Épisodes

  • The Dyatlov Pass Incident – Death in the Frozen Mountains

    The Dyatlov Pass Incident – Death in the Frozen Mountains
    Feb 12 2026
    This episode examines the tragic and mysterious deaths of nine experienced hikers in the Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia in 1959, an event now known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Led by Igor Dyatlov, the group set out on a winter expedition but never returned. When rescuers located their campsite, they found the tent cut open from the inside, with food, clothing, and equipment left behind in extreme subzero temperatures. The hikers’ bodies were later discovered scattered across the mountainside and nearby forest. Some were nearly naked, while others suffered severe internal injuries, including crushed ribs and skull fractures, yet showed little external trauma. One victim was missing her tongue and eyes. There were no signs of struggle, enemies, or criminal activity. Soviet investigators closed the case with the vague conclusion that the hikers died due to a “compelling natural force.” Over the decades, many theories have emerged, including avalanches, infrasound-induced panic, military testing, radiation exposure, and paranormal explanations. Modern investigations suggest a small avalanche may have been responsible, but critics argue this does not explain all the evidence. With no theory fully accounting for the hikers’ actions and injuries, the Dyatlov Pass Incident remains one of history’s most haunting survival mysteries—
    unsolved, and unforgotten.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    6 min
  • The Georgia Guidestones – America’s Stonehenge

    The Georgia Guidestones – America’s Stonehenge
    Feb 5 2026
    This episode explores the mystery of the Georgia Guidestones, a massive granite monument that once stood in Elbert County, Georgia. Built in 1980 by an anonymous figure known only as “R. C. Christian,” the Guidestones displayed ten cryptic rules for humanity’s future in multiple modern and ancient languages. Their most controversial message called for maintaining the world’s population under 500 million, sparking decades of debate and suspicion. The monument also featured precise astronomical alignments, suggesting advanced scientific planning. Despite years of investigation, the true identity of its creators and their intentions were never revealed. Some believed it was a warning for a post-apocalyptic world, while others saw it as evidence of secret societies or authoritarian ideals. In 2022, the Guidestones were damaged by an explosion and later demolished, ending their physical presence but deepening the mystery surrounding them. With no clear suspect and no confirmed motive, their destruction only added another layer of unanswered questions. The Georgia Guidestones remain a symbol of hidden authorship, uncertain purpose, and humanity’s fear and fascination with the future—
    unsolved, and unforgotten.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    6 min
  • The Oak Island Money Pit – Treasure, Trap, or Obsession

    The Oak Island Money Pit – Treasure, Trap, or Obsession
    Jan 29 2026
    This episode explores the long-running mystery of the Oak Island Money Pit, a legendary excavation site off the coast of Nova Scotia that has fascinated treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Discovered in 1795, the pit appeared deliberately constructed, with layered stone markers and an advanced flood-tunnel system designed to fill the shaft with seawater when disturbed. Over generations, numerous expeditions have attempted to uncover what lies beneath—losing fortunes, equipment, and even lives in the process. Artifacts such as parchment fragments, coconut fiber, and ancient wood hint at human activity long before modern settlement, yet no definitive treasure has ever been recovered. Theories range from pirate gold and Spanish treasure to religious relics, lost manuscripts, and secret societies like the Knights Templar. Modern technology has revealed underground voids and structures, but every attempt to reach the bottom ends in collapse or flooding. Whether Oak Island hides an extraordinary treasure or was engineered to eternally resist discovery, its greatest legacy may be the obsession it inspires. The island remains a puzzle carved into the earth itself—
    unsolved, and unforgotten.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    5 min
  • The Lead Masks Case – Death on the Hill of Vintém

    The Lead Masks Case – Death on the Hill of Vintém
    Jan 23 2026
    This episode explores the bizarre and unsettling Lead Masks Case, an unsolved mystery from Brazil in 1966. Two electronics technicians, Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana, were found dead on a remote hillside near Niterói, dressed in suits and wearing homemade lead masks that covered only their eyes. There were no signs of violence, struggle, or robbery, and the cause of death was never determined. A cryptic handwritten note found on one of the men referenced specific times, the ingestion of “capsules,” protection from metals, and waiting for a “mask signal.” Investigators discovered that the men were interested in spiritualism, psychic communication, and experimental electronics, suggesting their deaths may have been connected to a planned ritual or experiment. Theories range from accidental poisoning and ritual suicide to failed technological or spiritual experiments, secret military involvement, or attempted contact with extraterrestrials. None fully explain the strange preparation, the purpose of the masks, or the meaning of the note. Decades later, the Lead Masks Case remains one of the most perplexing deaths ever recorded—two men following a plan with absolute confidence, waiting for something that never came.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    5 min
  • The Wow! Signal – A Whisper from the Stars

