Unobscured
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Each season of Unobscured digs deep into one of history's darkest and most misunderstood moments, and sheds light on the true story beneath the myth.
Explore the Salem witch trials (S1), the Spiritualist Movement (S2), Jack the Ripper (S3), and Grigori Rasputin (S4) through the narrative storytelling of Aaron Mahnke, along with prominent historian interviews.
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S1 – 3: By the Book
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10/17/18 • 45 min
As the first suspects are rounded up and questioned by the biased and partisan officials, their confessions unleash more trouble than relief. And as the number of witches multiplies, so too does the number of accusers. In an increasingly uncertain time, the Village leans on its faith.
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S1 – 2: The Outsiders
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10/10/18 • 41 min
Even though Salem had been without an official charter from England for almost a decade, there was no question that witchcraft was still a crime. The only question left was how to handle them, and the answer would involve pitting a group of outsiders against a few powerful insiders.
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S1 – 1: The Arrival
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10/03/18 • 38 min
The stage is set, the characters are introduced, and the spell is cast. Welcome to Salem Village, home to a diverse and complicated gathering of families and personalities. It is a pile of dry kindling, and the match is about to be struck.
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S2 – 8: Open Graves
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11/20/19 • 43 min
As shots rang out and armies crossed the nation, black spiritualists in New Orleans found themselves fighting for their homes against all comers. But most of the nation’s spirit believers were focused on the spirits clamoring around a different residence—Abraham Lincoln’s White House. Could they guide a generation of followers through the fires of conflict into the light of a new day?
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S2 – 10: Invisible Hands
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12/04/19 • 46 min
Seances circled a high stakes table. Spirits were still comforting families, but in cities like New Orleans and New York, they also held to a glowing vision. The future of the nation's laws, and the levers of its economy, were up for grabs. Now was the time to bring heaven down to earth.
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S2 – 9: Wounds
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11/27/19 • 44 min
The war was over but the fight to determine the future of the nation continued. And the spirits had much to say. Devastated families cried out for their lost loved ones. Sometimes, the beloved dead answered back.
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S2 – 12: There Is No Death
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12/18/19 • 51 min
Blows fell. Times changed. New voices rose up with answers to the nation’s pressing questions. But through it all, spiritualists worked to create an enduring place for themselves where the spirits could go on speaking.
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S2 – 7: Preach the Word
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11/13/19 • 45 min
The news was grim. Across the south, slave states were withdrawing from the nation. In the north, some spiritualists saw their chance to take their winnings and withdraw from conflict. But others kept their printing presses running. In their pages, the spirits raised their voices to a military march, singing songs of freedom—and war.
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S2 – 6: Restless
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11/06/19 • 45 min
The child stars of spiritualism were growing up. And facing a whole host of new realities about their world. Were the spirits up to helping their young vessels find love and fight for reform as the storm clouds gathered?
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S2 – 11: The Sheep and the Ghosts
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12/11/19 • 50 min
What power did the spirits wield? They had convinced millions of their presence. They had moved mediums into high places. They had crossed oceans and shaken slumbering nations. Now the movement's leading lights saw a world to win.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Unobscured have?
Unobscured currently has 76 episodes available.
What topics does Unobscured cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Unobscured?
The episode title 'S1 – 3: By the Book' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unobscured?
The average episode length on Unobscured is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unobscured released?
Episodes of Unobscured are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Unobscured?
The first episode of Unobscured was released on Sep 26, 2018.
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