True Hauntings

Case 212: Aradale Asylum: Inside the Hauntings of Australia’s Infamous Asylum Is Aradale Mental Asylum really one of Australia’s most haunted places, or have more than a century of history, tragedy and paranormal folklore become impossible to separate? In this episode of True Hauntings , Anne and Renata investigate Aradale Asylum in Ararat, Victoria , the sprawling former psychiatric hospital that...

Case 213: The Logan Inn: A Haunted Room, a Dead Soldier and the Mystery of Emily The Logan Inn in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has been welcoming travellers for nearly 300 years, and with that history has come a formidable collection of ghost stories. Room 6 is at the centre of many of them. Guests have reported unexplained footsteps, voices, moving objects, pillows being pulled from beneath their head...

In the heart of Madrid stands the magnificent Palacio de Linares, a nineteenth-century palace with a reputation for scandal, tragedy and one of Spain’s most famous ghost stories. According to legend, the palace was home to José de Murga and Raimunda de Osorio, an aristocratic couple whose marriage was said to hide a shocking secret: they were allegedly half-brother and half-sister. The story claim...

Kyteler’s Inn in Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s most famous medieval pubs, but its reputation reaches far beyond food, music and old stone walls. At the centre of its story is Alice Kyteler, a wealthy fourteenth-century woman accused of witchcraft, poisoning and dealings with the Devil. While Alice escaped, others connected to her case paid a terrible price, and her name has remained tied to the inn...

Doorwerth Castle in the Netherlands is said to be haunted by a starving girl, a mysterious woman in white and a ghostly carriage pulled by headless horses. But where did these stories begin, and how much of the haunting can actually be traced? In this episode of True Hauntings, Renata takes us through the long and turbulent history of Doorwerth Castle, from its medieval origins and powerful reside...

For more than 180 years, Lancaster Moor Hospital cared for thousands of patients. Today, it's known by a very different reputation: one of Britain's most haunted asylums. Ghost hunters claim to have captured eerie voices, unexplained footsteps, shadow figures and chilling laughter echoing through its abandoned corridors. Stories of the mysterious Grey Lady, plague pits and restless spirits have tu...

Step inside Theatre Royal Drury Lane, one of London’s most famous and historic theatres, where the applause may fade, but the stories refuse to leave the stage. In this episode of True Hauntings, Anne and Renata investigate the ghostly legends of Theatre Royal Drury Lane, a theatre with more than 350 years of drama, fire, fame, tragedy and superstition woven into its walls. From the mysterious Man...

What really happened inside the Haunted Fairbanks House of Sicily Island, Louisiana? In this episode of True Hauntings , we investigate the disturbing story of the Fairbanks House, a historic Louisiana home now known for paranormal activity, ghost investigations, strange noises, shadow figures, alleged EVPs, and the chilling legend of “Henrietta’s Closet.” The story centres on Henrietta Fairbanks,...

In this episode of True Hauntings Podcast , we investigate the strange and unsettling case of The Cideville Poltergeist , one of France’s most unusual 19th-century paranormal mysteries. In 1850, at a quiet presbytery in Cideville, Normandy , two boys studying under Curé Jean Tinel became the centre of a terrifying series of unexplained events: mysterious knocks in the walls, flying objects, moving...

What if Australia’s official guardian of film and sound was also one of its most haunted buildings? In this episode of True Hauntings, Anne and Renata dive deep into the chilling paranormal activity reported inside the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra. Staff witness tapes flying from impossible machines, doors opening by themselves, and lights flickering with no one nearby. Schoolchildr...

You don’t usually expect a place built for prayer to carry a reputation that makes even locals lower their voices when they talk about it… but that’s exactly what’s happened at the Abbey of Santa Maria di Lucedio. Out in the quiet rice fields of northern Italy, this monastery has managed to collect centuries’ worth of rumours that feel just a little too persistent to brush off as imagination.&nbsp...

There are some houses that become stories… and then there are houses that refuse to stay just a story. The Munroe House sits firmly in that second category. On paper, it’s just another historic American home — wood, nails, a bit of age and weathering. But the moment you start pulling at the threads, you realise this place has gathered something heavier over time. . What makes the Munroe House inte...

