{"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 Pirates’ House Savannah: Shanghaiing, Secret Tunnels & a Haunted Past","slug":"the-pirates-house-savannah-shanghaiing-secret-tunnels-a-haunted-past","published_at":"2026-05-25T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/the-pirates-house-savannah-shanghaiing-secret-tunnels-a-haunted-past","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pirates-house-savannah-shanghaiing-secret-tunnels-a-haunted-past--71249172","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71249172/elevenlabs_untitled_project_51.mp3","summary":"Step inside one of the oldest and most mysterious buildings in Savannah—The Pirates' House—where colonial history and chilling legend collide. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the real origins of this iconic tavern, dating back to 1734 and the nearby Trustees' Garden, one of Georgia’s earliest colonial experiments. As Savannah grew into a major port city, its waterfront became a hub for sailors, trade, and darker practices. Historical evidence confirms that “crimping,” or forced recruitment of sailors—also known as shanghaiing—was common in port cities, and many believe The Pirates’ House played a role in these disappearances. According to legend, unsuspecting men were drugged, taken through underground tunnels, and forced onto ships bound for unknown destinations. Adding to the intrigue are the building’s connections to maritime history and the Golden Age of Piracy, with cultural ties to figures like Blackbeard and literary inspiration linked to Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Today, visitors and staff report unexplained footsteps, moving shadows, disembodied voices, and the unsettling feeling of being watched—especially in the lower levels where tunnels are believed to exist. Is it just legend… or did something from Savannah’s maritime past refuse to leave? Blending real colonial history, documented maritime practices, and eerie firsthand accounts, this episode uncovers one of Savannah’s most enduring and sinister mysteries. Because in some places… people didn’t just leave. They disappeared. 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 i…","meta_description":"Step inside one of the oldest and most mysterious buildings in Savannah—The Pirates' House—where colonial history and chilling legend collide. In this epi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":544,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/the-pirates-house-savannah-shanghaiing-secret-tunnels-a-haunted-past/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-pirates-house-savannah-shanghaiing-secret-tunnels-a-haunted-past.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}