The House Red
History is stranger than fiction---and we're here to prove it. Welcome to The House Red, the podcast where we uncork the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. From bizarre plagues to daring heists, twisted scandals to forgotten legends, we dive into the past's juiciest tales with a twist of dark humor and a splash of intrigue. So pour yourself a glass and get ready---because history has never been this intoxicating.
Episodes
17 episodes
The Cadaver Synod: The Dead Man on the Stand
In one of the most macabre moments in papal history, a long-dead pope was dug up, dressed in full vestments, and put on trial by his successor. In this episode we investigate and dive into the twisted tale of the Cada...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:19
Jane Toppan: Angel of Death
Jane Toppan was the picture of a devoted nurse-until her patients started dying in droves. But this wasn't incompetence. It was murder. Lots of it. In this episode of The House Red, we dive into the twisted mind of "Jolly Ja...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:38
Delivering Dollars: The Great Stork Derby
In the heart of the Great Depression, a bizarre competition unfolded. A race not of speed or strength, but of childbirth. Fueled by the eccentric will of a wealthy bachelor, the Great Stork Derby turned Toronto into a baby making ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:23
The Great Emu War: Feathers and Firepower
In 1932, Australia declared war...on emus. Yes, the large, flightless birds. What followed was one the most bizarre military campaigns in history. In this episode of The House Red, we unpack the feathery fiasco kn...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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38:23
Up in Smoke: The Mystery of Mary Reeser
In July 1951, a quiet neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, was rocked by an unexplainable horror. Mary Reeser, a 67 year-old widow, was found reduced to ash in her favorite armchair-her body almost completely incinerated, yet t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:11
The Night Witches: Ghosts of the Eastern Front
Under the cover of darkness, with engines cut and hearts steady, a group of young Soviet women rained fear from the skies. In this episode of The House Red, we dive into the astonishing true story of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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46:44
Dyatlov Pass: Frozen in Fear
In 1959, nine experienced hikers set off into the Ural Mountains- and never returned. When their bodies were found, scattered and mutilated under bizarre and unexplained circumstances, the mystery of Dyatlov Pass was born. Wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:13
Operation Paul Bunyan: Chainsaw Diplomacy
In the shadow of the Korean DMZ, a tree nearly sparked World War lll. In this episode of The House Red, we cut into the details of Operation Paul Bunyan- America's most over-the-top response to murder with chainsaws, commandos, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:43
Nellie Bly: Madness Manufactured
In 1887, journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to get committed to Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum- and uncovered horrors that shocked the nation. In this episode of The House Red, we dive into her fearless investigation, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:20
Gone Without a Trace: The Lost Colony of Roanoke
In 1587, over 100 English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island, leaving behind nothing but a single word carved into wood. What happened to the lost colony? Join us as we unravel one of America's oldest and eeri...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:51
The Great Molasses Flood: A Sticky Situation
In January 1919, a massive storage tank burst in Boston's North End, unleashing a 25-foot-high wave of molasses that tore through the streets at 35 miles per hour. It sounds like a joke-until you hear the details. In this epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:16
Belle Gunness: Homicidal Homewrecker
In this episode of The House Red we dig into the twisted tale of Belle Guinness-one of Americas most prolific and mysterious serial killers. From her quiet Indiana farm, Belle lured wealthy suitors through lonely heart ads...and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:58
Antwerp Diamond Heist: The Not-So Flawless Getaway
In February 2003, a group of master thieves pulled off one of the most audacious heists in history and making off with over $100 million in jewels, cash, and gold. Dubbed the "heist of the century", this operation was meticul...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:40
Bloody Mary: Reflections of Fear
We've all heard the legend. Stand in front of a mirror, say her name three times, and wait for her to appear. But where did this eerie childhood game come from? In this episode, we peer into the dark origins of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:07
The Dancing Plague: Deadly Groove
In the sweltering summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg became the stage for one of the strangest medical mysteries in history. It started with one, and within days, dozens joined, their bodies moving to an unheard rhyth...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:42