{"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":"Capri: Emperor Tiberius’ Island of Fear | Spies, Exile, and Imperial Paranoia","slug":"capri-emperor-tiberius-island-of-fear-spies-exile-and-imperial-paranoia","published_at":"2026-07-29T04:05:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/capri-emperor-tiberius-island-of-fear-spies-exile-and-imperial-paranoia","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/capri-emperor-tiberius-island-of-fear-spies-exile-and-imperial-paranoia--71422890","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71422890/elevenlabs_untitled_project_31.mp3","summary":"Capri: Emperor Tiberius’ Island of Fear explores the dark Roman history of Capri, long before it became a glamorous vacation destination. In this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover how Tiberius abandoned Rome and ruled the empire from Capri, turning the island into a center of spies, treason trials, fear, and imperial mystery. We also cover the dramatic ruins of Villa Jovis, stories from Suetonius and Tacitus, the rise and fall of Sejanus, cliff execution legends, astrology, palace rumors, and how Capri became Rome’s most feared island. This is paradise with a dark side. 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’s most unhinged moments? Submit your ideas for The Strange History Podcast Follow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Audible New episodes regularly. History gets weird here.","meta_description":"Capri: Emperor Tiberius’ Island of Fear explores the dark Roman history of Capri, long before it became a glamorous vacation destination. In this mega epi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":655,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/capri-emperor-tiberius-island-of-fear-spies-exile-and-imperial-paranoia/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/capri-emperor-tiberius-island-of-fear-spies-exile-and-imperial-paranoia.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}