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 Great Emu War: Guns, Feathers, and Failure

The effects of war are widespread. Civilians and those caught in the crossfire experience trauma and suffering. Soldiers suffer from combat stress, PTSD, and the constant threat of death. When one side loses, both sides face severe physical, psychological, and systemic consequences that can affect generations. But the war you are going to hear about today resulted in widespread public mockery. So, get ready, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear about a war against Emus, and the birds won. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch ou...

Published: Oct 21, 2026Duration: 24m 14s

Beyond the Veil: Astral Projection and Out-Of-Body Experiences

You wake up in the middle of the night. Everything seems to be normal, but then you try to move. Nothing happens. Your body will not respond. Then something changes. You feel yourself rising, but not physically. You look down and see your body still lying in bed, but you are no longer in it. For some, this experience is exhilarating. For others, it is absolutely terrifying. So, snuggle in, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear about how sometimes our consciousness is said to separate from our bodies. Our website is the spot for everythin...

Published: Oct 14, 2026Duration: 26m 7s

Crop Circles: Hoax, Science, or Something Else

Imagine walking through a field just before sunrise. The air is cold, and there is a thin layer of mist close to the ground. The world is quiet…too quiet. You are surrounded by acres of grain that stretch into the darkness. That’s when you see it: a perfectly formed circle. It’s not a rough patch or an area where the wind has blown crops over. It is a perfectly formed circle. Every stalk of grain inside it appears to be pressed toward the ground. Inside this circle is another circle, and another, and another. Together they f...

Published: Oct 7, 2026Duration: 30m 8s

The Haunting of Clarita Villanueva: A True Story of Possession

In a cramped jail cell in the Philippines, a terrified young woman claimed unseen forces were attacking her. Prison guards refused to enter her cell alone, and newspapers across the country published sensational headlines. An American missionary would later claim that he confronted what was said to be truly evil. So, settle in, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a young woman who was the subject of one of the most famous alleged exorcisms in modern history. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to wat...

Published: Sep 30, 2026Duration: 28m 18s

The Third Man Factor: The Invisible Guide Who Saves Lives

There are some moments in life where everything changes in an instant. A hiker slips from a mountain ledge… a sailor disappears beneath towering waves… an explorer stumbles through an endless frozen wasteland with no strength left to continue. These are the moments that logic says the story should end. But for thousands of people throughout history, it doesn’t. Sometimes there is overwhelming certainty that another person is with you, urging you to keep going. When you are safe, it’s gone. So, pack a bag, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a phenomenon ab...

Published: Sep 23, 2026Duration: 33m 28s

The Menendez Brothers: Monsters, Victims, or Something In Between, Part 2

The American dream paints a picture of sprawling mansions, expensive cars, and families who seem to have everything. From the outside, the Menendez family appeared to be living that dream, but inside, it was a house of terror. So, get ready, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the rest of a case that is considered to be one of the most debated in American criminal history. But before we start, I want to give you all a heads-up. In today’s episode, we will be talking about physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as graphic murders...

Published: Sep 16, 2026Duration: 26m 2s

Birthday Special: Three Victims, Three Nightmares

Before we begin, I have a confession to make. Today is my birthday... and while most people celebrate with cake, candles, and presents, I thought we'd do something a little different. After all, this is Horrifying History. Instead of receiving gifts, I wanted to give one to all of you. Over the years, this podcast has grown into something I never could have imagined. What started as a passion project has become an incredible community of people who are fascinated by the darkest chapters of history and the most haunting stories humanity has...

Published: Sep 9, 2026Duration: 48m 53s

The Menendez Brothers: Monsters, Victims, or Something In Between, Part 1

Some houses hold memories, while others hold secrets. There is a mansion at 722 North Elm Drive in Beverly Hills that held both. From the outside, it was the picture of the American Dream, but behind those walls existed anger, fear, and years of silence. Then, on one warm August evening in 1989, those secrets exploded with shotgun blasts. So, put on some sunscreen, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of brothers who have remained two of the most controversial figures in American criminal history. But before we start, I want to give you all a heads...

Published: Sep 2, 2026Duration: 30m 2s

Abducted Above Manhattan: The Linda Napolitano Mystery

Certain stories refuse to disappear. Some are ghost stories. Some are unsolved true crime cases and historical mysteries that seem impossible to explain. Then there are tales like the one you are going to hear about today. So, break out your tinfoil, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a woman whose alien abduction was allegedly witnessed by over twenty people. 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...

Published: Aug 26, 2026Duration: 28m 32s

The Quack Who Could Be Jack: Dr. Francis Tumblety

They say monsters don’t always hide in shadows. Sometimes they wear expensive suits, carry a doctor’s bag, and charm everyone they meet. In autumn of 1888, as fear gripped the streets in London’s Whitechapel district and Jack the Ripper terrorized the city, a mysterious American doctor found himself at the center of one of history’s greatest mysteries. So, break out your stethoscopes, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of one of history’s strangest medical frauds whose trail of controversy went around the world. Our website is the spot for everything...

