As the days count down to Hale-Bopp’s arrival, 39 people prepare for ascension. They’d abandoned their old lives, embraced a new ideology, weathered the death of a beloved leader… and finally, made themselves worthy of the Next Level. Now, the comet was coming. And with it, the spaceship that would ferry them onward. In March of 1997, they left everything behind.

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The group’s belief system had never been infallible. There had been adjustments along the way; revisions meant to keep the wheels turning whenever prophecies didn’t manifest. But then, in 1985, Bonnie Lu Nettles died. And her passing threw Heaven’s Gate’s whole world askew.

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Thousands of years ago, a group of people hid priceless religious texts in caves along the Dead Sea’s West Bank. But who wrote them? And what secrets are still waiting to be decoded?

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In 1947, a shepherd’s search for his lost goat led to one of the most significant archaeological finds of all time. Found in the caves near an ancient settlement outside Jerusalem, the Dead Sea Scrolls comprise some of the oldest biblical texts ever discovered… including a potential treasure map. 

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After an experimental treatment helped sleeping sickness patients, doctors had new clues about the origin of the disease. But would they be able to stop a new outbreak?

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As WWI raged across Europe, diseases spread along with it. One of them was a strange pandemic that turned victims into living statues — conscious, but unable to communicate. Fifty years later, some of them woke up. 

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Imagine living with a secret so big, if anyone were to find out, it would change everything. From love affairs and fake identities to heists and murder — do you think you could take a secret like that to the grave? Discover the most explosive things people have admitted to just moments before the end in the new Spotify Original from Parcast, Deathbed Confessions. Listen to an exclusive clip from the first episode right here, then search and follow “Deathbed Confessions” to hear more. New episodes air weekly!

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In 1990, an enigmatic sculpture with four encoded messages written on its surface was revealed at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. One of them has remained unsolved for over 30 years.

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For centuries, doctors, morticians, and bystanders have found newborn babies alive in coffins, funeral homes, and graves of their deceased mothers. It has led many to wonder...can expectant mothers deliver children postmortem?

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They’re some of the most iconic figures of all time, celebrated in death for their individual achievements and impact on society. But in life, the relationships they kept tell a different story — one of unexpected connections that yielded extraordinary change. In this new Spotify Original from Parcast, explore the shared legacies of prolific pairs from the past. Listen to an exclusive clip from the first episode right here, then search and follow “Obituaries” for new episodes every Wednesday!

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A rumor about an underground society in New York City sent a journalist into the depths of subway tunnels to investigate. She discovered a culture that had existed for decades.

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From ancient caves to subterranean cities, humans have lived underground for centuries throughout history. Why? And what happens when people from above descend into the dark? 

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Around 2016, fishermen in a remote Inuit village in Canada began picking up a strange ping on their SONAR devices. Nobody knew where it came from, why it had only recently begun — or whether it had any connection to the mass exodus of local marine animals.

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On the night of May 14th, 2008, Brandon Swanson crashed his car on a rural Minnesota road. He called his parents for help, but when they came to the location he gave them, Brandon wasn’t there. Strangest of all, he was still on the line at the moment he vanished. 

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This summer, sift through the files of America’s most covert organization in a special collection from Parcast Network. From secret alliances to global cover-ups, uncover the cold, hard facts and unproven theories surrounding the CIA. Listen to a clip from the first episode here, on the domestic mind control program known as Project MK-Ultra. Then search and follow “Conspiracy Theories: CIA Edition” for declassified episodes every Thursday.

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In the early 20th century, a Turkish historian discovered a map made in 1513 by famed cartographer Piri Reis. The map was incredibly detailed and even featured a perfectly accurate depiction of Antarctica — a continent not discovered for another 300 years.

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In October 2000, the first and only Persian mummy in history was offered for sale. This unique discovery rocked the world of archeology — and raised immediate questions. Where did it come from? Who found it? And above all… was it real?

