{"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":"Operation LAC: When the U.S. Secretly Sprayed Chemicals Over Cities","slug":"operation-lac-when-the-u-s-secretly-sprayed-chemicals-over-cities","published_at":"2026-06-18T04:05:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/operation-lac-when-the-u-s-secretly-sprayed-chemicals-over-cities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/operation-lac-when-the-u-s-secretly-sprayed-chemicals-over-cities--71262154","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71262154/elevenlabs_untitled_project_87.mp3","summary":"Did the U.S. government really spray chemicals over its own citizens? In this chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the truth behind Operation LAC (Large Area Coverage), a Cold War-era experiment where the U.S. Army released microscopic particles into the atmosphere over populated areas to study how biological weapons might spread. Conducted in the late 1950s, Operation LAC used zinc cadmium sulfide to track dispersal patterns across cities and rural regions—all without public knowledge or consent. While officials claimed the substance was harmless, later research raised questions about potential health risks and long-term exposure. Why did the government carry out these tests? What did they learn? And what does this reveal about the lengths taken during the Cold War in the name of national security? If you’re fascinated by government experiments, Cold War secrets, conspiracy theories, and declassified history, this episode dives into one of the most unsettling real-life operations ever conducted on American soil 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":"Did the U.S. government really spray chemicals over its own citizens? In this chilling episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the truth behind…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":460,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/operation-lac-when-the-u-s-secretly-sprayed-chemicals-over-cities/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/operation-lac-when-the-u-s-secretly-sprayed-chemicals-over-cities.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}