    The Wow! Signal – A Whisper from the Stars
    Jan 16 2026
    This episode investigates the famous Wow! Signal, a mysterious burst of radio energy detected by Ohio State University’s Big Ear Radio Telescope on August 15, 1977. Lasting just 72 seconds, the signal was exceptionally strong, extremely narrow-band, and broadcast at the precise frequency associated with hydrogen—the most abundant element in the universe and a logical “universal channel.” Astronomer Jerry Ehman circled the spike of data on a printout and wrote “Wow!” in the margin, giving the signal its legendary name. Despite repeated attempts to locate it again, the Wow! Signal has never been detected a second time. Scientists have debated its origin for decades. Natural explanations—such as comets, planets, or distant stars—fail to fully match the signal’s characteristics. Human-made interference is also unlikely due to Big Ear’s dual-receiver system, which would have detected Earth-based transmissions in both channels. That leaves the most tantalizing possibility: the signal may have been produced by intelligent life, whether as a deliberate beacon or an accidental technological leak. Without repetition, however, the mystery remains unsolved and purely speculative. To this day, the Wow! Signal stands as one of the most intriguing hints that humanity might not be alone— a single whisper from the cosmos that has yet to be answered.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    6 min
  • The Babushka Lady – The Missing Witness to an Assassination

    The Babushka Lady – The Missing Witness to an Assassination
    Jan 10 2026
    This episode explores the mystery of the Babushka Lady, a woman filmed standing calmly with a movie camera during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on November 22, 1963. While others panicked, she continued recording—holding one of the most potentially valuable eyewitness perspectives of the shooting. Despite a massive government investigation, the Babushka Lady never came forward, and no film from her camera was ever recovered. Her identity remains unknown. One woman, Beverly Oliver, later claimed she was the Babushka Lady, but her story was discredited due to timeline inaccuracies and missing evidence. Theories attempt to explain her silence: she could have been afraid, unaware of her importance, silenced by authorities, or even connected to intelligence services. Some believe she may have captured crucial evidence—possibly showing more than one shooter—but that evidence disappeared. More than sixty years later, the Babushka Lady remains a haunting figure frozen in photographs: present at the moment history changed, yet forever absent from the record—a silent witness whose mystery endures.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    6 min
  • Flight MH370 – Vanished into Thin Air

    Flight MH370 – Vanished into Thin Air
    Jan 2 2026
    This episode examines the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished on March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people onboard. Shortly after its final routine communication with air traffic control, the aircraft’s transponder was turned off, and the plane altered course, flying for several more hours before disappearing completely. No distress call was ever made. Satellite data later revealed that MH370 continued flying along a southern path into the remote Indian Ocean. Despite the largest and most expensive search in aviation history, only scattered pieces of debris were ever recovered—years later and thousands of kilometers away—confirming the plane’s fate but not its cause. Numerous theories have been proposed, including mechanical failure, fire, hijacking, pilot involvement, and a “ghost flight” caused by cabin depressurization. None fully explain all the evidence. The lack of black box data and the vastness of the search area have left critical questions unanswered. Flight MH370 remains one of the greatest mysteries of the modern era—a stark reminder that even in a world of advanced technology and constant surveillance, disappearance without explanation is still possible. The plane is gone, but the questions endure.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    7 min
  • The Winchester Mystery House – A Mansion Built to Confuse the Dead

    The Winchester Mystery House – A Mansion Built to Confuse the Dead
    Dec 17 2025
    This episode explores the strange and haunting story of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, an architectural labyrinth built by Sarah Winchester, widow of the Winchester rifle heir. After losing her husband and infant daughter, Sarah became deeply involved in spiritualism and was allegedly told that her family was cursed by the spirits of those killed by Winchester firearms. To survive, she was advised to build a house that would never be completed. For nearly four decades, construction on the mansion continued nonstop. The result was a massive, illogical structure filled with staircases that lead nowhere, doors opening into walls or empty air, sealed rooms, hidden passages, and obsessive use of the number 13. Some believe the house was designed to confuse or trap vengeful spirits, while others argue it reflected Sarah's grief, eccentricity, or artistic rebellion. Whether haunted by ghosts or shaped by sorrow, the Winchester Mystery House remains one of the most bizarre buildings ever created. It stands as a physical monument to loss, fear, and unanswered questions—a mystery you can walk through, but never fully understand.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    6 min