January 12 – The Man Who Refused to Stay Dead - Strange History

January 12 – The Man Who Refused to Stay Dead - Strange History

Published: January 12, 2026

Duration: 5:26

On January 12, 1967, psychology professor James Bedford became the first human to be cryonically frozen after death, launching one of the strangest scientific experiments in history. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the origins of cryonics, the controversial preservation process, and the unsettling question of whether death might one day be reversible. A fascinating true story at the edge of science and belief.

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