{"podcast":{"title":"The Strange History Podcast","slug":"the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","podcast_index_feed_id":6015497,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5773362/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.strangehistorypod.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6ba8897445c11735ef9cde1ad7a0aad.jpg","author":"Strange History","episode_count":450,"summary":"The Strange History Podcast explores the forgotten, bizarre, and mysterious stories that history left behind. Each episode uncovers strange but true tales from the past—unsolved mysteries, unusual events, odd historical figures, and the eerie legends that shaped cultures around the world. Whether it's ancient curses, unexplained disappearances, or bizarre moments in world history, hosted with a passion for the weird, this podcast takes you deep into the darker and more curious corners of the historical record. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers, and curious minds alike, The Strange History Podcast brings the past to life—one strange story at a time. New episodes weekly. Dive into the weird side of history today. If you have an idea for an episode please email strangehistorypod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T14:19:02.473212+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497"},"episode":{"title":"Axeman of New Orleans: The Unsolved Murders That Terrorized a City","slug":"axeman-of-new-orleans-the-unsolved-murders-that-terrorized-a-city","published_at":"2026-05-27T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/axeman-of-new-orleans-the-unsolved-murders-that-terrorized-a-city","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/axeman-of-new-orleans-the-unsolved-murders-that-terrorized-a-city--71250939","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71250939/elevenlabs_untitled_project_63.mp3","summary":"Between 1918 and 1919, New Orleans was terrorized by a mysterious and never-identified killer known as the Axeman of New Orleans murders. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the true story behind one of America’s most bizarre and chilling unsolved crime sprees. The Axeman targeted primarily Italian-American families, entering homes at night and using axes—often found inside the victims’ own residences—to carry out brutal attacks. Despite multiple investigations, no suspect was ever definitively identified. The case took a surreal turn in March 1919 when a letter, allegedly written by the killer, was published in local newspapers. In it, the Axeman claimed he would spare any home playing jazz music. On March 19, 1919, the city responded—homes, bars, and streets filled with jazz, creating one of the strangest nights in American history. No murders were reported that night. Soon after, the killings stopped entirely. To this day, the identity of the Axeman remains unknown, and theories range from a single serial killer to copycat crimes—or even a hoax letter manipulating public fear. Modern reports add another layer, with people describing unexplained sounds, footsteps, and even faint jazz music in quiet homes tied to the era. While skeptics point to coincidence and suggestion, the legend continues to grow. This episode blends documented true crime, historical newspaper accounts, and lingering mystery to explore a case that has never been solved. Because sometimes the most dangerous thing isn’t what you see… It’s what disappears without explanation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support . 🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history…","meta_description":"Between 1918 and 1919, New Orleans was terrorized by a mysterious and never-identified killer known as the Axeman of New Orleans murders. In this episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":429,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/axeman-of-new-orleans-the-unsolved-murders-that-terrorized-a-city/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/axeman-of-new-orleans-the-unsolved-murders-that-terrorized-a-city.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}