{"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":"Roman Dodecahedrons: The Ancient Objects No One Can Explain","slug":"roman-dodecahedrons-the-ancient-objects-no-one-can-explain","published_at":"2026-07-06T04:05:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/roman-dodecahedrons-the-ancient-objects-no-one-can-explain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/roman-dodecahedrons-the-ancient-objects-no-one-can-explain--71391068","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71391068/elevenlabs_untitled_project_2026_04_16t213100_054.mp3","summary":"The Roman Dodecahedrons are one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the Roman Empire. Found across Europe, these small bronze objects feature twelve sides, circular holes, and no clear purpose. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the Roman world, where these artifacts were discovered, the leading theories behind their use, and why historians still can’t explain them. Were they tools, measuring devices, ritual objects… or something else entirely? 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 &amp; Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Audible New episodes regularly. History gets weird here.","meta_description":"The Roman Dodecahedrons are one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the Roman Empire. Found across Europe, these small bronze objects feature twelve sid…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":609,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/roman-dodecahedrons-the-ancient-objects-no-one-can-explain/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/roman-dodecahedrons-the-ancient-objects-no-one-can-explain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}