Om Dark History: Where The Darkness See’s The Light
Step into the shadows of the past—where truth is more disturbing than fiction. The Dark History Podcast drags the forgotten, the forbidden, and the downright horrifying stories of our world into the light. From blood-soaked streets of Victorian London to the twisted minds of history’s most ruthless figures, every episode plunges you into an immersive narrative built on meticulous research and haunting detail.
Hosted by Rob Bradley, Dark History doesn’t just tell stories—it makes you feel them. Each episode unravels real events that shaped our world in ways you were never taught, told through vivid storytelling that grips you from the first word to the last breath.
History isn’t always written by the victors. Sometimes, it’s whispered from the gallows, buried beneath ruins, or etched in blood.
If you crave the truth behind the horror, and the stories history tried to forget—welcome to The Dark History Podcast.
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In this first-ever Hearth & Home Horrors, we step away from grand events and turn instead to the darker histories hidden in the places we grow up, walk through, and call home. These are the stories that don’t make national headlines — the ones carried quietly in local memory, passed down in families, spoken of in pubs, whispered across generations.
In this special post-Christmas bonus episode, Rob shares three true tragedies rooted in three very different hometowns:
• Wigan, UK (1908): A coal mine explosion that tore through the Maypole Colliery, killing 75 miners and boys, and leaving a permanent scar on a northern community built on hard labour and harder lives.
• York, UK (1800s): The chilling story of Mary Bateman, the “Yorkshire Witch,” whose manipulation, fraud, and eventual murder of Rebecca Perigo reveal how fear and superstition can be twisted into something far more dangerous than folklore.
• Portland, Maine, USA (1866): A firestorm that swept through the city on Independence Day, destroying nearly 2,000 buildings and leaving 10,000 people homeless — a disaster that forced Portland to rebuild itself from the ashes.
These are small places with enormous shadows — ordinary towns shaped by extraordinary events.Stories from hearth, home, and the edges of memory.
Settle in by the fire. Pour a drink.This is a bonus tale told between holidays, where the world slows down and history feels close enough to touch.
S4E24 Hearth & Home Horrors (00:15:43)
In this first-ever Hearth & Home Horrors, we step away from grand events and turn instead to the darker histories hidden in the places we grow up, walk through, and call home. These are the stories that don’t make national headlines — the ones carried quietly in local memory, passed down in families, spoken of in pubs, whispered across generations.
In this special post-Christmas bonus episode, Rob shares three true tragedies rooted in three very different hometowns:
• Wigan, UK (1908): A coal mine explosion that tore through the Maypole Colliery, killing 75 miners and boys, and leaving a permanent scar on a northern community built on hard labour and harder lives.
• York, UK (1800s): The chilling story of Mary Bateman, the “Yorkshire Witch,” whose manipulation, fraud, and eventual murder of Rebecca Perigo reveal how fear and superstition can be twisted into something far more dangerous than folklore.
• Portland, Maine, USA (1866): A firestorm that swept through the city on Independence Day, destroying nearly 2,000 buildings and leaving 10,000 people homeless — a disaster that forced Portland to rebuild itself from the ashes.
These are small places with enormous shadows — ordinary towns shaped by extraordinary events.Stories from hearth, home, and the edges of memory.
Settle in by the fire. Pour a drink.This is a bonus tale told between holidays, where the world slows down and history feels close enough to touch.
S4 E23 A Very Dark Christmas: True Tragedies from the Winter Shadows (00:27:53)
Christmas is a season wrapped in warmth, light, and nostalgia — but history doesn’t pause for the holidays. In this special episode of Dark History, we explore three true tragedies that unfolded in December’s deepest shadows.
From the firestorm that tore Halifax apart in 1917, to the brutal Christmas Day massacre of the Lawson family in North Carolina, to the surrender of Hong Kong in 1941 — a moment that opened the door to one of the darkest chapters of the Second World War. These are not ghost stories or festive myths. They are real events, shaped by human fear, violence, and circumstance, all happening while the rest of the world sang carols and lit candles.
This Christmas Special is a journey across continents and centuries, tracing the places where the season of light collided with the harshest edges of history.
Settle in. Dim the room. Let the fire crackle.And step with me into the shadows.
