{"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 Skull Lottery of Naples: How the Dead Helped Pick Winning Numbers","slug":"the-skull-lottery-of-naples-how-the-dead-helped-pick-winning-numbers","published_at":"2026-07-30T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/the-skull-lottery-of-naples-how-the-dead-helped-pick-winning-numbers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-skull-lottery-of-naples-how-the-dead-helped-pick-winning-numbers--71423228","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71423228/elevenlabs_untitled_project_32.mp3","summary":"The Skull Lottery of Naples explores one of the strangest traditions in Naples and all of Italy. In this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover how locals visited the eerie Fontanelle Cemetery, adopted anonymous skulls, prayed to forgotten souls known as anime pezzentelle, and believed the dead could send lottery numbers through dreams. We also explore the famous La Smorfia, the centuries-old system that converts dream symbols into numbers from 1 to 90, plus true stories of lucky skulls, neighborhood interpreters, family notebooks, Church opposition, and why hope and superstition became survival tools in Naples. This is where dreams became money, skulls became advisors, and sleep became strategy. 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 Skull Lottery of Naples explores one of the strangest traditions in Naples and all of Italy. In this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast, we u…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":653,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/the-skull-lottery-of-naples-how-the-dead-helped-pick-winning-numbers/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-skull-lottery-of-naples-how-the-dead-helped-pick-winning-numbers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}