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Moosham Castle: Witches, Werewolves, and Ghosts

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Deep in the mist-shrouded mountains of Austria is one of the most chilling strongholds in all of Europe. Moosham Castle is a place where medieval power, brutal justice, and ancient superstition collided…and where echoes of tragedy still linger in its stone corridors and shadowy dungeons.

So get out your hiking boots, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear a tale about a place that feels like creatures of legend walk with you through its halls

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Albert Fish: The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Terrified America

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Some crimes are forgivable. Some are not. Some crimes are not only unforgivable but also change the lives of everyone around them.

So set the table, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of a man who redefined evil. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about sexual violence, graphic murders, child abuse, self-harm, graphic torture and cannibalism. Listener discretion is advised.

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Amelia Earhart: Vanished Without a Trace

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer who fundamentally changed things for women. She shattered gender stereotypes in aviation and fought for equal rights. She proved that women had the skill, endurance, and expertise that were traditionally reserved for men. She paved the way for future generations to be part of what used to be male-dominated fields. But Amelia wasn’t able to enjoy her success for very long.

So buckle up, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of a woman who broke the mould and then was never seen again

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The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Things in the Pickman’s house quickly ramped up with Tony now being Sallie’s main target. Then one day, television cameras came into their home, and afterwards the family moved out of the Sallie House. That doesn’t mean that the Pickmans were free.

So snuggle in, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the rest of the story about a haunted house that contained a very angry spirit. But before we get started, I wanted to give you all a little heads up. We will be talking about violence towards animals and women. Listener discretion is advised.

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Introducing: Dark Asia with Megan

admin@bleav.com (Megan Lee, Brenda Ganske) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Dark Asia with Megan is in my regular podcast rotation. There is something about host Megan Lee’s voice that pulls you in before the story even begins. It is smooth, haunting, and impossible to ignore.

Dark Asia with Megan is a podcast that doesn’t just tell stories. It immerses you in them. From chilling true crime to unsolved mysteries, Megan brings to light cases from Asia that many would rather leave buried.

With her unmistakable voice and unique storytelling style, Megan Lee has mastered the art of drawing you into the unknown. Each episode is carefully crafted, deeply researched, and delivered with a tone that makes every twist hit harder.

So if you’re ready to step into the darkness, my spooky friends…then settle in. Turn down the lights… and let Megan guide you into the shadows.

Enjoy!

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The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

I want you all to picture a quiet, small city in the American Midwest. Imagine the kind of place where the streets empty early, where porchlights glow like fireflies, and where history lingers, and then becomes violent. So snuggle in, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the story about a house that many believe is not just haunted, but angry.

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The Yuba County Five Mystery: Five Men, One Night, No Answers

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine that your son is going to a college basketball game with his friends. You tell him to have fun as he walks out the door, and you never see him alive again.

So buckle your seatbelts, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of the Yuba County Five

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The Black Monk of Pontefract: The Story of Britain's Most Violent Poltergeist

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Some houses are haunted because of what happened inside them. Others are haunted by what happened long before they were built. But in Pontefract, England, one house became infamous because the echoes from the past refused to stay buried

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Haunted Lake Lanier: Dark Secrets, Tragic Deaths, and Curses Beneath Georgia's Deadliest Lake

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

To people in the U.S. state of Georgia, Lake Lanier is a recreation hotspot which is popular for camping, boating, and water sports. But the supernatural lore that surrounds it should make them think twice before taking a swim in its waters.

So, pack your camping gear, my spooky friends. Today, you hear the story about a lake that hides many dark secrets under its waters.

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The Black Widow Killer of Alabama: Rhonda Belle Martin

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Many people can trust their mothers due to the deep bond that develops between a mother and child. A mother and child share experiences, and trust is built through mutual empathy, communication, and respect for each other’s boundaries. But the mothers we are going to talk about today should never have been trusted.

So, get ready, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing of women who killed those who loved them

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The Devil on Trial: The Arne Johnson Murder Case

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

In 2021, the Conjuring Universe released a film that was the seventh installment of the Conjuring series. It starred Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who reprised their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren, famed paranormal researchers. This movie was based on a real murder case that shocked the world when the defence claimed that the killer was innocent due to demonic possession.

So, settle into your juror chair and listen closely, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing of a tale so strange that most would believe that it was an actual made-up movie plot.

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Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

On a quiet residential street in Gloucester, England, in an ordinary brick house, was one of the most disturbing crime scenes in British history. For decades, life in the West home appeared perfectly normal, but buried in the basement and back yard was a horror so profound that it would shock the nation and forever change how Britain viewed serial killers.

So, settle in, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear about the crimes of Fred and Rose West and the investigation that led to their exposure. Before we get started, I wanted to give you all a heads-up. In this episode, we will be talking about extreme violence, trafficking of children, sexual abuse, graphic murders, and a whole lot of other bad stuff. Listener discretion is advised

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Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today’s dark tale is not just about murder. It is about a quiet street in Gloucester, England, where unimaginable evil hid behind ordinary brick walls. It is about a couple who, from the outside, looked like everyone else, but were actually one of the most horrifying criminal partnerships in modern British history.

So, get out your panic buttons, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing about a serial killing couple, but before we get started, I want to give you all a heads-up. Today, you will be hearing about incest, sexual assault, bestiality, severe child abuse, suicidal ideation, murder and pretty much everything else bad. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Hollywood Ripper Murders: Inside the Crimes of Michael Gargiulo

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles is often regarded as a city of dreams, with bright lights and a promise of fame and fortune. But behind the glamour lives darkness. Between 2001 and 2008, a man who appeared to his neighbours to be calm, unassuming, and ordinary walked the city streets. What they didn’t know was that he was a monster.

So, turn down the lights, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a serial killer who was brought to justice with the help of a television show and a famous actor. But before we get started, I want to give all of you a little heads up. Today, we will be talking about graphic murders, mutilation and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairytails, Part 6

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Many people’s childhoods were filled with Disney movies. In these films, there usually is a downtrodden girl who, against all odds, becomes the heroine. But Disney did not come up with the premise of many of their animated films. They borrowed the idea from many classic works.

In those versions, the princess does not necessarily meet their Prince Charming and live happily ever after.

So, snuggle in, my spooky friends. It’s story time.

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Lost on the Rhapsody: The Unsolved Disappearance of Amy Bradley

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Imagine that you and your family set off for the trip of a lifetime, but soon your dream vacation turns into a nightmare when your child goes missing. She was never found, but over the next twenty-eight years, there have been credible sightings that suggest she is still alive and is being held captive.

So, put on your sunscreen, my spooky friends. You are about to hear a tale about a young woman who boarded a cruise ship and was never seen by her loved ones again.

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The Butcher of Richmond: The Haunting Murder of Julia Martha Thomas

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

In 1879, there was a murder so grisly that newspapers continuously reported on it since readers were fascinated by it. The crime itself was horrifying, but the aftermath was just as shocking. It was a tale of class, gender, rumour, and the strange hunger of a society for the lurid details of domestic violence.

So, put on your aprons, my spooky friends. You are about to hear a tale about an employer/employee relationship breakdown of epic proportions, but before we start, I want to give you all a heads-up. Today, we will be talking about an extremely graphic murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Humoldt Five: Lost Souls of Murder Mountain

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

There is a place in California where redwood trees tower, and people disappear. Five young adults came to Humboldt County in search of money, dreams, and escape. None of them ever came back.

Locals call it Murder Mountain, a land ruled not by law, but by silence. It is where secrets are buried deep, and the forest watches every step you take. It is a mountain that chooses who leaves, and who stays forever.

So, get out your hiking boots, my spooky friends. You are about to hear about a place where five individuals disappeared without a trace.

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Blood at Midnight: New Year's Eve Crimes

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

New Year’s Eve is a time for a fresh start and new beginnings. It offers a chance for reflection and provides an opportunity to celebrate with loved ones. But for some, New Year’s Eve was not fun. It was a nightmare.

So, pour yourself some champagne, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of terrifying things that happened on New Year’s Eve

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Bloody Christmas: The Charlie Lawson Family Murders

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

On Christmas Day in 1929, respected tobacco farmer Charlie Lawson did not celebrate the day with his family. Instead, he brutally murdered his wife and six of his seven children before he ended his own life. The question that has lingered for almost a century is, why would he commit such a heinous act?

So, get some eggnog, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a horrible Christmas tragedy, but before we get started, I want to give you all a heads-up. Today, we will be talking about mass killings of both adults and children, mental health issues, and incest. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Mystery of Malaysia Flight 370: The Plane That Disappeared

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

It began as a routine red-eye flight that should have taken less than seven hours. But somewhere in the dark skies over the South China Sea, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a Boeing 777 carrying 239 people, vanished. No distress call, no mayday, and no trace.

So, buckle up your seat belts, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history

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Haunted Spike Island: Ireland's Alcatraz of Lost Souls

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Just off the coast of Cork sits one of Ireland’s most haunted landmarks. Spike Island boasts a history dating back to the 7th century, and it has witnessed centuries of transformation. From starting as a peaceful monastery to becoming a fortress of British forces, this place has been a location of strategic significance, incarceration, and death.

So, lock your doors, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a location that is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Europe

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Baby Farming: Britain's Darkest Business

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In Victorian Britain, behind the lace curtains and polite manners, something monstrous was happening. In crowded rented rooms and shadowed alleyways, infants were disappearing. They were not being placed in the loving arms of new parents, but into filthy cribs and shallow graves.

So, turn up the volume, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of one of Britain’s biggest sins - the business of baby farming. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads up. Today, we will be talking about the abuse and murder of children. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hanz Holzer’s Haunted Legacy

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Every culture has its seekers of truth…those who look into the shadows and demand to know what waits beyond. For many in the 20th century, the name Hans Holzer became synonymous with the paranormal. He wasn’t simply a ghost hunter. He was a researcher, writer, and pioneer who shaped the way the world talks about hauntings and spirits today.

So, break out your EMF readers, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a man who spent more than half a century knocking on the door of the other side.

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Aileen Wuornos: Inside the Mind and Crimes of a Female Serial Killer

admin@bleav.com (The Compendium podcast, Brenda Ganske) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we are digging into the vault of The Compendium podcast, where they are exploring the life, crimes, and chilling legacy of Aileen Wuornos, one of the most notorious female serial killers in American history. From years of instability to the series of murders that stunned investigators, they break down the key moments that shaped this infamous case.

Discover the full timeline of Wuornos’ crimes, the evidence that led to her arrest, the intense media coverage, and the dramatic trial that ended in her conviction and execution. They will discuss the lasting impact of her story on true-crime culture.

You can find The Compendium podcast at this link or on any podcast provider

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The Hauntings of Glamis Castle

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Deep in the rolling countryside of Angus, Scotland, stands a castle unlike any other. It seems to breathe with the weight of history. It is a place where kings once walked, where queens wept, and where whispers echo through its shadowed corridors. It is also the place where the dead are said to remain.

So, break out your bagpipes, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of what is considered to be one of the most secretive, forbidding, and haunted strongholds in Scotland.

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Inbox From Beyond

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you just came back from a funeral of a loved one. You decide to sit down and gather your thoughts while checking your email. How would you feel if you got an email that was sent from your loved one’s account after they died?

So, boot up your computers, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of grieving friends and family members who suddenly started to get emails from someone who had died.

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Rest In Pieces

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

When someone dies, it is common for people to wish that they rest in peace. But while some tell people that, they do not mean it. Throughout history, people have found many reasons not to let the dead rest, especially if they are famous.

So, get your shovels, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of people whose body parts disappeared after their deaths.

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The Abduction of Travis Walton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

It is a story that has baffled law enforcement, fascinated UFO researchers, and divided skeptics for half a century. A young logger vanishes in the Arizona woods, in front of six witnesses, only to reappear five days later - confused, dehydrated, and claiming he was aboard an alien spacecraft. What really happened to Travis Walton? Did he have an extraterrestrial encounter, or did he create an elaborate hoax?

So, put on your tin foil hats, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a man who claims that he was kidnapped by aliens and still suffers from lingering effects to this day.

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The Haunted Stanley Hotel

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

There is a hotel that is well known to fans of both horror movies and novels. It was the inspiration for the novel “The Shining” by author Stephen King, and is world-famous due to the movie based on this book starring Jack Nicholson. But the thing is, my spooky friends, this place isn’t just a cool movie location. It is said to be filled with spirits of the dead.

So, pack your suitcases, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a hotel that has embraced its haunted history and is now considered to be hallowed ground for horror fans.

Click the link to listen to the episode we spoke about in this episode: Haunted Hotels

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Jane Toppan: The Nurse Who Played God

admin@bleav.com (Brenda Ganske) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

When a person has to be hospitalized, it can be a scary thing. After all, they could be in pain or feel very unwell, and they have to put their trust in people that they don’t know. But there is one thing that most patients believe, that the nurses and doctors taking care of them are doing their best to help them.

That is not necessarily true. Some intentionally harm or kill the people in their care. In the case of Jane Toppan, she took this to a whole new level after admitting her goal in life was to kill more helpless people than any other man or woman that ever lived.

So, go and get your stethoscopes, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a woman whose evil deeds are unparalleled in any other similar case in history

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Introducing CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story.

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The House of the 200 Demons

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine moving your family into a house that you find out is haunted. Now, imagine if that house were filled with more than two hundred demons. What would you do?

So, break out your crucifixes, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a woman who claims she and her family were possessed, and the battle they endured to break free.

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It's Raining Meat!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you are relaxing outside on a bright and sunny day. All of a sudden, it starts raining, but it's not water that is falling from the sky. It's meat.

So get out your umbrellas, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a day when meat fell from the sky

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Israel Keyes: The Devil in the Darkness

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you are a police officer and have been working on a case of a missing young woman. You arrest a man, and in questioning, he confesses to murdering the woman and many more. You bring this man back to his cell, only for him to take his own life. When you walk into the dead man’s cell, you discover something that makes you realize he was one of the most prolific serial killers in history.

So settle in, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a serial killer who was on the loose for years, and no one knows for sure what his kill count was. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads-up. Today, we will be talking about sexual assault, torture, and graphic murders. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Great Gatsby Murders

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous book The Great Gatsby, there are two deaths. The first was an accidental hit-and-run incident when character Daisy Buchanan hits a woman while driving main character Gatsby’s car. Because of this, Gatsby takes the blame. The second is when character George Wilson, husband of the woman who was run over by the car, shoots Gatsby. George believes that Gatsby was responsible for his wife’s death, and shoots him before turning the gun on himself.

It is believed that a murder and subsequent scandal may have inspired Fitzgerald’s book. This scandal captivated a nation, but no one was ever brought to justice.

So put on some choir music, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale about the deaths of a minister and a choir singer that may have inspired a famous work of literature. But before we start, here is a little heads-up. Today, we will be talking about a graphic crime scene. Listener discretion is advised.

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I'll Have a Big Mac With a Side of Ghosts

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Have you ever stopped at a fast food restaurant late at night? You walk in and hear the fluorescent lights buzzing overhead, and one or two exhausted workers are staring at you, waiting for you to order. The silence is hanging in the air like a thick fog until the person at the till tells you the total of what you owe. But for some customers in fast food places, they sometimes catch something out of the corner of their eye. A shadow, a whisper, a presence that doesn’t belong.

So put in your orders, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tales of haunted fast food places around the world, and I hope you’re not too hungry

Here is the link for The Raccoon Incident that we spoke about in this episode: https://www.cbc.ca/player/video/1.6720665

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Murder on the Danube

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In the quiet heart of the Hungarian countryside lies a small village that, on first glance, appears sleepy and peaceful. But behind this charm is a grim legacy. It is soaked in arsenic and whispered secrets. Between the years of 1914 and 1929, this tiny village became the unlikely stage for one of the most chilling mass murder conspiracies in European history.

So put away your potions, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of the Angel Makers of Nagyrev

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The Ghostly Legends of Edinburgh Castle

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Perched high above the Scottish capital, sitting on a rock ledge on Castle Rock, stands one of the most iconic and haunted fortresses in the world: Edinburgh Castle. It has been a place of blood, betrayal, and brutal history. It’s also a place where the cries of the past echo off stone walls, and the shadows of the dead are within your reach.

So put on your crowns, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of one of the oldest fortified places in Europe, whose past continues to shape the present.

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The Ghosts of Alcatraz

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

There is one prison that is known around the world. Alcatraz gained a reputation for being one of the most feared prisons in the United States. It was known for housing the worst of the worst, and symbolized severe punishment and hopelessness. Some of those who felt this despair died at Alcatraz and never left.

So break out your handcuffs, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale about a place that has been many things: a military fortress, a federal prison, a place of resistance, and, as some believe, a trap for the dead.

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Randy Woodfield: The I-5 Killer

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Randall Woodfield had it all. He was an excellent student and a star athlete. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and was chosen by Playgirl magazine as a candidate for their centrefold. Girls flocked to him, but he wasn’t interested in having a relationship with them. He wanted them dead.

So get out your pens and paper, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale about a man who, on the outside, looked like he had the perfect life. But on the inside was a monster that filled every woman within his grasp with fear and terror. Before we start today, be forewarned, we will be talking about crimes against children, sexual assault and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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Who am I? The Tale of Bobby Dunbar

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that someone knocks on your door. It is the police, and they take your son away to give him to another family to appease them. How would you react, and how far would you go to get your son back?

So get comfortable, my spooky friends. You are going to hear a tale that would be any parent’s worst nightmare

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What's a Little Murder Between Friends?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

My BFF and I have been friends since we were teenagers. About a thousand years ago, he and I made a joking deal. If he wanted to have someone killed, I would have to do it so he wouldn’t get implicated. If I wanted someone dead, he had to do the same. For years, whenever one of us has a bad day, we text each other saying things like, “You better go out and buy some garbage bags”. This has been our running joke for what seems to be forever. But in all seriousness, he and I are not killers or plan to ever be. It is just a dark joke between spooky BFFs.

So, go out and buy some duct tape, my spooky friends. You are going to hear about some people who show how far some will go for their friends

To hear another episode about friendship gone wrong, check out our episode called Killing for Kicks: The Tale of Rich Boy Dellen Millard by clicking on this link.

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Police Off The Cuff: What Really Happened in the Idaho College Murders

admin@bleav.com (William Cannon, Mike Geary, Dr. Joni Johnston) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:55:20 +0000

We have a special treat for you all, my spooky friends! Today, we are presenting an episode from the podcast Police Off the Cuff. The host is former NYPD Sergeant Bill Cannon, who is discussing the Idaho College Case with several true crime experts: Mike Geary (retired NYPD Sergeant and Professor at Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut, USA) and Dr. Joni Johnston (Author, Forensic Psychologist, and host of the podcast Unmasking a Murder).

