's propaganda and boost morale among South Vietnamese civilians and troops. The defenders prioritized the defense of key areas such as government buildings, military bases, and communication centers. South Vietnamese civilians were encouraged to assist the defenders by providing information, food, and medical aid. Season 1, Episode 11: TET Offensive - Vietnam War Topics include: Vietnam War Tet Offensive Guerilla warfare Communist insurgency Southeast Asia Ho Chi Minh Viet Cong North Vietnam South Vietnam United States Military strategy Attrition warfare Search and destroy operations Anti-war movement Cold War Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Agent Orange Napalm My Lai Massacre POWs/MIAs Draft War protests Paris Peace Accords Saigon Hue City Khe Sanh Military tactics Bombing campaign Escalation Tet holiday Siege Psychological warfare Credibility gap Counterinsurgency Military technology Helicopter warfare Battlefield medicine Guerrilla tactics Air strikes Peace negotiations Foreign relations

    16 min
  4. Bermuda Triangle

    03/23/2023

    Bermuda Triangle

    The ocean has always seemed foreign to humans, and when there is bad weather or poor navigation, it can be extremely dangerous. This is true everywhere in the world. People have been enthralled by the fabled Bermuda Triangle (sometimes called the Devils Triangle) in the North Atlantic due to the strange disappearances of people, ships, and planes. As explanations for the unexplainable catastrophes, some people make claimed aliens kidnapping people for scientific research, the influence of the long-lost continent of Atlantis, a vortex that drags things into alternate dimensions, and other amazing tales. The Greater Antilles, Bermuda, and the South East coast of Florida form a loosely triangular shape to a region whose limits are not agreed upon, perhaps 500,000 square miles of ocean. Midway through the 20th century, the notion that the region was particularly subject to disappearances emerged, although most reliable sources reject the notion that there is any mystery. But since more than 50 boats and 20 aircraft are alleged to have inexplicably vanished here the discussion continues. Some of these incidents are surrounded by mysterious circumstances, including one in which the U.S. Navy bombers lost their bearings as they flew over the region; the planes were never recovered. In calm weather, other boats and planes have vanished from the region without even transmitting distress signals.  Season 1, Episode 10: Bermuda Triangle Topics include: Bermuda Triangle Devil's Triangle Mysterious disappearances Unexplained phenomena Vanished ships Missing aircraft Supernatural theories Human error Piracy Severe weather Rogue waves Electronic fog Gas hydrates Underwater earthquakes Magnetic anomalies Time warps Extraterrestrial activity Conspiracy theories Myth and legend Naval history Geographic location Ocean currents Hurricanes Navigation errors Human perception Underwater ruins Tidal waves Marine life Search and rescue operations Scientific investigations Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) Electronic equipment malfunction

    20 min

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Welcome to Solved Mystery, a podcast about exploring extraordinary mysteries, research, and the science behind the answers. This series has been created for free-range intellectuals that have a voracious appetite for new, mind-expanding concepts that hope to offer the solutions to complex questions that you may have never thought anyone would solve. Join us on a journey where we can delve into everything from anti-matter to lost ancient treasures and meet some of the most interesting thinkers in the world, those who dare to look far beyond the edges of our known reality.