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Welcome to the Strangeology Podcast! I’m your host Jeff Foran. From Cryptozoology, UFOlogy and the paranormal – to legends, forbidden history and more. Listen in and explore the world of the strange & unexplained. Join me as I look into strange and fascinating tales and unearth the truths & theories behind some of the greatest mysteries out there… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strangeology-podcast-exploring-the-world-of-weird--6216321/support.
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I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 arch ...
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They flew with no lights, no radios, and no parachutes. Their planes were made of wood, covered in canvas, and could barely outrun a speeding truck—but the German army feared them more than anything that roared across the skies. These were the Night Witches of the Soviet Union, the all-women 588th Night Bomber Regiment—daring young pilots who turne…
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On this edition of the Strangeology Podcast (recorded at Contact in the Desert), paranormal investigator, Jeremiah Horstman shares over two decades of research into high strangeness in the American Southwest. From his first encounter with the unexplainable as a teenager in Pennsylvania to his extensive investigation of Arizona's mysterious Bradshaw…
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Prepare to clutch your pumpkin spice latte a little tighter, friend, because today we’re diving into the chaotic, deadly, and surprisingly dramatic history of spice. Yes — that cozy sprinkle on your latte once launched wars, bankrupted empires, fueled colonization, and led to one of the worst genocides of the 1600s. Delicious! In this episode, we e…
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Two-thirds of the world’s illiterate population are women — but did you know the world’s first university was founded by a woman? 🤯 Meet Fatima al-Fihri, the 9th-century Muslim refugee who built education itself — literally. This episode of For the Love of History dives into the incredible story of how one woman in medieval Morocco changed the enti…
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Ever wonder how Japanese tattoos went from sacred symbols to signs of crime—and back again? Grab your matcha and settle in, because we’re diving deep (and painfully) into the history of Yakuza tattoos. From ancient fishermen warding off sea monsters to the full-body masterpieces of Edo Japan, this episode of For the Love of History gets under your …
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What if surfing wasn’t just a sport—but a sacred form of healing, power, and rebellion led by women? 🏄‍♀️✨ In this archive episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving into the ancient Hawaiian origins of surfing, uncovering how it began not as a beach pastime but as a deeply spiritual practice rooted in Polynesian tradition. From volcano godde…
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Was Snippy the Horse the first modern livestock mutilation, and what really goes on in Colorado? Researcher Katie Paige of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research breaks down original APRO archives, firsthand accounts, and the patterns that separate genuine cattle mutilations from scavenger activity. We dive into the ranch’s long history of UFO sightings, po…
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Happy Spooky Season, dear one! This week, in our Season 11 Finale, we are exploring a question that has been on my mind for quite some time. What is the history of Halloween costumes?! 🎃 👻 When October 1st hits, my FYP gets flooded with creepy vintage photographs of Halloween’s gone by. They are honestly nightmare fuel, and every time I see one, I …
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In this powerful episode of For the Love of History, we travel through time to uncover the history of breast cancer — from ancient Egyptian surgery manuals and Hippocrates’ wild “humor” theories to the modern breakthroughs that save lives today. Host TK shares the deeply personal story of her best friend’s diagnosis and remission, explores how brea…
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In this powerful episode of For the Love of History, we travel through time to uncover the history of breast cancer — from ancient Egyptian surgery manuals and Hippocrates’ wild “humor” theories to the modern breakthroughs that save lives today. Host TK shares the deeply personal story of her best friend’s diagnosis and remission, explores how brea…
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Ever wonder how cats went from desert hunters to divine house gods? In this episode of For the Love of History, host TK digs her claws into the fascinating history of cats — from their mysterious beginnings in the Fertile Crescent to their worship in ancient Egypt and beyond. Meet Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of cats who went from lioness warrior t…
