Horrifying History

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Welcome to Horrifying History where you are about to hear about the unexplained, paranormal, and supernatural happenings that has stained the pages of history. Do you love the strange, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying? Horrifying History takes you on a chilling journey into the dark corners of the past, where history and horror collide. From haunted places and ghostly legends... to mysteries and terrifying true stories... you'll uncover the twisted facts that history books leave out. Who were the real monsters behind the infamous legends? What dark secrets lie buried in the pages of history? Every episode, we reveal...

Episodes(40 episodes)

The Murder of Oceana Sneed

Today, our friends at the podcast Fresh Hell take us back to 19th-century Kentucky to uncover the haunting and tragic story of Oceana Sneed — a woman whose life became tangled in betrayal, violence, and one of the most infamous family murder scandals of the era. What began as whispers of greed and forbidden relationships would soon erupt into a horrifying crime that shocked an entire community and left behind questions that still linger today. Who was Oceana Sneed really? A devoted wife trapped in impossible circumstances? A calculating conspirator? Or a victim of a much darker family dy...

Published: May 29, 2026Duration: 50m 45s

The French Loudun Possessions: Devils, Desire, and a Burning Truth

In 1632, an entire convent of nuns was allegedly possessed by demons. In the centre of all this was a Mother Superior, an exorcist, and a priest. By the end of these events, one would become famous, one would go insane, and the last one would be dead. So grab a rosary, my spooky friends. Today, we are going to talk about one of the most famous cases of mass possessions in history. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links...

Published: May 27, 2026Duration: 33m 32s

The Todmorden UFO Case: A Death That Science Can’t Explain

Imagine leaving your home for a few minutes just long enough to buy a bag of potatoes. You tell your partner that you will be right back, walk out the front door, and vanish—no phone call, no note, and no trace. Then, five days later, your body appears in a place no one expected. So break out your tin foil hats, my spooky friends. Today, we are going to talk about a UFO event like no other. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history...

Published: May 20, 2026Duration: 29m 51s

Child Serial Killers: Evil at an Early Age

Across history, there have been cases so disturbing that even seasoned investigators struggled to understand them. Kids who should have been riding bikes, trading baseball cards, or doing homework were leaving behind crime scenes, terrified communities, and questions that still haunt psychologists and criminologists to this day. Is it pure evil? A broken mind, or perhaps something more disturbing than we want to admit? So break out your notebooks and pens, my spooky friends. Today, we are going to talk about something deeply unsettling…killers that still had a curfew. But before we get started, I want to give...

Published: May 13, 2026Duration: 34m 11s

The British Premonitions Bureau: When Psychics Predicted Disaster

Imagine for a moment a world with future technology that allows the authorities to catch criminals before a crime is even committed. Sounds like a movie? That’s because it is. This is the plot for the 2002 movie “Minority Report” starring Tom Cruise. Cool concept, but pure fiction, right? Not quite. So break out your tin foil hats, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the tale of a psychiatrist who tried to do just that. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our socia...

Published: May 6, 2026Duration: 31m 8s

Moosham Castle: Witches, Werewolves, and Ghosts

Deep in the mist-shrouded mountains of Austria is one of the most chilling strongholds in all of Europe. Moosham Castle is a place where medieval power, brutal justice, and ancient superstition collided…and where echoes of tragedy still linger in its stone corridors and shadowy dungeons. So get out your hiking boots, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear a tale about a place that feels like creatures of legend walk with you through its halls Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our histo...

Published: Apr 29, 2026Duration: 26m 51s

Albert Fish: The Cannibal Serial Killer Who Terrified America

Some crimes are forgivable. Some are not. Some crimes are not only unforgivable but also change the lives of everyone around them. So set the table, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of a man who redefined evil. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads up. Today we will be talking about sexual violence, graphic murders, child abuse, self-harm, graphic torture and cannibalism. Listener discretion is advised. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history...

Published: Apr 22, 2026Duration: 32m 21s

Amelia Earhart: Vanished Without a Trace

Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer who fundamentally changed things for women. She shattered gender stereotypes in aviation and fought for equal rights. She proved that women had the skill, endurance, and expertise that were traditionally reserved for men. She paved the way for future generations to be part of what used to be male-dominated fields. But Amelia wasn’t able to enjoy her success for very long. So buckle up, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of a woman who broke the mould and then was never seen again Our we...

Published: Apr 15, 2026Duration: 32m 27s

The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 2

Things in the Pickman’s house quickly ramped up with Tony now being Sallie’s main target. Then one day, television cameras came into their home, and afterwards the family moved out of the Sallie House. That doesn’t mean that the Pickmans were free. So snuggle in, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the rest of the story about a haunted house that contained a very angry spirit. But before we get started, I wanted to give you all a little heads up. We will be talking about violence towards animals and women. Listener dis...