What happens when a young girl begins to suffer attacks… from something no one can see? In 1925, 11-year-old Elenore Zugun became the centre of one of the most disturbing poltergeist cases ever recorded. Witnesses claimed objects moved on their own, unseen forces struck her, and most chilling of all… bite marks appeared on her body while people watched. Was this a case of possession? A genuine pol...

What if the most beautiful cemetery in the world… isn’t empty? La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires is often called a city of marble, angels, and history. But beneath its elegance lies something far more unsettling. Visitors don’t just come here to admire the art… they come because something doesn’t feel right. In this episode of True Hauntings Podcast , we uncover the chilling stories hidden behi...

It starts, as these things often do, with something small… something easy to dismiss. A knock. Not loud. Not dramatic. Just… there. A quiet, deliberate tap that doesn’t belong to anyone in the room. And here’s the uncomfortable part — in the Crawley house, that knock didn’t stop. It turned into footsteps… objects shifting… doors opening when no one was near them. The kind of thing people love to r...

In the first part of this two part story about the Chateau De Amerois we learnt about the known history of this place and the deeply traumatic space it is surrounded by. A forest filled with the trauma of war and patriarchy. Now, Anne will be taking us into an even darker side - the stories of it's ghosts and the trembling wails of those that crossed the path of this building. On the surface it’s...

Behind locked gates in the Ardennes forest sits a château most people have never heard of — and that’s exactly how some would prefer it. Château d’Amérois isn’t splashed across tourist brochures or wedding websites. I t doesn’t trade on Instagram sunsets or glossy heritage grants. I t sits quietly in Belgium, wrapped in trees and whispers, with a history that feels… curated. And whenever history f...

Malahide Castle looks polite enough from the outside. Manicured grounds. Postcard Ireland. The kind of place tour buses roll into without anyone gripping their seat too tightly. But that’s the trick with places like this — the real story doesn’t live in the stone walls or the gift shop. It lives in what happened when nobody was watching… and in the long memory of a family who occupied the same gro...

Discover the chilling tale of Fox Hollow Farm, an estate nestled in Westfield, Indiana, that holds dark secrets beneath its serene exterior. In this gripping episode, we delve into the sinister history of Fox Hollow Farm, once home to the suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister. With its sprawling grounds, polished timber, and the unsettling indoor pool, the farm presents a stark contrast between...

Are you ready to dive into the mysterious world of haunted ruins and ghostly encounters? In this spine-tingling episode of True Hauntings, we explore the eerie and abandoned Nakagusuku Hotel in Japan, a site teeming with supernatural stories and chilling legends. Located on the picturesque island of Okinawa, the Nakagusuku Hotel is a ruined monument of mystery and fear. Designed to be a luxurious...

Get ready for some unexpected Ghost Stories from around the world, including Australia. Ghost Stories are famously told on Christmas Eve as a ritual that has been upheld ever since Charles Dickens penned his famous book, 'A Christmas Carol'. And we at the True Hauntings Podcast are making sure that this tradition stays well and truly alive on our watch. Sit back and enjoy this craziness, as it doe...

Unravel the enigmatic tale of the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall in this captivating episode, where we explore one of the most famous ghost stories of all time. This haunting narrative is brought to life with intriguing details about the ghostly figure, often depicted in photographs gliding down the grand staircase, shrouded in mystery and mist. The image of the Brown Lady has captivated and puzzled b...

Tucked into the shadow of St Giles’ Cathedral, on what we now call Parliament Square, John’s Coffee House once buzzed with the energy of Edinburgh’s legal and intellectual elite. But behind the cobblestones and grand facades lies a history thick with intrigue, secrets, and, some say, restless spirits. Tonight, we’re stepping back to 1688, into the smoky, crowded rooms where lawyers, merchants, and...

Delve into the chilling history of Old Melbourne Gaol, Victoria's infamous prison, shrouded with stories of ghostly apparitions and lingering spirits. In this episode, explore the dense atmosphere of historic stone walls and shadow-filled corridors, echoing past miseries and begging the question: are these whispers of tormented souls truly at rest? Originally opened in 1845, Old Melbourne Gaol hou...

The Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio wasn’t meant to be just another prison. It was built like a castle, a grand gothic structure that looked more like a church than a jail. The big idea was to reform young men — give them a trade, some moral guidance, and send them back into the world as better citizens. But, what started as a shining vision of redemption turned into something very different. Overcr...