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Step aside, Gregorian chants—there’s a new nun in town. In this episode of For the Love of History, we uncover the wild, visionary life of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century nun who defied expectations to become a composer, mystic, healer, and all-around medieval rock star. You’ll hear how Hildegard went from being entombed in a convent as a ch…
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Step aside, Gregorian chants—there’s a new nun in town. In this episode of For the Love of History, we uncover the wild, visionary life of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century nun who defied expectations to become a composer, mystic, healer, and all-around medieval rock star. You’ll hear how Hildegard went from being entombed in a convent as a ch…
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In 1967, ten nuclear missiles at Malmstrom Air Force Base mysteriously went offline as a glowing red UFO hovered above. Former USAF Captain Robert Salas was there that night, and in this episode, he reveals what really happened, the cover-up that followed, and why he believes the phenomenon was sending a warning to humanity. We dive into UAPs, disc…
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Pharmacy didn’t start with white coats and sterile counters—it began with beer, clay tablets, and a lot of very questionable ingredients. In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the weird, messy, and fascinating history of pharmacy. From Neanderthals using flowers as medicine to the Egyptians prescribing crocodile dung in the Ebers…
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What do crocodile poop, crushed beetles, and whale brain goo have in common? They’ve all been smeared across human lips in the name of beauty. In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the wild, weird, and dangerous history of lipstick—from 5,000-year-old lip pigments in Iran to Cleopatra’s sparkling carmine concoctions, Roman crocod…
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What do Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke and Japanese yokai have in common? A whole lot of wild spirits, messy gods, and deeper cultural roots than you might think. In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the myth and magic behind Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece. From the terrifying boar demons to the haunting kodama, Princess Monono…
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What happens when a troll on the internet calls you a “bleached hippo”? You make it your brand. After my first viral video came with its fair share of hate comments, one insult changed everything—it sparked my love affair with hippos. Today, that pettiness has come full circle as we dive into the myth, magic, and chaos of the Egyptian hippo goddess…
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On this edition of the Strangeology Podcast, recorded live at Contact in the Desert 2025, I sat down with Kelly Chase, host of the Cosmosis Podcast (formerly The UFO Rabbit Hole), for a deep dive into the world of high strangeness. We talk about Kelly’s personal UFO encounter, her journey into podcasting, and explore the deeper layers of the phenom…
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Was Queen Ranavalona I really the “Mad Queen of Madagascar”… or just a brilliant ruler smeared by colonial propaganda? In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive headfirst into one of the most misunderstood figures in African history—and it gets spicy. Queen Ranavalona has long been labeled a tyrant, a murderer, even a monster. But when yo…
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Ever been killed by coffee? Poisoned by pepper? Drowned by molasses?! Welcome to the most unappetizing episode of the century. In this delightfully unhinged episode of For the Love of History, we're diving into the sticky, deadly, and downright absurd world of food disasters in the early 1900s. From lead-laced milk to spice-rack murder, we explore …
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Ever felt so angry you could summon a lion-riding goddess with eight arms? Same. In this fiery episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving headfirst into the blistering mythologies of Durga and Kali—the Hindu goddesses of war, protection, destruction, and yes… unapologetic feminine rage. TK unpacks why these powerful deities shatter the Wester…
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Ever felt so angry you could summon a lion-riding goddess with eight arms? Same. In this fiery episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving headfirst into the blistering mythologies of Durga and Kali—the Hindu goddesses of war, protection, destruction, and yes… unapologetic feminine rage. TK unpacks why these powerful deities shatter the Wester…
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In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the dark and little-known history of the American Plan—a government-led campaign that led to the wrongful arrest, forced medical exams, and sterilization of thousands of women under the guise of “public health.” Follow the story of Nina McCall, an 18-year-old girl caught in this web of injust…
