{"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":"Göbekli Tepe: The Ancient Temple That Rewrites History","slug":"g-bekli-tepe-the-ancient-temple-that-rewrites-history","published_at":"2026-06-25T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/g-bekli-tepe-the-ancient-temple-that-rewrites-history","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gobekli-tepe-the-ancient-temple-that-rewrites-history--71263173","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71263173/elevenlabs_untitled_project_95.mp3","summary":"Göbekli Tepe is the oldest known temple in the world—dating back over 11,000 years, thousands of years before Stonehenge and the pyramids. But what makes this ancient site truly mysterious is that it was built before agriculture, before cities, and before civilization as we understand it. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the incredible discovery of Göbekli Tepe in modern-day Turkey, its massive stone pillars, intricate carvings, and the unanswered question that continues to challenge historians: who built it, and why was it deliberately buried? Could this ancient site prove that religion came before civilization? Did early humans organize around belief systems before farming and settlement? And what secrets are still hidden beneath the ground? Blending archaeology, ancient history, and unexplained mysteries, this episode dives deep into one of the most important discoveries ever made—and the questions it raises about the true origins of human society. 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":"Göbekli Tepe is the oldest known temple in the world—dating back over 11,000 years, thousands of years before Stonehenge and the pyramids. But what makes…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":641,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/g-bekli-tepe-the-ancient-temple-that-rewrites-history/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/g-bekli-tepe-the-ancient-temple-that-rewrites-history.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}