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S4 E22 The Ghost Army of Juan Pujol (00:39:08)
In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, you’re stepping into one of the most unbelievable true stories of the Second World War—an operation so absurd, so intricate, and so effective that it reshaped the outcome of D-Day. This is the real history of Juan Pujol García: the failed poultry farmer who built an entire spy network out of thin air, convinced the Nazi High Command he was their greatest agent, and helped save tens of thousands of Allied lives using nothing but nerve, imagination, and a talent for lying.
You’ll follow Pujol from the chaos of the Spanish Civil War to the cafés of Lisbon, where he created a fantasy Britain detailed enough to fool the Abwehr. You’ll meet the fake agents he invented, the MI5 handlers who recognised his genius, and the ghost army he helped conjure for Operation Fortitude—the deception that kept German forces pinned in Calais while the real invasion hit Normandy.
This is the truth behind Agent Garbo: the man awarded honours by both Nazi Germany and the British Crown, the only double agent to become a legend on both sides of the same war. No guns. No gadgets. Just one ordinary man who refused to accept the rise of fascism and used pure audacity to bend history.
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Settle in—this is one of the most extraordinary wartime stories ever told.
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S4 E21 The Beak and the Spade: A Plague Doctor’s Chronicle (00:38:59)
Season 4, Episode 21 marks a milestone: the 100th episode of The Dark History Podcast—and the beginning of a new era as the show officially joins the Radcast Network. In this immersive, narrative-driven special, Rob takes you deep into the choking streets of London in 1349, at the height of the Black Death.
Told through the final day of an imagined plague doctor, Thomas Avery, this episode blends historical fact with vivid storytelling to capture the fear, superstition, and relentless human suffering of a city on the edge of collapse. You'll walk with Avery through plague-ridden parishes, mass grave pits, shuttered homes, and the moral twilight that defined the era. Though fictional, his experience is built from real accounts, archaeological evidence, and surviving plague doctor contracts from across medieval Europe.
This is not just history—it’s a descent into the heart of catastrophe, illuminated through one man’s final reckoning.Stay for the reflection at the end, where we pull apart the truths behind the story and the enduring legacy of the plague doctor.
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S4 E20 Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald (00:40:03)
In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, we examine the life and crimes of Ilse Koch — the woman whose name became synonymous with cruelty inside Buchenwald concentration camp. You’ll hear a first-person composite account based on survivor testimony, followed by a detailed investigation into Koch’s early life, her rise within the Nazi regime, and the brutality she inflicted on prisoners.
We look closely at the allegations that made her infamous: the selection of tattooed prisoners, the killings connected to the pathology block, and the accusations surrounding objects said to be made from human skin. We also break down the legal battles that followed the war, including her convictions, sentence reduction, re-arrest, and her final years in prison.
This episode avoids sensationalism. Instead, it places Koch within the wider structure of Nazi authority and explores how ordinary people can become active participants in atrocity. It is a difficult story, but understanding it is essential when studying the mechanics of genocide and the consequences of unchecked power.
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S4 E19 The Black Monk of Pontefract: Britain’s Most Violent Haunting | Halloween Special (00:28:27)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁This Halloween, The Dark History Podcast takes you inside one of the most terrifying true hauntings in British history — the Black Monk of Pontefract. In the 1960s, the Pritchard family’s ordinary council house at 30 East Drive became the site of violent paranormal attacks that defied explanation. Furniture moved on its own. Objects flew across rooms. And a dark, hooded figure watched silently from the shadows.Was the infamous Pontefract poltergeist the restless spirit of a medieval monk, condemned and buried beneath the estate? Or something far darker — a demonic force feeding on fear?Join Rob for this chilling Halloween special as we uncover the history, the eyewitness accounts, and the terrifying legacy of 30 East Drive — the house that still draws ghost hunters and sceptics alike.If you enjoy real hauntings, historical mysteries, and the darker side of British folklore, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E18 Vanished Without a Trace: Four Strange Disappearances (00:24:39)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁What happens when a person simply ceases to exist? When one moment they are here—walking to work, stepping onto a train, or marching into history—and the next, they’re gone? No struggle, no evidence, just a void where a life should be.In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, Rob takes you into the chilling world of unexplained disappearances—real stories where the trail ends in silence and speculation fills the