Published: Apr 8, 2026Duration: 31m 19s

Introducing: Dark Asia with Megan

Dark Asia with Megan is in my regular podcast rotation. There is something about host Megan Lee’s voice that pulls you in before the story even begins. It is smooth, haunting, and impossible to ignore. Dark Asia with Megan is a podcast that doesn’t just tell stories. It immerses you in them. From chilling true crime to unsolved mysteries, Megan brings to light cases from Asia that many would rather leave buried. With her unmistakable voice and unique storytelling style, Megan Lee has mastered the art of drawing you into the unknown. Each episode is...

Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 22m 39s

The Sallie House: The Evil That Never Left, Part 1

I want you all to picture a quiet, small city in the American Midwest. Imagine the kind of place where the streets empty early, where porchlights glow like fireflies, and where history lingers, and then becomes violent. So snuggle in, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the story about a house that many believe is not just haunted, but angry. Our website is the 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 some great creepy merch, and join...

Published: Apr 1, 2026Duration: 31m 55s

The Yuba County Five Mystery: Five Men, One Night, No Answers

Imagine that your son is going to a college basketball game with his friends. You tell him to have fun as he walks out the door, and you never see him alive again. So buckle your seatbelts, my spooky friends. Today, you are going to hear the tale of the Yuba County Five Our website is the 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 some great creepy merch, and join our fan club! If you are a mem...

Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 31m 25s

The Black Monk of Pontefract: The Story of Britain's Most Violent Poltergeist

Some houses are haunted because of what happened inside them. Others are haunted by what happened long before they were built. But in Pontefract, England, one house became infamous because the echoes from the past refused to stay buried Our website is the 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 some great creepy merch, and join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club, you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are...

Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 29m 22s

Haunted Lake Lanier: Dark Secrets, Tragic Deaths, and Curses Beneath Georgia's Deadliest Lake

To people in the U.S. state of Georgia, Lake Lanier is a recreation hotspot which is popular for camping, boating, and water sports. But the supernatural lore that surrounds it should make them think twice before taking a swim in its waters. So, pack your camping gear, my spooky friends. Today, you hear the story about a lake that hides many dark secrets under its waters. Our website is the 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...

Published: Mar 11, 2026Duration: 26m 43s

The Black Widow Killer of Alabama: Rhonda Belle Martin

Many people can trust their mothers due to the deep bond that develops between a mother and child. A mother and child share experiences, and trust is built through mutual empathy, communication, and respect for each other’s boundaries. But the mothers we are going to talk about today should never have been trusted. So, get ready, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing of women who killed those who loved them Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media l...

Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 28m 28s

The Devil on Trial: The Arne Johnson Murder Case

In 2021, the Conjuring Universe released a film that was the seventh installment of the Conjuring series. It starred Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who reprised their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren, famed paranormal researchers. This movie was based on a real murder case that shocked the world when the defence claimed that the killer was innocent due to demonic possession. So, settle into your juror chair and listen closely, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing of a tale so strange that most would believe that it was an actual made-up movie plot. Our...

Published: Feb 25, 2026Duration: 30m 12s

Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 2

On a quiet residential street in Gloucester, England, in an ordinary brick house, was one of the most disturbing crime scenes in British history. For decades, life in the West home appeared perfectly normal, but buried in the basement and back yard was a horror so profound that it would shock the nation and forever change how Britain viewed serial killers. So, settle in, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear about the crimes of Fred and Rose West and the investigation that led to their exposure. Before we get started, I wanted to give you all a he...

Published: Feb 18, 2026Duration: 36m 13s

Fred and Rose West: Inside Britain’s House of Horrors, Part 1

Today’s dark tale is not just about murder. It is about a quiet street in Gloucester, England, where unimaginable evil hid behind ordinary brick walls. It is about a couple who, from the outside, looked like everyone else, but were actually one of the most horrifying criminal partnerships in modern British history. So, get out your panic buttons, my spooky friends. Today, you will be hearing about a serial killing couple, but before we get started, I want to give you all a heads-up. Today, you will be hearing about incest, sexual assault, bestiality, severe child abuse...

Published: Feb 11, 2026Duration: 29m 51s

The Hollywood Ripper Murders: Inside the Crimes of Michael Gargiulo

Los Angeles is often regarded as a city of dreams, with bright lights and a promise of fame and fortune. But behind the glamour lives darkness. Between 2001 and 2008, a man who appeared to his neighbours to be calm, unassuming, and ordinary walked the city streets. What they didn’t know was that he was a monster. So, turn down the lights, my spooky friends. You are about to hear the tale of a serial killer who was brought to justice with the help of a television show and a famous actor. But before we get started, I want to...

Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 31m 44s

The Dark Side of Disney: The Tales Behind the Fairytails, Part 6

Many people’s childhoods were filled with Disney movies. In these films, there usually is a downtrodden girl who, against all odds, becomes the heroine. But Disney did not come up with the premise of many of their animated films. They borrowed the idea from many classic works. In those versions, the princess does not necessarily meet their Prince Charming and live happily ever after. So, snuggle in, my spooky friends. It’s story time. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, fi...

Published: Jan 28, 2026Duration: 34m 8s