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Want to learn about the horrible bits of history you weren’t taught l? Come check out the dark history podcast a Bi-monthly podcast on history’s darker side. We will delve into the macabre, torturous and bloodthirsty side of history not widely spoken about. looking at someof the most evil people, historical true crime and mysteries.
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Send us a Text Message.In the early 1830s, the landscape of the southeastern United States was home to a vibrant mosaic of Native American cultures, encompassing approximately 125,000 individuals who resided on expansive territories spanning Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. These lands held profound significance, having been inhabited and nurtured by their ancestors for countless generations.However, as the decade drew to a close, the once-thriving communities faced a...
Send us a Text Message.As the glittering skyline of Manhattan rises majestically above the Hudson River, casting its shimmering reflection upon the waters below, it’s easy to be captivated by the city’s dazzling facade. But behind the gleaming skyscrapers and bustling streets lies a hidden history steeped in mystery, intrigue, and tragedy.From the sordid tales of gangland violence that once gripped the streets of the Five Points to the haunting echoes of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, ...
Send us a Text Message.A botched execution refers to an execution attempt that does not proceed as planned, resulting in complications, errors, or failures in carrying out the intended method of capital punishment. These complications can range from malfunctioning equipment, such as the failure of the electric chair or lethal injection apparatus, to errors in judgment or execution by the appointed officials, leading to prolonged suffering or even survival of the condemned individual. Botched ...
1Send us a Text Message. Taphephobia is the fear of being buried alive. Though probably not a worry rooted in much truth today, being buried alive used to be a lot more common. In the absence of medical technology and morgues, ways of determining whether someone had really died ranged from pinching to burning. Even then, sometimes the person had simply entered into a coma or was paralysed. It wasn’t until 1846 that French doctor Eugène Bouchut suggested that they use new stethoscope ...
Send us a Text Message.Today I thought a change of pace would be in order, I know people tune in for the dark or mysterious tales of history but sometimes it’s just better to leave the heavy stuff for an episode or two. Today we will celebrate some of the mind-bending, bizarre, absurd, and downright unbelievable stories that have happened in history. Join us as we uncover the weirdest, wildest, and most WTF stories that have shaped the course of human history.Hi everyone and welcome back to t...
Send us a Text Message.The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, has long been a subject of fascination and speculation due to its reputation for unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft. This enigmatic stretch of ocean is roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, covering an area of about 500,000 square miles. The Triangle is most famous for its alleged ability to make things vanish. For centuries, more than 50...
Send us a Text Message.Payed EpisodeIn the shadows of late 19th-century Chicago, amidst the clamor of progress and the allure of the World’s Columbian Exposition, lurked a figure shrouded in darkness and deceit. He walked the streets with an air of confidence, his charming demeanor masking a sinister truth. His name was H.H. Holmes, but to those unfortunate souls who crossed his path, he was the embodiment of pure malevolence.Picture, if you will, the sprawling corridors of his infamous “Murd...
Send us a Text Message.Humanity’s journey through history is a tapestry woven with remarkable achievements, each thread representing a triumph of innovation, resilience, and collective endeavor.In the ancient world, civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt constructed awe-inspiring structures such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the pyramids of Giza. These architectural marvels stood as testaments to human ingenuity and mastery of engineering. The Renaissance in Europe brought about a r...
Send us a Text Message.Payed SponsorHi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 2, Sacrificial Legacies: The history of Human sacrifice. Human sacrifice, the ritual killing of a person as an offering to a god or deity, has been practiced by various civilizations throughout history. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to the Celtic druids and Norse Vik...
Send us a Text Message.Paid SponsorHi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Happy New year and Welcome to season 3 episode 1, i hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New years festivities, unlike me, I hope you didn't over indulge in Turkey, chocolate and far far to much alcohol. Today's episode is about the Spanish Inquisition. The Inquisi...
Send us a Text Message.Sponsored EpisodeHi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new bonus episode, A Very Mysterious Christmas. I hope everyone enjoyed the escapades of the gatherer that was my attempt at the long forgotten tradition of my country, it was no Dickens lets put it that way. Anyway welcome I can't believe we are at another Chris...
Send us a Text Message. Today, we embark on a riveting exploration of a life laden with intrigue, conflict, and the enduring echoes of power – the legacy of Saddam Hussein and the tumultuous landscape of Iraq. As we delve into the corridors of time, let us peer into the rise of a man who would become a central figure in the complex narrative of the Middle East. Saddam Hussein, a name that resonates w...
Send us a Text Message.Armenia, located in the South Caucasus region, is a landlocked country with a rich history dating back to ancient times. The country boasts a distinctive cultural heritage, Armenian history spans thousands of years, marked by a unique cultural and historical trajectory. One of the world's oldest civilizations, Armenians have faced various empires, invasions, and periods of independence. Notably, they adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301 ce, making Armenia the...
Send us a Text Message.Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new episode, the history of Slavery: Man’s ownership of other men. The history of slavery is a large and untellable story, full of tragedy and cruelty that spans both centuries and continents. Although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact year that slavery began, historians can trace the roots of...
Send us a Text Message.Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. I hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new episode and the eagerly awaited Halloween special well I hope the eagerly awaited Halloween special anyway. Strap yourselves in because this is going to be a monster episode pun most defiantly intended. I hope you all enjoyed the modernised rendition of Edgar Allen...
Send us a Text Message.I just love playing games, they're my favorite!There are many I love, tag, hide and seek, stuck in the mud, they're all up there on my favourites list!But, there's one I love more than any other, and it's called "The Cellar".It isn't too tough, really! All you need is five people, and a cellar.The people shouldn't be to difficult to "persuade" but if you need to "encourage" them a blunt weapon should be fine!Now for the game itself, make sure all the the people are awak...
Send us a Text Message.A father went to say good night to his son, as it was routine since he knew his son would have trouble sleeping if he didn’t. It was a sort of silent tradition between them, one he never forgot to attend. The room was dimly lit by the lamp, but the father could clearly see there was something unusual about his son tonight. He looked the same, just with a huge grin that drew from ear to ear. “You okay, buddy?” he asked. The son nodded, still grinning, before saying,...
Send us a Text Message.Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new episode, again I hope you enjoy our short little ghost story to start, This if the second instalment of our spooky season special. Today we will be looking into some of histories most gruesome executions, I don't think I need to tell you that this could get a little disgusting so for people wi...
Send us a Text Message.I hate it when my brother Charlie has to go away. My parents constantly try to explain to me how sick he is. That I am lucky for having a brain where all the chemicals flow properly to their destinations like undammed rivers. When I complain about how bored I am without a little brother to play with, they try to make me feel bad by pointing out that his boredom likely far surpasses mine, considering his confine to a dark room in an institution. I always beg for them to ...
Send us a Text Message.In the dimly lit streets of 19th-century Edinburgh, a thick shroud of fog hung in the air, casting an eerie atmosphere over the city. The gas lamps flickered, their feeble glow barely piercing the veil of mist. It was a night where secrets thrived, and malevolence concealed itself in the shadows.On one such fog-choked evening, two men, slinked through the cobblestone alleys tea chest in hand weighed down with tonight’s spoils. As they moved quickly down roads, str...
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your editing is just fine I love it please ignore these so called editing kings and queens. they should have been edited!!!!
love how thorough your research is in every episode,✌️👍❤️
i love these stories and your voice THANKS
Great show love history!!