The panel shares their insights from their law enforcement backgrounds to analyze this case, including the investigation process and the disturbing details of this crime that you haven't heard before, like the fact that Bryan Kohberger stalked and killed four students in a well-planned, well-researched attack speaks volumes about his psychology. They discuss the evidence of a deeply disturbed mind of Bryan Kohberger.

This episode dives into the Idaho 4 murders, exploring the crime scene and some of the unusual clues found. Bill Cannon and other experts discuss various theories related to true crime and offer their analysis of the evidence and potential criminal profiles. Was it a psycho sexually motivated killer or something else? You can find Police of the Cuff wherever you find your favourite podcasts or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PpoliceofftheCuff/video

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Real Life Evil Stepmothers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In fiction books and fairy tales, many stepmothers range from being not nice to being evil murderers. From Snow White’s envy-filled evil queen and Cinderella’s greedy Lady Tremaine, there is no shortage of these types of characters in literature. At the minimum, these villains are painted as cold, devious, and uncaring. A great example of this is Lady Tremaine, who forces Cinderella into back-breaking labour while encouraging her biological children to verbally abuse their stepsister.

Today, stepmothers are often thought of in a less favourable light than any other family member. People make presumptions that they are less affectionate, unfair, and at times hateful. Although blended families do face challenges and conflict that could reinforce some of these stereotypes, no evidence supports the idea of a wicked stepmother. Research shows that stepmothers provide extra love and support for their stepchildren. But the women that we are talking about today embrace the evil stereotype.

So light a candle and turn out the lights, my spooky friends. You are going to hear about some mothers who redefine the term of evil stepmother. But be aware, today we will be talking about child abuse and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

To hear more stories about horrible family members, listen to our episode called The Real Story Behind the Movie 'The Orphan', click here.

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The First Vampire in Europe

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that it is 1656, and your father just died from an illness. As you and your family start to mourn, you find out that people believe that your father was not just a vampire. He was the first vampire in Europe.

So break out the stakes, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the legend of a man who was the first person to be recorded as a vampire in historical documents.

If you want to learn more about vampires, listen to History of the Vampire by clicking here.

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The Woman Who Knew Too Much

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

She was a young actress and model who didn’t act or model. She lived on the wrong side of town in an apartment she was about to be evicted from, because she couldn’t pay the rent. Then she met a man thirty-six years older than her, whom she thought would fulfill all her dreams and help her live a stable life.

Fast forward a few years, and the woman was broke and at her breaking point. She decided to blackmail her lover, telling him she was going to sell evidence of their affair if he didn’t pay up. It wasn’t long afterwards that she ended up dead.

So close the curtains, my spooky friends. You are going to hear the tale about a woman who some say knew too little, and others say she knew way too much.

To hear another story of a woman who used the people around her, check out our episode on the murdering socialite Delphine Lalaurie by clicking on this link.

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Who is the Hat Man?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

My name is Brenda. Welcome to Horrifying History, where you will hear about the unexplained and supernatural happenings that have stained the pages of history.

It is said that a shadow-like entity has terrified people across different cultures, continents, and generations. He goes by many names, but most know him as the Hat Man.

So settle in, and turn down the lights, my spooky friends. You are going to hear about an entity that is said to feed on people’s terror around the world, so whatever you do, do not look too closely at the shadows.

To learn more about creatures that are said to hunt us in our sleep, listen to our episode called Sleep and the Supernatural. Click here to listen to this episode.

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The Bridgewater Triangle

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In the US state of Massachusetts, there is a place where the paranormal comes out to play. This approximately 200 square mile or 51,780 square hectare plot of land is known for paranormal activity that includes UFO sightings, cryptid sightings, and ghostly encounters.

So, get your compasses out, my spooky friends. You are going to hear about a place that has been nicknamed the paranormal Disney World.

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Hunting the Yeti

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Long ago, when I still wore pyjamas with mittens and slippers attached, I had a nightmare that I still remember clearly. I went outside to see what my dad was up to and found him in our barnyard. When I approached him, he told me to go back inside. A monster was in the woods, and small children were its favourite food. That’s when I heard thundering footsteps coming from the nearby forest. I was afraid and turned to see a Sasquatch walking up to me. My body was frozen, and the monster quickly grabbed me. It brought me into the forest, where it found a large rock. It then started smashing my head against the hard surface, and I woke up screaming in fear and pain.

This is when my mom came running. The first thing she said was, “You are soaking wet! These pyjamas are too hot for you. I am going to throw them out.” That’s when I started crying and freaking out. After all, those were my favourite pyjamas, and Mom was taking them away from me when I was just killed by a monster!

The reason I had the dream was that my grandmother always let me read her newspapers, which were things like The World News and The National Enquirer. That is where I first saw a blurry photo of a real-life monster that is called different names around the world.

So, get out your bear traps, my spooky friends. You are about to hear about a legendary cryptid that may be hiding in the forests or mountains near you

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Cannibal Convicts

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine it is the early 1800s, and you are in a penal colony. The conditions were horrible, and you worked your fingers to the bone. Would you try to escape for freedom? If you would, what would you sacrifice for that freedom?

For the men you are going to hear about today, that included cannibalism.

So, set the table, my spooky friends. You are going to hear about two men who broke the final taboo. But before we start, here is a little heads-up. Today, we will be talking about cannibalism and graphic murders. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hollywood's Most Horrifying Murders

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

When someone famous dies, there are a lot of different emotions that a person can feel. We feel upset because their work and public persona often intertwine with our life experience and identity. We may feel a strong connection to them due to their work resonating with us or helping us through hard times. It also reminds us of our mortality.

When we hear about a famous person’s death, it usually is something that sticks with us for a few days as the information plays out on social media. But some cases are so horrible that they stick with us forever.

So get settled in, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the stories of individuals who were gone before their time. But be aware. Today we will be talking about domestic abuse, suicide and graphic deaths. Listener discretion is advised

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The Oak Island Money Pit

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

People love treasure hunts for a variety of reasons. Some use it as a way to explore their surroundings, and others use it as a way to bond with friends or family. But let's be honest…the biggest reason is for a payday.

There is one alleged treasure that many know precisely where it is. For more than two centuries, treasure seekers have gone to a small island off the coast of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia in hopes of finding a treasure that is said to be everything from Marie Antoinette’s jewels to the treasures of the Knights Templar. But getting this treasure is another story itself.

So, get your shovels, my spooky friends. You are about to hear about a legendary hoard that people are dying to get.

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Roch Theriault and the Ant Hill Kids

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In January of this year, I was invited to be a guest on the Family Plot podcast to talk about Ernest Hemingway. After we had recorded their episode, we all started to talk about various subjects, including cults. It was Family Plot who told me about a cult that existed near where I currently live and some of their dark deeds. I had to learn more, and that resulted in today’s episode.

So buckle up, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a man who believed he was a prophet with absolute power, but discovered how quickly that power can disappear. But before we start, it is time for a heads-up. Today, we will be talking about adult and child abuse along with torture. Listener discretion is advised.

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Nazis and the Supernatural

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

War brings out both the best and the worst in people. It showcases the finest human qualities of idealism, courage, and self-sacrifice. But it is also barbaric and, at times, futile. When it looks like one side will win, many will do anything to gain victory.

So get comfortable, my spooky friends. You are about to hear how the Nazis’ tried to use the occult against their enemies in their attempt to rule the world

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Haunted Salem

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 7 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

We took a deep dive into the Salem Witch Trials in our last two episodes. We looked at not just what happened but how and why. This story is not done yet, my spooky friends. These trials brought pain, fear, and heartache to so many that it stained history. These stains manifest themselves as the spirits of those who were falsely accused, and in some cases - as the spirits of those who did actions that resulted in death.

So step away from your caldron, my spooky friends. Today, we are returning to Salem to look at the spirits who never left after the witch trials ended.

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The Salem Witch Trials, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

During the witch trials; everyone in Salem lived in fear, but some used this fear for their own advantage. After all, if a person accused another of being a witch, and the accused was convicted - that person would be rewarded with the accused property. Gossip was at an all time high, and while some were trying to continue living their everyday lives, others were looking at property maps to decide who would be the next to die.

So take a break from your potion making my spooky friends. We are about to finish our tale about how fear and superstition resulted chaos. But before we get started, I would like to give you all a bit of a warning. Today, we will be talking about torture and violent deaths. Listener discretion is advised

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The Salem Witch Trials, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Life in the American state of Massachusetts during the 1600s was filled with challenges, hardships, and for some - opportunity. Seeking religious freedom, many Puritans travelled over rough waters to create a new life in a little town outside Boston called Salem. Once there, the Puritan’s lives revolved around family, work, and most of all - religion. It was this along with colonial conflicts that resulted in accusations of witchcraft, and death.

So break out your wands my spooky friends. You are about to hear a tale about how fear and superstition resulted chaos. But before we get started, I would like to give you all a bit of a warning. Today, we will be talking about torture and violent deaths. Listener discretion is advised.

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What Happened to the McCanns?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:05:19 +0000

Imagine for a moment that it is a beautiful July day. You wake up excited, because today you are leaving on a road trip. Over the last few days you packed up your motorhome, and all you need to do is fill up your gas tank before you get on your way. But what if as soon as you drive away, that was the last time you would be seen again?

So get ready my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a camping trip gone wrong, but be forewarned. Today we will be talking about some graphic murders. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Toolbox Killers: Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The late 1970s was a time of innocence in the American state of California. Young girls and women could walk the streets or hitchhike without a concern for their own safety. But this innocence and trust was shattered when five girls made the fatal mistake of accepting a ride from two men, who would later be known as “The Toolbox Killers”.

So stop your work, and put away your tools my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of two evil men, who decided to kill together. But be forewarned. Today we will be talking about torture, sexual assault, and graphic murders of young girls and women. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Poisonous Love of Mary Ann Cotton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

When most people think about what a mother is; they are typically associated with concepts of love, nurturing, protection, and support. But sadly, this is not always the truth. Some mother’s are not loving or nurturing, and in the case of Mary Ann Cotton - she looked at her family with dollar signs in her eyes.

So pull up a chair my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing the story of the woman who is considered to be Britain’s very first female serial killer. But be forewarned. Today we will be talking about the murder of both adults and children. Listener discretion is advised.

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Dr. Linda Hazzard: The Doctor Who Starved Her Patients To Death

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

People trust doctors for many different reasons. For some, it is their perceived competence. For others, it is due to their bedside manner. But for most, it is their experience and history of fulfilled trust.

Most doctor’s have your best interests in mind, but sadly - some do not. In the case of Dr. Linda Hazzard; what was in her best interests was for her patients to die.

So open your mouth, and say “ahhh” my spooky friends. Today you will be hearing a story that may make you not want to see a doctor again.

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The Boy in the Walls: Daniel LaPlante

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In 2016; a horror movie called “The Boy” was released. It’s about a young woman named Greta, who was hired as a nanny for who she thinks is a little boy. In reality, Greta’s employers want her to care for a life sized porcelain doll named Brahms. This doll was a replacement for the couple’s real child, who died in a fire years before. Soon strange things start occurring; and at the film’s climax, the viewer learns that the real life Brahms did not die at all. He escaped the fire, and he was living inside the walls of his parent’s home for years. And then…well…you need to watch this movie to find out.

This movie makes for a good scare, but imagine for a moment that you discovered someone hiding behind the walls of your house. For one family, this was a terrifying reality.

So close your windows, and lock your doors my spooky friends. You are about to hear a story that will make you wonder if you are really safe in your own home. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads up. Today, we will be talking about child abuse, sexual assault, and the murder of children and adults. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Legend of Egg Hill Church

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Churches are supposed to be places of worship and faith, but there is one church located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that has the reputation of being a location of insanity and death.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear tale of a church that is not the sanctuary it should be, and about several more that maybe should consider doing a few exorcisms to make their grounds holy again

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The Dark History of the Old Paulding Jail

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

In the town of Paulding in the U.S. state of Ohio, there is a jail that was designed to hold the most dangerous of criminals. Today, this place is not just a jail. It is a place soaked in human suffering, unspeakable cruelty, and restless spirits.

So grab a flashlight and listen closely my spooky friends…today you will hearing tales of darkness, trauma, and terror that caused some who had died at the Paulding Jail unable to escape in both in life and death. But before we start today, it’s time for a little heads up. Today we will be speaking about a graphic crime scene involving children and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

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Blanche Monnier: The Captive Socialite

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you meet your soulmate. You tell your family that you are in love, and they do not take the news very well. After finding out that your partner is from a lower station in life; they order you to break things off…but you don’t. For Blanche Monnier; this was the beginning of her own personal living hell.

So get comfortable my spooky friends; today you will hear Blanche’s story, and another that sounds like it comes straight from a horror movie. But be forewarned; today we will be talking about severe adult and child abuse that no one should ever endure. Listener discretion is advised

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The Ghosts and Glamour of Hollywood's Roosevelt Hotel

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was built in 1926 in Los Angeles, California in the United States. It houses three hundred rooms spread over twelve floors, and was the location for the very first Academy Awards ceremony. It has been featured in countless tv shows and movies, and it has housed Hollywood elite for years. With a history as long as this building has, it is no wonder that the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is said to be haunted by some very famous ghosts.

So pack your bags my spooky friends…today we will be taking a trip to a hotel that you may never want to leave…or should I say…can’t leave.

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Horrifying Deathbed Confessions

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Let me set the scene…you receive a phone call that someone you love is near death. You rush to their side, and they tell you they have to clear their conscious before they go. This is when they tell you something that shocks you to your core.

So snuggle in my spooky friends…today we will be talking about deathbed confessions that left people wondering if they ever knew their loved ones at all.

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Killing for Kicks: The Tale of Rich Boy Dellen Millard

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Some criminals shock us with the audacity of their crimes. Others surprise us with the stark contrast between their outward appearances, and the darkness they hold within. Dellen Millard were both of these. He was the heir of an aviation dynasty, but only cared about his dark ambitions. His entitlement landed him behind bars for the rest of his life, but even so - he still plots new schemes to this day.

So buckle up and leave your tray tables in an upright position my spooky friends…today you are going to hear about how a man born into privilege and that he could do whatever he wanted - even kill. But before we get started, be forewarned. Today we will be talking about murder, and the desecration of human remains. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Disturbing Case of the Papin Sisters

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

All parents want their kids to get along, but the reality is that no siblings get along at all times. Sibling rivalry is inevitable, but it isn’t necessarily bad. It is through this that children learn how to deal with conflict even though parents want their kids to be close and get along all time.

But in the case of the Papin sisters; their closeness caused their lives to unravel in a way that still baffles investigators today.

So get ready my spooky friends…today you are going to hear two deeply disturbing case that includes child abuse, sexual assault, graphic crime scenes, murder, and incest. Listener discretion is advised.

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Heaven's Gate: The End of Days

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

On March 26, 1997; police received an anonymous tip that they needed to go to a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, which was an upperclass suburb in San Diego, California in the United States. When they walked in, they were shocked to see thirty nine people dead from what appeared to be a mass suicide. They soon discovered that these men and women were members of a religious cult, whose leader told them suicide would allow them to leave their mortal coil behind, and allow them to enter an alien spaceship hidden behind a comet.

So buckle up my spooky friends…you are about to hear the dark tale of the Heaven’s Gate cult - but be forewarned. Today we will be talking about mind control, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

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Haunted Savannah

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The city of Savannah, Georgia in the United States is known for its undeniable beauty. From its moss draped oak trees to its cobblestone streets; this place is filled with historical buildings and areas, which have dark pasts and lingering spirits.

So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tales of some of Savannah’s most haunted places, and the ghosts that are still said to linger there

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The Creepy Tale of the Real Alice in Wonderland

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Alice in Wonderland is an children’s novel that was written by Lewis Carroll in 1865. It is now known as one of the best works of Victorian literature, and believe it or not - it has never been out of print. This story has been adapted to become movies, television shows, musical theatre, ballet, theme parks, video games, and much more. But what many don’t know is that the main character of Alice was based on a real person. The story behind the real Alice and her relationship with Lewis Carroll is one that will make anyone go down their own rabbit hole.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the story of a little girl who became the obsession of a grown man, and this resulted in a famous novel that many still read to this day. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be speaking about pedophilic behaviours and child pornography. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Mysterious Death of Joshua Maddux

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you decide to go for a walk. You say goodbye to your loved ones, and expect to go home after spending some time communing with nature. But what if you didn’t return? This is exactly what happened to Joshua Maddux, who went missing in May of 2008. Searches turned up nothing, and it took Joshua’s family seven years to find out what happened to him. This was the start of a journey for Joshua’s family that sparked more questions than answers.

So hunker down my spooky friends… you are about to hear about a very bizarre death where the facts are worse than fiction.

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The Wolfman of Hanover: Fritz Haarmann

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Werewolves have been part of folklore since the times of Greek mythology. In one of the earliest stories about werewolves; an Arcadian King named Lycaon decided to test Zeus by serving him a dish of his slaughtered and dismembered son to see if Zeus was truly the all seeing god that everyone said he was. When Zeus found out, he was furious. As punishment, Zeus turned Lycaon into a wolf and killed his fifty sons by bolts of lightning. He then brought the hacked up son back to life, and it was he that succeeded his father on the throne of Arcadia.

Through the ages, many have been fascinated by stories about werewolves. Experts believe there are several reasons behind this which include the duality of humanity, the escapism of the stories themselves, and the moral and ethical dilemmas that these characters face. We get a thrill from hearing about a werewolf being just like us during the day, but at night turning into an animalistic killer. But sometimes; reality is much worse than the stories that we tell each other around campfires at night, and the story of the Wolfman of Hanover is one of those tales.

So get comfortable my spooky friends… today you will hear the story of Fritz Haarmann: The Wolfman of Hanover. But before we do, I want to give you all a little heads up. In today’s episode we will be talking about some very dark topics including: sexual assault, brutal murders, mutilation and dismemberment, and cannibalism. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Legend of the Mistletoe Bride

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Hi my spooky friends! You are likely wondering why I am jumping into your feed today. Well…tomorrow is Christmas, which just happens to come on a Wednesday this year. So tomorrow you will be getting your regular weekly episode of Horrifying History, but today - you are getting an extra episode as my gift to you. Today we are telling a creepy tale of the Mistletoe Bride, which is as old as anyone cares to remember.

From our house to yours; we at Horrifying History want to wish you all a very spooky holiday season, and a terrifyingly good New Year.

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Some of the Most Strangest Deaths in History

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

I think that at one time or another everyone has thought about how they would die. It is a morbid question, but if there is one thing that is certain in life is that we will die eventually. We have almost no control on the when and where, and all of us wish that we will lead long fulfilling lives and die in our sleep. But the truth is, death comes for us all. Sometimes it comes in bizarre and unique ways that people talk about for years to come.

