Unexplained History

Episode 12 of Unexplained History delves deep into the mysterious intersection of occult rituals, government secrecy, and the dawn of the modern UFO era. Explore how famed rocket scientist and occultist Jack Parsons’ 1946 Babalon Working ritual may have opened a gateway triggering the explosive 1947 UFO wave, including Kenneth Arnold’s iconic sighting and the Roswell incident. Discover the shadowy...

Dive deep into the shadowy world of Cold War espionage with Episode 11 of Unexplained History as we uncover Project Stargate — the secret U.S. government program that spent millions trying to harness psychic powers for intelligence gathering. Discover how the CIA and DIA invested heavily in remote viewing, trained operatives to spy with their minds, and faced the paradox of unproven paranormal phe...

Dive into the chilling mystery of Operation Highjump: Antarctica’s Frozen Secret — where military history, Nazi legends, and UFO lore collide beneath the world’s coldest frontier. Explore the truth behind Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s massive 1946 expedition and the enduring whispers of secret bases, hidden technology, and otherworldly encounters buried deep under Antarctic ice. This episode unravels...

Dive deep into The Real Secret History of the Anunnaki — a revealing episode of Unexplained History that separates ancient myth from modern conspiracy. From the clay tablets of Sumer to the rise of the ancient astronaut theory, hosts Tom Mackenzie and Don Masterson uncover how a group of Mesopotamian gods became the center of alien origin myths, reptilian conspiracies, and pop-culture fascination....

In this gripping episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie explores one of the CIA's most bizarre and ethically questionable experiments called Operation Midnight Climax. Part of the infamous MK-Ultra program, this covert operation saw unsuspecting individuals lured to CIA-run safe houses and secretly dosed with LSD, all under the watchful eyes of agents hidden behind two-way mirrors. Tom...

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the enigmatic world of the Montauk Project, a conspiracy theory that blurs the lines between science fiction and unsettling reality. What began as whispers of secret military experiments in Montauk, New York, has spiraled into tales of mind control, time travel, and interdimensional portals. Tom unpacks the origins of t...

In this chilling installment of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the sinister depths of folklore to explore the stories that have haunted humanity for generations. From the unnerving modern legend of the Black-Eyed Children, whose void-like gaze and polite pleas mask an otherworldly menace, to the sorrowful and vengeful Rusalka, a water spirit born from betrayal and tragedy, and...

In this riveting episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie takes listeners deep into the mysteries of Hidden Civilizations—enigmatic societies said to have thrived before disappearing from the annals of history. From whispered legends to modern conspiracies, this episode explores the possibility of entire civilizations lost beneath the sands, submerged under oceans, or erased from memory....

Join host Tom McKenzie on Unexplained History for a festive yet eye-opening journey into the mysterious origins of Christmas. In this episode, we unravel the ancient roots of this beloved holiday, tracing its evolution from pagan midwinter celebrations like Saturnalia and Yule to the global celebration of joy and giving we know today. Discover the fascinating stories behind figures like St. Nichol...

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey through the eerie and mysterious world of cursed objects. From glittering treasures to everyday items, these artifacts are said to carry dark forces and tragic legacies. Explore the glittering yet sinister history of the Hope Diamond, a gem rumored to bring misfortune to all who possess it. Delve into the hau...

In this episode of Unexplained History, we conclude our exploration of the Fourth Turning, tying together the key events of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s to uncover the repeating cycles that shape our history. Host Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey from the exuberance and moral reckoning of the Roaring Twenties to the economic despair of the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, and the outbreak...

Step into the shadows of the 1920s as Unexplained History delves into the scandals, secrets, and societal shifts that defined the Roaring Twenties. In this episode, we begin with the scandalous tales of Hollywood, from the tragic downfall of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle to the unsolved murder of director William Desmond Taylor. Explore the rise of organized crime with figures like Al Capone, and the su...