{"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 Curse of San Gennaro: The Miracle That Terrifies Naples When It Fails","slug":"the-curse-of-san-gennaro-the-miracle-that-terrifies-naples-when-it-fails","published_at":"2026-07-28T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/the-curse-of-san-gennaro-the-miracle-that-terrifies-naples-when-it-fails","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-curse-of-san-gennaro-the-miracle-that-terrifies-naples-when-it-fails--71421154","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71421154/elevenlabs_untitled_project_24.mp3","summary":"The Curse of San Gennaro explores one of the most famous religious mysteries in Italy. In Naples, the dried blood of San Gennaro is said to liquefy during public ceremonies each year inside Naples Cathedral. When the miracle happens, the city celebrates. When it delays or fails, fear spreads and many believe disaster may follow. In this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the history of San Gennaro, the origins of the blood relic, centuries of miracle ceremonies, true stories tied to plague, eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, wartime anxiety, the Irpinia earthquake, and modern scientific theories about what may cause the liquefaction. We also explore why this ritual still grips Naples emotionally after hundreds of years. This is faith, fear, and one glass vial that can silence a city. 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":"The Curse of San Gennaro explores one of the most famous religious mysteries in Italy. In Naples, the dried blood of San Gennaro is said to liquefy during…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":546,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/the-curse-of-san-gennaro-the-miracle-that-terrifies-naples-when-it-fails/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-curse-of-san-gennaro-the-miracle-that-terrifies-naples-when-it-fails.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}