So pop some popcorn my spooky friends… today you will hear about some very unusual and unexpected deaths throughout history

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The Dark History of the Charles Camsell Hospital

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

There is a building located in the city of Edmonton that is considered to be one of the most haunted buildings in the province of Alberta in Canada. The former Charles Camsell Hospital is a location filled with dark secrets that resulted in many of their former patients never making it back home again.

So get comfortable my spooky friends… today you will hear the history of a very dark place, but before we get started I wanted to give you all a heads up. Today we will be speaking about colonialism, residential schools, and racism. Listener discretion is advised.

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Shocking Moments Caught on Live TV

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Television has become an integral part of many of our lives, and is an excellent medium for entertainment and information. It can shape our society’s culture and beliefs. From news programs to reality shows, Television plays an essential role in the daily lives of people around the world. But sometimes, there are unexpected, shocking, or bizarre moments that have been caught on live tv that are hard to believe.

So settle in my spooky friends… today you will hear about some of the craziest things that were caught on live tv. But be warned! In today’s episode we will be speaking about suicide and graphic murders. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Last Call of Amber Tuccaro

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The province of Alberta in Canada is known mostly for being oil country with farms sprinkled in-between. When I was growing up, I loved to travel off the farm to spend time with my cousins in the city of Edmonton. I would stay at my aunt and uncle’s home, and my cousins and I would roam wherever we wanted to. There was no reason for my aunt and uncle to worry, because after all…Edmonton was a safe place. But the thing is my spooky friends…it wasn’t.

On August 18, 2010; a young mother went missing and her remains were discovered a little over two years later by horseback riders. This was only the start of a living hell for the Tuccaro family.

So turn up the volume my spooky friends…today you will hear the tale of Amber Alyssa Tuccaro, but before we get started I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about a disturbing murder, institutional racism, and missing and murdered Indigenous women. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Hellfire Club: Fact, Fiction, and the Legends In-Between

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

One of the more famous secret societies in history is the Hellfire Club, and it has been the subject of rumour and mystery for years. It is said that this club was a place where people committed dark deeds, black magic, and even murder. But was any of this true?

So turn down the lights my spooky friends…today we are traveling back in time to see where the truth actually lies

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The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairytales, Part 5

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

One of the most famous murders in movie history is the killing of a young deer’s mother. In the Disney classic movie “Bambi”; we are taken of a journey though a young deer’s eyes. As a fawn, he learns from his doting mother that there are dangers in our world. As he grows up, he learns that the world is filled with tragedy as well as beauty.

But as we spoke about in previous episodes; Disney doesn’t necessarily come up with their own tales. They love to take existing fairytales or stories, and change them for their audience to be light and fluffy. But the original tale of Bambi is much darker than you would ever expect.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. It is story time

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The World's Most Haunted Lighthouses

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Lighthouses are beacons of light that help ships safely come home, and often they are a lifeline to seafarers caught in the chaos of a violent storm. But sometimes; lighthouses can’t save those at sea. Many sailors, captains, and passengers have died in coastal accidents, pirate attacks, or due to their inability to see the light of these beacons of hope. In addition to this, a lighthouse keeper’s job is one of isolation and uncertainty, as well being a massive responsibility. It is for these reasons that many believe that lighthouses are a hot spot for paranormal activity.

So batten down the hatches my spooky friends. You are about to hear the stories of several lighthouses where unfortunate souls are said to linger long after their deaths

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The Great Canadian Ghost Tour, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Ghost stories are a worldwide phenomenon, and the country of Canada is no exception. There is no shortage of terrifying ghost sightings, strange apparitions, and unexplained occurrences across the country.

So get ready my spooky friends. In the spirit of Halloween; Chris from the podcast “The Wall of Unusual, and I are going to take you on a voyage to some of the most notoriously creepy spots across the Great White North

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Darya Saltykova - The Serial Killing Noblewoman

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Many have heard the dark tale of Elizabeth Bathory, who was a Hungarian countess thought to have murdered countless young women in the early 17th century. In season four we told you all about her tale, but she is not the only historical wealthy and powerful noblewoman who was said to have darkness in her soul. There was another who was found guilty for murdering 38 of her serfs, while instilling fear into any witness who could testify against her.

So hunker down my spooky friends. You are about to hear the story of a woman who’s deeds were so bad, that the Russian state had to come up with a sentence that would show everyone that crime doesn’t pay

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Dismembered In The Deep

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you are a freelance journalist, and you finally get your big break - an interview with a well known inventor and entrepreneur. He invites you to interview him while taking you for a ride in his privately built midget submarine. You would likely be thinking to yourself that this is an opportunity of a lifetime. When Kim Wall got this invitation; she thought so too, but in actuality it was an invitation that would result in her death.

So pull up a chair my spooky friends. You are about to hear the story of a young woman who went to an interview, but ended up in the submarine from hell. But before we get started today, I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about a graphic murder, and sexual assault. Listener discression is advised.

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The Great Canadian Ghost Tour, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

A few months ago; I was asked to be on the podcast “The Wall of Unusual”, where we discussed the Ted Bundy case. Host Chris and I both live in the Canadian province of Ontario, and after the episode we started to talk about some to the dark tales that our country had to offer. That discussion led to the episode that you are about to hear.

So…buckle in my spooky friends. Today Chris and I are taking you for a trip down Creepy Lane in our own version of a Canadian ghost tour.

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The Evil Deeds of John List

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

America’s Most Wanted was an American tv show that debuted on February 7, 1988 that was hosted by John Walsh. John had gained publicity and became a crime advocate after his own son was kidnapped and murdered in 1981. The show featured crime reenactments and interviews with those who were involved, with the goal to get tips that could eventually solve the crime. This show was the longest running crime reality show in the history of Fox Broadcasting Company, and it contributed to the arrest of more than 1000 fugitives. One of those fugitives was living in suburbia, and was known as a loving husband who worked as an accountant. When those who knew him learned who their mild mannered neighbour really was; it made headline news across the country.

So settle in my spooky friends. You are about to hear the story of a mass murderer, who was caught with the help of an artist and a syndicated tv show

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Haunted Theatres

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Next to graveyards and drafty old castles; theatres are often talked about as a site for paranormal activity. With the amount of drama, superstition, and ego in these locations, it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that theatres are a supernatural hotspot.

So listen in my spooky friends. You are about to hear the stories of some of the most ghost ridden performance spaces around the world.

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Horrifying Historical Beauty

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

From french twist nails to strawberry makeup; there are many different beauty trends that have taken hold this year. Trends seem to form easily, and soon they are out of sight and out of mind. But not all trends are good or healthy for a person to try.

So turn up the volume my spooky friends. You are about to hear about some of the strange things that people would do for beauty

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Inside the World's Richest Rivalry: Doris Duke and Barbara Hutton

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Female friendships are very special. Many times these bonds are shown to last longer than other bonds in a woman’s life whether they are romantic, family, or otherwise. But sometimes; one of the two in a friendship starts to become jealous of their friend for various reasons, and this can develop into a sort of competition between the two which results in the two becoming frenemies. Researchers have studied this phenomenon, and claim that these toxic relationships have three prominent characteristics. The first is being competitive, which is when one views the other more as a rival to outdo than a friend to support. The second is jealousy in the terms of social connections, or material possessions. And the third is distrust, which is actually a lack of respect and care within the friendship.

In the case of Doris Duke and Barbara Hutton; they took this to a whole new level.

So settle in my spooky friends. You are about to hear the crazy tale of two rich women who started out as friends, but their relationship spiralled into being the original frenemies.

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The Kidnapping of Charley Ross

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We have all heard it at least once in our lives…don’t take candy from strangers. Adults have been saying this to children for years in the hopes to protect them from being kidnapped, and it is believed that this phrase originated from one of the most famous missing person cases in history that is also believed to be America’s first ransom kidnapping.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear the sad tale of the kidnapping of Charley Ross, and about another famous case that at the time was compared to Charley’s case.

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The Vampire of Dusseldorf

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In legends; vampires are fanged creatures that prey on the living. Their desire to feed off human blood is all consuming, and they are said to roam the world at night searching for they prey. But there was a man that gained the nickname of the Vampire of Dusseldorf that is more terrifying than any mythical vampire could be.

So settle in my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of Peter Kürten, who’s deeds were so horrific that he was beheaded in 1931. But before we get started, I would like to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about some very dark crimes including domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual assault, bestiality, cannibalism, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

When I was a young child; my mom would drop me off at my grandparent’s house while she ran her errands. Grandma would plunk me down on the living room couch, and give me her newspapers to read. But my grandma’s newspapers were not the ones that you likely read as a child. Her’s were tabloids on their best day, and had titles like The National Inquirer, The National Examiner, and The Weekly World News.

It was in one of these that I saw a picture that mesmerized me. A photographer allegedly captured an image of a ghost, and this became one of the most famous spirit photography images of all time.

So settled in my spooky friends. You are about to hear a story about a woman who is said to haunt her former home, and became famous because of it. But before we get started…I want to give you all a little heads up. Today we will be talking about a graphic crime scene. Listener discretion is advised

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The Life and Crimes of Agrippina the Younger

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Very few women in history stand out in the way that Agrippina the Younger does. She was the granddaughter of the first Roman emperor Octavian, and was a great niece to Emperor Tiberius. She was Emperor Caligula’s sister, the wife of Emperor Claudius, and she was the mother of Emperor Nero. This pedigree allowed for her to have immense power, but even so - Agrippina lived in a society ruled by men. Because of this, she had to fight, scheme, and possibly murder to gain her power.

She was the first woman to transcend the role of the emperor’s wife, as she ruled alongside her son Nero. But her ambition and need for power led to her downfall.

So buckle up my spooky friends. You are about to hear story about the first true empress of Rome, who’s need for control resulted in her death.

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Robert Pickton: The Pig Farming Serial Killer

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Robert Pickton, who is known as the Pig Farmer Killer, confessed to killing forty nine women between 1995 and 2001. His crimes sparked widespread outrage, and this resulted in the Canadian government acknowledging the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.

Robert died on May 31, 2024 in a way that many think that he deserved, but his death brought up a lot of questions about his crimes and who else may have been involved.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a very dark man, but before we start - I need to give you all a heads up. In today’s episode we will be talking about violence against women, sexual assaults, and graphic deaths. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Socialite Murderess: Delphine Lalaurie

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

On April 10, 1834; firefighters smashed through a padlocked attic door of the burning home of a high society couple: Delphine and Louis Lalaurie. What they found is now a dark legend that have been circulating for over 150 years.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of the woman that the press once called “Mad Madame Lalaurie”, but before we get started I wanted to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about slavery, abuse, torture, and about ghastly atrocities. Listener discretion is advised

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Alien Agendas

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Whether they are tiny amebas or little green men, aliens never fail to capture our imagination. Now seventy seven years after Roswell, aliens still are in our collective psyche. Today, we brought in one of our favourite podcast hosts, Noelle from Creepy Confidential, to help me tell you some tales that will make you wonder…are we really alone in the universe?

So get ready my spooky friends. Today is alien takeover day

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Pedro Filho: The Brazilian Dexter

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In December of 2021, we released an episode called “The Edmonton Dexter Wannabe” that tells the tale of Mark Twitchell. He murdered a man after being inspired by the fictional tv character Dexter Morgan. Dexter was the antihero of a book series by Jeff Lindsay that was developed into a tv show by the same name.

In both the books and tv series; Dexter is a forensic blood spatter analyst who works for the Miami-Metro police. In his spare time, Dexter is a vigilante serial killer who targets other murderers who evaded the justice system. Mark Twitchell was inspired by this, but he did not target evil doers. He targeted an innocent man.

But Jeff Lindsay didn’t just make Dexter’s story up. He was inspired by a man that has been called “the perfect psychopath”, who murdered at least seventy people. This serial killer stands out from all the rest, since it was he that inspired the character of Dexter Morgan.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of Pedro Filho, the Brazilian Dexter. But before we get started today; I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about graphic murders, child abuse, sexual assault, and cannibalism. Listener discretion is advised

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Jesus Freaks: The Children of God Cult

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The 1960s are known for many things, like free love and Woodstock. But for some; it meant control, sexual abuse, and the apocalypse.

So turn up the volume my spooky friends. You are about to hear the story of the Children of God cult, and how their message of hope turned into a nightmare for some of their followers. But before we get started today; I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be speaking about physical, mental, and sexual abuse of both adults and children. Listener discretion is advised.

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Diseases That Do Not Seem Real

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

There are medical conditions, such as hypertension or asthma, that almost everyone has heard of. But there are some conditions that are so rare that at first glance, you would question if they are even real.

So gather around my spooky friends. You are about to hear of some of the most unusual ways which the human body can be unpredictable

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Tales That Will Surprise True Crime Buffs

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Truth is stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to unsolved mysteries. After all, there’s something about unanswered or unexplainable happenings that captivates us. Many binge watch tv shows, read numerous books, or listen to podcasts that go down the rabbit holes of the unknown. But some of these cases stand above the rest with their eeriness levels being off the charts.

So snuggle in my spooky friends. You are about to hear some tales today that are so strange - they may make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end.

If you want to check out the episode from People are the Worst podcast that we spoke about this episode: click on the below link.

https://bleav.com/shows/people-are-the-worst/episodes/104-scary-reddit-stories/

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The Haunting History of New Orleans

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The city of New Orleans in the American state of Louisiana is magical. I fell in love with this place the second I walked off the plane. It creeps into your heart without you noticing, and when its there, it stays forever. This place not just beautiful with its green spaces and bright pops of colour everywhere. The food is to die for, and there always a hint of a song in the air. This city also embraces their past, even though much of their history is very dark indeed.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear some of haunting history from the city of New Orleans

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The Cincinnati Witch Wars

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its witch trials of 1692. If you were accused of being a witch during these times; things would never go well for those who were accused. After the infamous Salem Witch Trials ended, trials of one type or another still occurred in various places around the world. One of these is a place that no one would expect - Cincinnati, Ohio.

So snuggle in my spooky friends. You are about to hear bizarre tale of the Cincinnati Witch Wars.

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Cicada 3301

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

On January 4, 2012; a puzzle was released on the internet that the Washington Post called one of the “top 5 eeriest, unresolved mysteries of the internet”. Many think it was created by some clandestine organization, or by a cyber mercenary company. Some think it is an augmented reality game, while others think it is something that survived from the Cypherpunk movement of the late 1980s.

So get ready my spooky friends. You are about to hear strange tale of Cicada 3301

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The Mysterious Death of Tom Thomson

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Tom Thomson is considered to be one of the greatest artists that Canada ever produced, but most of his life remains shrouded in mystery. His death though was even more mysterious, and today it is one of the biggest mysteries of Canadian art history.

So snuggle up spooky friends. You are about to hear strange tale of the death of Tom Thomson

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The Brentwood Five Massacre

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

I think almost everyone out there remembers where they were when a specific event happened. For example; many people remember what they were doing when they heard about the terrible events that happened during 9/11. For me, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard about the massacre that we are going to speak about today. I was driving to work when it came on the news…the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada had just experienced its most deadly massacre, and five college students were dead.

So buckle up my spooky friends. You are about to hear terrifying tale of the Brentwood Five Massacre. But before we start today; we want to warn you that we will be speaking about mental health issues, suicidal ideation, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Curse of the Bronze Lady

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In New York State, there is a village that is world famous. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, and it is about twenty miles or thirty two kilometres north of New York City. It was made famous by a short story written by Washington Irving in 1820. His tale called “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” became one of the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity. But that is not the only legend that still is told in the village of Sleepy Hollow.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear the dark tales that still float around the village of Sleepy Hollow.

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From Writing Crime to Solving a Murder: The Story of Lois Duncan

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

When I was a tween I loved reading books by Lois Duncan. Summer of Fear was my favourite, and I still read my original dog eared copy every now and then. This teen novel starts when the main characters aunt is killed, and soon she starts to suspect that her orphaned cousin is trying to take over her life using witchcraft.

All of Lois’s books were filled with horror, thrills, and suspense, but it wasn’t until I was an adult that I learned that Lois’s life was also filled with horror. When her teenaged daughter was murdered, Lois made the decision stop writing young adult novels and solve her child’s murder.

So settle in my spooky friends. You are about to hear how a woman used to write about horror, and soon found herself in the middle of every mother’s nightmare.

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The Ken and Barbie Killers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode is one I wanted to do for a long time. It is one that many of you asked for, but it took me until now to do it. The reason is that when I first heard about this case as a kid, it massively affected me. I always thought of my homeland as a safe place, but this case showed me that no one is safe.

So buckle up my spooky friends. You are about to hear the dark tale of the Ken and Barbie killers, but before we get started I need to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about child abuse, sexual assault, torture, and murder. Listener discretion is advised

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Bobby Mackey's Music World

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Every night one of the most famous haunted locations in the world is hopping. This famous nightclub is owned by Robert Mackey, who is a country singer who’s career spanned over forty years, and as part of that - he opened a honky tonk bar in Wilder, Kentucky. He opened Bobby Mackey’s Music World in September 1978 next to the same railway where he worked in his youth. Soon after it opened; Robert, who goes by the name Bobby, learned that he and his staff were not alone after the building emptied out at night.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear the dark tales surrounding Bobby Mackey’s Music World, but before we get started - I want to give you all a warning. Today we will be talking about some very graphic deaths. Listener discretion is advised

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The European Werewolf Trials

admin@bleav.com (Bleav + Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 May 2024 04:02:10 +0000

About two hundred years before the famous witch trials happened in Salem; men and women were being convicted of transforming into werewolves. It was said that they were mutilating and eating children, and the punishments were as horrifying as the alleged crimes.

These trials took place in parts of Europe between the 15th and 17th centuries, and they were driven by superstition, religious and political conflict, and the desire to find scapegoats during hard times. Many of the accused were homeless, recent immigrants, individuals of disability, or those who were loners. Many of these confessed to being werewolves after they endured severe torture.

Centuries later; it is still challenging to untangle the folklore from real evidence, or what people believed to be real evidence at the time. Most of those accused are today believed to be innocent victims, while others may have been serial killers before people even knew what a serial killer actually was.

So get comfortable my spooky friends. You are about to hear the dark tales of the European Werewolf Trials. But before we do…here is a little heads up: today we will be talking about graphic deaths of both adults and children. Listener discretion is advised

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The Death of Toxic Gloria Ramirez

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 May 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Have you ever gone to a doctor to ask them about something that you think is weird? Whether you accidentally inhaled your own earring, or thought you were having a heart attack due to drinking too many energy drinks - physicians and emergency rooms have seen almost everything. But sometimes a person comes in with an issue that is beyond strange, and illuminates the mysteries of the human body.

