The History AI Podcast

In this chilling, evergreen deep dive, Chuck and Marco walk you down a lonely Bavarian farm path in 1922 and into one of history’s most unsettling mysteries—the Hinterkaifeck murders. From the eerie prelude of attic footsteps and missing keys to the barn’s grim choreography and the strange “aftercare” that kept the farm looking alive, we unpack the human story behind the legend. We explore suspects and secrets, the attic-as-observa...

In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco dive into one of the most dramatic labor battles in American history—the 1894 Pullman Strike. What began as a wage dispute in a company town just outside Chicago spiraled into a nationwide showdown that halted rail traffic, brought in federal troops, and forever changed the relationship between workers, corporations, and the government.

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Richard charges. Stanley pivots. A dynasty is born. In this episode, Chuck and Marco break down the Battle of Bosworth (1485)—from Oxford’s ironclad tactics and Northumberland’s stillness to Richard III’s audacious final charge and the birth of the Tudor world. Episodes are evergreen, so save and share anytime.

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What you’ll hear

• Setting the board: who’s who...

Two boys enter the Tower of London in 1483 and are never seen again. Chuck and Marco unpack England’s coldest case with a clear timeline, the leading suspects (Richard III, Buckingham, the Tudors), and what the evidence actually says—from chroniclers and court politics to the staircase bones and a curious 1516 will that mentions Edward V’s gold chain. We also dig into why this mystery still matters today: legitimacy, propaganda, fo...

A 1533 Portuguese carrack vanishes near the Cape of Storms and resurfaces centuries later in Namibia’s desert—spilling coins, copper, and a secret history written in ivory. We trace the voyage from Lisbon’s docks to the Skeleton Coast, the diamond-mine discovery, and the science hidden inside those tusks.

What you’ll hear:

• How the India Route worked (winds, currents, and the volta do mar)
• Inside Namibia’s “Forbidden Zone” excavati...

After the Armistice rang out in Paris, thousands of miles away U.S. soldiers from “Detroit’s Own” 339th Infantry were still fighting—on the frozen rivers and forest tracks of North Russia. In this episode, Chuck and Marco unpack the Polar Bear Expedition (1918–1919): why Americans landed at Arkhangelsk, how “guard duty” became a live-fire campaign, and what those white-woods battles at Toulgas, Shenkursk, and Bolshie Ozerki can tea...

In this powerful episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco take a deep, unflinching look at the Mountain Meadows Massacre—one of the most tragic and controversial events in American frontier history. From the tense backdrop of 1857 Utah to the harrowing days of the massacre and the decades-long cover-up that followed, this episode explores the people, motives, and lasting legacy of this dark chapter in the American West.

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In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco explore the life of Olga of Kiev—the 10th-century ruler who redefined what it meant to be both feared and revered.

From avenging her husband’s brutal death with some of the most legendary acts of revenge in history—think buried ambassadors, fiery bathhouses, and firebombing a city with pigeons—to becoming the first Christian ruler of the Kievan Rus, Olga’s story is one of co...

Chuck and Marco take you inside France’s darkest wartime chapter—the Vichy years—and follow the story all the way through liberation and the long, complicated afterlife of memory and justice. Expect sharp analysis, human stories, and our trademark banter—powered by the latest AI architecture for crisp, evergreen history.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• France’s collapse in 1940 and the birth of Vichy’s “National Revolution.”
• Co...

About This Episode: Adrian Carton de Wiart wasn’t just a soldier — he was a living legend. Shot in the stomach, groin, ear, hip, ankle, and leg. Lost an eye. Lost a hand. Survived plane crashes, trench warfare, and years as a POW. And through it all… he kept volunteering for more. In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco dive into the unbelievable, true story of “The Man Who Refused to Die.”

From the Boer War to Wo...

What do you get when you combine divine law, ancient gold, and centuries of mystery? This episode of The History AI Podcast dives into the creation, dramatic history, and legendary disappearance of the Ark of the Covenant. Chuck and Marco unravel biblical battles, priestly plagues, secret tunnels, and modern-day treasure hunts—all centered on one of history’s most powerful and perplexing relics.

Was the Ark a sacred throne? A war we...

Was King Arthur a real person—or just a legend wrapped in steel and magic? In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco dive into the life of Owain Ddantgwyn, the mysterious 5th-century Welsh warlord who some believe inspired the Arthurian legend. Known as Owain Ursus—the Bear of the West—this historical figure might just be the forgotten king behind Britain’s most enduring myth.

We explore the sparse but fascinating r...

Ever heard of a CIA-backed space heist? In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco uncover the covert Cold War caper known as the Lunik Plot: when U.S. operatives “borrowed” a real Soviet Moon probe overnight—took it apart, studied it, and returned it without a trace.

🎧 Inside this episode:

• The anxiety-fueled backdrop of Sputnik and lunar supremacy
• A blow-by-blow of the high-stakes “night heist” mission
• How tiny co...

Shipwrecked, enslaved, and reborn as a Maya war leader—Gonzalo Guerrero’s life reads like an epic novel. In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco dive deep into the incredible story of the Spanish sailor who rejected conquest, married into Mayan royalty, and led Indigenous resistance against the Spanish Empire. From survival to full cultural transformation, Guerrero’s legacy reshaped history.

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In this special episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco take you on a powerful journey through the history of Manchester United—one of the most iconic football clubs in the world. From the club’s humble beginnings as Newton Heath, through the tragedy of the Munich Air Disaster, to the glory years under Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson, this is a story of resilience, reinvention, and footballing greatness.

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In this special Independence Day episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco take you into one of the most pivotal campaigns of the American Civil War: the Battle of Vicksburg. From Ulysses S. Grant’s bold strategic maneuvers to the harrowing siege conditions endured by soldiers and civilians alike, this episode unpacks how the fall of Vicksburg effectively split the Confederacy in two—and changed the course of the war.

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In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco unravel the dramatic story of the Hartford Convention of 1814—a secretive gathering that started as a protest against the War of 1812 and ended with the downfall of the Federalist Party. Discover who was involved, what they debated, why secession was on the table, and how a catastrophic case of bad timing sealed the party's fate.

From political power plays to PR disasters, t...

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In this haunting episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco uncover the truth behind one of the most devastating—and deliberately concealed—atrocities of the 20th century: the Holodomor, or Terror-Famine, that ravaged Ukraine in 1932–1933.

What began as a Soviet policy of collectivization under Stalin became a tool of calculated destruction. Through forced grain seizures, border blockades, and cultural...

In this riveting episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco uncover the dramatic true story of Lima Site 85—a covert U.S. radar base perched atop a remote Laotian mountain during the Vietnam War. Discover how advanced technology, Cold War secrecy, and sheer bravery collided in one of America’s most underrecognized battles. Learn about Master Sergeant Richard Etchberger’s heroism, the geopolitical stakes, and the mountain’s ...