gap. From modern America to Victorian England, from the dawn of cinema to the chaos of revolution, these cases remind us how fragile our presence in the world really is.You’ll hear about Cindy Anderson, a nineteen-year-old secretary who vanished in broad daylight from a locked law office, leaving behind an open novel that eerily mirrored her fate. Then, a leap back to 1873, where a drunken wager ended with a man literally vanishing mid-run on a Warwickshire road. We’ll follow Louis Le Prince—the forgotten father of cinema—who boarded a train in France and never arrived, erasing not only himself but his claim to history. And finally, we’ll trace the footsteps of Ambrose Bierce, the legendary American writer who walked into the Mexican Revolution and disappeared into myth.Each story is an open wound in history—unsolved, unsettling, and impossible to forget. Were these people victims of crime, of circumstance, or of something stranger still? Rob examines the evidence, the folklore, and the eerie coincidences that keep these disappearances alive more than a century later.Because sometimes, it’s not the ghosts of the dead that haunt us… it’s the silence of the missing.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E17 Lincoln’s Counterfeiters: Crime, Chaos, and the Birth of the Secret Service (01:05:47)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁During the American Civil War, the nation was bleeding on the battlefield—but another war was being waged in the shadows. Counterfeiters flooded the Union with fake money, threatening to destroy its fragile economy from within. Amid the chaos, Abraham Lincoln faced an invisible enemy that struck at the very idea of trust itself.In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, Rob Bradley speaks with historian Andrea Nolen, author of Lincoln’s Counterfeiters, to uncover the hidden story of 19th-century forgery, financial collapse, and the desperate creation of the U.S. Secret Service. Together, they expose the network of con men, printers, and opportunists who thrived during America’s darkest hour—and reveal how this forgotten war shaped the modern world of crime and security.What happens when truth becomes negotiable, and even money can’t be trusted? Lincoln found out the hard way.Links To Andrea Nolen:https://www.andreanolen.com/I'm on facebook under "Lincoln's Counterfeiters"and instagram as "andreanolenauthor"Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E16 1914: Sleepwalking into Catastrophe – Are We Making the Same Mistakes Today? (00:32:45)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁The summer of 1914 was dazzling. Electric lights blazed in great cities, ocean liners crossed the Atlantic in record time, and the world was bound together by telegraph wires and trade. Politicians, scholars, and ordinary people alike told themselves the same comforting story: war was impossible in a modern, interconnected age. And then, with the crack of a gunshot in Sarajevo, that illusion shattered—and the world plunged into the bloodiest conflict humanity had ever seen.In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, Rob takes you into that fragile moment before the fall: a Europe brimming with confidence but trembling on hidden fault lines of nationalism, empire, and pride. You’ll hear how Germany’s restless ambition collided with Britain’s naval supremacy, how France dreamed of revenge, how Russia and Austria-Hungary tangled in the Balkans, and how a single assassination lit the fuse of catastrophe.But this is not just a story about the past. It’s a warning. As Rob draws eerie parallels to our own time—rising powers, arms races, fragile alliances, and volatile flashpoints—the question becomes impossible to ignore: are we, too, sleepwalking toward disaster? Or can the lessons of 1914 open our eyes before it’s too late?With immersive storytelling and unsettling echoes across a century, this episode isn’t just about history—it’s about the fragile present we’re living in right now.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E15 The Batavia: Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Massacre (00:28:21)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁 In 1629, the Dutch East India Company’s flagship Batavia set sail from Amsterdam, loaded with silver and ambition. She was meant to be a vessel of wealth, glory, and trade. Instead, she became the stage for one of the most horrifying tragedies in maritime history. When the Batavia struck a reef off the coast of Western Australia, nearly 300 survivors scrambled onto barren islands with no food, no water, and no hope of rescue. But their greatest threat was not the sea—it was each other. At the heart of the disaster rose Jeronimus Cornelisz, a failed apothecary who turned desperation into a reign of terror. Under his command, Beacon Island descended into a nightmare of mass murder, enslavement, and cruelty almost too brutal to believe. Children were drowned, women were forced into concubinage, and more than 120 men, women, and children were slaughtered in the sand. Yet even in the face of horror, resistance flickered. Wiebbe Hayes, a low-ranking soldier left to die, rallied his men, built a fort from coral, and stood against Cornelisz’s tyranny. His defiance would become the one spark of hope in a story otherwise drenched in blood. This episode takes you from the suffocating decks of the Batavia to the desolate islands where order collapsed and savagery reigned. It is a tale of greed, power, survival, and the thin line that separates civilization from chaos. Join me as we uncover the wreck of the Batavia and the nightmare that followed—one of history’s darkest voyages. Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E14 The Invisible Killer: Gas, Grief, and the New London School Explosion (00:22:41)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁The Invisible Killer: Gas, Grief, and the New London School ExplosionOn March 18th, 1937, an ordinary school day in East Texas became one of the darkest tragedies in American history. At 3:17 p.m., a massive natural gas explosion ripped through the pride of a booming oil town—the New London School—instantly reducing a state-of-the-art building to rubble and silencing nearly 300 innocent lives, most of them children.In this chilling episode of The Dark History Podcast, Rob takes you deep inside the forgotten disaster that reshaped safety laws forever. Through vivid storytelling, you’ll step into the classrooms of that fateful afternoon, hear the blast that shook the ground for miles, and witness the chaos as parents and oilfield workers clawed through the wreckage with bare hands in a desperate search for survivors.But this isn’t just a story of devastation—it’s a haunting lesson about hidden dangers, misplaced pride, and how one invisible killer forced America to change. From the rise of East Texas oil money to the desperate aftermath and the legacy that still lingers today, this episode uncovers why the New London School Explosion remains one of the most important—and least remembered—events in U.S. history.If you’ve ever wondered why natural gas smells like rotten eggs, or how tragedy can spark lasting change, this story will stay with you long after the episode ends.🎧 Listen now to uncover:The rise of New London, Texas during the oil boom of the 1930s.How one small, invisible danger—odourless natural gas—turned a normal school day into catastrophe.The desperate rescue efforts, the staggering loss of 294 lives, and the grief that swallowed a community whole.The lasting impact of the disaster, including the safety measures we still rely on today.This is history at its darkest—and its most unforgettable.👉 Subscribe to The Dark History Podcast and never miss an episode where we pull back the veil on humanity’s most tragic, disturbing, and overlooked stories.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E13 Ezzelino III da Romano: The Butcher of the March (00:28:55)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁 Step into the blood-soaked streets of 13th-century northern Italy, where political rivalry was a death sentence and mercy was a forgotten word. In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, we uncover the chilling story of Ezzelino III da Romano, a warlord so feared that even Dante placed him in the Seventh Circle of Hell. Ruling during the brutal conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, Ezzelino rose from minor nobility to become one of the most infamous figures in medieval Europe. Aligning himself with the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, he carved out a vast domain through intimidation, political manipulation, and calculated slaughter. His reign was marked by torture chambers, public executions, and the eradication of entire families. At the height of his power, Ezzelino laid siege to the proud Guelph stronghold of Padua in 1256. What followed was not a victory, but a massacre—thousands killed, priests mutilated, women and children slaughtered, and the city reduced to a smouldering warning. Chroniclers claimed that in just two years, over 11,000 people perished under his rule. Whether exaggerated or not, the terror he inspired was real. We trace Ezzelino’s rise, his calculated brutality, and his inevitable downfall as the Pope declared a crusade against him—a rare honour reserved for only the most despised of enemies. Captured at the Battle of Cassano in 1259, Ezzelino refused food, medicine, or confession, dying in prison as the cities he once ruled celebrated his demise. From fortress intrigue and political betrayal to siege warfare and mass executions, this is the story of a man who turned cruelty into a system of governance. Perfect for listeners drawn to medieval history, true crime, and the study of absolute power, this episode serves as both a deep historical dive and a grim cautionary tale. Join us as we bring Ezzelino III da Romano out of the shadows of history, to stand once more in the light—if only to remind us how far human cruelty can reach. Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E12: The Oubliette: Trapped, Tortured, Forgotten – Inside the Darkest Prison of the Middle Ages (00:33:45)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁 Trapped in total darkness. No sound, no escape—just the slow breakdown of your body and mind. In this chilling episode of The Dark History Podcast, we descend into the terrifying world of the oubliette, one of the most inhumane torture devices ever devised. Used across medieval Europe, these hidden pits were built to erase people completely—no trial, no grave, no memory. Just a sealed trapdoor and silence. Join host Rob as he explores the origins of the oubliette, the castles that hid them, and the horrifying experiences of those thrown inside. From secret executions in France to political disappearances in England and Ireland, we uncover real stories of the forgotten—victims driven to madness in underground tombs barely wide enough to sit in. And while these torture chambers may seem like relics of the past, we’ll ask a disturbing question: have oubliettes truly disappeared, or have they just evolved? Grim, immersive, and unforgettable—this episode will haunt you. Don’t listen alone. Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E 11 Stolen to Sea: The True Story of Shanghaiing (00:30:13)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁In this gripping episode of The Dark History Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most chilling and overlooked forms of human trafficking in history: shanghaiing. From the mid-1800s to the early 20th century, thousands of men were abducted from port cities like Portland, San Francisco, and Liverpool—drugged, beaten, or tricked into signing forged contracts, only to wake up trapped aboard ships bound for Asia.This wasn’t just the work of shady criminals in back alleys. It was a full-blown industry. Crimps, saloon keepers, hotel owners, and even police officers played their part, all for a quick payout. Some victims were lured by the promise of work or a warm bed. Others were dropped through trapdoors into underground tunnels and chained in holding cells until a ship was ready. Few escaped. Most were never seen again.You’ll hear the real names behind the crimes, like the notorious “Bunko” Kelly, who once claimed to have sold a ship a crew of corpses. We'll uncover how this brutal system thrived in plain sight for decades, and how changing laws, technology, and public outrage eventually brought it down.This isn’t the maritime adventure story you’ve been told. It’s about organised trafficking, greed, and the silent suffering of thousands who were stolen from familiar streets and forced into a life at sea. The legacy of shanghaiing lives on in the sealed trapdoors and forgotten tunnels beneath modern cities.If you're fascinated by the dark undercurrents of history—the parts that rarely make it into textbooks—this episode is a must-listen.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E10 The Kingdom of the Damned: Münster’s Apocalyptic Rebellion (00:38:52)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁In this gripping episode of The Dark History Podcast, we journey back to 16th-century Germany and uncover one of the most terrifying uprisings in religious history — the Anabaptist Rebellion in Münster.It’s 1534. The Protestant Reformation has split Europe apart, and in the city of Münster, a new nightmare is about to take shape. Led by self-proclaimed prophets Jan Matthys and Jan van Leiden, the city descends into religious extremism, brutal theocracy, forced polygamy, torture, starvation, and finally — total collapse.This isn’t just a story about faith gone wrong — it’s about how hope, fear, and power can twist ordinary people into something unrecognisable. From mass executions to cannibalism, and from gold robes to rusted cages that still hang today, the so-called New Jerusalem became one of the darkest episodes in European history.Whether you're into true crime, cults, religious history, or the strange and obscure, this episode has it all:Doomsday prophets and violent revolutionsFanatical leaders claiming divine visionsPolygamy, torture, and mass starvationA siege so brutal it turned people into cannibalsAnd the haunting legacy that still lingers in Münster’s skylinePerfect for fans of: dark history, religious cults, historical rebellions, apocalyptic movements, Anabaptists, and medieval Europe.⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify — it massively boosts visibility and helps us bring you more of the darkest stories history has to offer.👉 Join us as we pull back the curtain on The Kingdom of the Damned — and discover just how far people will go when they think God is on their side.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E9 Episode Swap: A Gothic Dive into Nosferatu with Midday Movies (00:57:19)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁Whilst I continue with my recovery, I’m handing things over this week to the brilliant team at Midday Movies — part of the Umbrella Collective and one of the sharpest film podcasts out there. In this episode, Stephen and Laura take a deep dive into Robert Eggers’ 2024 Nosferatu — a gothic vampire thriller and long-standing passion project from the director behind The Witch and The Lighthouse. Released over Christmas, this eerie retelling stars Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Willem Dafoe, and brings new life to one of cinema’s oldest monsters. Expect a rich discussion covering not just the film itself, but the full legacy of Nosferatu — from the 1922 German expressionist original (A Symphony of Horror) to the historical roots of Dracula and the cinematic vampire as a whole. Stephen and Laura also get into Eggers’ obsession with historical accuracy, the film’s slow, creeping dread, and why this latest version stands out in an already crowded genre. It’s not my usual format — but it’s dark, atmospheric, and steeped in film history. Perfect listening while I rest up. I’ll be back soon with new episodes. Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E8 Episode Swap: Mysterious PNW's Seattle Death Museum (01:00:38)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁While I'm recovering from a slipped disc (and slowly crawling back to normal), this week’s episode comes courtesy of the incredible Mysterious PNW Pod — part of the Umbrella Collective family. They've kindly stepped in with a fascinating and eerie deep dive into one of Seattle’s most unsettling attractions: the Seattle Death Museum. Explore the darker side of death culture, funeral history, and the bizarre artefacts that make this little-known museum so unforgettable. If you’re into the morbid, the macabre, and the mysterious — this one’s for you. A huge thank you to Mysterious PNW for the support. Another episode swap is on the way soon — but for now, settle in and enjoy this creepy detour into the shadows. Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E7 The Harpe Brothers - A Brutal Reign of Terror on the Frontier (00:25:27)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁Dive into the chilling true story of Micajah "Big" Harpe and Wiley "Little" Harpe, America's first documented serial killers, in this gripping episode of The Dark History Podcast. Born in the brutal backcountry of 18th-century North Carolina, the Harpe brothers unleashed a wave of terror across the untamed frontier, leaving a trail of mutilated bodies and shattered lives in their wake.Discover how these sadistic killers turned murder into an art form—weighting victims with stones, performing crude surgeries on pregnant women, and leaving grotesque tableaus of their crimes. With at least 28 confirmed murders (and possibly as many as 50), their brutality shocked even the hardened settlers of the early American wilderness.Join us as we explore:The Harpes' twisted upbringing and how the American Revolution fueled their bloodlust.Their gruesome killing methods and the eerie "signatures" they left behind.The dramatic manhunt that ended Big Harpe’s reign—and the shocking fate of his severed head.Little Harpe’s desperate attempt to escape justice—and how he met his own gruesome end.Perfect for fans of true crime, dark history, and unsolved mysteries, this episode uncovers the horrifying legacy of the Harpe brothers—the monsters who set the blueprint for serial killers to come. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with fellow true crime enthusiasts.🔍 Keywords: America’s first serial killers, Harpe brothers true crime, frontier murders, 18th-century killers, brutal historical crimes, dark history podcast, unsolved mysteries, gruesome killings, Natchez Trace murders, early American horror.Listen now—if you dare.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E6 Vanished - The Argentine Dirty War (00:34:15)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁Thousands vanished without a trace. Pulled from their homes, their schools, their lives—never to be seen again.In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode of The Dark History Podcast, we take you into the heart of Argentina’s Dirty War—a brutal period between 1976 and 1983 when a military dictatorship unleashed a calculated campaign of terror against its own people. Under the guise of national reorganization, the regime turned city streets, schoolrooms, and even maternity wards into battlegrounds of control.You’ll hear the haunting story of Claudia Falcone, a teenage girl kidnapped for protesting student bus fares. She became one of the most well-known of the desaparecidos—the disappeared. You’ll learn about the government’s use of secret detention centres, where people were tortured with electric shocks, starved, and raped. Pregnant women were murdered and their babies stolen—raised by the very regime that killed their parents. And you’ll hear the devastating account of death flights, where prisoners were sedated, shackled, and thrown alive from planes into the ocean.This episode isn’t fiction. It’s not a horror story made to shock. It’s real. These events happened, and many of those responsible walked free for decades.But it’s also a story of resistance—of mothers who marched every week for years, demanding to know what happened to their children. Of survivors who broke their silence. And of a country still wrestling with its past.If you think these things could never happen again, you need to hear this.Settle in, light a fire, and prepare yourself—because this isn’t just dark history. This is a warning.🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in true crime, dark history, hidden atrocities, and the terrifying power of authoritarian regimes.👇 If you’re new to the show, make sure to subscribe and check out our other deep dives into the darkest corners of history.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E5 The Great London Beer Flood: When Ale Became a Deadly Force (00:29:22)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁In 1814, a catastrophic industrial accident sent a deadly tidal wave of beer through the streets of London. A massive vat at the Meux & Co. Brewery burst, unleashing over 1.4 million liters of beer in a flood that destroyed homes, demolished a pub, and tragically claimed eight lives.In this episode of Dark History, we uncover the full story of the Great London Beer Flood, from the brewery’s structural failures to the harrowing aftermath. How did poor working-class communities bear the brunt of this disaster? Why did no one face legal consequences? And how did the public react to a flood of free beer turning into a scene of devastation?Join us as we explore the engineering failures, human cost, and eerie echoes of similar disasters throughout history. This is one of London’s strangest—and deadliest—industrial tragedies.🔗 Listen now and follow Dark History for more unsettling stories from the past.