# The Mothman: Appalachian Monster or Guardian Angel?

An episode of [Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1895066656), 21 Sep 2026, 37 min.

Audio: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/serve.castfire.com/audio/8388252/8388252_2026-05-18-143052.256.mp3?rssID=6495

In November 1966, four witnesses driving through an abandoned munitions plant outside Point Pleasant, West Virginia reported a towering winged figure with glowing red eyes... and sightings continued for thirteen months. Then, on December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge collapsed into the Ohio River during rush hour, killing 46 people. The creature was never seen again. This episode examines the scientific, historical, and supernatural explanations for what people saw, and how a real community tragedy became one of America's most enduring cryptid legends. Head over to our Hidden History YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@HiddenHistoryPod If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Hidden History to never miss an episode! Hidden History is a Rewind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios Follow us on Social • Instagram: @RewindStudios • TikTok: @RewindStudios • YouTube: @HiddenHistoryPod Episode Sponsor: Head to https://www.FactorMeals.com/HiddenHistory50Off and use code hiddenhistory50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026.

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