So hunker down my spooky friends. You are about to hear some medical tales that will make you appreciate just how normal you are.

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Haunted Battlegrounds

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Since the beginning of time; millions of people have died in wars. These battlefields were considered to be hell on Earth with all the death staining these grounds for eternity, and this makes these the perfect place for a haunting.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of some very haunted spots…wartime battlefields

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The Werewolf of Siberia

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Do you know what my favourite supernatural creature is? It’s a werewolf! In European folklore; werewolves are humans who are able to turn a wolf at night and return to human form by day. Some change shape at will while some do not, and usually it is under the light of a full moon.

What I have always found the most fascinating is how this creature by day looks just like the rest of us, but after the sun sets - they turn into a monster. And it is for that reason that a serial killer in Siberia was forever linked to this creature.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the man who has been nicknamed “The Werewolf of Siberia” and of another who had been given a similar title. But before we get started today…here’s a little heads up. Today we will be talking about murder, sexual assault, desecration of human bodies, abuse, and necrophilia. Listener discretion is advised

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The Ghosts of Fremantle Prison

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Fremantle Prison opened in 1855 as a convict barracks, and remained in continuous use for 136 years . It is known as the best preserved correctional facility in Australia, as a World Heritage Site, and as one of the most haunted locations in the country.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tales behind the ghost stories of Fremantle Prison. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads up. In today’s episode, we will be talking about various crimes and historical punishments including things like sexual assault, murder, child abuse, torture, and executions. Listener discretion is advised

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The Mystery of the Eight Day Bride

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Imagine for a moment you meet the partner of your dreams, and they ask for your hand in marriage. The two of you slip away for a secret wedding, and then only a few days later - you are found dead facedown in a shallow pool of water.

Get settled in my spooky friends…you are about to hear about a newlywed bride from Toronto, who was said to drown in just nine inches of water while her honeymoon cottage went up in flames. But before we get started; I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

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Haunted Shipwrecks

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:05:01 +0000

A shipwreck will always make for a good story. These tales usually come to the same ending though…that the power of the sea is unstoppable. Shipwrecks have a level of mystery and wonder that is unmatched in other disaster based tales, and in the end…they sit as ghosts of the past at the bottom of a body of water. They take on a new existence as graves, monuments, and mausoleums to the individuals who lost their lives on board.

But some shipwrecks are more than that.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of of shipwrecks that are said to not just be a snapshot in a fateful moment of time, but also are the home of something darker.

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What Happened to Lora Lee Michel?

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:05:01 +0000

The future was bright for child star Lora Lee Michel. By the age of seven she was a Hollywood sensation that was being billed as the next Shirley Temple. By the age of nine, she was staring in movies along side A-list actors. But soon things started to unravel, and then she vanished.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Lora Lee Michel, and how sometimes the Hollywood dream is not what it is cracked up to be. But before we get started today, I need to give you all a heads up. Today we will be speaking about child physical and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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Cursed Dams

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Many people are afraid of ghosts, in fact; being afraid of spirits is one of the most common fears around. Many cultures have beliefs about the dead, and many claim to see or hear them which increases that fear. But if you add in disasters, isolated locations, with a bunch of pain and suffering - you now have all the ingredients for a great ghost story.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear tales of some very haunted locations on our waterways.

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Canada's Most Haunted City, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 05:05:01 +0000

The city of Kingston in Ontario, Canada has no shortage of scary tales. In fact, Kingston is a ghost’s dream city! There are tonnes of historic stone buildings to lurk in, and countless dark alleyways and narrow old streets to jump out and scare someone from. Then…there is that massive 18th century fortress just outside of downtown that they could really stretch out their ghostly legs in.

The whole area whispers in your ear, “I see dead people”.

So get some hot chocolate and snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear more ghostly tales from what is said to be the most haunted city in Canada…Kingston, Ontario.

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The Haunting of Fox Hollow Farm

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:05:01 +0000

Just outside Indianapolis; Indiana in the United States is Fox Hollow Farm, that is said to be haunted by its brutal past. This location was once the home of Herb Baumeister and his young family during the early 1990s. By day, Herb was a successful businessman who operated a chain of thrift stores. By night, Herb would cruise the nightclubs of Indianapolis looking for his latest victims.

When word of human remains being found on Herb’s property got out; people started to also talk about the paranormal activity that was said to occur at Fox Hollow Farm. This activity is said to still occur regularly even today.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about hear the tale the hauntings of Fox Hollow Farm. But before you do, I have a warning. Today’s episode will be speaking about autoerotic asphyxiation. Listen discretion is advised.

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The Vampire of Gibson Cemetery

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:05:01 +0000

When people hear the word vampire; they usually start thinking about Transylvania and Dracula. But vampires existed in folklore well before Bram Stoker wrote his tale. In fact, vampires have existed in the lore of many different cultures around the world throughout the ages.

Today, most people think that vampires are just a character in movie or book, but that isn’t true. Even in current times, tales are still told about vampires that are said to be actively hunting their prey.

So get ready my spooky friends…you are about hear the tale of the vampire of Gibson Cemetery and some of his terrifying brethren.

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Canada's Most Haunted City

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:05:01 +0000

Kingston is a beautiful city in Ontario, Canada that is located on the north east end of Lake Ontario. This location has the name of the Limestone City, because of its countless heritage buildings that were constructed using local limestone. Kingston was the first capital of the United Province of Canada, and while it held this distinction for only a short time - it has remained a very important military installation. Today, it is the home of two major universities, three major hospitals, and is a well known tourist area.

Kingston has been the site of many important Canadian historical events, and with that comes tales of ghosts, graveyards, and death. Due to this, Kingston today is a prime destination for paranormal enthusiasts.

So grab your hot chocolate, and snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about hear the tales of the ghosts that walk the streets of Canada’s most haunted city.

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Who Was Bridey Murphy?

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 05:05:01 +0000

In 1952, a young man watched a hypnotist at a dinner party. He immediately became obsessed with the subject, and started seeking out every book on the subject he could. He soon took what he read, and started using hypnosis as a way to treat a variety of things, like smoking and insomnia. But then a person walked into his life that changed it forever.

So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of a Chicago housewife who became world famous after being hypnotized, and remembering that she was actually was born in 1798 in Ireland as Bridey Murphy.

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Belle Gunness: The Black Widow of the American Midwest

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:05:01 +0000

There is a type of female killer that has become so infamous that they have their own nickname - the black widow. This name comes from the Black Widow spider that are found all over the world. They are considered to be the most venomous type of spiders found in the United States, so people are naturally not big fans of them even though people rarely die from their bites.

But it wasn’t due to their venom that these spiders are compared to deadly female killers. It is actually because of a a widely circulated myth that the females of the species eat their mates after sexual contact. While this actually does happen sometimes; this isn’t regular behaviour. This didn’t stop this falsehood persisting today, and now being attached to women who decide to murder their lovers.

These women are a lot more dangerous than their spider counterparts, and are known to act out their anger, sociopathic tendencies, or desire for financial gains by killing their husbands, boyfriends, or both. One of the most famous was a woman who immigrated to the United States in 1881. It is said she killed over forty people, but the murderess herself disappeared without a trace.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale Belle Gunness, the black widow of the American midwest. But before we get started, I do need to give you all a heads up. Today we will be speaking about the murders of both adults and children, along with graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Great Molasses Flood

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:05:01 +0000

There are many types of of sweetener that a person can choose from. Some come in granular form like sugar, while others come in a syrup form like corn syrup. Another is molasses which is considered to be a liquid sugar that contains sucrose, and small amounts of fructose and glucose. It isn’t sweet like refined sugar, and is usually thicker and stickier than other liquid based sweeteners.

Molasses is the ingredient that makes brown sugar brown, and gives its flavour and moisture. It is also used to give moisture and consistency to many different bakery items like cookies, gingerbread, and pies. It gives thickness to baked beans, and sauces, and it is also used in distilling rum. It used to be the primary sweetener used until refined sugar pushed it towards the back of people’s cupboards. In the year 1919; molasses was everywhere.

But in Boston, Massachusetts in the United States; saying that molasses was everywhere is an understatement. It is because of molasses that twenty one individuals died, and an additional one hundred and fifty were injured in a disaster that is still spoken about today.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the Great Molasses Flood.

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The Real Story Behind the Movie "The Orphan"

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:59:22 +0000

In 2009; a psychological horror film was released that changed this horror subgenera forever. The movie called “The Orphan” tells the tale of a couple who’s marriage became strained after the stillbirth of their third child. This loss was very hard on the family, and as a way to move forward the couple decided to adopt a nine year old Russian girl named Esther from a local orphanage. The couple’s oldest son Daniel resents the family’s new addition, while their five year old daughter Max embraces having a new sister.

This is where things start to get strange. Esther starts exhibiting hostile behaviour towards animals and school mates, and she seems to have knowledge of someone older than her. When Sister Abigail from the orphanage decides to come to the house to check in on Esther, this is when the couple finds out that tragic events and incidents always occur around her. One of these was the deaths of Esther’s previous adoptive parents.

After a whole lot of bad happens, the family learns that Esther is not a nine year old girl after all, but actually is a thirty three year old woman who suffers from proportional dwarfism. She had spent her life posing as a child, and she was actually a violent serial killer who has murdered at least seven people.

Now…I am not going to ruin the movie for those who did not see it, but this one is a definite must see. The plot was very different for its time, but what most people don’t know is that this terrifying tale is actually based on a true story.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the real story behind the horror film: The Orphan. But before we get started; just a little heads up…in this episode we will be speaking about child abuse, cannibalism, and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Facebook Murders

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:05:01 +0000

The invention of social media has brought countless people together. It has become a staple in most people’s lives. That is its good side, but social media also has a bad one. I think that most people have had a time or two that social media has brought them drama, or maybe that they have experienced bullying. But today’s case goes beyond that. In our tale today, a Facebook friendship became so nasty that it resulted in death.

So settle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear a tale of the dark side of social media.

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The Gainsville Ripper

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 05:05:01 +0000

The original movie “Scream” from the Scream horror movie series is considered to be a classic. It is a slasher film directed by Wes Craven that stars some big names like Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore, Rose McGowan, and more. It is set in a small American town named Woodsboro, and the movie starts with our heroine, Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell. It is the anniversary of her mother’s murder, and it’s that day that Sidney and her friends become the targets of a masked serial killer known as Ghostface.

This movie is considered to be one of the best horror and slasher movies ever made, and it is credited for bringing back the horror genre when it started to decline in the 1990s. It made it acceptable for A list actors to take roles in horror films, which pushed these types of movies to the top of the box office today. But did you know that this movie was inspired by real life events?

Get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear about the serial killer who inspired the famous Ghostface. But before we get started, you do need a heads up here. Today we will be talking about animal and child abuse, domestic abuse, sexually deviant behaviour, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, and graphic murders.

Listener discretion is advised.

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The Ghosts of the Tower of London

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:05:01 +0000

Everyone has heard of the Tower of London. This fortress was built in the 1070’s by William the Conqueror, and he likely couldn’t have imagined what would happen at this building or what it would come to represent.

Today; the Tower holds the world’s most famous jewel collection, The Crown Jewels, which have been guarded by the Yeoman Wardens since the Tudor times. It is also a place of rich and complex history that is said to still affect this location today.

So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear about the terrifying ghosts that haunt the Tower of London. But before we get started; I want to give you a heads up. Today we will be talking about graphic deaths, murder, and animal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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A Midwinter's Dark Tale

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:05:01 +0000

The holiday season is almost here, and everyone seems to be filled with with yuletide joy. But fear not my spooky friends…Christmas has its creepy side too! What better way to release your pent up seasonal frustrations than listening to some dark and ghoulish stories of some Christmas ghosts.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear some ghostly legends of the Christmas season.

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The Lost Treasure of Jean Lafitte

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:05:02 +0000

Jean Laffite was a privateer and smuggler who is best known for taking a little break from pillaging, to fight for the United States in defence of New Orleans in the War of 1812. But Jean was a pirate at heart. Right after this he went back to his pirating ways, and he made quite a bit of money. Local lore tells that Jean did not put his treasure in a bank, or spend it all before he died. It is believed that Jean buried a large treasure trove somewhere in the Bayous of Louisiana, or along the United States Gulf Coast.

So get ready my spooky friends…you are about to hear the story of Jean Laffite and his buried treasure.

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The Legendary Haunting of the University of Toronto

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:05:01 +0000

Universities strive to be known for their strong academics, impressive athletic programs, and outstanding educators. With that said; it is hard to find a school that doesn’t have stories about hauntings, but the University of Toronto is in a league of its own. The strange sounds that students hear when walking down this school’s halls often is a literal ghost from its past.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear of the legendary hauntings of the University of Toronto. But before we get started today, I want to give you a little heads up. In this episode, we talk about graphic murder and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

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Mary King's Close: The Original House of Horrors

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 05:05:02 +0000

In the old section of Edinburgh, Scotland is a place now known as the Royal Mile. This is a succession of streets that form the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city. It runs between two important locations concerning the royal history of Scotland: Edinburgh Castle, and the Holyrood Palace. This used to be the original main street, and off this are small alleyways and courtyards to the north and south.

These alleyways are called a close, which is an old Scottish term for entry, court, or alleyway. A close is considered to be private property versus wind’s which are an open thoroughfare. Because of fear of English attacks from previous wars; the closes in Edinburgh had very dense housing. They are narrow with tall buildings on each side with the poorer living at the bottom, and the rich living up top.

Mary King Close is located underneath the Edinburgh City Chambers on the Royal Mile, and is currently is being used as a tourist attraction. This is due in part to its reputation for hauntings since at least the 17th century, and it is said to be quite the paranormal hot spot.

So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the story of Mary King’s Close: The Original House of Horrors. But before we get started today, we wanted to give you a bit of a warning. In today’s episode, there are descriptions of graphic deaths and illnesses. Listener discretion is advised.

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Amber Alerts Save Lives, But Just Not Amber's

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:05:01 +0000

The Amber Alert system is a messaging alert system that notifies the public, and asks for their help in cases of very concerning or life threatening cases of missing children. This system started in the United States, and is currently in multiple countries around the world. The goal of Amber Alerts are to quickly disseminate relevant information about a disappearance through a variety of sources including television, radio, and even personal cellphones to increase the chances of finding a missing child.

Studies show that in 76% of child abduction cases, the child is killed within three hours after their disappearance. This system is a way to have as many people aware of a situation as possible; in hopes that someone will see something to bring a missing child home safely. As of January 2, 2023; 1127 children were brought home through the United States Amber Alert system. But sadly; the little girl that this system was named after did not have this fate.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the sad story behind the creation of the Amber Alert System. But before we start today, I must give you a warning. In today’s episode we will be talking about murder, child abduction, and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Lizzie Halliday: The Worst Woman on Earth

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:05:01 +0000

A few month’s ago my mom sent me an article over Facebook Messenger. It was from a group that I wasn’t part of, and because of that all I could see was the title of “Lizzie Halliday”. I had no clue what it was and wasn’t motivated to join another group, so I asked my mom what it was about. She responded with “Lizzie Halliday: The Worst Woman on Earth”.

After speculating for a moment on what would earn a lady that title, I asked my mom, “Are you sending me a story idea?” She said she was. So Mom…today’s episode is for you.

Buckle up my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Lizzie Halliday, and how she earned the title of “The Worst Woman on Earth.

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Winston and The Witch: A Case of Wartime Witchcraft

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:05:01 +0000

Winston Churchill was a man very well known in history. He was a British statesman, public speaker, and author who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, and from 1951 to 1955. He rallied his people during World War II, and helped lead his country to victory. But after he rose in political prominence before World War I; Winston gained the reputation of having erratic judgement at times. People started distancing themselves from him until his response to Adolf Hitler’s actions helped develop a coalition with the United States and Russia. But after that relationship broke down; Winston was the one who warned the western world of the expansionist threat of the Soviet Union. This changed the geopolitical landscape of the world forever.

Winston was considered to be an honourable, charming, but a stubborn man. He was known to be defiant, arrogant, and a bit conceded. He was never afraid to take a risk, but he also stood firm on his beliefs. That’s why many think that he became a supporter of a woman known as the last person in Britain convicted as a witch…Helen Duncan.

So snuggle in my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of how former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill became forever linked to a legal case of wartime witchcraft.

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Jamie Gomez: From Porn to Cult Leader

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 05:05:01 +0000

There are a lot of different cult leaders out there, but many of them have a lot of the same characteristics. They are able to bind their followers to them by shared belief and practices. They boost their societal status by projecting dominance over others, either physically or mentally. They often display arrogance, and share their controversial views to gain followers. Now a great example of this is a man who the press has called the “chiseled charlatan”.

So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of Jamie Gomez: From Porn to Cult Leader. But a word of caution before we get started: today we are going to be talking about the inner workings of a cult. As part of this, we will be talking about different forms of violence and abuse - including sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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Wolf Messing: The Man Who Saw Through Time

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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Tuesday Halloween Traditions and Origins

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000

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.

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Monday Monster Mash

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000

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?

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Sundays Witches Caldron...and Maybe a Vampire Too!

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000

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!

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Saturday True Crime - Wicked Intentions

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:15:00 +0000

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.

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Freaky Friday - A Haunting We Will Go!

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000

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.

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The Mystical Objects of John Dee

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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Horrifying Halloween: The Tale of Two Corpse Brides

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:00:02 +0000

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.

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Unholy Halloween Hauntings

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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Charles Hatfield: Rainmaker

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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The Haunted Peoria State Hospital

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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Brother XII and the Aquarian Society

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Creepy Tales of Cursed Movies

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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The Ghosts of Gettysburg

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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Have You Lived Before?

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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So No Other Human Would Suffer Like You

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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Creepy Unsolved Mysteries, Part 3

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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Serial Killers of New Orleans

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Mother Shipton: Magic, Mystery, and Prophecy

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Terrifying Supernatural Games

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Maria Marten and the Red Barn Murder

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Angelique Cottin, The Electric Girl

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:05:02 +0000

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.

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The Zambian Meat Website

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Cruel Summer, Part Two

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:00:03 +0000

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.

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Cruel Summer, Part One

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:00:03 +0000

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The Paisley Witches

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Titanic Conspiracies

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Mysterious Peter Bergmann

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Dancing Plague

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Atrocities of Unit 731

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Green Children of Woolpit

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 31 May 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Sleep and the Supernatural

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 May 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Lucky Violet Jessop

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 May 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Bohemian Club

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 May 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Murderous Ed Gein

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 3 May 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Mysterious Death of John Lang

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Bachelors Grove Cemetary

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Count of Saint Germain

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:05:01 +0000

Many people wish for immortality, but know that this dream is an impossibility. But what if it wasn’t?