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The Miracle of Fatima astounded thousands of Portuguese Catholics in 1917. Nobody knows for certain what happened that day, but theories range from holy fire to psychological terror — and there is tantalizing evidence for each possibility.

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In 1917, at the height of WWI, thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in a Portuguese field to witness a miracle. Three children prophesied that Our Lady of Fatima would appear — but the crowd saw the sun plummet toward Earth instead.

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Ashley Flowers explores 15 of the world’s worst crimes in the new Spotify Original from Parcast, International Infamy. The first episode takes you to Mexico and the true story of Juana Barraza — a pro wrestler who became a serial killer known as the “Little Old Lady Killer.” Listen to an exclusive clip right here, then follow International Infamy for the full episode. New episodes every Tuesday.

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According to prophecy, when thirteen ancient crystal skulls come together, they'll reveal humanity's destiny. Museums, spiritualists, and archaeologists claim to have found some of the foretold artifacts — and they’ve been linked to miraculous healings, psychic visions, and communication with extraterrestrial life.

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On September 10th, 2001, Dr. Sneha Philip was seen for the last time in her neighborhood near the World Trade Center. Her husband believes she was a victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. NYPD detectives believed something else entirely. 

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In 2002, former NBA star Bison Dele and his girlfriend Serena sailed into the waters near Tahiti and were never seen again. Nobody knows if they're alive or dead, but Bison's brother's strange behavior after the disappearance may hold the key to the mystery.

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In 1900, a crew of divers came across an ancient shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera. Hidden among its treasures was a mechanical contraption that some believe is the oldest computer in the world.

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Revisit ten of the worst fathers in true crime history in this special collection from Parcast Network. From the father who turned his son into a spy, to the dad whose long business trips turned out to be mafia hits, these dads will definitely not be getting any Father’s Day gifts this year. Devious Dads is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Listen free on Spotify! 

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Kidnappings, espionage, poaching operations — when it comes to the ghost ships, theories abound. A 1977 disappearance, ocean survival stories, and international fishing regulations may hold answers.

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For decades, wrecked ships have been washing ashore in Japan and Russia. Given the text on their sides, they seem to be from North Korea. But nobody knows what became of their crews, or why the frequency of these wrecks has increased since the 1990s.

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For thousands of years, biblical scholars and treasure seekers alike have looked for the missing Ark of the Covenant. Some believe it’s been lost to time. Others think it might have been smuggled out of Israel. But it could be hidden inside it's original resting place: the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

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According to the Bible, ancient Israelites used to transport the pieces of the Ten Commandments in a chest blessed by God. The chest safeguarded the Israelites, struck down their enemies, and helped lead them to the promised land. But after an invasion in 586 B.C.E., the fabled ark disappeared.

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Did a nearby factory unleash a cloud of caustic gas? Were psychological factors at play? Or were the pits a symptom of nuclear fallout? Nobody’s exactly sure why so many people reported windshield damage in 1954. There are almost as many theories as impacted motorists…

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In the spring of 1954, Seattle suburbanites began noticing dime-sized dents and dings on their windshields. Within weeks, thousands of motorists across Washington reported mysterious divots — only for reports to die down as rapidly as they had begun. 

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Alberto Nisman’s mysterious death was initially ruled a suicide until a follow-up investigation reclassified it, raising terrible questions. Who killed Nisman, what were they trying to hide — and was his death orchestrated by then-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner?

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By January 2015, an Argentinian prosecutor had spent years investigating the country’s deadliest terror attack. Days after accusing the sitting president of a cover-up, Alberto Nisman was found dead in his home. 

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On April 1st, 2014, Dutch tourists Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers disappeared in the rainforest outside Boquete, Panama. Seven years later, the only clues as to what happened to them are a camera filled with mysterious photos, and a few scattered remains.

