{"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 Ghosts of Naples: Haunted Castles, Plague Spirits, and Dark Legends","slug":"the-ghosts-of-naples-haunted-castles-plague-spirits-and-dark-legends","published_at":"2026-07-25T22:25:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/the-ghosts-of-naples-haunted-castles-plague-spirits-and-dark-legends","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ghosts-of-naples-haunted-castles-plague-spirits-and-dark-legends--71421730","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71421730/elevenlabs_untitled_project_27.mp3","summary":"The Ghosts of Naples explores the terrifying legends, true ghost accounts, and haunted history of Naples. In this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover eerie stories from Castel dell'Ovo, where guards reported chains and footsteps, Castel Nuovo and the ghost of Queen Joanna I of Naples, the prison hauntings of Castel Sant'Elmo, and the chilling tunnels of the Catacombs of San Gennaro. We also cover the haunted Fontanelle Cemetery, plague spirits from the disaster of 1656, monastery ghost stories, phantom passengers, mysterious voices, cursed skull legends, and why Naples may be one of Europe’s most haunted cities. This is history that never stayed buried. 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 Ghosts of Naples explores the terrifying legends, true ghost accounts, and haunted history of Naples. In this mega episode of The Strange History Podc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":698,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/the-ghosts-of-naples-haunted-castles-plague-spirits-and-dark-legends/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-ghosts-of-naples-haunted-castles-plague-spirits-and-dark-legends.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}