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The House Red

The House Red

By: Justin Holt & Kimberly Ramey
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History is stranger than fiction---and we're here to prove it. Welcome to The House Red, the podcast where we uncork the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. From bizarre plagues to daring heists, twisted scandals to forgotten legends, we dive into the past's juiciest tales with a twist of dark humor and a splash of intrigue. So pour yourself a glass and get ready---because history has never been this intoxicating.

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Episodes
  • The Tunguska Event: The Mystery in the Morning Sky

    The Tunguska Event: The Mystery in the Morning Sky
    Jun 22 2026

    In 1908, a massive explosion tore through the remote wilderness of Siberia, flattening more than 80 million trees across hundreds of square miles. The strange part? No crater. No impact site. No clear explanation. Was it a meteor, a comet, a freak natural event—or something even stranger? This week on The House Red, we investigate the mysterious Tunguska Event, one of the most powerful explosions in recorded history and a cosmic cold case that still sparks debate more than a century later.
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    50 mins
  • Lizzie Borden: Burying the Family Hatchet

    Lizzie Borden: Burying the Family Hatchet
    Jun 1 2026

    A brutal double murder. A daughter under suspicion. A nursery rhyme everyone knows. This week on The House Red, we’re exploring the shocking case of Lizzie Borden—a story filled with bloodshed, courtroom drama, and enough unanswered questions to keep people arguing more than 130 years later. Grab a seat and decide for yourself: did Lizzie do it?
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    38 mins
  • Charles VI: Dinner With Death

    Charles VI: Dinner With Death
    May 25 2026

    A royal feast. A horrifying mistake. And one king who never recovered. This week on The House Red, we dive into the bizarre and gruesome story of Charles VI of France and the infamous meal that may have helped seal his fate. From medieval medicine to royal excess, this is one dinner France would never forget.
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    54 mins
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