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After a Washington D.C. intern disappeared in May 2001, her parents learned she was having a secret affair with a powerful politician. The case erupted into a nationwide scandal, but investigators were focused on all the wrong leads. If you enjoy this episode, follow Unsolved Murders free on Spotify.

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Wayne Simmons had a dramatic 27-year career with the CIA taking down cartels and busting arms smugglers — or did he? The ex-CIA military analyst and cable news star stands accused of being a fraud. Hosted by the reporter who broke the story, Impostors follows the investigation into who Wayne Simmons really is… Hero, or conman? Impostors is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Produced by Topic Studios and Transmitter Media. Hosted by Alex French.

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Dorothy Allison consulted on some of the most infamous crimes of the ‘70s, but despite her successes, she also faced skeptical critics. Was she really a well-meaning psychic? Or was her whole career a hoax?

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In 1967, 43-year-old housewife Dorothy Allison awoke from a frightening dream: a young boy in a striped shirt drowned. Only, it wasn’t just a dream. The psychic’s vision marked the beginning of a 30-year career using her clairvoyance to solve crimes. 

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An FBI agent, a world-famous art detective, and one of Boston’s deadliest gangsters all tried to track down the paintings stolen from the Gardner Museum. But no matter who was running the investigation, every suspected lead turned up dead…

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On March 18th, 1990, Johannes Vermeer's painting, "The Concert," disappeared from the Gardner Museum. The thieves never ransomed it, and it's never shown up at an art auction. That masterpiece, and other artworks worth millions, seemingly vanished off the face of the Earth. 

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This awards season, pull back the curtain on Tinseltown’s most infamous controversies in the new Spotify Original from Parcast, Hollywood Scandals. You can hear the first episode on Hollywood’s sordid beginnings right here, then follow Hollywood Scandals for an episode every Monday. Listen free, only on Spotify! 

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On December 26, 1900, a reserve lighthouse keeper arrived for his shift at a remote lighthouse off the coast of Scotland after being delayed by a storm. He found that the three other keepers had vanished from the tiny island without a trace.

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Creepypastas, frightful TikToks, online horror stories… Loey Lane and Eleanor Barnes are taking you into the spookiest corners of the web in their new Spotify Original from Parcast, Internet Urban Legends. Meet the hosts and hear their debut episode on the Watcher House — a terrifying saga that unfolded in 2014 after the Broaddus family bought their dream home in New Jersey. Listen free on Spotify, and follow Internet Urban Legends for new episodes every Tuesday!

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On July 13, 1980, over 300 people fainted en masse during a marching band jamboree in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, England. Even after an official investigation, no has ever been able to explain what happened.

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More than 6 years have passed since Rico Harris's disappearance, and today police still don't have any leads about where he went. Theories abound, suggesting he was murdered, attacked by wild animals... or faked his death so he could start a new life.

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In October 2014, former Harlem Globetrotter Rico Harris parked in a remote lot in a Yolo County Regional Park. Later, police couldn't determine why he'd driven there, why he'd left his car... or what became of him afterward.

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In Chicago 1987, local television sets were commandeered by a man in a Max Headroom mask. His explicit and uncensored behavior caught the attention of millions who wondered: Who had the power to take over the airwaves? What was his motive? And if he struck again, what would he do next?

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For roughly a century, from the 1860s to the 1960s, numerous people reported the same bizarre medical malady: horrible toothaches that didn't end until the offending molars exploded — inside their mouths.

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For almost a century, the Hinterkaifeck murders have run cold. Some point to a robbery gone wrong, political extremists, or even familial love triangles as possible motives behind the attacks.

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In a rural German settlement in April 1922, five members of the Gruber family, along with their maid, were slaughtered in cold blood. While the Grubers had been the topic of town gossip for years, not even the police could fathom who might have wanted them dead.

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45 million years ago, a group of monkeys somehow arrived in South America. Some scientists think the primates rafted across on floating islands, while others believe they trekked across a landbridge — a journey that took them millions of years.

