Best Nazi Treasure Podcasts (2025)

Sherlock Holmes is known for approaching all mysteries with cool logic - and yet when his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle saw photographs taken by two young girls purporting to show real life fairies at play... he unwisely declared them genuine. How did Elsie and Frances fool so many people with their photography... and why did they keep the hoax go…

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Holiday Favorites: Otherworld 39:46

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Happy Holidays! This week, we're sharing an episode of one of our other favorite podcasts, Otherworld. In this episode, a woman checks into a hotel while visiting her family for Christmas only to find that she may be sharing her room with a shadowy presence. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories! YouTube: ⁠⁠@ConspiracyTheoriesPodcast⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@the…

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"They fall behind and are slowly crushed" - Board Games and Economics with Richard Garfield 47:33

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Playing board games and spending too much money are time-honored Christmas traditions, so to mark the festive season, Tim is joined by the creator of Magic: The Gathering - Richard Garfield - for a special Q&A about economics and game design. How should you go about building the perfect game? Why did the Magic trading card market crash? Why do so m…

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BEST OF 2025: Time-Slipping Through Europe 46:14

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Every December we step back and reflect on some favorite episodes from the year…today we're declassifying our best of 2025 picks. This summer we traveled to every continent… and through time. For our second pick, we’re revisiting Time-Slipping Through Europe. Our team is already digging deep into stories we want to tell in 2026, so drop us a sugges…

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The First Cole-elle 28:31

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THE ONLY COLE YOU'LL WANT TO FIND IN YOUR STOCKING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!! A special gift for all of our Cole Steele Cadets, a BRAND NEW AUDIO ADVENTURE. Featuring all the characters you know and love, live music, celebrity guests, and more! Grab some milk & cookies, take a seat by the fire, and get ready to listen to THE FIRST COLE-ELLE!! Hosted on …

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The Mysterious Death Of Cora Stallman | With Graveyardsnoop’s Tori Brovet 1:02:16

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In 1925, Cora Stallman's body was discovered in a cistern on her sister's farm. Despite the coroner's findings, that she had not drowned and showed minimal signs of physical injury, her death was swiftly ruled a suicide. This case, the strangest ever featured on A Study of Strange, remains a provocative unsolved mystery. It involves many cryptic de…

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Flixborough: The Factory that was Wiped off the Map 38:30

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A megaplant near the small village of Flixborough, England, is busy churning out a key ingredient of nylon 6, a material used in everything from stockings to toothbrushes to electronics. When a reactor vessel fails, the engineers improvise a quick-fix workaround, so the plant can keep up with demand. Before long, the temporary patch - a small, bent…

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The Philadelphia Experiment 20:57

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On October 28, 1943, the USS Eldridge allegedly vanished from the Philadelphia Naval Yard, creating a legend of teleportation, time travel, and government cover-ups that refuses to die. This popular legend dominates historical mystery TV shows, podcasts, and forums, but how did the story really begin? This episode dives into the strange letters sen…

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BEST OF 2025: Three Men Escaped Alcatraz, Evaded the FBI, and Lived Secret Lives 43:12

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Every December we step back and reflect on some favorite episodes from the year…today we're declassifying our best of 2025 picks. This episode actually happened because of listener requests, so please keep dropping suggestions in the Spotify comments and on social! We’ll be back in January with brand-new episodes. Thanks again for an incredible 202…

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The Disappearance of Grace Oakeshott 38:20

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At the start of the 20th century, Britain was slowly becoming a freer place for women. Young Grace Oakeshott seized every opportunity to learn and improve the world around her - though she found those opportunities frustratingly narrow. One day, she vanished suddenly, leaving behind only a pile of clothes on a beach. A hundred years later, the trut…

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Your Chance to Attend a Cautionary Tales Table Read 1:41

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Ever wished you could be a fly on the wall while Cautionary Tales is being made? Now you can. We just launched the Cautionary Club - our new Patreon community for Cautionary Tales fans who want to go deeper. If you sign up before the end of the year, you’ll be a Cautionary Club Founding Member, and you'll be invited to join Tim and the producers in…

