Horrifying History

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...

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...