#LondonBeerFlood #IndustrialDisasters #DarkHistory #TrueCrime #HistoryPodcast #StrangeHistory #WeirdLondon #BeerFlood #VictorianLondonSupport the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E4 The Blood-Soaked Reign of Idi Amin: Uganda’s Darkest Chapter (00:38:32)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁Step into the depths of history as Dark History Podcast uncovers the terrifying rule of Idi Amin, one of the most ruthless dictators of the 20th century. From a military enforcer in British-controlled Uganda to the self-proclaimed "President for Life," Amin’s reign was marked by mass executions, ethnic purges, and unrelenting terror.In this gripping episode, we dive deep into: ✅ Amin’s brutal rise to power in the wake of Uganda’s independence ✅ The horrific massacres and disappearances that defined his rule ✅ The shocking expulsion of Uganda’s Asian population in 1972 ✅ The rumors of cannibalism, paranoia, and delusions of grandeur ✅ His final days in exile—and why he was never brought to justiceWith over 300,000 lives lost under his dictatorship, Amin's reign left Uganda in ruins, cementing his place in history as a symbol of unchecked power and brutality. Join us as we explore the dark legacy of Idi Amin, peeling back the layers of one of history’s most infamous tyrants.🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode of Dark History Podcast! If you enjoy our deep dives into history’s darkest moments, leave us a review—it helps more than you know.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. #TrueCrime #DarkHistory #IdiAmin #HistoryPodcastSupport the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E3 The Zannanza Affair: Egypt’s Ancient Murder Mystery (00:32:16)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁A foreign prince was about to become Pharaoh of Egypt—until he vanished. The Zannanza Affair is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, a tale of power, betrayal, and murder that history tried to erase.After the death of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his widow, Queen Ankhesenamun, made a shocking plea to Egypt’s sworn enemy—the Hittite Empire. She begged their king to send his son, Zannanza, to marry her and rule Egypt. This was unheard of. Egypt never allowed foreign rulers to sit on its throne. Yet, against all odds, the Hittite prince set out on the journey of a lifetime. But he never arrived. Somewhere along the way, he was killed.Who was behind this assassination? Was it the ambitious Egyptian chancellor, Ay, who sought power for himself? Was it the ruthless general, Horemheb, determined to keep Egypt under native rule? Or was it a sinister plot by the Hittites themselves? His death led to war, shifting the balance of power between two mighty empires and leaving behind a trail of blood and unanswered questions.In this episode of Dark History, we unravel the mystery of the lost prince, the desperate queen, and the deadly game of politics that shaped the fate of Egypt. Could Zannanza have escaped? Was his death an act of war or a cover-up? And why did this incredible story fade into obscurity while Tutankhamun’s tomb became world-famous?Join us as we travel back over 3,000 years to uncover the truth behind The Zannanza Affair. 🎙️⚰️🔎👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps more dark history lovers find us!Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E2 Surviving the Ancient Era: The Brutal Reality of Life Before Modern Comforts (00:36:43)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁Would you survive the ancient era? Disease, starvation, brutal medical practices, and deadly jobs—life in the past was anything but romantic. In this episode of Dark History, we uncover the terrifying struggles of daily existence before modern comforts. From rampant plagues to violent warfare and the ever-present threat of nature itself, the ancient world was a relentless battle for survival.🔊 Featuring free music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under CC BY 4.0🚀 Listen now to explore history’s darkest realities! #HistoryPodcast #DarkHistory #AncientSurvival #KevinMacLeod #SurvivingThePastSupport the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
S4 E1 Boots Of The Boer War (00:37:25)
Send us a text. Thank you for your messages I really appreciate it 😁Step into the dusty battlefields of South Africa, where imperial ambition collided with fierce resistance, and humanity's darkest instincts came to the surface. In this episode of Dark History, Rob takes you deep into the Second Boer War—a brutal conflict fought between the British Empire and the Boer republics at the turn of the 20th century.Through haunting stories and vivid narration, experience the war as the soldiers did: the endless marches, the unrelenting heat, and the guerrilla tactics that turned every shadow into a threat. Discover the horrors of the concentration camps, where disease and despair claimed thousands of innocent lives, and hear the untold perspective of the Boer farmers fighting for their land and survival.We’ll also explore Rudyard Kipling’s haunting poem “Boots”, a grim reflection of the soldier's monotonous, soul-crushing reality, and delve into the scars—both visible and invisible—left on those who endured the war.This isn’t just a story of battles and politics; it’s a journey into the human cost of war. From the scorched earth to the shattered lives, this episode lays bare the brutality and futility of imperial conquest.Prepare yourself for a powerful and emotional exploration of a war that shaped a nation and scarred its people forever. This is history at its darkest.Support the show*** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21
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