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My Roman Empire: The Death of Nero 46:46

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They say Roman Emperor Nero played his fiddle while watching his own empire burn. He neglected all leadership duties, and killed his own family. Then, he died by suicide. But some historians believe this is all the product of a two-thousand-year-old smear campaign, invented to cover up the fact that Nero was actually murdered. Keep up with Conspira…

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How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab 47:42

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According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives, but can also hugely boost your happiness. So we're teaming up with other podcasts from Hidden Brain to Revisionist History to ask you to give to a charity helping some of the poorest people around. We'r…

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Homo deceptus: Science's Dirty Little Secret 38:56

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In 1912, a fossil discovery shakes the scientific world. Piltdown Man is the elusive missing link between humans and their ape-like ancestors. Forty years later, a researcher at the Natural History Museum gets a chance to see the relic for himself and notices something isn't quite right. For a full list of sources see timharford.com See omnystudio.…

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The Rothko Scam 48:39

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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Manhattan’s Knoedler Gallery made about $80 million selling art by Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell, and other Abstract Expressionist icons. But in 2011, the truth came out: the paintings were forgeries. The buyers were scammed. Employees at the Knoedler claimed they, too, were victims. But were the…

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The Haunted St. Augustine Lighthouse 13:17

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The St. Augustine Lighthouse is considered one of the most haunted sites in the U.S. due to a history marked by death and tragedy, including a fatal accident involving children. For over a century, visitors have reported unexplained phenomena, often linking these occurrences to the true, tragic stories of those who died at the Lighthouse. From appa…

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The Nazi Hero of USA's Space Program: Wernher von Braun 31:08

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November 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg trials, the international and formal effort to bring the war criminals of the Nazi party to justice following the end of the Second World War. In remembrance, History Obscura presents the story of one of the most eminent members of the party who was NOT required to testify in on…

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Kyoto: The Battle that Defined Climate Politics - with Joe Robertson 39:19

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Misinformation, double-dealing, character assassination - lobbyist Don Pearlman will stop at nothing to prevent the world from agreeing to cut carbon emissions. This arch disrupter, who works for fossil fuel companies and oil-producing nations, is determined that the climate talks in Kyoto, COP3, will fail. Will Don's tactics succeed, and what will…

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Tesla's Death Ray 50:06

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Nikola Tesla patented over 300 inventions. When he died, the US government confiscated 80 trunks of his notes and blueprints… and only returned 60 to his heir. In his lifetime, Tesla tinkered with weather control machines, alien transmission readers, and a “death ray” that would revolutionize society. The missing trunks may be evidence that these i…

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America's First Serial Killers 1:01:15

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Re-release of a classic episode. Considered to be the first American serial killers, Micajah and Wiley Harpe were born in North Carolina in the mid to late 1700s and became notorious for their violent crimes in Kentucky and Tennessee. They are known for committing a series of brutal murders. We dive into the fascinating and dark history of the Harp…

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Presenting: Twenty Thousand Hertz 29:13

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When Satanic Panic ripped through America, rock music was in the crosshairs. Could songs contain secret backwards messages urging children to take drugs and worship the devil? This special episode is from Twenty Thousand Hertz, a podcast all about the rich world of sound. Follow Twenty Thousand Hertz wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.20k.…

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The Treasure Hunt that Broke America (Part 2) 40:42

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Forrest Fenn’s legendary treasure hunt ignites a nationwide obsession. The thrill of adventure, the promise of gold, and the call of the wild entice many seekers into the quest. Over time, excitement gives way to conspiracy and resentment, as treasure hunters stray into increasingly dangerous or aggressive interpretations of the clues. As the body …

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Was the Lindbergh Kidnapping an Inside Job? 44:44

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Several murders have been dubbed “the crime of the century," but the Lindbergh kidnapping case of 1932 might actually deserve the title. According to some, it shaped the culture of conspiracy theories in America. Was Bruno Richard Hauptmann really guilty, or was he framed? Did he have co-conspirators? Or was the crime perpetrated by the victim’s ow…