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The Scariest Documents Ever to be Declassified

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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

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Granger Taylor

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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Ghost Cars

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:02 +0000

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.

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The Ghostly and Bloody Leap Castle

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:05:01 +0000

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.

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The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairy Tales, Part 4

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 05:01:00 +0000

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.

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Creepy Historical Coincidences

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 05:01:00 +0000

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.

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Patience Worth

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

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.

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The Dark Side of Being a Prodigy

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

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.

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Not So Nice Sweethearts, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

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.

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Not So Nice Sweethearts, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:25:38 +0000

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.

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Haunting Dead Celebrities

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

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.

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Valiant Thor

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

In 1957, an alien named Commander Valiant Thor came to Earth demanding to speak with President Dwight D. Eisenhower. After meeting with the President, Vice President Richard Nixon, and the joint chiefs - he stayed on Earth for three years working with top scientists and government officials while living in the Pentagon.

If this sounds suspiciously like a plot of a TV show, you are correct. In American Horror Story Double Feature, Valiant Thor is an alien earthly representative, who is actual the mastermind behind an evil plot to replace the human race with alien/human hybrids. But the thing is my dear listeners, this is not just some sort of plot of a tv show. In fact, some believe that this really happened.

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The Beast of Gevaudan

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Between 1765 and 1767; a creature terrorized a rural region of France and killed over one hundred people. At the time, many presumed this beast to be a wolf. Some still believe this today, but there are others that are not so sure.

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The Smiley Face Killers

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Serial killers are terrifying to most. This is because there are no blueprints for what makes a serial killer, nor is there a specific set of experiences that can occur to create one. This whole idea was summed up perfectly by serial killer Ted Bundy when he said…and I quote…”We serial killers are your sons. We are your husbands. We are everywhere. And there will be more of your children dead tomorrow.”

But the one thing we cling onto is the fact is that serial killers eventually get caught. But what if they don’t?

Just a heads up here my dear listeners…today we will be talking about death by drowning, and graphic death scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Episode 123 - The Smiley Face Killers.

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The Power of Secret Societies

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Just by the name alone; secret societies bring up feelings of suspicion and mistrust. With that said, they have flourished throughout history. Conspiracy theories have surrounded secret societies for centuries, and many of these link these groups to major world events. But are these stories the truth, or are they fiction?

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The Summer of ’69

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 4 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000

When people hear the words “The Summer of ’69”, it means different things to many. Some think about the singer Brian Adams, and his song of the same name. Others think about how three astronauts landed on the moon for the first time. For many, Woodstock and the Stonewall riots are the first thing to come to their minds.

It was very tumultuous time, and one person decided to take advantage of that which resulted in death.

A heads up my dear listeners - today we will be talking about abuse and neglect of various forms for adults and children, sexual assault, different types of crime, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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Devil Chairs

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

They sit in cemeteries amongst the tombstones. They look innocent enough; an ornate chair or bench where you can rest your feet for a moment. But if there is a hint of truth in this urban legend - these objects wait for unsuspecting mourners to take a seat.

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The Fascinating Origin of Today's Christmas Traditions

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Christmas…the most festive time of the year. I have fond memories of decorating the tree, helping my mom with the lights or at least attempting to, hanging the stockings on the mantel, being with family, eating amazing food, and then on Christmas Day - seeing a bounty of presents under the tree with our home being filled with joy, love and laughter. But my question is; where did all the traditions of Christmas come from.

Many will say that it is the birth of Christ that we are celebrating. Is that the case or are our traditions far older than we realize? So, settle in with some hot cocoa, eggnog, or whatever you prefer and listen to the true origins of some of our Christmas Traditions.

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The CIA and Ernest Hemingway

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

When people think of the CIA; they normally think of James Bond or of a shady guy in a hat and trench coat in old black and white movies. People don’t normally think of American citizens being traced and watched, but that’s exactly what happened historically and continues to happen in today’s times.

The concept of the CIA following anyone is an odd for most. Anyone voicing that the CIA is following them are often dismissed as crazy or paranoid, and this can lead to tragic results.

Just a heads up my spooky friends: this episode contains mention of mental health issues, suicide, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.

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Holiday Naughty and Nice Stories, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome dear listeners! We are so happy that you are joining us to hear the second part of our Naughty and Nice holiday stories! Each year, Santa Clause makes two lists - one for those who are naughty and one for those have been nice. Me and my podcasting friends are no different.

We have been working hard to find the best of the best, and the absolute worst tales of the holiday season. So gather around the fire with a cup of hot chocolate, settle in, and listen to the second of two episodes from my friends from the Darkcast Network when they present the stories of those who brought goodness to a whole new level.

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Holiday Naughty and Nice Stories, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The holiday season is a special time of year. It is a time for personal reflection, and spending time with family and friends. But every year, Santa Clause makes two lists - one for those who are naughty and one for those have been nice.

My podcasting friends and I are no different. We have been working hard to find the best of the best, and the absolute worst tales of the holiday season.

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The Last of the Vampires

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Today my spooky friends; the episode you will hear will sound like a Halloween legend. But…it is not. A dark and grisly vampire hysteria gripped New England in the 18th and 19th centuries, and it resulted in the macabre history that you will hear today. It also resulted in several people to be forever known as a vampire.

Just a heads up here my dear listeners…today we will be talking about desecration of the dead. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

A beautiful and famous actress takes some time off with her husband and an actor friend. Soon afterwards, she is dead. Did she drown like many people believe, or did she lose her life at the hands of another?

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The Strange Murder in Room 1046

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000

When one thinks about murder mysteries, Agatha Christie or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will come to many people’s minds. With these writers you always get a great whodunnit, and the crime is always solved in the end. Many times; the guilty party either gives an impressive monologue about why they did their evil crime, or their life ends in an interesting or dramatic fashion. But in real life, there are some murder cases that are strange, bloody, and unsolved to this day.

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Vanished Without a Trace

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000

We all love a good spooky mystery every now and then. Often the tale of a person who vanishes without a trace can chill us to our very core. Many of these stories have a happy ending, but many do not. It’s these cases that hit close to home. It is these cases that make us wonder how could a person vanish without a trace? Could this happen to me?

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What Really Happened at Roswell

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000

In Roswell, New Mexico in the United States; an incident occurred that is still talked about today. Countless TV shows, books, and movies have been released about what could have happened there in 1947, and all of these contributed to the conspiracy theories and rumours that are out there today.

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Gef the Talking Mongoose

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Here at Horrifying History, we tell the tales of everything dark, spooky, and weird. But I think the tale we are going to tell you today tops it all. In this episode; we will tell you the bizarre story of an alleged talking mongoose, who in-between his terrorizing and haunting a family, he would spend his time singing nursery rhymes and give out racing tips.

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Cryptids of Arizona

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 04:01:00 +0000

In the state of Arizona in the United States; there are so many beautiful landscapes ranging from arid deserts to beautiful mountains with occasional waterfalls and rivers. As we all know though; with natural beauty and light, there is also the darker side of things.

The legends of this area range from the supernatural, to those that expose the darker side of humanity. There are also stories about bizarre, and often frightening creatures that hide just outside the edge of nightmares.

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Halloween Sleepover Stories

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Welcome my spooky friends to our Halloween Sleepover! We have prepared for you some of the spookiest tales to keep you awake this Halloween. So snuggle into your sleeping bags, and get a little closer to the fire. Today my friends from the Darkcast Network are going to tell you some real, and not so real tales of the macabre to celebrate our favourite holiday of the year.

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The House of Death

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Greenwich Village is located on the west side of Manhattan in the New York City. It is considered to be the home of bohemian culture in the early and mid-20th century, and is known for its artists lifestyle. But there is one place that stands out for a completely different reason.

The picturesque building located at 14W-10th Street is known for its not so nice history. In fact, twenty two people died in this house and that is why it has the nickname that it does.

Just a heads up my dear listeners…in today’s episode we will be talking about abuse and death of both adults and children. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Bodmin Jail

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000

No one wants to go to jail. Life in jail can be dehumanizing, monotonous, terrifying, and this is in current day prisons. Historically, life in prison was much worse. Many people who walked in the doors of a prison never walked out, but also - many never left.

Today we will be talking about violent deaths of adults and children. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Betz Sphere

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Sometimes a person can have something that will come into their lives, and it changes everything. In March of 1974, for the Betz family of Fort George Island, Florida in the United States - this change came in the form of a sphere.

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The Strange World of Mourning Dolls

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000

There is one horror movie plot line that can be terrifying…dolls. From Chucky in the movie Child’s Play to Annabelle in The Conjuring series, the concept of evil dolls brings tones of money into the box office. From their glassy eyes, and carved smiles; these death dolls make people nervous even before they come to life and hunt down their living prey.

But as we all know, not all dolls are evil. In fact, dolls have been part of human play for thousands of years - but historically there are some dolls that were not for play.

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Beyond Horrifying History

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 4 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000

We are getting closer to Halloween, which is my favourite holiday of the year! Why? Well, it is the only time of the year that it is ok to eat boxes of tiny candy bars. There is no stress like on Christmas or Valentine’s day, and the best thing is you can dress however you wish and likely not get arrested.

Just like we did last year; Horrifying History wants to give all of you a gift this Halloween, and what better gift is there than an additional episode! This year we are collaborating with Beyond the Rainbow podcast to tell you about some horrifying crimes that occurred on Halloween.

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Haunted Forests

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000

For many, forests are a place to commune with nature. But thanks to movies like the Blair Witch Project; a dark and dense forest can fill many people with dread. Even though some spooky moments can be chalked up to an overactive imagination - there are some places that have terrifying histories that one cannot just brush off.

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Bridges of the Dammed

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000

In ancient times, people started building bridges to gain passage over various obstacles, like valleys or bodies of water. From that point on; the knowledge on how to build bridges started spreading from area to area, but so did the lore about the monsters and ghosts that made these places their own.

Just a heads up here my dear listeners: in this episode we will be talking about racism, suicide, harm to animals, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Legend of Polybius

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Many people love playing video games. It is a way for people to escape from their regular lives, and allows a diversity of choice that the real world can’t provide. According to multiple studies, gaming can boost a persons mood, and help relieve stress. They also can be used as a learning tool, and this is why video games have been used in therapy for at least a decade.

But imagine for a moment that there is a game that was used for a different purpose. Imagine that there is a game that was created as part of a psychology experiment to produce psychoactive effects, and eventually result in controlling the mind of the person who plays it.

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Number Radio Stations

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you are listening to the radio. The station you chose originally isn’t interesting you at the moment, so you start searching for another to listen to. This is when you hear it…a sequence of musical notes. Then a voice comes on. The voice has been altered so you can’t tell if it is a male, female, or a child. They start reading a series of what seems to be random numbers over and over again.

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The Skinwalker Ranch

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

There is one place in northeastern Utah in the United States that is known world wide for its connection to the paranormal. This 512 acre or 207.2 hectare ranch that is said to be a hotspot for everything spooky like poltergeist phenomena, crop circles, UFO sightings, strange electromagnetic forces, floating fireballs, and cattle mutilations.

Now if that doesn’t scare you, there is more. Local lore tells that the area where this ranch sits is cursed by an ancient spell that summons terrifying shapeshifters that are called Skinwalkers.

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The Isdal Woman

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Over fifty years ago, a woman’s burned body was discovered in Norway. Today, we still have no idea who she was, or why her life ended there. Some think she was a spy, or part of an international criminal organization. Others think that perhaps she ended her own life after a battle with mental illness. Even recent DNA testing gives no clues of who this woman actually was.

Just a heads up here my dear listeners, today we will be talking about death, suicide, and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Beauty Queen Murders

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Beauty pageants have traditionally been contests that focus on ranking people by their physical attributes. In current times, pageants have evolved to include inner beauty, talent, and intelligence, but the reason that people enter these contests haven’t really changed. Some enter to build confidence, while some use it as a way to meet new people. More often, winning pageants gives the contestant opportunities in the worlds of modelling and entertainment. And then, there are all the cash prizes and possible scholarships that one can win…this makes entering pageants enticing to many.

But most may not realize that there is a dark side behind these contests. For some, beauty pageants can trigger eating disorders, lower self esteem, and cause depression. But for others, being centre stage gets them noticed in ways that no one would ever want.

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The Men in Black

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000

The Men in Black is a science fiction, action, comedy film series based on the Marvel comic book series by the same name. These movies made billions of dollars at the box office and are now part of pop culture, but would you be surprised to hear that many believe that the Men in Black are actually real?

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The Haunted Town of Tombstone

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000

The United States town of Tombstone in Arizona is iconic in the lore of the wild west. It is known world wide due to its lawless past, and this attracted writers and movie makers for years. But Tombstone is more than just a title of a movie. Due to its turbulent history, Tombstone is considered to be one of the most haunted places of the old west.

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The Cecil Hotel

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

For some, staying in a hotel is a necessity for work. For others it is getting away from home to see and experience new things, while having a safe place to lay their head at night. But there are very few hotels that fall into the category that the Cecil Hotel is in.

This hotel in downtown Los Angeles that was built to be a destination for business travellers and tourists is best known as a hotbed of death.

As a heads up my dear listeners…today we will be talking about the deaths of people of all ages, along with suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Murder of the Black Dahlia

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

There is one unsolved murder that was so gruesome and memorable that even though it happened in 1947 - it is still talked about today. It is still a topic of intrigue, and is the subject of books, tv shows, and movies. This death of a beautiful 22 year old woman is often said to be one of the most famous unsolved cases in American history.

A heads up my dear listeners…today will will be talking about murder and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Curious Death of Vincent Van Gogh

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Art is said to be subjective. It is based on the personal feelings and emotions that the artist felt at the time they created a work. It is a way for artists to express themselves through their work.

Not all artists become famous, while others enjoy great success throughout their lifetime. Others on the other hand never get to see their success, and this was the case when it came to Vincent Van Gogh. After his death, he became one of the most famous and influential artists in art history. But Vincent’s life was not a happy one. During his lifetime he was not commercially successful, and he struggled in poverty. This lead to depression, and mental health issues. Due to his struggles, Vincent died from suicide at the age of 37…or did he?

Now my dear listeners…I want to give you a heads up here. We will be talking about mental health, self injury, and suicide in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Eerie Case of the Watcher

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Buying a house is a big decision, and people do it for different reasons. Some people buy for investment purposes, but many just want a place to call their own. People who are buying a new home all have something in common. They want a stable and safe environment for themselves and their family members. But for the people who purchased their dream home at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey in the United States - what they got was terror.

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The Radium Girls

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

When people go to work, they expect to be safe. Sadly, that is not always the truth. Workplaces accidents happen, but sometimes employers ignore things that create risk. A great example of this was my uncle. He worked for a company driving and working with heavy equipment at a work site for many years. But what he didn’t know was that the buildings on his worksite were contaminated with exposed asbestos. He and many of his co-workers developed cancer, and passed away. His employer eventually recognized their fault, and settled with the victims families.

Now imagine for a moment that you were a female who worked in the early 20th century. Imagine your employer knew what they were doing all along when they decided to lie to you, and put you in a direct line towards death.

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The Collar Bomb Bank Robbery

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Through the years, the little tasks that we have to do evolves with time and technology. We don’t have to go to the grocery store any longer with grocery delivery or meal preparations services. We don’t have to vacuum our floors, since we can now get a robot vacuum that can do it. But the one thing I don’t miss is going to the bank.

For me, going to the bank is the worst. Standing in line for what seems to be hours versus using an app? In my mind there is no contest. Think of all the time we save by using banking apps. But as you know; sometimes you still have to go to the bank, and for a pizza delivery man from the United States - going to the PNC Bank resulted in his death.

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Deja Vu and Time Loops

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

In 1993, a movie staring Bill Murray was released called Groundhog Day. In this film, a bitter and cynical TV weatherman played by Murray goes to a small town to film a report about their annual Groundhog Day celebrations. Soon after arriving, he finds himself living the same day over and over again. Originally this situation makes him frustrated and angry, but soon he starts seeing how reliving events could be to his advantage.

Now this is just a Hollywood tale, but if you ask anyone if they had deja vu - they would likely say they have. But imagine for a minute if a feeling of deja vu went longer than just a moment. Imagine if it just kept going on and on.

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The Falcon Lake Incident

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

We have received many requests asking for us to do a show on aliens, and so far we have not done it yet. Why? Many of the tales about UFO’s are more current, and well…we are a show about spooky history. But then we tripped upon an incident that is considered to be one of the best documented UFO cases ever. It happened in 1967, and it happened in my own country.

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The Villisca Axe Murders

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

One hundred and ten years ago, someone carrying an axe entered a home through an unlocked door late one night. They walked past one room which inside lay two sleeping young girls, and then snuck upstairs where they slipped past another room where four more young children were also asleep. The individual then moved into the next room where a husband and wife lay. By the next morning; six were dead and today we are still trying to figure out why, and by who.

Just a heads up here my dear listeners…today we will be talking about the death of both adults and children, possible abuse, and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Children Who Kill

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

To all of the parents out there - I salute you. Raising a child is extremely challenging, even in the best of times. Emotions and behaviours rapidly change as children grow, and learn about the world around them.

Children just like adults feel sad, anxious, upset, or even aggressive at times. But in most cases, this is typical in a child’s development. Sometimes though, it is not. Many mental disorders start in childhood. From anxiety disorders, ADHD, to depression and PTSD - many adults who reach out for mental health treatment realize that their issues started in childhood, and wish they had help sooner.

But there are times that a child develops issues, and they are not properly dealt with. There are also times that people do not see the signs early enough, and it results in disaster.

Here’s a heads up for today’s episode my dear listeners…today we will be talking about murder and abuse that involves children. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Lead Masks Case

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

In 1966, two UFO enthusiasts traveled to a hill in Rio De Janeiro to make contact with aliens. Three days later, their bodies were found.

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The Dark Side of Disney: The Tale Behind the Fairytales, Part 3

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

When I originally thought of telling you all about the real stories behind the Disney-fied versions of fairytales, I had no idea what you all would think. I am happy to say that you loved hearing the original versions, as much as I loved telling them to you.

The tales behind the Disney versions are full of darkness and death. They give us a view of the ideologies and biases of the times that they were written, but sometimes the bias is actually on Disney’s part.

Even though Disney wants us to think that all women are delicate, but strong princesses - that is not the truth. They want us to think that all men are valiant, but they are not. Good and evil are not as black and white as Disney makes things out to be. Not everyone lives happily ever after in a castle with their true loves.

