Strange Obscure Stories – A Video Series

Strange Obscure Stories just passed 100,000 views on YouTube. We also recently crossed 1,100 subscribers. We focus on telling unusual stories with credible sources and careful research in an exciting and approachable style. We don’t speculate or chase sensationalism, and sometimes we get a detail wrong. When we do, we’re happy to learn from those…

Ancient tech, lost knowledge, and artifacts challenge history as we know it. Discover what modern science is revealing about our forgotten past.

We worked tirelessly for two months on a special episode about cursed artifacts that included the Valdez Hotel in Texas, Robert the Doll in Key West, The Hands Resist Him painting, Annabelle the doll, and more. But the footage became corrupted. We had to hire a company to repair it, and that repair became corrupted…

Discover the fascinating life of Jackie Gleason, from his rise in New York’s nightclub scene to his iconic role in The Honeymooners. Learn how he shaped TV history, pioneered mood music, and explored mysteries like UFOs. A legend in comedy, music, and pop culture, Gleason’s story continues to captivate.

Experience the extraordinary story of the Christmas Truce of 1914, where soldiers on the Western Front laid down their arms to share carols, gifts, and moments of peace amidst the chaos of World War I. Discover how this brief ceasefire highlighted the shared humanity between enemies

Charles Ives was not only known for his music, but also for his talent in baseball. He played for the Hopkins School Baseball team and even served as the captain. After high school, he went on to study at Yale University under the mentorship of Horatio Parker. While at Yale, Ives also played on the…

The Volcanic Eruptions at Mount Vesuvius Pompeii is emerging from beneath Italy’s surface, a city forever silenced by Mount Vesuvius’ flame and ash. Many see it as a city frozen in its final moment, where time stopped and tales were sealed. But what if I told you there’s more? What if Pompeii, with its ghostly…

Tree of Life Acacias are resilient and transformative symbols that span continents and cultures. Thriving in warm and dry climates worldwide, these trees belong to a genus of 160 types of trees and shrubs in the pea family. They can grow to heights of up to 70 feet. Acacia gum, an everyday presence often hidden,…

The Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil’s Bible, is a remarkable medieval manuscript that holds the title of being the world’s largest illuminated manuscript. This colossal book measures a staggering 36 inches across and weighs a hefty 165 pounds. Made of wooden boards covered in leather, adorned with ornate metal guards and fittings, the…

Today, we travel back to the arid Australian Outback, where a bizarre and unforgettable event occurred. In 1932, Western Australia was already reeling under the impact of the Great Depression and an unrelenting drought. But little did the farmers know that they were about to face an unexpected and unprecedented challenge – an invasion of…