Horrifying History

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. 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 blo...

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. 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 socia...

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. 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 spook...

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 Amer...

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. 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,...

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 tomo...

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? Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky!   Go to https://horr...

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...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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...

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 followin...

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...

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. Our webs...

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 desecra...

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? 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,...

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...

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? Our website is the one stop spot for everything spoo...

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. Our website is the one stop spot for everything spooky!   Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthw...

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. Our website is the one stop spot for ev...

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...

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. Our website is the one st...

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 d...

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. Our website is the one stop spot for...

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. 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,...

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. I...