America’s Strangest History

John Genua

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America's Strangest History is about the stranger aspects of American history. Our weekly video podcast covers history overlooked by mainstream historians. Join us as we rediscover the untold parts of history. Hosted by John Genua and cohost/law school buddy, Jimmy Molloy. Laugh and learn about historical accounts of true crime, paranormal, Bigfoot, lost treasure and more!

08/19/2025

Lost Egyptian City Hidden in the Grand Canyon

In 1909, an Arizona Gazette headline shocked the world — a hidden cave deep in the Grand Canyon, filled with Egyptian-style statues, mummies, and gold. The discovery was allegedly documented by explorer G.E. Kincaid… but then, the Smithsonian denied it ever happened.Was this the greatest archaeological cover-up in American history? Why are parts of the Grand Canyon still off-limits to the public? And could ancient civilizations from across the world have set foot in North America thousands of years ago?In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we dive into the original 1909 article, Smithsonian archives, Native American legends, and the modern-day explorers still chasing the truth.#GrandCanyon #Smithsonian #HistoryMystery #LostCivilizations #EgyptianArtifacts #AmericanHistory #ancientmysteries #hiddenhistory #ancientcivilizations #forgottencivilizations #ancientamerica #governmentsecrets

12 min
08/19/2025

Secrets of the Manhattan Project You Never Learned!

This video explores a stunning high-concept question: What if J. Robert Oppenheimer approached the Trinity Test not just as a scientist, but as a director crafting the ultimate, world-changing spectacle? We dive deep into the fascinating parallels between Project Greenlight and the top-secret, high-pressure environment of the Manhattan Project, where a single deadline could change the course of human history.This is the unseen story of how a team of engineers, physicists, and military strategists worked under immense pressure to "direct" an event with a cast of millions—and an audience of the entire world.#ManhattanProject #WWIISecrets #HistoricalMystery #Oppenheimer #MKULTRA #UnsolvedMystery #LosAlamos #ConspiracyHistory #ColdWarSecrets #OakRidge #HistoryUncovered

7 min
08/19/2025

Did Giants Really Live on Malta? Forbidden Archaeology Evidence

For centuries, Malta has been home to mysterious megalithic temples and whispered legends of giants. Archaeologists, historians, and even local residents have told stories of massive skeletons, hidden caves, and forbidden discoveries that seem to vanish from the record.In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we investigate whether giants really walked the island of Malta. From the enigmatic Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra temples to rumored secret chambers beneath the Hypogeum, we uncover the clues, the controversies, and the cover-ups.Was this ancient island home to a lost race of giants… or is it one of history’s most enduring myths? Chapters0:00 Intro1:15 Malta’s Ancient Mysteries4:32 Giant Skeleton Claims8:10 Forbidden Archaeology & Missing Evidence12:55 Theories & Conclusions#GiantsofMalta #ForbiddenHistory #AncientMysteries #LostCivilizations #Nephilim #ElongatedSkulls #Hypogeum #AmericaStrangestHistory #forbiddenarchaeology #historymystery

16 min
08/19/2025

The Alien Broadcast That Made a Pilot Disappear – Still Unsolved

In 1978, a young pilot sent a chilling last transmission: “It’s not an aircraft.” Moments later, his plane vanished over the Bass Strait — never to be found.This is the mysterious disappearance of Frederick Valentich, a case that has baffled investigators and UFO researchers for decades. Was it an alien abduction? A military cover-up? Or something even stranger?In this episode of America’s Strangest History, we piece together official transcripts, witness reports, and declassified documents to uncover what might have happened that night.#Vrillon #FrederickValentich #AlienBroadcast #SignalHijack #UFO #UnsolvedMystery #americasstrangesthistory #UFO #VanishedPilot #StrangeHistory #AlienAbduction #AviationMystery

13 min
08/19/2025

The CIA’s Psychic Soldiers – Declassified Files

Explore the top-secret CIA program that trained psychic soldiers to spy on enemies and uncover hidden truths. Recently declassified documents reveal shocking details about these mind-bending experiments. In this deep dive, we cover:• How Project Center Lane came to exist• What “remote viewers” were actually seeing• Links to Stargate, Sun Streak, and Grill Flame• Why the Pentagon buried the program New videos every Tuesday & Friday — subscribe to uncover more classified cases, conspiracy history, and fringe Cold War experiments. Watch more strange CIA programs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn6ucN-Xzb7kVeloTaysNpLco-8-5drVB#PsychicSoldiers #CIASecrets #RemoteViewing #GovernmentSecrets #MilitaryHistory #Paranormal #MindControl #Declassified #Espionage #AmericaStrangestHistory

11 min
08/19/2025

Cold Cases Finally Solved After 40+ Years — The Truth Revealed

Some mysteries take decades to unravel. These cold cases were solved after more than 40 years — bringing justice, closure, and answers that many thought would never come. From DNA breakthroughs to shocking confessions, these are the stories of justice delayed, but not denied.#TrueCrime #ColdCases #UnsolvedMysteries #MurderMystery #TrueCrimeCommunity #ForensicFiles #AmericaStrangestHistory #CrimeDocumentary #PoliceCases #SolvedColdCases

13 min
08/19/2025

This AI Is Making Up Places That Never Existed — Here’s Why That’s Scary

We explore the bizarre phenomenon of AI hallucinating places that don’t actually exist. From map apps referencing cities like “Tarnodia” to chatbots confidently describing tourist spots that aren’t real, this isn’t science fiction — it’s happening now.Why is artificial intelligence inventing fake towns, islands, and landmarks? What does this say about how AI models interpret and blend human knowledge? And what happens when people start to believe in places that were never on the map? Watch as we uncover the strange digital illusions of machine-generated geography. This is America’s Strangest History — and tonight, we ask whether AI is inventing more than just pictures... Sources & Research:* https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66458873* https://huggingface.co/blog/latent-failures* https://eff.org/ai-transparency* https://www.theverge.com/2025/4/19/ai-phantom-cities#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Strindale #PhantomCities #AIGlitch #AIWeirdness #latentspace #StableDiffusion #Loab

12 min
08/19/2025

The Man Who Survived 7 Lightning Strikes (True Story)

This is the incredible true story of Roy Sullivan — the U.S. park ranger who baffled scientists and shocked the world by surviving more lightning strikes than anyone in recorded history. From the mountains of Shenandoah to bizarre patterns of fate, his story is as tragic as it is unbelievable. In this episode, we explore:The science behind each of his 7 lightning strikesThe strange coincidences surrounding his encountersHow it impacted his health, reputation, and relationshipsRare archival photos and witness statementsWas Roy cursed? Or chosen? Decide for yourself.#StrangestHistory #neardeathexperience #RoySullivan #LightningStrike #UnbelievableButTrue

13 min

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America's Strangest History is about the stranger aspects of American history. Our weekly video podcast covers history overlooked by mainstream historians. Join us as we rediscover the untold parts of history. Hosted by John Genua and cohost/law school buddy, Jimmy Molloy. Laugh and learn about historical accounts of true crime, paranormal, Bigfoot, lost treasure and more!

Creator

John Genua
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

57
Rating

Clean
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America’s Strangest History