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What went bump in the night a thousand years ago? Explore all the creepy, lost and just plain weird corners of history with me every week! Support the show and get ad-free content at www.patreon.com/HistoryObscura, or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura

History Obscura Mandy Gardner

    • History
    • 4.7 • 21 Ratings

What went bump in the night a thousand years ago? Explore all the creepy, lost and just plain weird corners of history with me every week! Support the show and get ad-free content at www.patreon.com/HistoryObscura, or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura

    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Four

    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Four

    The new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.
    Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month.
    As always, thanks for listening :)

    • 15 min
    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Three

    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Three

    The new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.
    Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month.
    As always, thanks for listening :)

    • 22 min
    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Two

    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-Two

    The new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.
    Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month.
    As always, thanks for listening :)

    • 22 min
    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-One

    The Utmost Island: Chapter Twenty-One

    The new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland.
    Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month.
    As always, thanks for listening :)
     

    • 18 min
    Treasure Island: Chapter Six

    Treasure Island: Chapter Six

    Avast, matey! Here be another chapter o' Treasure Island.
    Music by Fesliyan Studios

    • 14 min
    William Mumler's Spirit Photographs

    William Mumler's Spirit Photographs

    Real or not, they did the trick for Mary Todd Lincoln!
    Music from Fesliyan Studios
    Support the show at www.patreon.com/historyobscura
    Thank you!

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Rvgirl42 ,

LOVE THIS PODCAST!

So interesting! If you are a history and interesting fact junkie, you will love these. The narrator is great because her voice is soothing and unassuming. She tells the story without being boring or trying to be cute. It's really a great gem. I hope everyone gives it a try. BTW, the Victorian Filth episode was mind-boggling.

Giulia GP. ,

New favorite!!

Just listened to the first 3 episodes of History Obscura and I am HOOKED! Mandy is a natural storyteller and her range of topics is awesome. The pace of each episode is engaging and I love the background music. I’ve definitely got a new go-to podcast! Thanks for all you’re doing, Mandy!

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