HowStuffWorks_Conspiracy_Theories

From Greek fire to Roman concrete modern humans are only now beginning to rediscover the secret technology of the ancient world.

You've heard the phrase before, but what does it really mean? Join Matt and Ben to learn more.

Why would companies work together to keep innovations away from the marketplace?

On July 16th, 1945 the first atomic bomb test ushered in a new era of warfare, with weapons capable of killing millions. But how many countries own nukes today, and how did they get them? The answers may surprise you. Tune in to learn more.

What was the purpose of Stonehenge? Why would ancient humans take so much effort to build this complex arrangement of massive stones?

Have dead bodies really been mistaken for decorations? Have people really put razors in apples? Are some local places really haunted? Tune in to learn more about modern Halloween legends.

In this episode, Ben and Matt travel to DC for a closer look at the famous House of the Temple. Tune in to learn more about the odd history of this iconic temple.

For decades rumors about Bohemian Grove have run wild through the conspiracy world -- but what actually happens at Bohemian Grove? Tune in to learn more.

The path to the stars isn't all altruism and noble scientific advancement -- in fact, human activities in space have often been shrouded in secrecy, and the practice continues today.

Cultures across the planet have legends describing giant, human-like creatures. Usually, these stories are dismissed as folklore -- yet some people believe a race of giants did exist at some point in Earth's past. Tune in and learn more.

The Baghdad batteries and the Antikythera mechanism have puzzled many historians -- they just appear too advanced for their time. Where did they come from?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is set to be one of the biggest trade agreements in recent US history. So why are so many people furious about it?

People have always been preoccupied with what happens to us after we die, leading some to believe in the existence of ghosts. But is there any real, conclusive evidence that these supernatural beings exist? Tune in to find out.

From stories of suppressed Tesla technology to worries over weaponized hurricanes, HAARP is a mainstay in many conspiracy theories. But what is it actually doing? Listen in and learn more.

It's true: We do have real lost technology. But what kind of stuff, exactly?

We hear about this mysterious force all the time in fiction and film -- but what is it actually supposed to be? Is there any evidence that it might be real?

Lobbying is a time-honored tradition in the United States, and it provides individuals, communities and private interest groups a tool to directly advocate their beliefs to elected officials. But with massive corruption, is it a constitutional right?

It's true: a few inches of snow brought Atlanta to a standstill, leaving Matt and Ben stranded for days. But they made the most of their time and aren't returning empty-handed. Tune in to learn the latest news about Stuff They Don't Want You to Know.

For nearly 50 years a vocal group of people around the world have remained convinced that NASA faked the moon landings. But if that's the case, why? What would the motivations for a hoax be, and how on Earth could it remain a secret for so long?

You've heard the phrase before, but what does it really mean? Join Matt and Ben to learn more.

People have told vampire legends for thousands of years, and the monster's image has continuously changed over time. You already know that some people believe in vampires -- but what kind? Listen in and learn more about energy vampires.

Would the federal government really try to take over states via a military exercise? What do politicians, voters and officials think? Join Matt and Ben as they explore the history of military exercises and the upcoming Jade Helm 15.

On April 19, 1995 Timothy McVeigh detonated a bomb at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Why do so many people believe the full story of this attack remains untold?

It’s no secret that there are discrepancies between how the US legal system treats minorities - but to what degree?

Not all spies work for governments. Join Matt and Ben as they take a closer look at the murky world of corporate spying, surveillance and espionage.