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There are two families of monkeys on the planet: the Old World Monkeys, which live in Africa and Asia, and the New World Monkeys native to South America. A discovery in 2015 confirmed that they share a common ancestor — but one major mystery remained. How did it cross the Atlantic Ocean? 

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Outside Glasgow, Scotland, a 1,000-square-foot slab of rock lies buried in a hillside, covered in ancient carvings. Is the Cochno stone the remnant of an ancient ritual, a rocky guidebook, or something more supernatural?

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Inexplicable rumblings from the heavens have dated back centuries. With no connection to the weather, many wonder if these strange noises are due to meteors, sonic booms, or if they're Biblical warnings that the end is nigh.

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Nobody really knows why Houska Castle was built, or why its strange layout seemingly defies explanation. It may be a last defense against a gateway to Hell, or host a portal through space and time. Or perhaps its real purpose is even more obscure…

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Is a castle in the present-day Czech Republic guarding us against unimaginable evil? Built in the 13th century by Bohemian settlers, the layout and history of Houska Castle suggest something sinister lurks there… and legend holds that it sits atop a gateway to Hell. 

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Dracula wasn’t the only frightful fiction conjured by Irish author Bram Stoker… In this retelling of “The Judge’s House,” a Cambridge student is overcome with curiosity — then dread — as he faces an evil man’s terrifying legacy. Listen to Part 1 right here, then search “Haunted Places: Ghost Stories” to hear Part 2, when the Judge himself comes calling… Haunted Places: Ghost Stories is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Every Thursday, find a new tale of terror from some of history’s greatest authors. Listen free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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When it comes to sudden memory loss, the most common forms of amnesia are often short-term, and stem from trauma to the brain. But some cases are much more inexplicable. People with Dissociative Amnesia don't experience brain damage, but still lose large chunks of time… and can even forget their entire identity.

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Between 2018 and 2019, 12 American tourists died suddenly at resorts in the Dominican Republic. Was something nefarious stalking vacationers in paradise?

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Since the 1970s, a strange radio signal has broadcast from somewhere in Russia. Listeners can hear rhythmic buzzes, and occasionally, a speaker reciting a nonsense string of letters and numbers. Nobody knows what the messages mean, but the ongoing broadcast may be the only thing preventing global nuclear devastation.

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On December 18th, 1994, three cave scientists discovered a narrow opening in a cliff near the Ardèche River in France. When they cleared enough debris to get inside, they found a cave covered in perfectly preserved 30,000-year-old paintings.

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A newspaper ad, a coastal proposal, and a honeymoon “conspiracy” involving a limbo legend… Your host Richard Rossner plots out a different kind of history in this Valentine’s Special, presented by Our Love Story. Joined by Rahla, his wife of 33 years, the couple pulls back the curtain on their biggest relationship milestones. Dive into their thrilling love story right here, then search “Our Love Story” to hear real-life couples — including more of your favorite Parcast hosts! — prove that true love exists. New episodes every Tuesday. Listen free on Spotify.

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After failing to make a name for herself in the New York folk scene, Connie Converse gave up music for good. But her sadness still lingered, and in 1974 she drove off from her family, never to return again. What could have happened to the folk music pioneer?

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In 2004, radio host David Garland played a 50-year-old tape of a folk singer named Connie Converse on the air. Those listening didn't know they might be hearing a ghost… In 1974, Connie Converse disappeared without a trace.

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In the early 20th century, a disturbing pattern emerged: gold prospectors and trappers would enrich themselves in Nahanni Valley, and then lose their heads. Nobody could account for the eerily similar murders. Was the pristine river gorge home to a dark curse?

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The Nahanni Valley lies in a remote Canadian mountain range. For centuries, legend suggested that strange monsters lived in the lands. The accounts were easy to dismiss — until four prospectors in the valley died in gruesome, inexplicable ways.