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What if everything you thought you knew about human history was wrong? In this mind-expanding episode recorded live at Contact in the Desert 2025, I had the opportunity to sit down with renowned authors and researchers Drs. JJ and Desiree Hurtak to unravel a stunning theory that links ancient giants, the Nephilim of biblical lore, and extraterrestr…
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Think Cinderella started with Disney? Think again. In this episode of For the Love of History, we’re diving deep into the ancient, magical, and sometimes slightly ridiculous world of fairy tales — and we’re going way past the Brothers Grimm. ✨ You’ll hear the oldest fairy tale ever recorded (hint: it involves the devil and a blacksmith), learn why …
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Welcome to Season 11! In this episode, we’re diving into the truth behind Atlantis—no glowing crystals or ancient aliens here. Just mythology, philosophy, pseudoscience, and a wild detour into Nazi occultism (yep, really).Discover how Plato’s fictional allegory became one of the most misunderstood stories in history, how it fueled racist pseudoscie…
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Was ancient Ohio home to a lost civilization of giants? Why was Graham Hancock banned from filming at Serpent Mound, and what are they trying to hide? In this explosive episode, I’m joined by Mikey Leisner of The Strange Road podcast as we dive deep into the forbidden history of the Ohio Valley. From mysterious ancient mound structures and suppress…
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Was Red Sparrow just a steamy spy thriller—or was it based on something real? In this episode, we dive deep into the Cold War’s most seductive secret: Russia’s alleged Sparrow School, where young agents were allegedly trained in sexpionage to seduce and spy on targets across the globe. From blackmail, honey traps, and sparrows in sexy lingerie to r…
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💌 Episode Summary Before Instagram poets and moody notebook scribbles, there was Sappho—the original lyric poet who set hearts (and historians) on fire. This week, we dive into the life, love, and legend-level drama of the Greek icon whose poems gave us longing, lyricism, and one of the best ancient bisexual panics in literary history. From inventi…
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On this edition of the Strangeology Podcast, I’m joined by author and UFO researcher Nomar Slevik to explore some of the weirdest encounters from the state of Maine. From childhood UFO sightings and pale crawler reports to a lost Frog Man case buried in a 1904 book, Nomar shares stories that blur the line between cryptids, aliens, and the paranorma…
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Ever heard of a spy duo in their 60s walking three Cocker Spaniels around Nazi-occupied Paris by day and running a secret escape line by night? No? Then buckle in. In this episode, TK interviews bestselling author Matthew Goodman about his riveting new book, *Paris Undercover*—a deep-dive into the true story of two real-life badass women who defied…
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Welcome, delicious donuts! 🍩 In this episode of For the Love of History, we’re unraveling the fascinating story behind The Dressmakers of London with award-winning author and Emmy-nominated journalist Julia Kelly. It's part historical deep-dive, part emotional sister saga, and 100% packed with nerdy joy — just how we like it.🧵 What You’ll Learn:💙Ho…
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This week, we’re diving toga-first into the life and utter chaos of Caligula—the Roman emperor who ruled for just four years and made every single second a full-blown historical fever dream. From horse palaces and floating orgy boats to stabbing Poseidon and bullying his own guards, Caligula redefined what it meant to rule like a god (or at least t…
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On this edition of the Strangeology Podcast, I sat down with Ryan Wood — the leading expert on the infamous Majestic 12 documents — to uncover the truth behind decades of secret UFO crash retrievals and government cover-ups. We dive deep into leaked intelligence, alien technology, and the origins of MJ-12, the covert group allegedly tasked with man…
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Forget everything you thought you knew about pirates—because this week, we’re telling the real story of the woman who ran the South China Sea and left Blackbeard in the dust. Meet Zheng Yi Sao: sex worker turned pirate queen, ruthless businesswoman, and literal nightmare of the Qing Dynasty. In this wild ride through 18th-century China, you’ll hear…
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On this edition of the Strangeology Podcast, I sat down with Bill Homann—the current caretaker of the legendary Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull—and author Catherine Lanigan to explore the deep history, mysteries, and otherworldly power surrounding this enigmatic relic. We dive into the skull’s discovery in a Mayan temple in 1924, its alleged Atlantea…
