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The Mysterious Life and Death of a Queen | Anne Boleyn Aug 28, 2023

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She was a British royal who found herself mired in controversy and rumors. She was the first Queen of England to be publicly executed. And she seems to have been wiped from history. Today, to close out our Persons of Intrigue month, we take a look at the life of one of the most interesting figures in British history, Anne Boleyn.

If you'd like to listen to the other Persons of Intrigue episodes, they are: William Shakespeare(https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VVIyL83LhCjSsFhajt029?si=dc48ff9a9f8b4214), Grigori Rasputin(https://open.spotify.com/episode/7E6Votv9Z5jolHwPbM8fl0?si=3df8da2afce04542), Nikola Tesla(https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iPodaGuuHlfu8RpZ4hJPD?si=89d69cf9724d4e22), and Fulcanelli(https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tbSlADXspbCrwJG3OCbkF?si=7f58320c088e48d9).

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Did This Alchemist Predict the Atomic Bomb? | Fulcanelli Aug 21, 2023

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Alchemy is a mystifying art with a deep and rich history, with many practitioners throughout the centuries. One of those practitioners is said to have found the Philosopher’s Stone, the secret to immortality. What makes this all the more spectacular is that this person existed less than a hundred years ago, but his identity remains unknown. Today we look into the identity of who is perhaps the most mysterious person in history, the Last Alchemist Fulcanelli.

If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: William Shakespeare (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VVIyL83LhCjSsFhajt029?si=cf97fdb4fce54d78), and Nikola Tesla (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iPodaGuuHlfu8RpZ4hJPD?si=76312b4dbab94d59).

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Decoding Tesla's Inventions From Earthquake Machine to Free Energy | Nikola Tesla Aug 14, 2023

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He may be the most storied inventor of all time; there are numerous facts and theories ranging from death rays to free energy to aliens. Today, we continue our Persons of Intrigue month by attempting to dissect the truth behind the fascinating life of Nikola Tesla.

Content warning: mental illness, death, child death, animal harm and xenophobia.

If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Tunguska Event (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7i8cllejQSUAJs0d3okPF3?si=2c161cb90c5e411a)

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The Truth Behind the Most Mysterious Man in History | Grigori Rasputin Aug 07, 2023

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In history there's a figure so enigmatic, shrouded in secrets and scandals that he continues to baffle the world today. From humble origins to Russian royalty, he defied convention, and his reputation for debauchery and influence spread far and wide. Today we continue our Persons of Intrigue month as we dissect the captivating saga and mysteries of the infamous 'Mad Monk,' Rasputin.

Content warning: murder, death, self-harm, and sexual content.

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What is the William Shakespeare Conspiracy? | William Shakespeare Jul 31, 2023

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Throughout history, there have been many individuals cloaked in mystery, each with their own puzzling backstories and unanswered questions. To celebrate our 150th episode, we are going to take the next month and explore a new mysterious person each week. Today, we kick off our People of Intrigue Month to see what we really know about the most famous playwright of all time, William Shakespeare.

If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Oak Island Mystery (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hA8srL5E90zUxBU7PMg6m?si=3f848786091c423b), Voynich Manuscript (https://open.spotify.com/episode/78kHPQfiN91t9VHjJ1zLSr?si=3ac28314363d448f), and Amelia Earhart (https://open.spotify.com/episode/23WzjR4m3scgdbQPtBxhN3?si=9133b798de3e4e29).

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Did a Blogger Help Solve a Missing Persons Case? | Death Valley Germans Jul 24, 2023

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In 1996, a group of German tourists arrived in the United States for what was supposed to be a fun vacation. When they did not return home by their scheduled date, family members alerted authorities and a search began. While the remains of one individual were found in the desert, the locations of the others remain a mystery. Today, we look at the strange case of the Death Valley Germans.

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If you'd like to listen to past episodes we discuss, they are: Area 51 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wbE7NNB3AcyDc6uSZQ3vT?si=f23628aaa1194e99) and Yuba County Five (Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nLmqjMgma1qdT4P9sQgHA?si=0ef6a6b071714561 and Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IBJrF4iwo3QptcwqW6tkJ?si=14fae366f3c5422e).

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Does This Star Prove Alien Life Exists? | Tabby's Star Jul 17, 2023

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Deep in our galaxy, everyday citizens noticed something no one had ever seen before: a distant star, for some reason, dimmed significantly before returning to its usual brightness. And then it happened again, and again. There is no other star like it and scientists still aren’t certain what is causing this event. Today, we explore “the Most Mysterious Mysterious Star in the Universe,” Tabby’s Star.

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Killer Poisoned Random Sodas Across Japan | Vending Machine Murders Jul 10, 2023

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In 1985, a truck driver in Hiroshima, Japan, drank what he thought was a free beverage from a vending machine. He was quickly hospitalized and passed away two days later, leading to the discovery that the drink had been poisoned. Over the next seven months, many others would fall victim to similar circumstances, leaving behind a case that may forever remain unsolved. Today, we discuss the strange case of the Vending Machine Murders.

Content warning: graphic descriptions, murder, suicide.

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If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Chicago Tylenol Murders (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x9Q2WyTwBoMDl3xbyx7K9?si=b7e39d2b99484d67), Monster With 21 Faces (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YKu62uvzGac2vqbU6Uo8y?si=4f0b763a15674afb), and Teigin Incident (https://open.spotify.com/episode/67J4bDORX5y27wh0IOdtyl?si=fc7724c584694d9f)

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The Haunted Hospital With a 500 Foot “Body Chute” | Waverly Hills Sanatorium Jun 26, 2023

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In the early 1900s, tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the US. Patients were quarantined far from society and subject to archaic treatments. Now, the site of those treatments is said to be home to countless ghosts. Today, we tell the story of one of the most haunted places in the US, Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

Content warning: self-harm, patient abuse.

If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Pennhurst Asylum(podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Czg7KKOqXDW57B5WvMmOM?si=629a4d77aaad432c, ghost hunt: https://youtu.be/i29GahSJTRA) and Sleep Paralysis (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IJ34BiJlTJyAVd165XuHH?si=efcd464873f54dc3)

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The Strangest Bank Heist in Japan | Teigin Incident Jun 19, 2023

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In Tokyo, Japan, in the year 1948, a man walked into a bank claiming to be a public health official to administer “medicine” to those inside. 12 of the 16 individuals inside were killed by this “medicine,” and the man walked away with a sum of money. While someone was caught and convicted for this crime, there are many who believe that they got the wrong person. Today, we discuss the strange and confusing Teigin Incident.

Content warning: violence, death.

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If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Burger Chef Murders (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7seYk65z6Tu4MeBQEZ01wV?si=d448f1d8858a4f71) and 300 Million Yen Robbery (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0134IAJDJBhowUo6UIYocF?si=d19286afef564cc1)

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