Gather around my dear listeners...its time for another story.

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Serial Killers Who Were Never Caught

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 4 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

In today’s society, many serial killers are thought about as terrifying monsters. Many try to dissect a serial killer’s actions to attempt to figure out why they did what they did. The thing that is terrifying though is the fact that many serial killers were never caught. It is horrifying to think that these people may be still out there, and could still be active. What if they are someone we know?

As a heads up my dear listeners, today we will be talking about graphic murder scenes for both adults and children. We also will be speaking about assault, murder, graphic crime scenes, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

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Creepy Unsolved Mysteries, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

People are drawn to mysteries. They love trying to interpret clues, and use their own imaginations to try to figure out what really happened. But sometimes; all the clues and imagination in the world cannot bring us to an answer, and it is these cases that remain unsolved.

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The Toronto Circus Riot

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

When the circus comes to town; many get very excited. Circus’s are advertised as “fun for all ages”, and provide entertainment that you wouldn’t normally see. But in the case of a circus that went to Toronto in 1855 - it was not fun. In fact, it resulted in the start of changing the political structure of the city itself.

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Haunted Hospitals

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

I am quite often asked what I think the most haunted place is. Many guess it is a cemetery, but that’s not what I think. Ghosts are said to appear in a location due to emotion…they were happy there or perhaps they died there. The thing is that both of these do not always apply to a cemetery, but they do apply to hospitals.

Many people take their last breaths in a hospital, and because of that I believe that these places are some of the most haunted places around.

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Murder Cases That Will Keep You Up at Night

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

There are some true crime cases that when you hear about them - you don’t forget them. They are just that horrible. To me, I can’t even wrap my head around how people can do some of the things they do. Even worse is how they think they could get away with it.

A heads up here my dear listeners; today we are talking about two very bad murder cases. We also will be talking about various types of abuses, animal abuse, cannibalism, and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Horrifying Historical Weather Events

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000

In today’s news it seems that every day there is a new story about climate change. Global warming has been scientifically proven to be altering our planets weather patterns, which results in some terrifying weather events.

A great example of this happened in British Columbia in Canada in late 2021. They received a month’s worth of rain over two days leaving the area flooded. Thousands of people were stranded, and infrastructure was damaged. Entire communities were evacuated, and roads were washed out. The food supply chain was disrupted which affected several provinces. But just like others who have suffered from severe weather events, people always somehow find a way to continue on. But there are some weather events that can’t be explained by global warming. In fact, there are some that are thought to be more supernatural than environmental.

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The Girl Who Hid in a Closet

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000

In August of 1998, Natasha Ryan disappeared after her mother dropped her off at school. Hopes to find her were dashed after police came to the conclusion that she was murdered by a serial killer named Leonard Frazer. Then almost five years later - the truth came out…and the truth is definitely stranger than fiction.

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Forbidden Places You Should Never Visit

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Throughout human evolution, anything forbidden has always been very attractive. As children, we are driven by curiosity which allows us to discover the world, and become interested in new things. As adults, we are attracted to what is off limits out of a desire to show the world that we control our own fates.

But have you noticed that the more you try to ignore something - you can’t? I have been thinking about vacation a lot recently, and there are certain places that are said to be forbidden to visit. Perhaps this is why these locations are some of the top places I want to see.

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Trial by Ordeal

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 05:01:00 +0000

In a Monty Python skit, they mocked the idea of Trial by Ordeal. In this skit, a mob of medieval peasants bring an irritated looking woman who was wearing a false nose to a leader of a town. The townspeople ask the leader if they can burn her as a witch. The leader asks how do they know the woman is a witch, and the townsfolk look confused. They start offering reasons like she looks like she is a witch, and that she turned one of them (who looks like a person by the way) into a newt. After talking for a few minutes, they decide the best way to test if she is a witch is see if she weighs the same as a duck. If she does she is clearly a witch.

This type of bizarre reasoning is actually what the ideology of Trial by Ordeal is about. People had to go through some sort of ordeal to prove they were not what they were accused of being or doing. Most often, the test that the individual had to go through were arbitrary and torturous.

Just a heads up my spooky friends…today we will be talking about torture. Listener discretion is advised.

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Creepiest Places in the USA

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Lately I have been thinking about all the places that I want to travel to. Everyone one has their own travel bucket list, but my travel list is not like everyone else’s. My list is full of spooky and creepy places that many would choose not to go to. But since you all are like me, I think that some of the spots that I will tell you about today may just end up on your list too.

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Juicy Historical Rumours

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

People love to gossip, but gossip differs from normal human tendency to talk about each other. Gossip tends to focus on negative information, and often is used to demean their subject. It typically centres on the negative aspects of a person, and often is used for revenge. People often like to gossip since they feel it gives them a sense of power, and they share gossip as a way to display their power.

With the invention of the internet; gossip now has a platform where it can cause even more harm than in the past, since it can reach millions in minutes. But some gossip historically went beyond hurtful behaviour, and it actually altered history.

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Haunted Taverns

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Do you know what I missed during COVID lockdowns? I missed going out to a restaurant, or having drinks with my friends in a bar. There is nothing quite like partaking in an alcoholic beverage while catching up with friends. Many people use these spots as meeting places, but sometimes the regulars never actually leave.

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The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

For nearly 40 years, people would see a billboard on Route 16 near Fayetteville, West Virginia with grainy pictures of five children. Their eyes looked off this billboard, and into a person’s soul. Their story started on Christmas in 1945 when the family went to bed, and woke up in fiery blaze. The official story is that these children died in the blaze that day…but did they?

Just a heads up here my dear listeners…today will will be talking about death by fire…listener discretion is advised.

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Doppelgängers

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

When I was 16 I met one of my sister’s male friends. We got along great, and I really looked forward to seeing him again. But when I did - his reaction was not what I expected. He was angry at me. He said that he saw me the week previous while I was working at a local coffee shop, but when he said hello I looked at him like he had three heads. He started to talk to me, but I ignored him completely. I was extremely rude…but the thing was…I wasn’t. I didn’t work at a coffee shop, and I didn’t even go to that area since the last time we met. I never ran into him at all. He didn’t believe me until my sister confirmed what I said. He was shocked. He apologized, and said the only explanation was that I had a doppelgänger. I laughed it off, but during the next few months more and more people approached me upset that I would not talk to them when they approached me. Each time they told me the situation, I had an alibi for the day that they supposedly ran into me. Then just as quickly as this started - it stopped. No more weird confrontations…my doppelgänger disappeared. You may think that this is unusual, but it actually is a lot more common that you think.

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The Silent Twins

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Identical twins share a bond like no other. They are the result of one fertilized egg that split in two which results in them having identical DNA. They have the same physical features, and often live through the same childhood experiences. But this doesn’t mean they are the same person.

Many twins grow to have different likes and dislikes, and live completely different lives than their sibling. But in the case of June and Jennifer Gibbons, they were not like other twins. In fact, it wasn’t until one twin met her untimely death that the other started to reclaim a sense of normalcy in her life.

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The Dark Side of Denmark

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Denmark is known for a lot of things…vikings…the birthplace of Hans Christian Anderson…and for being one of the happiest places in the world. But even happy places have a dark side.

In todays show we will be talk about suicide and murder that includes children. Listener discretion is advised.

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Creepy Unsolved Mysteries

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Everyone loves a good mystery, and finding out at the end what really happened. But some mysteries don’t have the usual satisfying end that tells us who the bad guy actually was. Some mysteries are just strange, creepy, and remain unsolved.

Welcome to Episode 83 - Creepy Unsolved Mysteries.

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The Fox Sisters

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 5 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

From inside a one bedroom house in New York State, a movement was born. Spiritualism took the world by storm, and the Fox sisters were at the very centre of it. But were they actually what they said they were?

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The Disappearance of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Lighthouses carry a special place in history, and they still are very important today. These were manned by lighthouse keepers who’s main duty was to watch the light, which historically was a lantern that they had to make sure it burned bright and clean. They also had to ensure that the lights mechanisms stayed operational so it would flash in its own unique distance pattern. During foggy patches and stormy weather, multiple lighthouse keepers would work. One would operate the signals, while the other would operate the light.

Lighthouse keepers would work very long days and nights, because if they didn’t disaster could strike. It was because of these people that ships would be able to safely go in and out of harbours. These people were the ones who warned ships crew that there were rocky coasts or dangerous shallow waters. They were invaluable, but what if the job was even more dangerous than anyone could have known?

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The Edmonton Dexter Wannabe

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

I was really excited to hear that ten years after the tv show Dexter ended, that producers decided to bring it back. In case you haven’t heard of it or watched it, the TV show Dexter is about a man who is an adorable but awkward blood splatter analyst for the Miami Police Department by day - and a serial killer at night. His adoptive father detected his son’s murderous ways very early, and using his skills from his job as a Miami Police Officer - he taught Dexter his “code”. So what was this code? Dexter could only target evil people, and specifically serial killers like himself.

As the series progresses, Dexter tries to hide his dark side while he struggles with the morality of his duel nature. As much as this show is great entertainment, for some it was an inspiration. And one of those people who was inspired - just happened to live in my very own neighbourhood.

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The Bloody Benders

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

When I was a young girl, I read all of the Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House” books. I was enchanted by the tales of young Laura who’s family had great adventures, while protecting and supporting each other. I felt a kinship with this girl, since I grew up on a farm in the Canadian prairies. I knew from personal experience how physically hard farming could be, and I could only imagine how difficult it would be to grow up during those times.

I also saw my own father in the character of Charles Ingalls. He was a strong man, who loved his family. He would do anything to help protect those he loved. So imagine my surprise when I recently discovered that Pa Ingalls may have killed some people.

Just a heads up here, today we will be talking about murder…a lot of murder. Lister discretion is advised.

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The Fairbanks House

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

If you guys haven’t figured it out by now, I love history. I love history that is not the norm, and things that people likely never heard about. And that is why I love hearing a person’s family history. It isn’t necessarily the type of history that makes the news, or that lore develops from, but it tells the tale of how we as individuals got to where we are today. But that isn’t the tale we are telling today.

One of our listeners reached out to us here at Horrifying History to tell us the tale of his family history, and when I read his email my response was “Wow, that’s crazy!” I knew I needed to dig into this a bit more. Why? This listeners family history is full of romance, violence, and spirits that are unable to rest.

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The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

During the Middle Ages, demonic possession was the go to explanation for erratic or different behaviour within society. The treatment for this was exorcism.

When reviewing cases of possession from the past, experts have found traits that lean towards affected individuals having personality disorders, mood disorders, and other mental illnesses. But sometimes, there are cases that makes one stop and think…maybe sometimes it isn’t just mental illness. Is it possibly something more?

Just a little heads up here…in this episode we talk about mental health, violence, and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Spooktacular Ghosts Near Me

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Where I live is full of history, and according to some its full of ghosts, ghouls, with a sprinkling of poltergeists. Today I thought I would tell you some of the tales from where I live that can creep out the bravest of us.

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Haunted Hotels

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000

When people check into a hotel, they expect their room will have everything for a pleasant stay. But sometimes all the clean towels in the world will not help you when you stay at some of the hotels we are going to talk about today.

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Murderous Moms

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000

When many people think of a mom they think of a person who will love their children always. They endure the good with the bad, and they wipe away your tears while hiding their own. But not all mom’s are like this. Some mother’s have darkness in their hearts that comes out in the form of murder.

In today’s episode we’ll will be talking about acts of filicide and violence against children. Listener discretion is advised.

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Family Curses

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Some people are born with a golden spoon in their mouth. Some people are not. Some people are born with burdens, but some people are said to be cursed from the day they are born.

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Horrifying Misty Mysteries

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

A little while ago, the host of the podcast Misty Mysteries reached out to us to ask us to appear on their Halloween episode. But then, they had an even better idea…why not do a crossover episode and release it the same day as a Halloween gift for everyone who listens to our both of shows.

Now my dear listeners…you all know that I LOVE Halloween. It is my favourite holiday. You can dress up how you want without getting arrested…you get candy…and now you get two episodes of Horrifying History today!! So buckle up friends…this will be a fun one!

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Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

One day four boys went into the woods looking for birds eggs. What they found was not birds eggs. It was a body.

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The Poison Pill Murders

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Whenever a bad storm is on its way, I feel it. It has always been that way…I start getting pain behind my eyes, and if I don’t take medication I end up with a bad migraine. My doctor told me that there are many people who are just like me, and we are considered to be human barometers. Many times all I need to do is take a single Tylenol or Advil, and the problem is solved.

But what if I took that pill, and it was tampered with. This is what happened in 1982 when several people took Tylenol without knowing that someone tampered with them. They were laced with potassium cyanide.

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Poltergeists

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

The word poltergeist is a German word that stands for noisy ghost or spirit. It is said to be responsible for physical disturbances and turmoil. Many claim that poltergeists are capable of physical abuse like hitting, pinching, or tripping people as well as moving objects, and making noises like knocking on doors. They traditionally are described as troublesome, and they haunt a person versus a location.

Even though the name of these entities have been tagged to Germany lore, some variations of poltergeist activities are found in many different cultures. Early claims of spirits attacking and harassing their victims date back to the 1st century, but the name of poltergeists only started to become more common in the early 17th century. Some believe that tales of poltergeists are only hoaxes, and some others think that it is just illusion, memory lapses, or wishful thinking. But for some, this is a very real and terrifying reality.

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Legendary Sea Monsters

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 6 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Humanity has always been fascinated with the ocean, and even today - we are not entirely positive what lives in the waters that cover more than 70% of the earth’s surface. So it should be no surprise that storytellers throughout history have populated these waters with all sort of monsters that are ready to wreck havoc on sailors at any time.

Some of these mythical sea monsters are said to be so large that they can lay waste to entire cities with ease, while others are no bigger than any other creature in the seas. The thing they all have in common is that they have captured human imagination since the tales of these monsters started to be told.

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Jack the Ripper, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Last episode we took a look at the Whitechapel Murders aka: The Jack the Ripper murders. These have been an enigma for many since the Victorian Age. The mystery surrounding the identity of this famous serial killer has become as complex as the murders themselves, and today the London police as well as people from around the world still wonder - who was Jack the Ripper?

Once again my dear listeners - we will be talking about murder and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Jack the Ripper, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000

In the late 1880’s; London’s East End was the scene of a series of brutal murders, which remains unsolved to this day. The victims were women, and their deaths all took place relatively close to each other. All of these killings are believed to be committed by one man. Although his identity has baffled experts for over a century; today this man is known as one of the world’s most infamous serial killers - Jack the Ripper.

Now its time for a little heads up…today we will be talking about murder and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.

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From Russia with Love

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Russia is huge. It spans from eastern Europe all the way to northern Asia. It is the largest country of the world spanning over 17 million square kilometres or over 6.5 million square miles in size. It is more than 1/8th of the Earth’s inhabited lands. It has 11 time zones, and borders 16 nations. It is the most populated country in the world, and with all this population comes some very interesting and spooky tales.

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The Blood Harpes

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000

If there were anyone in American history that demonstrated what true evil actually was; it was the Harpe’s brothers. These men immigrated from Scotland in search of a new future, but instead ended the futures of many. They became two of the most blood thirsty killers of the American Frontier, and this landed them the distinction of becoming the United States first recorded serial killers.

Just a quick heads up here - today’s episode will be talking about murder...a lot of murders. Listener discretion is advised.

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Cursed Towns

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Most people today say they don’t believe in curses. But if you consider the prevalence of curses in today’s media; it suggests that this concept still has a hold on many peoples psyches, and that many still believe that this could happen to them.

From a scientific perspective, there is a rational explanation behind why people could believe they are cursed. For example, studies show that people who believe they are cursed come up with this idea due to their own thinking patterns, or from the desire to make sense of the world around them. Science also tells us that if a person does believe in curses that this belief is often reinforced by other psychological tendencies. There is no scientific evidence to support a supernatural base for curses, but the belief of a curse has powerful impact of people. And despite evidence to the contrary, many stories of curses are very compelling.

Today we are going to hear some of these stories, and after listening you can decide…are curses actually real?

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Killer Clowns

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:01:00 +0000

One of my favourite books, and favourite movies of all time is Steven King’s IT. I was never scared of clowns before the book, but afterwards it made me a little nervous. Clowns are supposed to be fun, and bring us back to a simpler time of our childhoods. But that wasn’t always the case.

Some people historically have chosen to take this safe image, and use it to commit evil acts.

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Horrifying Haunted Houses

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:01:00 +0000

There are a lot of haunted houses that are said to be haunted for many different reasons. But some of these houses truly stand out, and today we are going to hear about a few of these paranormal hotspots that are famous world wide for what may be happening within their walls.

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Lizzie Borden: Axe Murderer or Victim of Circumstance

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Imagine doing something so horrendous that it results in you being the star in a nursery rhyme...

Lizzie Borden took an axe,
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she done, She gave her father forty-one.

But what if it wasn’t true.

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The Mystery of the Pollock Twins

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 13:21:25 +0000

Twins appear in mythologies from many cultures around the world. Some believe that they have a bond deeper than regular siblings do, and that they also have can have special powers. Some cultures see twins as a symbol of fertility and a wish for immortality - but what if twins could in fact be exactly that…immortal.

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The Origins of Bloody Mary

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000

The power of play is very important in helping a child thrive. It is more than a chance to have fun, but it is also vital to a child’s health and development which enriches a child’s brain, body, and life in many ways. Now games usually should not result in someone getting hurt, but it happens. I remember a time playing hide and seek in the dark resulting in me getting one of the worst black eyes I have ever seen, and another time resulting in me getting attacked by hornets. This is not the norm.

But there are some games that are now part of legend, and some believe that if you chose to play, that you may die.

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The Circleville Letters

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000

When you come home you expect to be safe...after all...your home is your castle…right? But even though you may not want to believe this, the truth is that there is no way to guarantee for your safety no matter where you are.

For one small town in Ohio, they learned this lesson the hard way when an unknown individual began mailing threatening and sexually explicit letters to residents. Now if that isn’t scary enough, what made this worse is that in small towns everyone knows everyone else. There are no real strangers, and the person who wrote those letters knew way too much. For years locals looked over their shoulders. Some wondered if they would be targeted, while others wondered how they got in the letter writers crosshairs.

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The Master of the Murder Castle

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000

In 1893, a man named H.H. Holmes was the master of his domain. He lured victims to his macabre hotel that he outfitted with trap doors, gas chambers, and a basement crematorium. According to some claims, he killed up to 200 people inside his Murder Castle, and is considered to be one of America’s first serial killers.

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The Mothman

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000

What are the ingredients for the perfect modern day urban myth? Well…it needs to be something that a quick Google search will not give away its true origin. It also needs to be something that lingers and re-manifests...something that jostles memories of the first time it supposedly creeps out of the darkness, and makes itself known.