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The Murder of Jeanne French aka "The Red Lipstick Murder" 19:14

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Three weeks after the grisly Black Dahlia murder, Los Angeles was hit with another brutal homicide. This time with a message scrawled in red lipstick across the body. How did Jeanne French end up the victim of a crime that remains unsolved all these decades later, and was the case related to the Black Dahlia? Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.g…

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Edinburgh's Witch Hunter King & the Nor' Loch 15:15

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Welcome back to the show! This brand-new episode of History Obscura covers the peak of Scotland's witch hunting era, all thanks to the obsessive King James I & VI and his hit book, Daemonologie. Deep within the fetid waters of the Nor' Loch, successive generations of Scots would eventually find the material evidence for these atrocities. Music from…

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The Treasure Hunt that Broke America (Part 1) 38:27

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Forrest Fenn never does things the regular way. Despite no formal training and little knowledge of art, he becomes a millionaire gallery owner. An outsider by nature, Fenn’s charm, audacity, and disregard for convention earns him both wealth and respect. When a streak of bad luck threatens to destroy his empire, Fenn dreams up an audacious final ac…

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Travis Walton's Alien Abduction 47:45

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November 5th, 2025 is the 50th anniversary of the events that inspired the 1993 film, Fire in the Sky. Seven lumberjacks saw a UFO… and one was pulled inside. Some say the men invented the story to dodge a work deadline. But the lumberjacks claim their chief debunker… is a government disinformation agent. We mention Operation Mockingbird in today…

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The Murder Zone | Tales of the Cumminsville Ripper 26:15

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Five women were found brutally murdered in the Cumminsville area of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the early 20th century. The serial killer was never caught, the murders remain unsolved, and no viable suspects were ever questioned, which is especially strange because multiple women survived the assailant's attacks. The one detail witnesses noticed was that …

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The Truth About Hansel and Gretel (Classic) 36:48

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Was the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel - the story of a woodcutter’s children abandoned in the woods and left at the mercy of a witch - in fact, early true crime? A hit book - The Truth About Hansel and Gretel - said that historical records pointed to the story being based on fact. Are we too quick to dismiss the truth behind tall stories? Or are …

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Spring-Heeled Jack: Cryptid or Conspiracy? 49:54

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Supernaturally-high leaps. Glowing red eyes. Fire breath. This monster violently assaulted young women, and terrorized others across London. Was he a band of upper-class criminals? A ghost? Or a business plan? Historian Dr. Mike Dash joins us to uncover the truth. For more from Mike Dash, check out: www.mikedashhistory.com and his AskHistorians arc…

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On Fire from the Inside - Lethal Injection Up Close with Malcolm Gladwell 27:04

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Last week, Cautionary Tales told the tragic story of Derek Bentley, exploring Britain's troubled relationship with capital punishment. Across the Atlantic, Revisionist History has also been scrutinizing what it means for a state to try to execute a person. For this bonus episode, Malcolm Gladwell joins Tim Harford to discuss his new series The Alab…

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Derek Bentley Must Hang 38:32

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An amateurish burglary in 1950s London ends in murder. One of the men involved is a 19-year-old named Derek Bentley. Bentley has the understanding of a child - and he wasn't the killer. But the British justice system seems determined to deliver the death penalty. The fate of capital punishment lies in the balance, and so too does the fate of Derek …

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Is An Alien Probe Really Coming in November? 39:10

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In July 2025, researchers discovered an interstellar object entering our solar system. It’s only the third we’ve detected – ever – and it’s been dubbed Comet 3I/ATLAS. NASA says it does not pose a threat to us. But one Harvard scientist suggests 3I/ATLAS isn’t necessarily a comet – there are too many anomalies. He says, this object may not be natur…

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The Most Famous Ghost Picture | The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall 25:55

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For centuries there were accounts of a ghost haunting the English estate of Raynham Hall. They were just rumors until a photograph published in Country Life magazine in 1936 appeared to capture the specter known as "The Brown Lady," and it is arguably the most famous picture of a ghost ever taken. But is it real? Theme Music by Matt Glass https://w…

