{"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 Little Mermaid’s Dark Ending: The Tragic Story Disney Completely Changed","slug":"the-little-mermaid-s-dark-ending-the-tragic-story-disney-completely-changed","published_at":"2026-05-20T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/the-little-mermaid-s-dark-ending-the-tragic-story-disney-completely-changed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-little-mermaid-s-dark-ending-the-tragic-story-disney-completely-changed--71201399","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71201399/elevenlabs_untitled_project_46.mp3","summary":"What if The Little Mermaid didn’t end with love, but with loss. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the original version of The Little Mermaid, written by Hans Christian Andersen, a story far darker and far more tragic than the version made famous by The Little Mermaid. We explore the painful transformation, the relentless sacrifice, and the heartbreaking ending where the mermaid does not get the prince, does not achieve her dream, and instead dissolves into sea foam. This is not a story about winning love, but about enduring loss, making impossible choices, and accepting an ending that offers no reward. If you are drawn to dark history, tragic folklore, and the hidden truths behind famous stories, this episode reveals the version of The Little Mermaid that was never meant to comfort, but to resonate on a far deeper and more haunting level. 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 The Little Mermaid didn’t end with love, but with loss. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the original version of The Lit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":411,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/the-little-mermaid-s-dark-ending-the-tragic-story-disney-completely-changed/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-little-mermaid-s-dark-ending-the-tragic-story-disney-completely-changed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}