Horrifying History

In the days that spiritualism was popular, there were many fakes. It seemed like seances and spirit-rapping was everywhere, but there is one case that really stands out. In north-western France there was a young girl who was said to be absolutely electric. So get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to hear the tale of the Electric Girl. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spook...

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...

The summer heat may be unbearable, but our stories will chill you to the bone! So snuggle in my spooky friends, and enjoy our friends from the Darkcast Network telling you the tales of darkness that have occurred during the summertime. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky!   Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media li...

The summer heat may be unbearable, but our stories will chill you to the bone! So snuggle in my spooky friends, and enjoy our friends from the Darkcast Network telling you the tales of darkness that have occurred during the summertime. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky!   Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media li...

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 It wasn’t until 1736 that Scotland repealed the Witchcraft Act of 1563, w...

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...

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 s...

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...

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 esti...

In the twelfth century, two children were found by some ditches meant to trap wolves. They were alone, they didn’t speak in a language understood by those who found them, and they were green. Get comfortable my spooky friends…you are about to here the bizarre tale of the Green Children of Woolpit. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky!   Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourt...

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...

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 horr...

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 Bohe...

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:...

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...

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 gr...

Many people wish for immortality, but know that this dream is an impossibility. But what if it wasn’t? Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky!   Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get yourself some great creepy merch, and to join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club - you...

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...

People thought that Granger Taylor was an eccentric, but also knew him as a mechanical genius. Over 40 years ago, Granger left a note for his parents saying that he boarded an alien spaceship, and he was never seen again. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky!   Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our...

When people think of a haunting; they usually think of a building. But the thing is that people claim that almost anything can be haunted like roads, and the cars that drive on them. A heads up my spooky friends…in this episode we will be speaking of death of both adults and children by either murder or suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky...

When thinking of a castle; most think about images from a fairytale. But every fairytale has a dark side with villains plotting their evil deeds in their lair. In reality, there are castles that once had their dungeons filled with the dead. There are places that such horrible events occurred, that it led to the spooky tale that we are going to tell you today. Our website is the one stop spot for e...

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 th...

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...

In 1913, a house wife named Pearl Curran started to write. She soon started to produce award winning poems, and then she created three successful novels. In her lifetime she put over 400,000 words on paper, which is a huge achievement. But according to Pearl, she didn’t write a word at all. In actuality, the person who was the creator behind all this was a spirit who was Pearl was channelling. Our...

Between two to three percent of children world wide are considered to be gifted. For these children, their extraordinary intellect gives them many advantages, but there is also a dark side. Just a heads up my dear listeners, today we will be talking about self harm, domestic abuse, suicide, sexual assault, murder, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the one stop sp...