The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
215 episodes transcribedCould our reality be an illusion? Startling evidence suggests the world as we know it may not be what it seems. Clues hidden in plain sight point to...
DARPA is the secretive U.S. defense agency behind groundbreaking technologies like the internet and GPS. It uncovers DARPA's lesser-known projects and...
This gripping exploration uncovers the enigma of the Ark of the Covenant, a legendary artifact that has captivated imaginations for millennia. From it...
This collection of ancient mysteries challenges our understanding of history. Explore a possible underground city in the Grand Canyon, rumored to be...
During World War II, rumors circulated of a secret Navy experiment gone awry, with sailors allegedly disappearing or merging with steel. The bizarre...
The far side of the moon has been a mystery since the dawn of the space age. But is it just a barren, crater-filled wasteland? Shocking claims from a...
The history of medicine goes back to the dawn of mankind when ancient healers used special herbs to treat illnesses. Hippocrates, the father of medic...
For centuries, the moon has captivated humanity. Yet, its origins and nature remain shrouded in mystery. Could the moon be more than a natural satelli...
Malta is an island rich with history and legends with mysterious megalithic structures that have puzzled archaeologists for centuries. These massive...
Did the world's most infamous dictator really meet his end in a Berlin bunker? Or did Adolf Hitler escape to the shores of Argentina, evading the Alli...
The shocking truth about subliminal messages and their power to control minds. From advertising to warfare, there are hidden ways your thoughts and a...
Picture a future where your mind can live forever, uploaded to a digital universe. As scientists race to map the brain and tech giants vie to connect...
Imagine a world where the genetic code is as easy to edit as a simple copy-and-paste. This is the reality of CRISPR, a revolutionary technology that...
In a remote corner of Alaska, a military officer stumbles upon a chilling discovery—an enormous pyramid buried deep under the icy wilderness, possibly...
Charles Hall, a former weather observer at Nellis Air Force Base, shares his incredible story of encountering the Tall Whites, an extraterrestrial spe...
Have you ever wondered about inventions that could change the world but never saw the light of day? This show explores groundbreaking patents—like fre...
The Nevada Triangle, a mysterious area where 2,000 planes have vanished without a trace. Strange disappearances, experienced pilots, and high-tech air...
In 1989, the Soviet Union sent two probes to explore Mars and its mysterious moon Phobos. The mission took a shocking turn when the Phobos 2 probe sud...
Dorothy Eady was a normal British girl until a tragic accident changed her life forever. After falling down a flight of stairs at the age of three, sh...
The Annunaki, ancient gods or alien visitors? Uncover the startling truth about these mysterious beings from the heavens. Discover their incredible...
