Horrifying History

It is said that a good magician never reveals their secrets, and this statement couldn’t be more true when it comes to a man from Poland named Wolf Messing. Some say he was all smoke and mirrors, and others say that he was one of the greatest psychic performers that ever existed. So who actually was this man who was said to mesmerize everyone from Josef Stalin to Marilyn Monroe? So settle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Wolf Messing: The Man Who Saw Through Time. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, it has evolved over the centuries until its religious practices have all but disappeared. Today, Halloween is considered to be a holiday for dress-up and fun. Halloween's origins have been traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It was believed that on that day; the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed up in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off the spirits. Today on Halloween; the voices of my fellow podcasters will tell you the tales behind the Halloween traditions of today. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As humans, we are naturally afraid of the unknown. Our minds try to make concrete unknown things as a way to try to control what we don't understand. Monsters are one of the things that humans do this with. Since ancient times, monsters have been used as a way to explain natural phenomenon, maintain power, and inspire awe or fear. But what if monsters are actually real? Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Double, double toll and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble... Witches are one of the most popular Halloween costumes out there. But why? Many women believed that Halloween was the best day for divination, and they would seek out fortune tellers to discover the name of their future husbands. This along with a combination of other traditions across the millennia led to witches becoming a symbol of the holiday that celebrates the macabre. Today; my friends from the Darkcast Network are telling the tales of witches through the centuries...and maybe a vampire too! Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Halloween is consided to be one of the most common times of the year for crime to occur. Car accidents, property crime, robbery, and violent crimes rise exponentially due to many reasons including; increased drug and alcohol use, people leaving their homes for trick or treating, and Halloween being known as a prank holiday. But the crimes you are about to hear are not just pranks. Join the voices from the Darkcast Network as they tell you about some of the true horrors of the Halloween season. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Telling ghost stories is a tradition during the month of October. Some do this by sitting in a circle on the floor with the lights off. Others venture to their local cemetery on a moonlit night. Either way - people feel the tension in the air, and a hint of nervous excitement for the ghoulish tales to be told. When people hear a ghost story; many don't believe that it can be true. But then in their mind, they start to wonder...what if it is true? What if the dark and mysterous things people say hide in the dark exist? Are these stories real, or are they just stories? But during Halloween all these questions seem to fall away. It is the time of year that these tales give us a scare, and make us wonder: what would we do if what happens in these tales happened to me? So join us in our virtual circle, and listen to ghostly tales told by my friends from the Darkcast Network. One of the tales you will hear today is my own, and yes...it is true. So...listen on...if you dare. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Dee was a brilliant mathematician, astronomer, and alchemist who was an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. He advocated for the creation of English colonies in the new world, which would help develop the British empire. He was considered to be a one man “think tank”, who was a visionary of the Elizabethan court. But John was also heavily involved in astrology, magic, and the occult. He advised the queen based on this, and she believed that he was not just a trusted advisor - but also a powerful magician. As part of this; John had some objects that allegedly allowed him to connect with both angels and demons, and he used this information to advise the queen. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the of John Dee and his mystical objects. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people are afraid of death, because they think it is the end. Others are afraid, because they think they will spend eternity alone. But that isn’t necessarily true. In some parts of the world, you can get married (like it or not) after you die. Yes my spooky friends…you could be married after you die. Since Halloween is just around the corner, I have teamed up with the amazing podcast Creepy Confidential to tell you tales about relationships that continue on in death in ways that you would never imagine. So buckle up my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the two corpse brides. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hi my spooky friends…Halloween is almost here, and we at Horrifying History wanted to give you all some tasty treats. Today is the first of several collaboration episodes that we have done to celebrate Halloween, and how better to start than tell some ghost stories with great friends. The first is from the group called the Tribe of the Greyhorn Pagans. They are not just a place for those on a spiritual path to connect, but they also host a wonderful show called Greyhorn Pagans Podcast to the discuss various topics of the spiritual community. The next to join us is Our Paranormal World which is a website that lists paranormal sites world wide, tells their stories, and explains the supernatural activity that happens there. If you want to do a little ghost busting, or maybe learn about the cryptids that are lurking in the darkness outside your house - you need to check them out. So get comfortable my spooky friends, and pull out your Halloween snacks…its time for some ghost stories. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people world wide believe in the existence of aliens. In recent polls; two thirds of both Americans and Canadians believe that there is intelligent life that exists on other planets. Scholars believe that public fascination with UFOs started in 1947 after a pilot flying in Washington state reported seeing disc-shaped objects in the sky with him. In the next decade; people thought that aliens were mostly benevolent intelligent beings, who came to our planet to offer advice or warnings. Then came an event in September of 1961 that is considered to be the start of the public’s fascination concerning extraterrestrials. One night a couple was driving in the mountains of New Hampshire, and they saw a flying object in the sky. This is just the beginning of the event that still captivates people today. So hunker down my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Both in the past and today; droughts cause massive problems. It can cause poor quality, or shortages of drinking water. It can impact air quality as dry conditions can result in dust in the air. It also can result in forest fires. A lack of rain can also cause low crop yields, which impacts food prices and can create food shortages. It also can cause an increase of disease, such as the West Nile virus that is carried by mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water. When there is a drought; many will go to extremes to try to find a way to make the rain fall. When California found itself in this situation 108 years ago; they were desperate, so they hired a rainmaker. The thing is that this may have worked! Was it one man’s gift, or an act of god? Get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Charles Hatfield: Rainmaker. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some of the most popular settings for horror movies, books, and tv shows is an asylum. This is because these dark and imposing places have seen a lot of pain and fear. Many think that these negative emotions bleed into a building, and becomes so strong that it affects others for years. The area we are going to talk about today is no different. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the haunted Peoria State Hospital. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When people think of Canada; the first thing that comes to mind is definitely not a cult. After all, Canadians are known around the world for valuing tolerance, multiculturalism, and religious freedom. But that doesn’t mean that there are not, or never have been cults in Canada. So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Brother XII and the Aquarian Society. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even if you believe in curses; you may find the idea of a cursed film ridiculous. But the thing is my spooky friends, some movie productions have been so wrought with bad luck that it seems that a curse is the only logical explanation. Whether you are a believer or not, you might want to count yourself lucky that you were not involved in some of the movies we are going to tell you about today. So settle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the creepy tales of cursed movies. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Battle of Gettysburg is one of the most famous battles of the American Civil War. It occurred from July 1 to July 3, 1863 in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and this battle had the largest number of casualties for this entire war. This battle was the turning point of the Civil War after Union Major General George Meade’s soldiers defeated the Confederate army lead by General Robert E. Lee. This ended Lee’s attempt to invade the North, and afterwards he retreated with his army back to Virginia. But not everyone went home when this battle ended. It is estimated that between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers from both sides had their lives end in this three day battle. Soon after the battle ended; reports started to come in concerning paranormal activity throughout this area. From phantom cries of wounded soldiers to full body apparitions walking the battle grounds - Gettysburg is constantly reminded about their dark past. So settle in my spooky friends…we are about to here the tales of the ghosts of Gettysburg. But before we get started today, I do have a warning for you all. In this episode we will be speaking about a lot of death, and dismemberment. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Here is where you can find Rachael Goddard: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historynerd32 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoddardSinger Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rachaelgoddard_actress_singer/ Find her books "Wild Rose of Tombstone" and "Too Tough to Die at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZC7PMV https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZC7PMV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the great mysteries in life is what happens when we die. Most religions tell us that there is some sort of afterlife, and one of the more popular ideologies concerning this is reincarnation. Reincarnation literally translated means “to take flesh again”, and it means that when we leave one life - we move onto another. The reason behind this is so our spirit can further learn and grow. But is it true? Do we simply pass through a succession of lives? So get comfortable my spooky friends…we are about to take a deep dive into the possibility that we may have lived before. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Poorhouses, which were also known as almshouses or poor farms, were not a place that you wanted to end your days in. These places were tax supported residential institutions that took in those who could not support themselves. In these facilities; people were often given not enough food to eat, and what they were given were often unpalatable. They were forced into crowded and unsanitary conditions, where they had to do hard labour or domestic labour as a punishment created for those who suffered from poverty. As a result; many people became victims of this system, and one of these was a lady named Rhoda Derry. So settle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the sad tale of Rhoda Derry. But before we begin, I must give you a warning. You are about to hear a horrible tale that includes neglect, self harm, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone loves a good mystery. Whether they are fictional or real; they allow us to become absorbed by something other than our own worries. They satisfy our curiosity, and give us the promise of maybe something more. But there are some mysteries that keep our curiosity, since these mysteries remain unsolved. So get comfy my spooky friends…you are about to hear some very creepy unsolved mysteries. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The city of New Orleans in the US state of Louisiana is famous for being the birthplace of jazz music. It is also known for its festivals like Mardi Gras, its vibrant nightlife, and their amazing food. But another thing that New Orleans is known for is its darkness. New Orleans attracts fans of the macabre with its haunted houses, voodoo museums, and its historical cemeteries. Legends of New Orlean’s dark side are plentiful. Take any walking tour, and you will hear tales of vampires, voodoo queens, werewolves, and cannibalistic creatures who are said to live in the bayou. Many listen to these tales for spooky entertainment, but there are some stories that are not just entertainment. So settle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear about the serial killers from around New Orleans. But be aware: today we will be talking about a lot of deaths and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did you know that Britain had their very own Nostradamus? She was known as Mother Shipton, and her life and prophecies have been debated for years. So who was this woman, and why are her predictions so disputed to this day? So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Mother Shipton. