{"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":"Naples and the Sleeping Volcano: Living in the Shadow of Vesuvius","slug":"naples-and-the-sleeping-volcano-living-in-the-shadow-of-vesuvius","published_at":"2026-07-18T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/naples-and-the-sleeping-volcano-living-in-the-shadow-of-vesuvius","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/naples-and-the-sleeping-volcano-living-in-the-shadow-of-vesuvius--71419818","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71419818/elevenlabs_untitled_project_20.mp3","summary":"Naples and the Sleeping Volcano explores the incredible true history of Naples and its dangerous relationship with Mount Vesuvius, one of the world’s most famous volcanoes. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the catastrophic Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum, the eyewitness account of Pliny the Younger, the death of Pliny the Elder, and later eruptions in 1631, 1906, and 1944. We also explore real human stories from Pompeii, relic processions of San Gennaro, wartime eruptions, modern evacuation fears, and why millions still choose to live beneath a mountain with a deadly past. This is beauty, danger, and survival in southern Italy. 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":"Naples and the Sleeping Volcano explores the incredible true history of Naples and its dangerous relationship with Mount Vesuvius, one of the world’s most…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":496,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/naples-and-the-sleeping-volcano-living-in-the-shadow-of-vesuvius/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/naples-and-the-sleeping-volcano-living-in-the-shadow-of-vesuvius.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}