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What do Catholic women in the Balkans, tattooed mummies in the Philippines, and Arctic medicinal ink have in common? They've all left their mark—literally and metaphorically—on the history of indigenous tattoo traditions.In this episode of For the Love of History, I sit down with renowned tattoo anthropologist Dr. Lars Krutak to explore his latest …
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There would be no true crime without this man!! What do Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Tate, and Robert F. Kennedy have in common? They were all investigated by Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the so-called “Coroner to the Stars.” In this episode of For the Love of History, host TK sits down with author and researcher Anne Choi to talk about her book L.A. Coroner, whi…
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In this mind-expanding edition of the Strangeology Podcast, I’m joined by Adam Apollo—physicist, mystic, and experiencer—for a deep dive into his personal contact with extraterrestrial beings, UFOs, past life memories across the galaxy, and the hidden science behind consciousness and space-time. From a childhood UFO encounter to a life-changing mee…
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In this powerful episode of For the Love of History, host TC is joined by scholar and author Dr. Anita Say Chan to explore the unsettling historical roots of modern data science and artificial intelligence. Drawing from her groundbreaking book Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future, Anita uncovers how today's p…
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In this episode of the Strangeology Podcast I sit down with filmmaker and UFO researcher Darcy Weir for a deep dive into the tangled web of disclosure black budget tech and the mysterious intelligence behind the UFO phenomenon From secret space programs and TR3Bs to alien abductions and government psyops we explore the strange patterns that seem to…
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🎙 Sisters in STEM: The Truth About Hypatia (No, She Wasn’t a Math Babe Martyr) Who really was Hypatia of Alexandria? A fourth-century philosopher. A math editor. A teacher who handed out celestial knowledge like candy—and nope, she wasn’t some toga-clad sex symbol seducing her students for extra credit. (We’re looking at you, 19th-century fanfic br…
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I can't thank this community enough, thank you for giving me a voice, thank you for helping me give a voice to the voiceless of the past, and thank you for joining me for the last 5 years as I talk about the weirdest shit in history! I love you always and don't forget to drink your water 💙💛 TK 🍩 💙💛 Links & Housekeeping 🎤 Love for the Love of Histor…
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On this edition of the show, I bring on Stephen Bassett of the Paradigm Research Group to discuss the current state of the disclosure of non-human intelligence interacting with humanity, the implications of it and what it means for the future of mankind and the Earth. Steve is a political activist who has lobbied for the United States Government to…
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On this edition of the show, Nick Pope joins me to talk about UAPS, and alien disclosure. Nick is a well known figure and commentator on all things UFOs. As a former agent of the British Ministry of Defense for 21 years, Nick had some strange reports arrive at his desk, which led him down the path of looking into the UFO phenomena. Nick has some id…
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🛑 Step away from the keyboard, put down your lukewarm coffee, and get ready for a journey through the most stomach-churning, backbreaking, and downright horrifying jobs in history! This week, we’re diving into the roles that made people question their life choices—often while covered in filth, plague, or both. What’s Inside This Episode? 💩 Tosher –…
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It's been a minute but it's good to be back! Thanks for bearing with me while the show was on extended hiatus. On this brand new episode, I bring on new guest, Trey from Squatch Me Now to talk about his upcoming film/docuseries, Masters of the Hunt which explores the folklore and stories of Bigfoot in the Appalachias, along with searching for evide…
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It's time for some hidden history, dear one!! Did you know one of Japan’s most famous artists had a secret weapon? And no, it wasn’t just his paintbrush! In this episode, we uncover the fascinating, overlooked story of Katsushika Oi, the daughter (and possible secret collaborator) of the legendary Hokusai! Oi wasn’t just any artist—she was a bold, …
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Hold onto your corsets and brace yourself for some historical spice, because today we’re talking about Victorian nipple rings. Yes, you read that right. The prim and proper era of high collars, afternoon tea, and… pierced nipples? Turns out, the Victorians (and their French counterparts in the Belle Époque) were way freakier than we give them credi…
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