Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- EN
- First aired
- December 1, 2023
- Last aired
- October 23, 2026
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 58
Season 1
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Dan Aykroyd
Self - Host
Adam Richman
Self - TV Host/Historian
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