The title of the podcast History Uncovered may lead people to think this is a show about past events. Listeners might press play expecting to hear discussions about wars and occupations. Or they might anticipate conversations about developments in science and industry.

But this podcast offers something else. While it explores historical events, most are not a part of traditional textbooks. These are occurrences that sit on the fringes of history. They include unexplained natural phenomena, unknown serial killers, weird archeological artifacts, and more.

Every episode of History Uncovered starts the same. One of the two hosts describes a peculiar historical incident that has shocked or confused people. It can be something like a UFO sighting in a Zimbabwe school that caught the attention of global media. Another is the depraved American killer who inspired the movie The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Other stories might be more optimistic and familiar. They include the Dutch watchmaker who partnered with the resistance during World War II. As a result, they saved 800 Jews. Another is the true story of Pocahontas. After the host finishes giving the plain facts, a discussion ensues.

While the accounts might seem wild or hard to believe, the goal of the podcast is to find an explanation. The hosts explore the information from news reports or books about the topic. They uncover any testimonials they can find and other recorded evidence. When the hosts can't verify a detail, they emphasize it. This way, the listeners can distinguish fact from fiction.

History Uncovered has rotating hosts who are staff writers on All That's Interesting. But even with the changing speakers, the hosts always have great chemistry and banter. It's an entertaining podcast that reveals historical information most people might not know. The show may also branch into supernatural and mystical. While not that factual in those instances, this podcast is always fun.