Mystery of Everything

In today's episode Brenna talks about one of her favourite organisms the tardigrade. We dive into what they are and how they work. Spoiler: They're really freaking cool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is about local legends from around the world. From China, to south Africa, to Ireland. Join us as we dive deep into these stories that have shaped cultures around the world. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embalming is the process of preserving a body by delaying the natural effects of death. This is done by introducing specialist embalming solutions into the body after someone has passed away, helping to give them a more peaceful appearance. It is a common funeral practice used around the world to preserve the body of a loved one. But how does it work? What is the process? Let's dive into the myste...

In today's episode we look at how DNA became used in criminal cases and the criminal cases that played a major part in the acceptance and widespread use of DNA fingerprinting. We also look at the evolution from early DNA fingerprinting to modern profiling and finally investigative forensic genetic genealogy. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of...

In today's episode we look at multiple old wives tales and see whether or not there is any validity to them. In addition, Brenna finally announces why she has been MIA this month. Join us for another fun episode. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A phantom island is a purported island which was included on maps for a period of time, but was later found not to exist. They usually originate from the reports of early sailors exploring new regions, and are commonly the result of navigational errors, mistaken observations, unverified misinformation, or deliberate fabrication. Some have remained on maps for centuries before being "un-discovered"...

Is it chasing us? That thought coursed through Betty and Barney Hill’s minds as they drove down the empty winding country road in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It was a September night in 1961, they hadn’t seen a car for miles, and a strange light in the sky seemed to follow them. When they finally got home to Portsmouth at dawn, they were far from relieved. They felt dirty. Their watches stopp...

A ghost ship, also known as a phantom ship, is a vessel with no living crew aboard; it may be a fictional ghostly vessel, such as the Flying Dutchman, or a physical derelict found adrift with its crew missing or dead, like the Mary Celeste. But how did they become this way? Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad...

This episode takes a look at what makes some people more attractive to mosquitoes. In addition, we look at the mosquitoes very interesting olfactory system, which doesn't fit the typical 1:1:1 system that we believed was found in almost every organism. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Today's episode dives into some good luck legends and the meaning behind them. Also if you've never heard of a frog horoscope, boy do we have a treat for you. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1977 a mysterious letter writer turns the town of Circleville Ohio upside down. With threats and secrets the mystery became more and more complicated as death and chaos blew through the town. To this day, the identity of the letter writer is still unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All around the world, for thousands of years, people of different cultures have had a concept of bad luck. But what is bad luck? Why do people believe in it? And where do these beliefs and rituals about luck come from? Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we explore the phenomenon of the mad gasser of Mattoon. The alleged gasser was known for going around and gassing people while they were in their homes, however, no traces of chemicals could be found in the entire town. Was it a case of mischievous science? Or the work of a mass hysteria event? Or something more sinister? Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to ou...

In this episode Brenna looks at how jellyfish live their lives with no brains. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode looks at a conspiracy about RH blood types that was covered in an Ancient Aliens episode. It discusses the fermi theory as well as zoo theory and we look at the possibility that they present of earth being an alien laboratory. So buckle up because it's a wild ride. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about y...

In this episode we look at the Tasmanian tiger and the details surrounding its extinction as well as the conspiracy that says it was never really lost. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Nazi forces tore through much of Europe and North Africa during World War II, gold, valuable artifacts and priceless paintings disappeared from the conquered territories, and many of these treasures are still missing to this day. Many people believe the Nazis hid these treasures away in secret locations. It's perfect fodder for urban legends: the loot stashed away by Nazi soldiers, its location...

Today's episode is an old patron exclusive due to the fact that Gabby could not upload on time. But take a peak into the mystery of the disappearing lighthouse keepers as well as the disappearance of the Mary Celeste. Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of worm grunting? Do you want to know how it works or why it works? Well this is the episode for you. Brenna takes us on weird but informative deep dive into the world of worm grunting. Larp with us at the Reckoning only ~10 tickets left (Hadrian empire) Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad...

When a prohibition era gangster is assassinated. He left behind a legacy and a legend of buried treasure hidden somewhere in the Catskills. To this day we haven't been able to confirm the treasure's existence but that's not for lack of trying. Today's episode explores the facts and legend behind the mystery of Dutch Schultz's Missing Treasure. Larp with us at the Reckoning only 15 tickets left (Ha...

Today's episode dives into the conspiracy theory that the famous painter Degas may have been Jack the Ripper. Does this theory have any weight at all or is it just more internet ramblings? Larp with us at the Reckoning only 12 tickets left (Hadrian empire) Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

On March 18, 1990, the largest art heist in history at that point was carried out and to this day, none of the 13 paintings that were stolen have been found. With most suspects dead and no tracked attempt at selling the paintings, this case remains unsolved. This episode goes into the events surrounding the disappearance as well as into past and present suspects of the case. If possible we ask tha...

Today's episode dives into the story of the mythological hydra, and two possible big foot relatives? And it ends with the story of what may or may not be a pug. Stay Mysterious! Larp with us at the Reckoning (Hadrian empire) Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please note that the following contains descriptions of graphic violence, listener discretion is advised. This episode was written by Stakuyi of the History of Everything Podcast and goes over some of the horrific war crimes of Unit 731 in World War 2. This is the story of Unit 731 and the many terrible experiments that were carried out on human subjects. Larp with us at the Reckoning (Hadrian emp...

In this episode Brenna dives into some bog folklore. This episode is heavy on folklore, mystery, and speculation of what these mysterious creatures could possibly be. If you've never heard of a Grootslang or a Bunyip, this podcast episode was made specifically for you. Larp with us at the Reckoning (Hadrian empire) Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: Histo...