Horrifying History

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Welcome to Horrifying History where you are about to hear about the unexplained, paranormal, and supernatural happenings that has stained the pages of history. Do you love the strange, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying? Horrifying History takes you on a chilling journey into the dark corners of the past, where history and horror collide. From haunted places and ghostly legends... to mysteries and terrifying true stories... you'll uncover the twisted facts that history books leave out. Who were the real monsters behind the infamous legends? What dark secrets lie buried in the pages of history? Every episode, we reveal...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Newest first

E339 - Lost on the Rhapsody: The Unsolved Disappearance of Amy Bradley

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. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go t...

Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 32:33

E338 - The Butcher of Richmond: The Haunting Murder of Julia Martha Thomas

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 graph...

Published: Jan 14, 2026Duration: 31:07

E337 - The Humoldt Five: Lost Souls of Murder Mountain

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...

Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 33:34

E336 - Blood at Midnight: New Year's Eve Crimes

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 Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get s...

Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 27:02

E335 - Bloody Christmas: The Charlie Lawson Family Murders

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 chil...

Published: Dec 24, 2025Duration: 33:27

E334 - The Mystery of Malaysia Flight 370: The Plane That Disappeared

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 Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get s...

Published: Dec 17, 2025Duration: 34:17

E333 - Haunted Spike Island: Ireland's Alcatraz of Lost Souls

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 Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to...

Published: Dec 10, 2025Duration: 29:44

E332 - Baby Farming: Britain's Darkest Business

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...

Published: Dec 3, 2025Duration: 34:30

E331 - Hanz Holzer’s Haunted Legacy

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. Our webs...

Published: Nov 26, 2025Duration: 29:23

E330 - Aileen Wuornos: Inside the Mind and Crimes of a Female Serial Killer

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 tr...

Published: Nov 21, 2025Duration: 1:21:35

E329 - The Hauntings of Glamis Castle

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. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go...

Published: Nov 19, 2025Duration: 28:27

E328 - Inbox From Beyond

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. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to...

Published: Nov 12, 2025Duration: 30:04

E327 - Rest In Pieces

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. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get s...

Published: Nov 5, 2025Duration: 32:07

E326 - The Abduction of Travis Walton

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 stil...

Published: Oct 29, 2025Duration: 30:36

E325 - The Haunted Stanley Hotel

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 hallo...

Published: Oct 22, 2025Duration: 34:17

E324 - Jane Toppan: The Nurse Who Played God

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 w...

Published: Oct 15, 2025Duration: 31:23

Introducing CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES

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. Listen and follow here: https://link.podtrac.com/c3ibvzne Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 8:19

E323 - The House of the 200 Demons

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.***In this episode, we discuss a DCS report. You can find this report at: https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/1004899-intake-officers-report/Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to ht...

Published: Oct 8, 2025Duration: 35:08

E322 - It's Raining Meat!

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 Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get some great creepy merch, and join our fan club...

Published: Oct 1, 2025Duration: 30:35

E321 - Israel Keyes: The Devil in the Darkness

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...

Published: Sep 24, 2025Duration: 34:35