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This season, “L” stands for love… and lawless… and lethal. Beginning February 1st, uncover history’s most infamous couples in this collection of episodes from across Parcast Network. Follow the misdeeds of married mafiosos. Enter the transgressions of casanova cult leaders. And demystify the lives of coupled kingpins, pirates, and spies… Because in this limited series, romance takes a sharp turn into the radical. 

Get a preview of Criminal Couples right here, then search “Criminal Couples” to find and follow the series. Episodes air every Monday. Listen free, only on Spotify.

Today, most scientists agree that, prior to dying, something likely happens inside the brain — it’s just unclear what. Perhaps souls really can glimpse into the afterlife… or maybe brains are simply processing chemical reactions to physical trauma. 

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Thanks to the marvels of modern medicine, thousands of people have returned from the brink of death. But some report having out-of-body experiences, meeting deceased loved ones, even seeing a light at the end of a tunnel. Are Near-Death Experiences the hallucinations of a dying brain, or could they be proof that an afterlife exists?

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They’re a powerful political dynasty with no shortage of tragedies, scandals and controversies. Ahead of the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, revisit the most shocking moments in the Kennedy family history — from conspiracies and cover-ups to assassinations and affairs — in this Parcast limited series. 

All 12 episodes are available January 19th. Listen free, only on Spotify. 

The Freedom of Information Act allowed civilian UFOlogists to access information the government had kept under wraps. But after the millennium, the U.S. government itself decided to get back into the game — and discover once and for all where UFOs come from.

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In 1952, the Air Force created a third project, pursuing objective UFO data without a bias. After examining thousands of cases, and dismissing many as planes, birds, or clouds, Project Blue Book was left with several UFO sightings that no one could explain.

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In 1949, the Air Force launched a new UFO research project: Project Grudge. But this time, they had a new mandate to follow: extraterrestrial UFOs did not — and could not — exist.

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In 1947, a team of Air Force officials and scientific experts began studying unidentified flying objects spotted in American skies. Their investigations under Project Sign marked the beginning of a decades-long battle for objectivity and transparency in UFO research. 

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It’s an architectural wonder: a self-supporting spiral staircase in Santa Fe’s Loretto Chapel, constructed by a man who showed up unannounced and left without payment. Some have wondered if the unidentified carpenter was St. Joseph himself.

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In 58 BCE, Julius Caesar marched on northern Europe to conquer the Celtic tribes. Between battles, he wrote of the druids’ horrific human sacrifices: entrapping victims in giant wooden structures and setting them ablaze. Were his accounts an accurate depiction of ritual murders? Or are the wicker men little more than anti-Pagan propaganda?

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The clock’s winding down on the final moments of the year and people around the world are putting their charms and traditions to work, shoring up good fortune for the future. But it’s not always our own personal luck that’s on the line… In this story, a night of superstitions weaves together the fates of merrymakers eager for fresh starts. 

This episode is presented by Superstitions, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Follow Superstitions free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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The tragedy — and the mystery — led people to look for answers anywhere they could: George Sodder’s shaded past in Italy, child trafficking trends, and even spontaneous human combustion. But the real explanation for the children’s disappearance might have to do with the house itself.

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In the aftermath of the fire, a startling number of tips, twists, and witnesses came forward regarding the fate of the Sodder children. Their father, George, followed the clues for decades, driven by a suspicion of the “official” story and a belief that the blaze was no accident.

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Early Christmas day in 1945, Jennie Sodder woke up to her house on fire. The blaze consumed her home, and five of her children. Or did it? A series of strange events before, during and after the incident leave room for more nefarious — though no less tragic — possibilities.

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More than 70 years after the so-called Mad Gasser struck, historians are no closer to identifying a culprit. Some even propose that the victims imagined the attacks. But a pattern of similar gassings suggest the perpetrator might have been active for decades.

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In the summer of 1944, the citizens of Mattoon, Illinois suffered a series of baffling attacks that left them nauseated and temporarily paralyzed. 

