{"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":"Sorrel-Weed House Haunting: Savannah’s Most Documented Paranormal Home","slug":"sorrel-weed-house-haunting-savannah-s-most-documented-paranormal-home","published_at":"2026-05-29T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/sorrel-weed-house-haunting-savannah-s-most-documented-paranormal-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sorrel-weed-house-haunting-savannah-s-most-documented-paranormal-home--71249867","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71249867/elevenlabs_untitled_project_54.mp3","summary":"Step inside one of the most talked-about haunted locations in America—Sorrel-Weed House—where verified history and consistent paranormal reports collide. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the real story behind this Greek Revival mansion, built between 1835 and 1840 by Francis Sorrel during Savannah’s rise as a major port city. The house reflects a time when wealth, trade, and enslaved labor were deeply connected, with both the main residence and carriage house playing roles in daily life. Historical records confirm the death of Matilda Sorrel in 1867, though the exact circumstances remain unclear, fueling long-standing legends tied to the property. Today, the Sorrel-Weed House is known not just for its history, but for the consistency of reported paranormal activity. Visitors and investigators describe footsteps, doors moving on their own, voices in empty rooms, and shadowy figures appearing in second-floor windows. The carriage house, in particular, is frequently cited as the most active area, with repeated audio anomalies and unexplained environmental readings. Featured in multiple paranormal investigations and media appearances, this location continues to blur the line between documented history and unexplained experience. Is it residual energy tied to tragedy and hardship, or something more interactive? This episode blends real historical facts, architectural context, and firsthand accounts to explore one of Savannah’s most compelling and debated haunted sites. Because some houses don’t just hold history… They seem to respond to it. 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…","meta_description":"Step inside one of the most talked-about haunted locations in America—Sorrel-Weed House—where verified history and consistent paranormal reports collide.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":447,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/sorrel-weed-house-haunting-savannah-s-most-documented-paranormal-home/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/sorrel-weed-house-haunting-savannah-s-most-documented-paranormal-home.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}