{"podcast":{"title":"Unexplained History","slug":"unexplained-history-7119426","podcast_index_feed_id":7119426,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6429156/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.unexplained.co","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3014fd0f4e62802f02f7f8f270a585ba.jpg","author":"The Unexplained Company","episode_count":63,"summary":"Unexplained History delivers unexplained events analysis and deep dives into the history of the unexplained. Join host Tom McKenzie weekly as we uncover the secrets behind history’s greatest cold cases and cover-ups. If you’re fascinated by true crime, ancient mysteries, paranormal activity, and government conspiracies, this podcast is for you. Each episode creates a gripping audio landscape exploring events that defy explanation — from baffling disappearances and cryptid sightings to the dark realities of the Cold War and the occult. The Team Narrative & Direction: Rob Davenport Lead Researcher: Mike Sherwin Sound Design & Score: Smoking Man Studios New episodes drop every Tuesday. Listen in — and decide what you believe. Visit us: https://www.unexplained.co Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unexplained-history--6429156/support .","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426"},"episode":{"title":"Sedona’s Red Rocks: The Hidden History of the Vortex Legend","slug":"sedona-s-red-rocks-the-hidden-history-of-the-vortex-legend","published_at":"2026-04-09T11:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426/sedona-s-red-rocks-the-hidden-history-of-the-vortex-legend","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sedona-s-red-rocks-the-hidden-history-of-the-vortex-legend--71164990","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71164990/ep_52_final.mp3","summary":"Millions of travelers flock to Sedona, Arizona , seeking the \"vortexes\"—specific sites rumored to emit powerful, healing electromagnetic energy. But where did this idea actually come from? In this episode of Unexplained History , we peel back the layers of the red rock to separate geological fact from spiritual fiction. We trace the legend back to the original 1980 map created by Page Bryant and explore the \"grey literature\" and enthusiast research of figures like Benjamin Lonetree . Most importantly, we hear from Reba Franco and the Indigenous communities of the Verde Valley , who have held a deep, ceremonial connection to this landscape for generations—long before it became a wellness itinerary. Join host Tom McKenzie as we investigate: The Science: What geophysicists say about the Permian sandstone and magnetic anomalies. The Legend: How a hand-drawn map transformed a local economy into a global spiritual hub. The Stewardship: The tension between modern tourism and ancient Indigenous protocols at sites like Boynton Canyon and Cathedral Rock . Can a place be powerful if science can't measure it? And who gets to name the magic of the land? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unexplained-history--6429156/support . 🎧 Unexplained History explores the myths, mysteries, and misunderstood moments that shaped our world. Hosted by Tom Mackenzie and Don Masterson. New episodes every week. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen — and uncover the stories history tried to forget. More at The Unexplained Company History, Mystery, True Crime, Conspiracy, Paranormal, CIA, Cold War, Ancient Aliens, Archaeology, Unsolved, Supernatural, Tom McKenzie, Audio Drama, Storytelling, Documentaries. This episode includes AI-generated conte…","meta_description":"Millions of travelers flock to Sedona, Arizona , seeking the \"vortexes\"—specific sites rumored to emit powerful, healing electromagnetic energy. But where…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3394,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unexplained-history-7119426/episodes/sedona-s-red-rocks-the-hidden-history-of-the-vortex-legend/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426/sedona-s-red-rocks-the-hidden-history-of-the-vortex-legend.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}