Today, the tale you will hear has these elements, and has been one of the most talked about of all modern based myths. The Mothman is a creature that was first documented in the late 1960s, and since then has been spotted countless times in the United States. Some claim it comes before cataclysmic events, and others claim it is connected to UFOs and the Men in Black. But others believe it is a hoax, or maybe a product of mass hysteria. Whatever the Mothman is, it continues to appear in both real life and pop culture, and is now deeply embedded into modern American folklore.

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INTRODUCING - History Coles Notes!

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:14:52 +0000

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The Dark Side of Disney, The Tales Behind the Fairy Tales - Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000

A little while ago, we did a show about fairytales, and how Disney has a talent of retelling these ancient tales that were passed from generation to generation. They take these stories and Disney-fy them for kids. These stories were not made for kids though...they were dark, full of deception and death.

These stories are often more complex than folk lore, and have a lesson for us to learn. Disney makes all the women and their true loves heroes. The women are delicate but strong, and the men are valiant and brave. They somehow make it through insurmountable odds to save the world against evil. They defeat the bad guys, take their thrones, and live happily ever after in castles with their woodland friends. The lessons that the Disney versions tell us are still there, but some have changed from the original version.

So gather around friends...its time for another story.

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The Somerton Man

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Most murders follow a pattern, or have clues. Many times the motive is made clear by what is found at the crime scene. But sometimes cases do not fit into a handy template. Sometimes the reason for the death is not clear. In our day and age though, due to advances in DNA technology there is always a hint to where to start. But this was not always so, and this was the case of a man found in the capital of South Australia in 1948.

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The Horrifying Side of Haiti

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Haiti is located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. It is east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of the Bahamas, and it has a very interesting history. It was originally inhabited by an indigenous population that migrated from South America before the first Europeans arrived on December 5, 1492 during the first voyage of Christopher Columbus. The island was claimed by Spain, who ceded to France in 1687.

During the French Revolution of 1789 to 1799, slaves and free people of colour launched the Haitian Revolution which changed the countries trajectory forever. After years of conflict, France was defeated and Haiti declared their sovereignty on January 1, 1804 becoming the first independent nation of Latin America and the Caribbean. It was the second republic in the Americas, was the first country to abolish slavery, and the only state in history established by a successful slave revolt.

With all this dramatic history it would make for many dark and haunting tales.

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Human Chop Shops

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000

I remember one day my mom brought up that she was thinking of donating her body to science when she dies. She said to me that she wasn’t going to use it anyway, so why not? Why not help someone? I told her that I would support whatever she chooses, and ultimately she told me that she decided to be an organ donor and not donate her whole body to science.

People who decide to donate their organs to others are heroes. People who decide to donate their bodies to science are helping people learn and help with studies that save lives. But sometimes when people decide to do this selfless act, it doesn’t work out like they planned.

Now it's time for a bit of heads up, today we will be talking about human remains. Listener discretion is advised.

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Feral Children

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 29 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Today, I am presenting an episode that I wanted to put out to all of you since the very beginning of this podcast. The thing is…I avoided it until now. The reason is that the subject matter is a sensitive one, and close to my heart. I honestly started to try to develop this episode multiple times over the past year, and walked away since it affected me so deeply. But I feel that it is vitally important to speak out about our subject matter today…child abuse.

Child abuse is physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and/or neglect. It can include both physical and mental injuries that last a lifetime. It involves an abuse of power and a breach of trust, and even one event no matter how small can destroy lives. But the stories that you are going to hear today are not small. They are in fact some of the worst case scenarios, and I feel that it is important that they are remembered. It is important that these children are remembered.

Today we will be talking about abuse so severe that it resulted in what is called a feral child. A feral child is a human child who has lived isolated away from other human contact from a very young age. They have little to no experience with human care, behaviours, or even language. These children at times were victims of severe abuse, or trauma before running away or being abandoned. They are sometimes are the subjects of folklore or legend, and are often portrayed as having been raised by animals.

So if you haven’t guessed it by now…we are going to be talking about some dark stuff today…listener discretion is advised.

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Strange Unsolved Disappearances, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 19 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Every year, thousands of people are suddenly thrown into a state of limbo when a loved one goes missing. These people never get to move on until the find out what happened to the ones they love, but sometimes they never do get the closure that they direly need.

Today, the cases we are going to speak about happened a some time ago. Their loved ones may also be gone, but perhaps someone out there may have the one piece of information needed to learn what really happened.

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The Dyatlov Pass Incident

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

About 61 years ago, something happened in the Ural Mountains that has resulted in a conspiracy theory that just wont go away. A band of skiers trekked through this mountains stashing food, and extra skis in a valley to pick up on their way back from their trip. Later that same night, these nine experienced skiers and hikers burst out of their tents half dressed fleeing into the night and into a blizzard.

They were later found dead - some with their bones broken, and one was even missing her tongue. For decades, few people beyond the victims family and friends were even aware that this happened. It was only after a retired official’s account of what he saw came out to the public in 1990 that the world’s curiosity was peaked.

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The Lonely Heart Killers

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 9 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

A lonely hearts killer, which is otherwise known as a want-ad killer, is someone who finds their victims historically through classified or personal ads, or match making organizations. With the evolution of the internet, this has evolved to include dating apps, and looking for love chat rooms.

The motivation of these type of killers vary with some planning to rob their victims, or some wanting to satisfy a pathological impulsive. But some on the other hand, are serial killers who use this method to target their victims.

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Facts About Famous People That You Will Not Believe

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

For many people their reputation is everything. For some it determines their status in society, and for others it is a measure of their influence. A person’s reputation is a sum of all actions that is reflected by the people around us, in the way they treat or interact with us. It is an indirect result of anything and everything we do, and even though it takes years to build one - it can take minutes to destroy.

Sometimes it is damaged by our own choices, but sometimes it is changed by others actions that are totally out of our own control.

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The Black Donnellys

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000

In Episode 10, we discuss famous hauntings in two plantations. Lore developed around these plantations for several reasons. One of these was to help bring in tourists, but the other was that historically lore that surrounds plantations is many times altered to emphasize the horrors of slavery.

In the story you will hear today, these don’t apply. The case you will hear actually happened the way it is presented. It wasn’t exaggerated to bring in tourists, but is a case of extreme hatred that was targeted at one family, corruption at the highest levels, and a community that had the taste for blood.

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The Waverly Hills Sanatorium

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000

By the dawn of the 19th century, consumption which is now known as tuberculosis had killed one in seven people. Throughout much of the 1800s, tuberculosis patients looked for a cure in sanatoriums where it was believed that resting in a healthy environment would result in a cure. But for many it wasn’t, and they never left.

For most patients, time spent in a sanatorium resulted in death in a time that no cure existed for this contagious disease. Sometimes, that death came from the disease, but many times - it was due to the treatment they received.

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The True Story of the Blue Fugates: A Story of Inbreeding

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Genetics can be a funny thing sometimes. In my case for example, I look like my mom but when I had my DNA tested I was genetically more my dad. In the case of my niece and nephew, they both have the most beautiful shade of red hair. Apparently my sister-in-laws grandfather had a red beard, but no one is positive why these two won the genetic lottery with their hair colour.

Sometimes genetics can lead to some strange things though, and in the case of a family from Kentucky in the United States, they are now famous because of it.

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Top Haunted Locations on Earth

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:01:00 +0000

I love to travel. I love experiencing other cultures, eating new foods, and seeing new locations. I enjoy traveling to places with a lot of history. I love to learn about the people and events that came before me, and how this changed the world I live in today.

Sometimes history isn’t just history though. Sometimes that history is still alive in some form, and sometimes you may end up seeing that history...face to face.

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The Creepiest Moments In History That You Never Heard Of

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 04:01:00 +0000

History is full of great tales about interesting events and people. But sometimes history can be dark...sometimes it can be creepy. It is these stories that I find the most interesting, and crazy. It is these types of stories that I live for.

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The Bell Witch

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:01:00 +0000

The legend of the Bell Witch is one of the most famous in American lore. It is story about a spirit who tormented a family in Tennessee over 200 years ago, and this story has been the inspiration of multiple books, tv shows, and movies. What makes this story stand out is that unlike other paranormal lore, this story is supported by eyewitness accounts, court affidavits, and documentation that was written by those involved.

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Black Eyed Children

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Imagine for a moment that one night you hear a knock on your door. You open it to find several young children on your front step. They seem like they need your help. The kids do not look threatening right away, but soon they ask to come inside your home. They quickly become persistent…let us inside! That is when you notice that something isn’t quite right here. That is when you will notice their eyes. They are pure black. From lid to lid, their dead black orbs for eyes will chill you to the bone.

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Vanished From The Vatican

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 1 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000

There are places in the world where people should feel safe. One of these places is Vatican City which is a city state that is surrounded by Rome. This is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, home to the Pope, and is a location filled with iconic art and architecture. But for Emanuella Orlandi, this place was not safe. It was from here that the young girl vanished, and never came home again.

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The Ghost of Grace Brown

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000

A Lady in White is a type of female ghost who typically dresses in a white gown or dress, and is seen in usually areas that are associated with tragedy. These legends are found in many areas of the world, and the common themes seem to be accidental death, murder, suicide, unrequited love, and betrayal by a husband or fiancé. Today you are going to hear some of these heartbreaking stories.

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I'll Get You My Pretties!

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Between the years of 1482 and 1782; thousands of people were accused of witchcraft and were executed. People believed that witches were everywhere plotting with the devil to cause harm. They started appearing in local lore and in fairytales as a versatile symbol for evil and transgression, and by the late 16th and 17th centuries people of all classes believed that witches were everywhere. They were a deadly threat to life and of the divine order.

It is these beliefs that helped develop the legend of witches, but also resulted in innocent people dying.

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The Moberly Jourdain Incident

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000

The Palace of Versailles has a special place in my heart. My nine times great grandfather managed the farms at this location that was the royal seat of power for over 100 years. When you walk towards the Palace of Versailles there are a few things you will realize right away…that this was the location for opulence, and political intrigue. But for Eleanor Jourdain and Charlotte Moberly who were hoping for a quick trip into history, they found themselves transported into the past where they saw the long dead Queen of France - Marie Antoinette.

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Holes to Hell

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Some people believe that the afterlife can only be accessed by a spiritual means, and others currently and throughout history believe that you can reach the underworld using portals on Earth. Some of these gateways involve Christian concepts of hell while others are said to lead to some very unpleasant afterlives alternatives.

Today we are going to talk about some of these locations, and what you may endure if you choose to do a little exploring.

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Top Most Embarrassing Celebrity Deaths

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000

In the novella “The Death of Ivan Ilyich”, Leo Tolstoy writes about a man who is shocked to discover that his death is inevitable. This is what we all realize sometime in our lives, and we hope that while here we live great lives and will be remembered fondly in death. For most this happens, but for some their legacy is overshadowed by how they died.

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Body Snatchers - Past and Present

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000

As people get older, it is natural that they think about their mortality. Many plan for their end by writing a will, and planing their funeral. But no one normally plans for their body to be stolen.

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Elizabeth Bathory ~ Vampire, Mass Murderer, or Innocent Victim

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000

One of our lovely listeners reached out to me to ask about my thoughts on Countess Elizabeth Bathory. In the spooky world, Elizabeth is one of the most famous people there is, or should I say infamous. I first heard the tale of Elizabeth when I was a teen, and instantly wanted to hear more. Could it be true that a noblewoman was actually a vampire like some of the stories say, or was she actually one of the worst mass murderers in history as many believe. Or maybe, was she a scapegoat as others suggest?

Before we get started today, I do want to give you all a warning. In today’s episode we will be talking about torture. Listener discretion is advised.

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From Within, Spontaneous Human Combustion

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 1 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000

For well over a century, some have made claims that a person can suddenly, and without explanation explode into a ball of fire. The phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion or SHC has been talked about in countless books and television shows concerning unexplained mysteries.

I remember as a kid, I read stories about SHC in what my grandma called her newspapers which were the National Enquirer, and The World News. I found the concept of SHC hard to believe even at this age. There are three things needed to make a fire…oxygen, fuel, and an ignition source. In the stories I read, they had two out of the three - but no ignition source. Then how can this happen? Is it even possible, or just another tale? My child brain couldn’t help but wonder…could this happen to me?

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Terrifying Christmas Stories to Put You In The Spirit

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Christmas is a time of celebration, and joy. To me, it’s not about getting presents. The best gift is the gift of spending time with the ones I love, and making new memories. .But we wouldn’t be Horrifying History if we spoke about that.

In our very first Christmas special you will hear about the Christmas traditions and legends that will send chills down your spine. Christmas is all about jingling bells, and jolly old St. Nick. But, there are dark and creepy creatures lurking in our Christmas season, and they don’t come from the North Pole.

For those of you who want to hear more of the amazingly spooky song that played during this episode, it is called Winter Trouble and it is by Myuu. You can find the full version at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDB1dZLje58

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The Axeman of New Orleans

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:01:00 +0000

When you walk down the streets of New Orleans, you will hear the sounds of jazz music wherever you go. It normally is calming and soothing, but on March 19, 1919 it only brought fear. Why? If you were not playing that music you were going to die.

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The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairy Tales, Part 1

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 10:01:00 +0000

If there is one thing that Disney is known for is their re-telling of fairy tales. They take a fairy tale, and Disney it up for the big screen. All the women are beautiful, but oppressed in some way. All the men are strong and valiant. Somehow facing insurmountable odds they are always victorious against the bad guy, take their thrones, and live happily ever after wearing uniforms or hoop skirts while hanging out with the forest creatures or friends they met along the way.

But that is not how these stories started. There was no hoop skirts or dancing teapots. Fairy tales are actually a type of folk lore that was handed down from generation to generation. While a folk tale is often simplistic in its storyline, fairy tales are often more complex. While today’s versions of the original stories are told to children, they were originally meant for an adult audience due to their darkness and gruesome plots.

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Angels of Death

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 05:01:00 +0000

An Angel of Death is a type of criminal offender that often becomes a serial killer. They are usually employed as a caregiver or as someone who is supposed to protect the most vulnerable, but decides that their victims would be much better off if they no longer suffered and they end up killing them.

Many times it is said that this behaviour starts with the vulnerable, but soon escalates to encompass those who are healthy. The motivation for these people vary, but it is said that these types of killers have a pathological interest in the power of life over death, and can be attracted to professions that they are most likely to find their victims, like policing, firefighting, and healthcare for example.They look like the rest of us, but in their minds they may be looking at you as their next victim.

Now just a little heads up here, we are talking about serial killers today. Listener discretion is advised.

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Getting Medieval on Your Ass

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 05:01:00 +0000

The act of deliberately inflicting severe physical or mental suffering on people as a form or punishment, fulfilling a twisted desire, or to force action from the victim has been done from the beginning of time, and it still occurs today. It has been carried out by or sanctioned by individuals, groups, and states for many reasons like punishment or revenge, extortion or persuasion, political action or coercion, or to get a confession whether the victim is guilty or not.

Although torture is sanctioned in some areas of the world today, it is prohibited under international law and domestic law of most countries. It is widely illegal, and is an incredible violation of human rights which makes it unacceptable under Article 5 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Even so, as we said it can still happen today just like it has in the past.

Just a heads up here my dear listeners...today we will be talking about torture and torture devices. Listener discression is advised.

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Top 10 Bizarre Death Statistics

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Statistics are collected for everything, including death. Mortality data answers questions like how long can we expect to live, or are we gaining any ground against our most life threatening public health crises. This data is relied on by researchers, physicians, policy makers, and many others to identify problems, find solutions, and save lives. Sometimes though, these statistics show us things that no one would expect.

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Occultism in Politics

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:01:00 +0000

The word “Occult” is difficult to define, and because of this many have different understandings to what it means. To some it is a fascinating world of paranormal and mystery. To others it represents sorcery and darkness. Historically, the ideology of Occultism has been thought of with fear, bias, or that people use it for unscrupulous reasons. But historically, this was not necessarily the case.

In decades past, the word occult dealt with anything outside what was considered natural thinking, and many times thinking outside the box is something that people in power had to do. Would it be surprising to you then to hear that Occultism is been part of politics throughout history?

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Curse of the Pharaohs

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 2 Nov 2020 05:01:00 +0000

In late 1922; British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the King Tutankhamun who died at the age of approximately 18 years old in 1323 BC. This discovery created folklore that flew around the world about curses that befall anyone who intruded on a sealed Egyptian tomb. The press further sensationalized this by releasing stories like The Times in London and New York World Magazine that speculated that…and I quote…”the most dire punishment follows any rash intruder into a sealed tomb.”

As the years passed, the curse of the Pharaohs has become deeply embedded into our culture through numerous books, movies, and tv shows. But is it real? Is there an actual curse of the pharaohs?

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Who Was Nostradamus?

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:01:00 +0000

One of my favourite quotes about prophecies was said by a man named Peter Drucker who stated; “Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights while looking out the back window. But according to some, this is about as far from the truth than you can get.

In Episode eight, we heard all about the life and times of Edgar Cayce who was one of the most famous mediums in the world, but there has been others. Probably the most well known was a man who was born in 1503 who published prophecies that people still refer to today. People have credited him from predicting everything from the French Revolution to the rise of Adolf Hitler.

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Strange Unsolved Disappearances

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Every year, countless people are reported missing. It is estimated that world wide eight million children go missing, and if you were to add the number of adults - the total tally is staggering. Of those who go missing most are eventually found, but for some, they simply vanish without a trace. Sadly, many of these cases are forgotten about, but some are just so unusual that they are remembered for years.

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When the Devil Comes to Visit

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:01:00 +0000

When I was a kid, my mom told me about something she experienced as a young child. She grew up in a French Canadian Catholic family, and attended a school where she was taught by nuns. As you can imagine, religion was an important part of my mother’s childhood. When she was in grade one, she was assigned a part in her school’s play due to she was the youngest in the school. She was to partake in one scene which was as follows: Mom was a young girl that was playing when the devil approaches her. She was supposed to be scared and run away. She told me she was clear on what she was supposed to do, but at no time before the play did she see the person who was in the role of the devil in costume.

On the day of the play, she played her part as she was told - that was until the devil came out on the stage. Mom lost it. She was terrified and hysterical which looked great on stage, but after she ran off stage she could not be calmed. The devil came to get her! Do you want to know what finally did the trick? The nuns gave her a necklace, a tiny Virgin Mary statue, and a candy bar.

Now considering the time and the culture, I can completely understand how my mom believed that the devil came for her, but it was a teenager in a costume. Today, you will hear stories about where it is said that the devil did come to capture human souls.