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The Canal, the Crash and the Ketamine - Pushkin's Reign of Error 44:25

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In 1983, a plane takes off from Ottawa with less than half the required fuel on board. As the engines cut out one by one, the pilot is left with a ticking clock and an impossible task. But what does a tale of an unusual plane crash have in common with one about a disappearing canal? For this special episode, Tim is joined by colleagues from across …

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Shakespeare’s Encrypted Map to Freemason Treasure 56:03

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Shakespeare’s First Folio is an incredible historical treasure. It also might be an encrypted treasure map. According to the theories, the First Folio’s secret code reveals the “real” Shakespeare author, a royal cover-up, a Freemason conspiracy, and of course, a map to priceless buried treasure. Treasure that may still be out there. Keep up with Co…

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Khamar-Daban Incident 17:43

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Known as "Buryatia's Dyatlov Pass”, the Khamar-Daban incident is a bizarre mystery which saw experienced hikers become victims of an invisible horror. Unlike Dyatlov, this incident had a survivor, but that doesn’t mean that there are more answers. This is a real-life tale of inexplicable death, that came about instantly, that will leave you questio…

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Schrödinger's Spy: Businessman, Fraud, or Russian Agent? - with Sam Jones 1:01:30

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When the Financial Times uncovered the billion-dollar Wirecard fraud, it seemed like the story was over. But then the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Jan Marsalek, vanished - leaving behind clues that pointed to a double life as a secret agent. In his new podcast Hot Money: Agent of Chaos, FT journalist Sam Jones follows Marsalek’s trail through…

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Candy Jones, the Brainwashed Fashion Model 48:03

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Poe's Murder Muse: The Mystery of Mary Rogers 21:54

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Missing Fish and Fatal Feasts: Ritual and Ruin at the Sun King’s Table 42:46

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In the gilded court of Louis XIV, 17th Century France, manners are everything. Where to sit, how to eat, what to wear - any misstep is costly. No one knows this better than François Vatel, the greatest party planner in all of France. Tonight, Vatel must deliver the ultimate banquet, a chance for his master to rise through the ranks and win the king…

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Fake News and Forgeries: How MI6 Manipulated Americans 43:11

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As Germany conquered Europe in 1940, the UK desperately needed foreign reinforcements. When the American people hesitated to help, MI6 conspired to secretly change their minds. But how far did the influence go? Conspiracy theories suggest the US President may have conspired in the psy-op on his own people… and together with MI6, may have concealed …

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Rye Madness & The Salem Witch Trials 48:48

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Was a mysterious fungus behind the Salem Witch Trials? Drew Hannush from the podcast "Whiskey Lore" discusses his research into Salem, particularly the rye madness theory aka ergotism. Drew emphasizes the need for continuous inquiry, the interconnectedness of history and spirits, and the difficulty of understanding historical events through a moder…

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Don't Panic! Douglas Adams' Guide to Tomorrow - with Arvind Ethan David 37:54

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Writer Douglas Adams, best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, used science fiction and satire to warn us about potential dangers in our future, from artificial intelligence to social media and animal extinction. In this Cautionary Conversation, Tim is joined by Arvind Ethan David, author of the new audiobook Douglas Adams: Ends of the …

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Helena Blavatsky: The Most Interesting Woman in the World? 42:33

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Most of what we know about Helena Blavatsky’s life seems improbable. In her 59 years on Earth, she was a young Russian aristocrat. A Parisian circus performer. A concert pianist in England. A clairvoyant. A medium. A telepath. An author. A missionary. A descendant of a Rosicrucian Freemason. And some would say: a chain-smoking degenerate liar…possi…

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The Third Mamma 41:48

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Season 2 finale! The wedding of Cole Steele and Jane Flame?!?! Or is it an elaborate ruse to find out who is really Jane's mom. All will be revealed. Featuring the music of a certain Swedish pop group ;) (legally: that's a joke.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.