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Over the past decade, thousands of people have realized their memories don't quite match history. Though these false recollections are usually insignificant, perhaps they point to someone making changes to space, time, or even the fabric of our reality…

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In 2009, paranormal investigator Fiona Broome realized something odd: She had a memory of watching Nelson Mandela's funeral in the 1980s. The only problem? He was still alive.

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You know you can find love in a bar… on an app… Why not a podcast? Every week on Blind Dating, one hopeful single is introduced to two potential matches in a virtual hangout — no cameras allowed. This week, listen in as Pauler, a 33-year-old dancer from Australia, meets a tutor who falls for mama’s boys and a one-time swinger who’s “lived and learned” in LA. Is personality enough to spark a lasting connection? Listen to find out… and don’t miss the twist at the end! Blind Dating is free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Geoscientist Andrés Ruzo traveled to the legendary Boiling River in 2011, determined to find the source of its incredible heat. His first theory: a massive underground volcano. 

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Hidden deep in the Peruvian Amazon, there supposedly lies a mythical, superheated river. While it's rumored to have healing properties and be protected by spirits, it will boil alive anything that falls into it.

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Today we’re bringing you a special episode from another Spotify Original from Parcast. If you enjoy it, check out Superstitions on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 

In the 1980s, actors who had starred in the Poltergeist films started dying, leaving fans stunned. Was it just a coincidence? Or had the actors fallen victim to the very films that made them stars?

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How did the soothsayer arrive at such uncannily accurate prophecies? The answer lies in both how he divined our futures, and why.

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He was a 16th century doctor, apothecary, and seer whose prophecies, published in 1555, still hold resonance today. Did Nostradamus foresee Hitler's rise in Germany, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic? 

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With no official explanation of the alleged UFO encounters, ufologists and skeptics alike tried to construct the most likely scenario. Among their theories: astrological events, a patrol car prank, a nearby lighthouse… and time-traveling humans.  

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In December 1980, American soldiers stationed in eastern England encountered flashing lights, irradiated trees, and impossible flight technology. And despite numerous eyewitness accounts, U.S. and U.K. authorities dismissed the bizarre events as rumor.

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Although they represent immense destruction, a supermassive black hole lies at the center of every galaxy in the known universe. Could these fearsome maws hold the key to life?

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For decades, researchers refused to believe they existed — inescapable pits of darkness so powerful, even light could be caught up in their gravitational pull. But in 1964, an astronomer proved the unthinkable: black holes are real.

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In 2013, an L.A. hotel employee discovered the body of college student Elisa Lam decomposing in the building’s water tank. The only clue as to what happened was a bizarre CCTV recording from the date of her disappearance.

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In February 1983, an inmate on bereavement leave experienced something incredible: the spirit of an old man taunting him and scratching his arms. Just as Don Decker began to believe his deceased grandfather's spirit was haunting him, it began to rain indoors... and upwards.

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Rare artifact, or possessed toy? Robert the Doll is a life-size figurine with a penchant for pulling hijinks. In 1996, he attracted the attention of a paranormal expert, who became determined to track down the source of Robert’s power.

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Parcast Network is spinning a web of new shows and special programming to celebrate our favorite season. Follow us into the darkest depths of history, mystery, and the human mind — starting with this episode of Crime Countdown! Hosts Ash and Alaina are ranking the top 10 haunted crime scenes, including an Irish castle with a deadly trap door and the home of a ghostly bride. 

If you enjoy this episode, search Crime Countdown to find more passionate takes on top-ten rankings. Listen free on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! 

In September 1991, a couple of hikers discovered the world's oldest naturally preserved mummy near Similaun Mountain. The mummy was a boon to researchers… But did their study awaken a deadly curse?

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In December 2002, police responded to a call about a vehicle that had just swerved off a highway in Surrey, England. But when authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered a rusted car and a body that had undergone months of decomposition.

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