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Ladies in White

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 3 Oct 2020 04:01:00 +0000

A Lady in White or White Lady is a type of female ghost that is usually seen in rural areas, and are usually associated with local legends of tragedy. They are typically wearing a white dress or gown, and are commonly part of legends concerning accidental death, murder, and suicide. These ladies are part of lore from around the world, and are usually connected to unrequited love. They are deeply embedded into popular culture in books, movies, and tv shows, but are they real, or just stories.

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Amityville: Is It Horror or Clever Marketing?

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:01:00 +0000

About 30 miles or about 43 kilometres outside New York City is the Long Island town called Amityville. In this town there is one house that is known around the world. It is said that this house was the location of multiple deaths which were caused by the actions of evil. In fact, this house is said to be the epicentre of evil, but is it? What actually happened in Amityville? Is it what everyone says it is, or is it actually something else?

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Royal Mental Illness, Madness, and Abnormalities

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:01:00 +0000

References to mental illness and disabilities can be found throughout history. In current times, people see the connection between mental health and overall well-being, but it wasn’t always this way. In fact, many individuals of disability were abused, or believed to be possessed, a witch, or that their condition was payback from god.

Now imagine if you were in a well known family. Imagine if you were royalty with ultimate power up for grabs.

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Cryptids That Are Actually Real

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 04:01:00 +0000

In episode 6, you came with me on a world tour of cryptids. Some of these evolved from very real fears, while others just seem a bit silly. The thing is as much as we want to say cryptids are a joke, some of them have been proven to really exist.

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Victims of Politics - Death, Abuse, and Cover-Ups

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 4 Sep 2020 04:01:00 +0000

In politics - power is everything. But as Sir John Dalberg-Acton once said “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Some politicians are willing to do anything to gain or keep their power, and don’t care about the destruction that they leave in their wake.

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Locked Down For Years in Your Parents Prison

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0000

One day Elizabeth Fritzl’s father asked her for some help with a project he was working on. For months he was building a cellar underneath the family home, and he needed Elizabeth’s help to lift a door on a frame. Elisabeth climbed down the stairs, and helped him put the door up. When she turned to leave, her father Josef grabbed her and forced a piece of cloth soaked in ether over her mouth and nose. Everything went dark, and she then stayed in the dark for a very long time.

Just a heads up my dear listeners...today we will be discussing captivity, child abuse, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

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Buried Alive, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0000

In Episode 2, you heard stories about people that were buried alive. Many of these tales are from long ago, but that doesn’t mean that this still doesn’t happen today. If the circumstances are just right, you too may find yourself buried alive – just like the people in our next tales did.

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Unbelievable Origin Stories of Commonly Used Household Items

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Did you ever wonder about the origin of something? I do…like potatoes. How did people decide that potatoes were delicious? Thousands of years ago, was a cave man just walking along and saying to himself, “ I am so hungry, but I had sabertooth tiger last night. Hmmm (caveman looks to the ground) that plant looks interesting…(caveman then pulls leaf on what will be known as a potato plant, and takes a bite). YUCK! This is nasty! (caveman then decides to look to the ground) What are those things attached to the plant poking out of the ground (caveman pulls out what will be known as a potato, and dusts it off). I’m sure this will be way better (caveman takes bite). GROSS! But if I bake it over my newly invented fire for about half an hour or so, add sour cream, butter, and chives this will be awesome!!!

Now I am pretty sure it did not happen like that, but one has to wonder how did people come up with the ideas that resulted in what we commonly use or consume today. Sometimes people invent items with a purpose in mind, and they fulfill that purpose. Other times things are discovered by accident, or when invented people realize that the item is better used in another way.

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Haunting Hollywood Deaths

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Saying goodbye is never easy. When it comes to TV icons or movie stars it doesn’t seem real, because they are now immortal in film. Even though many of the people that we will take about today died years ago, conspiracy theorists still talk about these people today in hopes they will find what they think is the truth.

Although scores of celebrities have died throughout the years, there are some deaths that are so murky that they are still shocking today.

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The Spooky Side of Spain

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Everyone is born or moves to their country as an accident of birth, or as fate. When one ages and starts to travel they may visit a country that they feel a sudden kinship with, and that may turn into love. When I travelled to Spain, I felt at home. It is absolutely breathtaking, is full of sunshine, and has some of the best beaches in the world. The cuisine is fantastic, and the wine is delicious and cheap. History is everywhere, and their monuments, buildings, and artistic heritage is second to none. What makes this place even better is their dark side. Spain has some of the best urban legends and scary history in the world.

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History of the Vampire

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Charismatic, sophisticated, beautiful, and full of angst…this is the image that we have of vampires. Whether they sparkle in the sun or live in the shadows; vampires are firmly seated in folklore around the world.

But this isn’t how everyone sees them.

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The Hills Have Eyes: The True Story of Sawney Bean

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:01:00 +0000

In the late 1970s, Wes Craven was a struggling filmmaker who created his first horror movie which is now the classic The Last House on the Left. He did want to branch out, but could only find financing for horror films. He soon realized that he was really, really good at scaring people, and soon became the best known horror filmmaker of all time.

Forty years ago, he produced another film on a very tight budget…The Hills Have Eyes. Even in todays standards, this movie is brutal. It starts with Bob Carter, his wife Ethel, and five other family members driving in their camper vans going towards San Diego. An accident occurs, and the group gets stranded in the desert. Two of the men decide to go for help, and the rest of the group decides to stay put and wait. What they do not know is that where they are stranded is where nuclear testing occurred decades earlier, and it mutated a group of people who now have developed the taste for human flesh. The scary thing is, that this movie is based on a true story.

A little heads up here my spooky friends, today we will be discussing cannibalism. Listener discretion is advised.

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Haunted Cemeteries

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 7 Jul 2020 04:01:00 +0000

When a person thinks about haunted places, cemeteries usually come up. There are lots of dead bodies there, so it must have ghosts…right?

According to lore, ghosts usually haunt the places they died or suffered trauma. This does not normally happen in a cemetery. That is usually where their go after all the bad happened, but it doesn’t mean that cemeteries are not haunted. It doesn’t mean that when you go visit your loved ones that you are alone.

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Ed and Lorraine Warren: Paranormal Investigators and Cultural Phenomena

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:01:00 +0000

When it comes to the world of the paranormal, there are two people who stand out - Ed and Lorraine Warren. Ed was a self taught demonologist who met a lovely young psychic named Lorraine. Together, they became two of the most well known paranormal investigators in world, and became permanently embedded into the horror genre.

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The Black Prince

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 04:01:00 +0000

The Black Prince. It sounds like a terrifying vampire, or perhaps a demon. It is actually a gem, but some do believe that the Black Prince Ruby is evil and full of lies.

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Ghost Ships

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:24:09 +0000

Do you believe in ghosts? Many people have claimed to have seen ghosts, but this doesn’t necessarily mean a floating spirit in a in a white bed sheet. People around the world have claimed to see what is called Ghost Ships that are lost vessels that haunt our waters, and they are deeply engrained in sailor lore. While many stories of ghosts ships are exactly that…stories; there have also been many occurrences where real ghost ships have emerged from our seas.

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Satanic Panic

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 6 Jun 2020 04:01:00 +0000

In the 1980’s and 1990’s; satanic ritual abuse allegations started popping in the United States, and soon travelled to other parts of the world. This moral panic was named Satanic Panic, and was filled of reports of physical and sexual abuse of people in rituals of devil worship. In its most extreme, the allegations involved a conspiracy of a world wide organization that was led by the wealthy and powerful, and children who were abducted or bred for human sacrifice, pornography, and prostitution.

It didn’t matter if there was proof…it didn’t matter if you were innocent. Just like the Salem Witch Trials, if you were accused…you were guilty. To this day people are still in jail concerning these allegations, and experts say that the accusations are not over.

In today's episode we will be discussing allegations of child abuse. Listener discrestion is advised.

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Vacation Spots That You Really Shouldn't Visit

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 27 May 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Vacation...every year everyone can’t wait until they can take a vacation. It is an opportunity to experience and learn from other cultures while expanding your perspective. You get to escape your regular life while having an adventure.

But, there are some places that the adventure you may have is one that you may come to regret.

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Drawing a Line Between Channelling and Possession

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 20 May 2020 04:01:00 +0000

I recently received a question from one of our listeners who listened to Season 1, Episode 3, concerning possession. The listener was wondering what the difference was between channeling a spirit, and spiritual possession.

To some there is a very thin line between the two, and in today’s episode we will look into both of these and then you can decide…is there a difference at all?

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Cursed Toys

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 17 May 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Toys are created to entertain, and for play. They are supposed to create joy. Some do not.

These objects have become a favourite storyline for plenty of horror novels and movies. Is it because of their dead eyed stares, unsettling appearance, or is it more? There are many urban legends about toys that are cursed, haunted, or possessed, or even all of the above. Its these stories that will make you wonder…could it be true? Are these toys able come alive and hurt me?

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Cursed Paintings

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Thu, 7 May 2020 04:01:00 +0000

A curse is any expressed wish that some form of misfortune will befall on a person, place, or object. Some believe that curses are created by a supernatural power while some believe that it can be created by magic or witchcraft. It is also thought that sometimes events occur that stain a person or object, and because of this a curse develops.

Many things are said to be cursed. There is a bunch of lore that talks about many kinds of things that are said to be cursed, but for me cursed paintings stands out. I love antiques. The thought that a piece of art that I bring into my home may cause destruction and pain is not something I usually think about, but when I researched some of the stories that you will hear today - the hair on the back of my neck stood up.

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Historical Next Level Hoarding

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty with discarding or parting with possessions due to a perceived need to save them. People suffering with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of items, and because of this, excessive accumulation of items occurs regardless of their financial value.

There is little recorded evidence to prove if hoarding existed prior to the twentieth century. Historically though; hoarding started as a way to protect valuables from unrest, but it was considered sinful. At the turn of the century, studies started to occur on this and it was recognized as a mental illness. Today; help is available for people suffering from this, but historically many people did not get the help they needed which resulted in actions that put them in the history books.

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The Lost Who Stayed Lost, Part 2

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:01:00 +0000

People go missing all the time. All of us have seen terrified families on TV begging for their loved ones to come home, and then many people turn the channel. For those families, they can’t change the channel. Children alone account for an estimated 8 million individuals who go missing world wide per year. This is a massive amount, and an even larger amount of loved ones that may never get an answer on what happened.

Anyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or educational background may become a missing person. Today we are going to hear a couple of these stories, and hopefully someday their loved ones may get the answers they need.

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Secrets that the American Founding Fathers Wanted to Keep Hidden

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:06:47 +0000

The American Founding Fathers...without them, there would be no United States of America.

This group of predominantly weathy plantation owners and business men united the thirteen colonies, fought for independence from Britain, and wrote a series of governing documents that still steers the countries direction today. These men revolted against their king, outlined their grievances in a powerful document that called for their freedom, and then fought for that freedom. They won what was considered to be a stunning victory over what was then the world's strongest superpower.

But the thing is that these men were still men. They were regular humans just like the rest of us, and like the rest of us - they had secrets that was best kept under wraps. You know what they say about secrets though...someday they always come out.

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Royal Ghost Stories

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Historically; royalty from around the world have led dramatic lives that revolved around war, death, and controversy. The locations where all this happened was stained by this intrigue, and it is because of this that these locations are rich in ghost stories and sightings. Many monarchies have stood the test of time, but they were not the only ones who stuck around.

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Strange Missing Historical Artefacts

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Throughout history; ancient relics and treasures from many cultures has been either stolen, or has gone missing. Often this happens during war time or when a disaster strikes leaving these precious objects unprotected. Sometimes they are recovered, but many still remain missing. The items you will hear about today have suffered this fate. Some may be destroyed, but it is thought that many still may exist. Maybe you have a long lost treasure in your attic.

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The Surprising History of Tarot

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:01:00 +0000

The Hanged Man, The Chariot, The Devil, Judgment...with their iconic imagery, ancient symbols, and links to religion; tarot cards are seen as full of mystery. To sceptics, practices like card reading are not relevant in our modern times. But when you take a closer look, these beautiful pieces of art reveal that the power in the cards is not mystical, but comes from the ability of their imagery to illuminate our most complex issues and desires.

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The Women Behind the Worst Men in History

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:01:00 +0000

There have been many studies done on why people stay in relationships with partners that do not fulfill their desires and needs. Many of these studies show that people who stay in these types of relationships suffer from low self esteem, may perceive themselves to be less attractive, or have lower standards. Others believe that it also has to do with people seeing their romantic partners in an unrealistic positive way, or that they consider the alternatives not as desirable.

In the stories that you will hear today these may have been considering factors, but it still hard to believe that a low self esteem would have made these women stand behind their man.

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Malia Miglino: Grave Hunter

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 8 Mar 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Today is a really special day for me for several reasons…first - this episode is our last episode for season one! The other reason is that today you will hear an interview that I did recently with an amazing lady.

Malia Miglino is an actor and makeup artist who lives and works out of Los Angeles, California. She has her own YouTube Channel, and is the host of two of my favourite shows…Macabre Mondays and Grave Hunter. Her passion for story telling, history, and everything spooky inspired her to create her first show Macabre Mondays, which quickly gained a loyal following of who she calls her #creeps to which I am happy to say that I am one.

After learning about the increasing numbers of historic cemeteries disappearing, Malia created a second show called Grave Hunter to bring awareness to this issue, and help remember our ancestors. She has been around the world to speak on panels, travel to historic and possibly haunted locations, and does so with enthusiasm, and a glass of wine.

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Tales from the Witch Trials

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Historically; societies that believed in witches both hated, and feared them. This hate and fear was often directed at people for various reasons, and unfortunately resulted in them being subjected to witch trials. Because of this, many of their fates were sealed.

In this episode we will be telling the stories of some of these poor souls, which are more strange and terrifying than one would imagine.

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Is Time Travel Real?

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 9 Feb 2020 04:01:00 +0000

The concept of moving between different points in time has been a very popular topic in science fiction for years. TV shows Dr. Who and Star Trek, along with movies like the Back to the Future Series, show people getting into some sort of machine and time travel to various points in the past or future, and then jump into an adventure.

But is time travel real? Scientists do not agree. Some say that any attempt to time travel will kill the human who tries, and others believe it is completely possible. There are also others who think it already has happened.

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Who Do Some Voodoo

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:03:17 +0000

Voodoo is not what people think it is. It isn’t portrayed accurately in movies, TV, and in books. Voodoo is not devil worship, and its practitioners are not witchdoctors or evil. Voodoo is not a practice that intends to hurt or control others. So, what actually is voodoo?

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The White Witch of Rose Hall

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 04:01:00 +0000

The idea that the dead can remain earthbound started in the most ancient times, and has appeared in countless tales since then. It has spawned its own folklore genre - ghost stories. People believing in ghosts is actually part of a larger belief system, which gives people comfort. After all, who wouldn’t want to believe that loved ones who are gone are watching after us, and help us in our times of need.

But with the good, comes the bad. Not all ghosts are good and pure. Some are malevolent, and want to harm. It is the believe in these types of spirits that make us look under the bed at night, or jump when the floor creaks. It is these stories that we tell around campfires, or to scare ourselves. And it is these stories that are told generation after generation, which brings us to one of my favourite ghosts stories that I read about as a child.

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Strange and Mysterious Famous Deaths

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 04:01:00 +0000

Since the beginning of time, people have looked to the heavens and thought about the meaning of life and how fragile our existence actually is. Some people believe that we move on to the afterlife and some people believe the lights just turn off, but all these people do have the same wish…to leave a legacy.

Today; you will hear about some very famous people who have passed on and have left amazing legacies, but for these people - this has been overshadowed by how they died.

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The Life and Times of Edgar Cayce

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000

When I was a child my mom would regularly drop me off at my grandmother’s house when she did the weekly grocery shopping. One reason why I liked going was because when there I would read grandma’s newspapers. They weren’t like the newspapers that were in my home. They did not tell about the local news or events. Grandma’s newspapers were different. These papers had cool names like The National Enquirer, The Star, and The World News. They told me all about how Elvis was still alive and living in Kansas as a dairy farmer, or how aliens kidnapped another baby to raise at their own.

By the time I hit the age of 4 or 5, I figured out that Elvis was not living in Kansas as a dairy farmer, but I am not so sure my grandma did. Either way, I think my love for all that is weird started back then, and it is also where I first heard of the name Edgar Cayce.

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Not So Mythical Monsters

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 1 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000

What do we mean when we talk about “monsters”?

When people hear the word “Monster”, they usually start thinking of classic gothic horror images like Frankenstein or Dracula. How myths behind monsters was created is actually indicative of the moral challenges facing society, versus the realities that people have encountered. The fact of it is, fabled monsters are easier to accept and deal with than a real life monster.

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Mythical Monsters

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0000

A few days ago I was speaking to one of my listeners. I happen to phone her every Sunday, since she is my 74 year old mother. She said to me…I was listening to your podcast with your Auntie Henriette, and we loved it (thanks mom), but when are you going to talk about Wendigos? I don’t know what shocked me more…the fact that my 74 year old mother is a fan of my podcast, or the fact she wanted to hear about Wendigos. Luckily for her, I was currently working on this episode.

Welcome to Episode 6 – Mythical Monsters.

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Connecting with the Spirit Realm

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Sun, 3 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Spiritualism is a belief system that is based on the supposed communication with the spirit world. It started to develop in the mid-1800’s and reached it’s peak in the 1920’s, but many of it’s practices continue today and are more common than you think.

Many of you have likely used tools that were created as part of this movement, but may not know all the urban myths and perceived dangers that these tools may bring. Today you will hear about some of these tools, what they supposedly do, the trouble they may bring.

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Cursed Jewellery

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:47:07 +0000

I love jewellery, but there is some that even I will not wear. Why? Because it is cursed. Today you will hear the tales about jewellery that left a path of death, destruction, and sorrow for anyone who comes near.

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Possession

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:36:55 +0000

The concept of spiritual possession is held by over 74% of the world today. In this episode you will hear tales that are so scary that you will wish the victim is making it all up.

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Buried Alive

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:34:15 +0000

Imagine for a moment that you wake up from a deep sleep to discover you are in a tight spot. You are in a grave and have been buried alive! This is more common than you think, and in this episode you will hear tales of people who suffered this fate.

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The Lost Who Stayed Lost

admin@bleav.com (Horrifying History) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 18:31:15 +0000

Do you know there is a place on earth that where on average 500 to 2000 people go missing a year never to be heard from again? In this episode you will learn about the Alaska Triangle, and the theories behind this dangerous place. You will also hear about one of the most famous unsolved mysteries from the United States – Roanoke.

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