Unexplained History

In this gripping episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie explores one of the CIA's most bizarre and ethically questionable experiments called Operation Midnight Climax. Part of the infamous MK-Ultra program, this covert operation saw unsuspecting individuals lured to CIA-run safe houses and secretly dosed with LSD, all under the watchful eyes of agents hidden behind two-way mirrors.

Tom unravels the unsettling details of these experiments, including the use of sex workers to recruit participants and the agency's goal to crack the code of mind control. With a backdrop of Cold War paranoia and a desire to outmatch perceived Soviet psychological advancements, the operation pushed the boundaries of morality in the name of national security.

Listeners will hear the startling claims of deeper conspiracies, unaccounted victims, and government cover-ups, followed by a hard look at the evidence that separates fact from fiction. Was Operation Midnight Climax a misguided attempt at scientific progress, or does it hide a more sinister agenda? Tune in as Tom examines the historical, ethical, and conspiratorial dimensions of this chilling chapter in U.S. history.

In this chilling episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the enigmatic world of the Montauk Project, a conspiracy theory that blurs the lines between science fiction and unsettling reality. What began as whispers of secret military experiments in Montauk, New York, has spiraled into tales of mind control, time travel, and interdimensional portals.

Tom unpacks the origins of these claims, tracing them back to Preston Nichols’ controversial book The Montauk Project: Experiments in Time. Along the way, he examines the alleged connections to the infamous Philadelphia Experiment and interviews experts who discuss the plausibility of the wild technologies described.

Listeners will also hear eerie firsthand accounts from locals, conspiracy theorists, and skeptics alike. As the episode unfolds, Tom explores whether the Montauk Project is a reflection of Cold War paranoia, a web of fabricated stories, or perhaps, just perhaps, the remnants of a truth too bizarre to fully comprehend.

Prepare to question the boundaries of reality as Tom McKenzie takes you on a journey into one of history's most compelling and controversial conspiracy theories.

Step into the shadows of ancient tales and uncover the chilling truths they conceal in Episode 6 of Unexplained History: The Dark Side of Folklore. Host Tom McKenzie guides you through a haunting journey into three legends that reflect humanity's darkest fears: the eerie Black-Eyed Children, the vengeful Rusalka, and the insatiable Wendigo.

Discover why these tales endure, from the unnerving knock of the Black-Eyed Children, whose empty, void-like eyes strip away our sense of safety, to the sorrowful melody of the Rusalka, a spirit born of betrayal and tragedy who lingers in Eastern Europe's misty waters. Finally, face the Wendigo, a creature of icy hunger and greed, born from the harsh winters of North America, embodying our primal fears of isolation and moral decay.

The Dark Side of Folklore isn’t just a retelling of ghostly legends—it’s an exploration of their cultural roots and the universal truths they reveal about our vulnerabilities, desires, and the thin line between myth and reality. Brace yourself for an episode that will challenge your understanding of folklore and leave you questioning the shadows that lurk in your own world.

Listen now, and let the tales remind you that sometimes, the scariest monsters come from within.