Odd Archives
Odd Archives uncovers the strangest events and bizarre moments in history. Explore unusual inventions, unexplained happenings, and the weirdest stories from the past that continue to baffle and amaze.
The Tunguska Blast
Discover the Tunguska event, the colossal 1908 Siberian explosion that flattened 2,000 km² of forest. Explore the mystery behind Earth’s largest recorded asteroid blast and its lasting enigma.
The Roanoke Colony
Discover the enduring mystery of the Roanoke Colony, America’s first English settlement founded in 1585. Learn about the vanished settlers and the cryptic clue "Croatoan" left behind when the colony disappeared in 1590.
The Taured Man
Discover the intriguing story of the Taured Man, who arrived in Tokyo in 1959 with a genuine-looking passport from a country that doesn't exist. Explore the mystery behind this baffling case.
The Phantom Time Hypothesis: Did 300 Years
Explore the Phantom Time Hypothesis, a controversial theory claiming that nearly 300 years of early medieval history (AD 614–911) were fabricated by powerful leaders like Emperor Otto III and Pope Sylvester II. Discover what this means for our understanding of history.
The Radium Girls
Discover the tragic story of the Radium Girls, early 20th-century factory workers poisoned by radium paint, and how their fight led to groundbreaking workplace safety laws protecting workers from radiation hazards.
The Mystery of the Taman Shud Case
Discover the baffling story behind the Taman Shud case, Australia’s most puzzling unsolved death. Explore the mystery of the Somerton Man, the cryptic clue, and the theories that still intrigue investigators today.
The Oak Island Money Pit
Discover the enduring mystery of Oak Island's Money Pit off Nova Scotia. Explore centuries of treasure hunts, famous explorers, and the relentless quest to uncover hidden riches beneath the island.
The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser Unraveled
Discover the captivating story of Kaspar Hauser, the mysterious youth who appeared in Nuremberg in 1828 with no known origins. Explore the historical debate over his identity, royal ties, and the chilling mystery that still fascinates today.
The Somerton Man’s Coded Message
Discover the secrets behind the Somerton Man, found dead in 1948 on Somerton Beach, Australia. Explore the mysterious coded message linked to this enduring cold case and the efforts to uncover his identity.
The Mystery of the Green Fireballs Examining
Explore the enigmatic green fireballs first seen in the 1940s—unexplained aerial phenomena that baffled pilots and military observers. Discover the theories behind these glowing green orbs lighting up the southwestern skies.
The Lead Masks Case: UFOs or Poison?
Explore the baffling Lead Masks Case of Brazil, where two men were found dead wearing lead masks in 1966. Was it poison, UFOs, or something more mysterious? Discover the enduring enigma behind Vintém Hill’s strangest unsolved mystery.
The Phineas Gage Accident
Discover the incredible story of Phineas Gage, the railroad worker who survived a traumatic brain injury in 1848 when an iron rod pierced his skull—changing neuroscience forever. Learn how his case reshaped our understanding of the brain.
The Man in the Iron Mask
Discover the enduring mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask, the unidentified prisoner locked away during Louis XIV’s reign. Explore the secrets, theories, and intrigue that have captivated history for centuries.
The Great Windshield Pitting Epidemic
Discover the truth behind the 1954 Seattle windshield pitting epidemic, a bizarre phenomenon that sparked widespread panic and countless theories. Explore how this mass delusion unfolded and what really caused the mysterious windshield damage.
The Mystery of the Vanishing Lighthouse Keepers at Flannan Isles Unraveled
Discover the eerie disappearance of Thomas Marshall, James Ducat, and Donald MacArthur from the Flannan Isles lighthouse in 1900. Explore the unsolved mystery that continues to captivate over a century later.
The Lead Mask Deaths: Espionage Theory and Unanswered Questions in Brazil’s Bizarre Case
Explore the baffling Lead Mask Deaths in Brazil, where two men were found wearing lead masks in 1966. Discover the espionage theory and other unanswered questions surrounding this eerie, unsolved mystery.
The Great Stork Derby
Discover the incredible story of the Great Stork Derby, a 1926-1936 Toronto contest where women competed to have the most babies to win a wealthy lawyer’s fortune. A fascinating tale of family, fortune, and controversy.
The Mystery of the Devil’s Kettle Waterfall
Explore the fascinating Devil’s Kettle Waterfall in Minnesota, where water disappears into a mysterious hole and reemerges downstream. Discover how science finally unraveled this natural phenomenon.
The Great Train Robbery’s Mastermind
Discover the story of Bruce Reynolds, the mastermind behind the 1963 Great Train Robbery. Learn how he planned and executed one of Britain's most notorious heists, stealing £2.5 million from a Royal Mail train.
The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower—Twice
Discover the incredible true story of Victor Lustig, the audacious con artist who famously sold the Eiffel Tower twice in 1925 through a daring and elaborate scam that stunned the world.