How does trauma birth genius? Is it related to the mind's ability to heal itself or latent powers encoded in human DNA? Or possibly, is it evidence of past lives?

Unexplained Mysteries

Sudden Savant Syndrome Pt. 2

Most mysteries can be solved by looking at the facts. But sometimes, the facts don’t lead to a logical explanation, and the truth lies somewhere in the unknown…Join Parcast and Crime Junkie’s Ashley Flowers as they dive deep into the strange and surreal to explain some of the world’s most bizarre true crime occurrences in the new series, Supernatural with Ashley Flowers. Every Wednesday, Ashley digs into a different mystifying crime—where the most fitting theory isn’t always the most conventional. Join Ashley in this exclusive clip from the first episode as she takes on the mysterious “Lead Masks Case.” To finish this episode, subscribe to Supernatural with Ashley Flowers free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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It’s a mysterious medical condition where a patient acquires extraordinary talents after deadly trauma. Usually, the new skills are in a field the person had never previously studied.

Sudden Savant Syndrome Pt. 1

After the Ninth Roman Legion vanished from history sometime around 120 C.E., historians began dedicating their lives to finding out what happened to the mysterious disappearing army. But recent archeological evidence suggests that the Ninth Roman Legion appeared to live on...

Disappearing Ninth Roman Legion Pt. 2

Julius Caesar's prized army known as the Ninth Roman Legion fought valiantly for nearly three centuries between 89 B.C.E. and 120 C.E. But after coming face to face with the Celtic tribes in Northern Britain, the Ninth took a massive hit.

Disappearing Ninth Roman Legion Pt. 1

On the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Unexplained Mysteries that you might have missed!  Less than one hour into its flight, Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappeared from the skies. Despite all of the geo-location technology that exists, and more than $160 million in a search and recovery effort, the whereabouts of flight MH370, and the circumstances of its disappearance over the Indian Ocean in 2014 remain a mystery.

Unexplained Mysteries Rewind: Malaysia Airlines Pt. 1

On the night of February 1st, 1959, nine student hikers died under mysterious circumstances while camping in the Ural Mountains. Some people believe the hikers were killed in a Yeti attack or abducted by aliens. Others maintain that a confluence of rare weather phenomena drove the hikers from their tents and caused their fatal injuries.

The Dyatlov Pass Incident Pt. 2

In February 1959, nine experienced hikers, in peak physical condition, were found dead under mysterious circumstances. Their bodies were all mutilated and scattered around their campsite—with no evidence as to what happened.

The Dyatlov Pass Incident Pt. 1

About fifty dogs have died from jumping off of Overtoun Bridge into the deep ravine below. Many who live near the bridge believe that it's haunted by a lonely ghost. Can this possibly be true? Or is there another more natural explanation for the canine calamity?

The Overtoun Bridge Pt. 2

On the last Sunday of every month, Parcast Rewind replays a classic episode of Unexplained Mysteries that you might have missed!  Alfred Lowenstein was a proper sportsman by anyone’s standards. He was a fierce entrepreneur, a loving father and husband, an amateur aircraft pilot, an avid horse racer, and in 1928, the third richest man in the world—making his disappearance even more shocking.

Unexplained Mysteries Rewind: Alfred Loewenstein Pt. 1

Just outside of the small Scottish town of Dumbarton, sits an old gothic structure known as Overtoun Bridge. It’s become a popular hiking spot for thousands, but it's also the source of tragedy for many. Over 300 dogs have jumped over the side—and no one seems to know why.

The Overtoun Bridge Pt. 1

After spending a weekend on William Randolph Hearst’s yacht in November 1924, Thomas Ince suddenly died. The aftermath of Ince’s mysterious death included various theories about what actually happened on that yacht that fateful weekend.

Thomas Ince Pt. 2

During a weekend of partying on media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s yacht, pioneering film producer Thomas Ince died under suspicious circumstances. The public was no stranger to Hollywood scandals, and Hearst had the kind of money that could sweep these scandals under the rug.

Thomas Ince Pt. 1

Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: The infamous Hope Diamond was donated to the Smithsonian museum in 1958, which seemingly ended a nearly 300-year legacy of ruin, tragedy, and death. In the decades since, scientists and skeptics have continued to debate whether the diamond is truly cursed.

Best of 2019: The Curse of the Hope Diamond Pt. 2

Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: In 1668, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier returned to France with a haul of diamonds, including a massive Blue Gem. Over the next 350 years, the diamond travelled the globe in the hands of kings, bankers, and thieves. Everyone who possessed it met with misfortune and, in some cases, death.

Best of 2019: The Curse of the Hope Diamond Pt. 1

“We don’t know.” answers too many questions. But in this podcast, we don’t take “we don’t know” for an answer. Every Thursday, Unexplained Mysteries investigates the greatest mysteries of history and life on earth, because the answer “we don’t know” is always the scariest. Unexplained Mysteries is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media production. Season 2 features our NEW co-host Molly Brandenburg.

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