{"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":"The Creepy Science Hidden Inside Your DNA | You Are Not Just You","slug":"the-creepy-science-hidden-inside-your-dna-you-are-not-just-you","published_at":"2026-05-10T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/the-creepy-science-hidden-inside-your-dna-you-are-not-just-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-creepy-science-hidden-inside-your-dna-you-are-not-just-you--71197348","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71197348/elevenlabs_untitled_project_36.mp3","summary":"What if your DNA wasn’t entirely yours? In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the strange, unsettling, and scientifically real truths hidden deep within human genetics. From the shocking reality that you share DNA with other living organisms to the discovery that your genome contains ancient viral fragments known as Endogenous Retroviruses, this episode dives into the hidden history written inside your body. You’ll learn how some people carry multiple sets of DNA, how your genes can turn on and off through Epigenetics, and why your experiences may leave biological marks that can be passed down through generations. We also explore the eerie reality of microchimerism—where cells from another person can live inside your body for decades—and the fascinating truth behind the CCR5 mutation, a genetic variation that can make some people resistant to HIV. From ancient evolution to modern science, this episode reveals a deeper and more unsettling truth: your body is not a singular identity, but a living collection of everything that came before you—and sometimes, even those who came after. Dear listener… you may never look at yourself the same way again. 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":"What if your DNA wasn’t entirely yours? In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the strange, unsettling, and scientifically real truths…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":932,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/the-creepy-science-hidden-inside-your-dna-you-are-not-just-you/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/the-creepy-science-hidden-inside-your-dna-you-are-not-just-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}