In the heart of the Great Depression, a bizarre competition unfolded. A race not of speed or strength, but of childbirth. Fueled by the eccentric will of a wealthy bachelor, the Great Stork Derby turned Toronto into a baby making battleground. In this episode, we unpack the strange legal battle, the social fallout, and the unexpected legacy of one of history's weirdest wagers.

In 1932, Australia declared war...on emus. Yes, the large, flightless birds. What followed was one the most bizarre military campaigns in history. In this episode of The House Red, we unpack the feathery fiasco known as the Great Emu War. Was it military incompetence? Bird brilliance? Or just an epic case of underestimating your opponent?

In July 1951, a quiet neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, was rocked by an unexplainable horror. Mary Reeser, a 67 year-old widow, was found reduced to ash in her favorite armchair-her body almost completely incinerated, yet the room around her was barely touched. The only thing more unsettling than the scene itself was the theory floated by investigators: Spontaneous Human Combustion.

Under the cover of darkness, with engines cut and hearts steady, a group of young Soviet women rained fear from the skies. In this episode of The House Red, we dive into the astonishing true story of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment-and all-female unit that flew plywood and canvas biplanes into battle against Nazi Germany.

In 1959, nine experienced hikers set off into the Ural Mountains- and never returned. When their bodies were found, scattered and mutilated under bizarre and unexplained circumstances, the mystery of Dyatlov Pass was born. Was it a freak natural disaster, a military cover-up. or something even stranger? In this episode, we trek through the chilling details of one of history's most perplexing unsolved cases.

In the shadow of the Korean DMZ, a tree nearly sparked World War lll. In this episode of The House Red, we cut into the details of Operation Paul Bunyan- America's most over-the-top response to murder with chainsaws, commandos, and Cold War theatrics. It's a tale of intimidation, absurdity, and a tree that stood at the crossroads of history.

In 1887, journalist Nellie Bly faked insanity to get committed to Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum- and uncovered horrors that shocked the nation. In this episode of The House Red, we dive into her fearless investigation, the brutal conditions she exposed, and how one woman's courage redefined investigative journalism.

In 1587, over 100 English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island, leaving behind nothing but a single word carved into wood. What happened to the lost colony? Join us as we unravel one of America's oldest and eeriest unsolved mysteries, exploring the theories, the history, and the haunting silence that still lingers centuries later.