History's Little Mysteries

Sophie Jones & Jess Wilder
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History’s Little Mysteries is a snappy podcast where co-hosts Sophie Jones and Jess Wilder unravel bite-sized, unsolved tales from the past—like lost legions and vanishing trains—in just 5-7 minutes. With witty banter, clever clues, and wild theories, they dig into time’s quirkiest secrets for curious listeners.

  1. Death's Duty: The Murder of President McKinley

    11/10/2025

    Death's Duty: The Murder of President McKinley

    "McKinley shot dead over unequal power—Sophie and Jess expose the duty confession that fueled the killer’s rage! Was it a lone anarchist’s cry or a hidden plot? Dive into this deadly enigma on Episode 23 of History’s Little Mysteries—dare to uncover the truth!"

    10 min
  2. The Ghost Blimp of 1942

    10/17/2025

    The Ghost Blimp of 1942

    "A Navy blimp drifts back empty, crew gone without a trace—Sophie and Jess chase the Ghost Blimp of 1942! UFO abduction, enemy strike, or a sky secret? Unravel this airborne enigma on Episode 22 of History’s Little Mysteries—dare to look up!"

    9 min
  3. Devil’s Hoof Horror: What Walked the Snow at Night?!

    10/09/2025

    Devil’s Hoof Horror: What Walked the Snow at Night?!

    Hoof prints from hell stalk a snowy village—Sophie and Jess expose the Devil’s Footprints! Was it Satan’s night raid or a shocking hoax? Unravel this frozen terror in episode on Episode 21 of History’s Little Mysteries—dare to face the icy truth!

    9 min
  4. Green Kids Found in Medieval Woolpit—Are They Aliens?!

    09/25/2025

    Green Kids Found in Medieval Woolpit—Are They Aliens?!

    "Green kids with alien vibes turn up in Woolpit—Sophie and Jess hunt the truth! Were they from another world, or a hidden secret? Dive into this wild, extended mystery on Episode 20 of History’s Little Mysteries!"

    9 min
  5. Yelling 'Fire' Turns Hall into a Grave for 73, Mostly Kids!

    09/11/2025

    Yelling 'Fire' Turns Hall into a Grave for 73, Mostly Kids!

    A false ‘fire’ cry turns a festive hall into a grave, claiming 73 lives in a deadly crush—Sophie and Jess uncover the chilling roots! Did union strife or a mine owner’s plot spark this panic that echoes in safety laws today? Dive into this haunting mystery on Episode 19 of History’s Little Mysteries and hear the silenced screams!

    9 min

  6. 09/04/2025

    Who Wielded the Villisca Axe? A Night of Bloody Terror!

    A shadowy killer hacked a rural family to death, leaving mirrors draped and secrets buried—Sophie and Jess uncover the chilling truth! Dive into this mystery on Episode 18 of History’s Little Mysteries and confront the darkness!"

    9 min
  7. Why do body-less feet keep washing ashore?

    08/21/2025

    Why do body-less feet keep washing ashore?

    "A horror of severed feet in sneakers washes up on lonely shores—Sophie and Jess dive into the shoreline’s terrifying secret! Dozens of right feet, no bodies, and a chilling silence—crime, nature, or something sinister? Unravel this shocking, extended mystery on Episode 17 of History’s Little Mysteries and face the sea’s darkest enigma!"

    9 min
  8. Who Stole Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers? The Yellow Brick Heist!

    08/14/2025

    Who Stole Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers? The Yellow Brick Heist!

    "Who stole Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Yellow Brick Road in a daring 2005 heist? Sophie and Jess follow the Yellow Brick Road to unravel a glittering mystery—snatched from a museum, recovered with secrets, and a thief still lost in the Emerald City! Dive into this sparkling enigma on Episode 16 of History’s Little Mysteries and uncover the wizard behind the crime!"

    8 min
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History’s Little Mysteries is a snappy podcast where co-hosts Sophie Jones and Jess Wilder unravel bite-sized, unsolved tales from the past—like lost legions and vanishing trains—in just 5-7 minutes. With witty banter, clever clues, and wild theories, they dig into time’s quirkiest secrets for curious listeners.

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  • Creator
    Sophie Jones & Jess Wilder
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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