Published: Aug 19, 2026Duration: 29m 35s

Hitler’s Youngest Enemies: The Teen Resistance That Fought Back

There are moments in history when doing the right thing requires extraordinary courage. There are moments when doing the right thing is guaranteed death. So, get out your wristwatch cameras and lipstick guns, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of some brave teenagers who should have been worried about exams, but instead chose to fight a dictator 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 f...

Published: Aug 12, 2026Duration: 30m 50s

The Times Square Ripper: New York’s Forgotten Killer

By the late 1970s, Richard Cottingham had perfected his cover. To neighbours, he was a devoted husband and father. To his co-workers, he was quiet but dependable. To his family, he was a brother, cousin, and friend. But behind the carefully manufactured facade, a predator lived. After years of violent fantasies, he decided to make them reality. So, grab a slice of New York pizza, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a man who was a serial killer who claimed he committed the “perfect” murders without anyone suspecting a thing. Our website is t...

Published: Aug 5, 2026Duration: 37m 23s

The Poisonous Doctor: Dr. Thomas Neill Cream

Victorian England is mostly remembered as a time of refinement. Men wearing top hats, horse-drawn carriages rattling down cobblestone streets, and an empire that stretched across the world. But beneath the surface lurked a darker reality. Murderers could disappear into crowded cities, and poison became one of the deadliest weapons imaginable. So, break out your stethoscopes, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story about a physician who became one of the most terrifying serial killers of the Victorian era. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watc...

Published: Jul 29, 2026Duration: 29m 34s

The Nepal Royal Massacre: The Curse of Nepal’s Crown Prince

On June 1st, 2001, members of Nepal’s royal family gathered for what should have been a quiet evening dinner. There was laughter, conversations about politics and the future of the monarchy over drinks. Within minutes, the king, queen, and other family members were dead. When the shooting stopped, the murderer became the new king. So, set the table, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story about a man who fulfilled a curse by killing his own family. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our his...

Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 29m 2s

The Dating Game Murderer: Rodney Alcala

We here at Horrifying History step into the darkest corners of history, where the line between charm and evil can disappear without warning, and where monsters do not always look like monsters. Today’s episode is one of those stories. The man you are going to hear about did not lurk in the shadows with blood on his hands. He smiled and flirted. He joked with television audiences and posed for photographs. In one of the strangest moments in American true crime, he appeared as an eligible bachelor while he was actively killing women and children. So, t...

Published: Jul 15, 2026Duration: 32m 52s

Mary of Agreda, The Lady in Blue: Bilocation, Visions, and Miracles

One of the most important figures in Texas’s history never set foot in this American state. In fact, she was never in the United States at all. So, grab your rosary beads, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a woman who spread the gospel in a place she had never been to. 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...

Published: Jul 8, 2026Duration: 29m 4s

Voices of Misery: Interview With Psychic Medium Erica Boussarhane

Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? Is there a bright light? Some harp-playing angels? Or do we spend eternity trying to remember why we walked into a room in the first place? Well, if you've got questions about the afterlife, you're in luck... because this week, we're bringing you a special feed drop from our friends at Voices of Misery. Joining the show is Ericka Bouss-ar-hane, a psychic medium who doesn't just believe in ghosts... she actually talks to them. And unlike most of us, when Ericka hears strange voices in the middle of t...

Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 1h 51m 8s

The Summer of Fear: The Night Stalker

Los Angeles in the summer of 1985 was supposed to feel glamorous…palm trees…neon lights…endless highways…and Hollywood dreams. But while people slept with their windows open in the California heat, someone was moving through the darkness. He climbed through unlocked windows and walked through unlocked doors. With him, he carried guns, knives, tire irons, and rage. So, lock your doors, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a serial killer who created a panic that was like nothing police had ever seen before. But before we get started, I want to give you all a heads...

Published: Jul 1, 2026Duration: 39m 11s

Buried Alive: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping

When I was young, I rode a bus to school that was driven by one of my Aunts. I would often fall asleep on my way home. Since my Aunt was used to seeing me, she would forget to drop me off. When she realized her error, she would have a teenager who lived several stops after mine call my parents to let them know I was ok. But imagine for a moment that the bus never dropped me off. Imagine how a parent would feel if their child’s school bus never brought them home. What if all...

Published: Jun 24, 2026Duration: 31m 8s

A Crown, A Cult, and A Delusion: The Romana Didulo Story

With the emergence of the infamous QAnon conspiracy theory came a new generation of charismatic leaders for this movement. In Canada, one of the most notable ones is a woman named Romana Didulo, who used the internet to create a following filled with threats, violence, and failed prophecies. So, break out your tin foil hats, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a woman who claimed that she was the Queen of a kingdom that didn’t exist Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to wat...

Published: Jun 17, 2026Duration: 36m 45s