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Childhood games are more than a chance to have some fun. It is an opportunity to enrich a child’s brain, body, and teach them important life lessons. But not all games are nice ones like Scrabble. Supernatural games have been played by children around the world for decades, but what if these games are not just a little bit of fun? So gather around my spooky friends…you are about to hear about some of the paranormal games that could bring you more than just a little scare. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A young woman fell in love with a handsome young man, and planned to spend the rest of her life with him. But the thing that she didn’t expect was that her life was going to end so soon. So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Maria Marten and the Red Barn Murder. But here is a warning to you all…today we will be talking about a graphic death. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the days that spiritualism was popular, there were many fakes. It seemed like seances and spirit-rapping was everywhere, but there is one case that really stands out. In north-western France there was a young girl who was said to be absolutely electric. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the Electric Girl. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meal delivery services are very popular for many reasons. They simplify meal planning and preparation, and you save time not having to get groceries. They are convenient, and they help you discover new types of foods. But what if you have more exotic tastes? Well…there are options for this too. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the Zambian Meat Website. But be aware. Today we will be talking about murder, body dismemberment, and cannibalism. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The summer heat may be unbearable, but our stories will chill you to the bone! So snuggle in my spooky friends, and enjoy our friends from the Darkcast Network telling you the tales of darkness that have occurred during the summertime. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The summer heat may be unbearable, but our stories will chill you to the bone! So snuggle in my spooky friends, and enjoy our friends from the Darkcast Network telling you the tales of darkness that have occurred during the summertime. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When people think about witchcraft today; they think of the current Halloween stereotype of a witch…women in tall pointy hats with large noses stirring potions in a black cauldron while plotting their evil actions. But in the 17th century; witchcraft was a very real and serious crime for which a person could lose their life. It wasn’t until 1736 that Scotland repealed the Witchcraft Act of 1563, which ensured that the prosecution of witches were banned. But this was too late for seven women who lived in the town of Paisley in the west central lowlands of Scotland. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the Paisley witches. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On April 10, 1912; the R.M.S Titanic left England on its very first journey. For those on this ship, it was a very exciting time as they were about to take a transatlantic journey to New York City on what was said to be the most luxurious ocean liner of its time. Just five days later, this ship sank after sideswiping an iceberg. More than 1,500 people lost their lives in a disaster that has since inspired countless books, and films. But the one thing about pivotal events in history is that they are often the source of conspiracy theories, and the Titanic is no different. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear about the conspiracies behind one of the most famous ocean disasters - the Titanic. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In season five; we told you the story of the Somerton Man who for decades, people have been theorizing on who he could be. He was found dead on a beach in Adelaide, Australia in 1948. Some believed he was a spy, others thought he was a jilted lover, or perhaps even a professional dancer. But did you know that there is another case that is quite similar to the Somerton Man? In fact, it is so much so that the deceased involved is called the Irish Somerton Man. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the mysterious tale of Peter Bergmann. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dance is a form of escape from the stresses of every day life. For many people; it allows them to show their creativity, and helps them express their inner emotions. It is something that brings people together to celebrate life. But for people who lived in a village in the city of Strasbourg; dancing resulted in their deaths. So gather around my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the Dancing Plague. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The number of military and civilian fatalities caused by World War II is estimated to be between 50 to 56 million people, with an additional 19 to 28 million deaths being caused by war related disease and famine. Out of all the areas that this war was fought, none were active as long as the area called the Pacific Theatre. The constant war in this area triggered a civil war and famine that is estimated to have killed more people that currently live in the countries of Canada and Australia combined. There were countless atrocities that occurred during this time, and some of the worst were caused by the operations of Unit 731. This biological warfare unit dove to new depths in what was already a genocidal war. Before this Unit was ended in 1945, it committed some of the most atrocious human experiments in recorded history. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the terrifying tale of Unit 731. But be aware: In today’s episode we will be talking about some of the worst human experiments in recorded history. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the twelfth century, two children were found by some ditches meant to trap wolves. They were alone, they didn’t speak in a language understood by those who found them, and they were green. Get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to here the bizarre tale of the Green Children of Woolpit. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imagine for a moment that you crawl into bed. You had a long day, and can’t wait to get some good sleep. You begin to nod off, but as you do you get a burst of adrenaline through your system when you sense that you are not alone. It is getting closer and closer to your bed. You try to run, cry out for help, and scream…but you can’t. You are trapped as the creature draws nearer. Get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear about the terrifying things that are said to be waiting for you in the dark. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When bad things happen, a person’s desire to survive automatically kicks in. For some this may come in the form of having a strong sense of determination and hope, and for others it may come in the form of having a strong support system or a sense of future purpose. Some believe in something greater than themselves that gives them purpose in their lives. But ultimately the desire to survive a horrible circumstance is a deeply personal thing that can be influenced by a wide variety of factors. There are many different survival stories out there, and they all are inspiring. But there is one tale that sticks out from all the others. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the lucky Violet Jessop. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People join clubs for many reasons; but most do so to meet new people, take part of activities they are interested in, and to become part of a community. The club we will talk about today say that they are no different, but conspiracy theorists believe that the members of this club may be trying to take over the world. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the Bohemian Club. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I love horror movies, but when I watch them I don’t necessarily think about if they are based on true events or not. But what if I told you that some of the darkest horror movies like Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs were all based on the actions of one man. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the murderous Ed Gein. But be aware: In today’s episode we will be talking about childhood abuse, murder, and desecration of both grave sites and bodies. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imagine for a moment that you log into Facebook, and you see a post from a friend that says “Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. If anything happens to me in the next day or two it will be the result of Fresno PD, my neighbour, and an employee at my job Payless Brakes and Tires on Blackstone.” Some might take it as a joke. Others might be concerned. But what would you think if just days later your friend ends up dead. Just a heads up today my dear listeners…today we will be speaking about murder, suicide, child abuse and child pornography. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Slightly south west of Chicago sits a cemetery who’s first burial occurred around 1834. There is about eighty graves there and through the decades; the cemetery fell into disrepair due to the elements, poor upkeep, and vandalism. This helps create the creepy atmosphere of this cemetery, but it is completed by countless sightings of ghosts. From a lady in white to a disappearing farm house, this graveyard is quite the supernatural hot spot. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people wish for immortality, but know that this dream is an impossibility. But what if it wasn’t? Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you do a search on the internet for conspiracy theories; you will find enough information for you to fall down a rabbit hole for the rest of your days. But what if some of these actually were confirmed? Thanks to declassified documents, people are learning more about different projects or programs than ever before. But some of these show that the truth can be stranger than fiction. Just a heads up my dear listeners…today we will be talking about sex work, human experimentation, death, and animal abuse. Listener discretion is advised Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People thought that Granger Taylor was an eccentric, but also knew him as a mechanical genius. Over 40 years ago, Granger left a note for his parents saying that he boarded an alien spaceship, and he was never seen again. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When people think of a haunting; they usually think of a building. But the thing is that people claim that almost anything can be haunted like roads, and the cars that drive on them. A heads up my spooky friends…in this episode we will be speaking of death of both adults and children by either murder or suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When thinking of a castle; most think about images from a fairytale. But every fairytale has a dark side with villains plotting their evil deeds in their lair. In reality, there are castles that once had their dungeons filled with the dead. There are places that such horrible events occurred, that it led to the spooky tale that we are going to tell you today. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The line “Once upon a time, in a land far, far away…” brings to mind images of beautiful princesses, handsome and brave princes, wicked witches, and magical creatures. Fairy tales have been passed down for thousands of years, and still are told today. Fairy tales create an escape from real life, and takes us to the land of make-believe. But Disney decided to take many of these tales, and change them for their profit. In Disney’s eyes, all princesses and princes will fall in love with each other and live happily ever after. But that is not the real story. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sometimes when reading a book, I notice that it is relying on a coincidence to push the story forward. That can be a bit annoying since seemingly impossible coincidences somehow align so perfectly, that the whole book seems like a set-up from a writer who needs to improve their skills. Real life doesn’t work like that…right? But the thing is my spooky friends, sometimes it actually does. Here’s a heads up my dear listeners…today we will be talking about murder of both adults and children, domestic abuse, suicide, and cannibalism. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1913, a house wife named Pearl Curran started to write. She soon started to produce award winning poems, and then she created three successful novels. In her lifetime she put over 400,000 words on paper, which is a huge achievement. But according to Pearl, she didn’t write a word at all. In actuality, the person who was the creator behind all this was a spirit who was Pearl was channelling. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Between two to three percent of children world wide are considered to be gifted. For these children, their extraordinary intellect gives them many advantages, but there is also a dark side. Just a heads up my dear listeners, today we will be talking about self harm, domestic abuse, suicide, sexual assault, murder, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today is Valentine's Day; which is a day to celebrate love. To show my love for you all, settle in and listen to my friends from Darkcast Network when they tell you the tales of the dark side of Valentine's Day. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's almost Valentine's Day, which is a day where people express their love and affection for each other. To show my love to you; my friends from the Darkcast Network will tell you the dark tales that you normally do not hear on Valentine's Day. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They are rich, famous, and glamorous. When celebrities die, they are often considered to be immortal since their work and reputation lives on. But in some cases, they are considered to be immortal for another reason. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a fan club member. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.