{"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 Dark Side of Rome: Curse Tablets and Ancient Magic","slug":"the-dark-side-of-rome-curse-tablets-and-ancient-magic","published_at":"2026-07-03T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/the-dark-side-of-rome-curse-tablets-and-ancient-magic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dark-side-of-rome-curse-tablets-and-ancient-magic--71356345","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71356345/elevenlabs_untitled_project_2026_04_15t223059_488.mp3","summary":"In ancient Rome, revenge wasn’t always taken in court—it was written into metal and buried for the gods to handle. Known as Roman Curse Tablets, these eerie artifacts have been discovered across the Roman Empire, revealing a hidden world of ancient magic, desperation, and everyday conflict. From stolen items in the bathhouses of Aquae Sulis to obsessive love spells and competition curses, Romans inscribed names onto lead tablets and called on underworld deities to punish their enemies. These weren’t rare rituals—they were a common part of life across the empire. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the history, geography, and cultural beliefs behind Roman curse tablets, how they were used, who wrote them, and why they were buried in graves, wells, and sacred sites. Were these curses believed to work? And what do they reveal about fear, justice, and power in the ancient world? If you’re fascinated by ancient Rome, dark history, archaeology, and strange human behavior, this episode uncovers one of the most unsettling practices of the ancient world. 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":"In ancient Rome, revenge wasn’t always taken in court—it was written into metal and buried for the gods to handle. Known as Roman Curse Tablets, these eer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":548,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/the-dark-side-of-rome-curse-tablets-and-ancient-magic/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-dark-side-of-rome-curse-tablets-and-ancient-magic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}