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Horrifying History

Horrifying History

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The Amber Alert system is a messaging alert system that notifies the public, and asks for their help in cases of very concerning or life threatening cases of missing children. This system started in the United States, and is currently in multip
Winston Churchill was a man very well known in history. He was a British statesman, public speaker, and author who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, and from 1951 to 1955. He rallied his people during World War II, and
There are a lot of different cult leaders out there, but many of them have a lot of the same characteristics. They are able to bind their followers to them by shared belief and practices. They boost their societal status by projecting dominance
It is said that a good magician never reveals their secrets, and this statement couldn’t be more true when it comes to a man from Poland named Wolf Messing. Some say he was all smoke and mirrors, and others say that he was one of the greatest p
Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, it has evolved over the centuries until its religious practices have all but disappeared. Today, Halloween is considered to be a holiday for dress-up a
As humans, we are naturally afraid of the unknown. Our minds try to make concrete unknown things as a way to try to control what we don't understand. Monsters are one of the things that humans do this with.Since ancient times, monsters have bee
Everyone loves a good mystery, and finding out at the end what really happened. But some mysteries don’t have the usual satisfying end that tells us who the bad guy actually was. Some mysteries are just strange, creepy, and remain unsolved. Wel
From inside a one bedroom house in New York State, a movement was born. Spiritualism took the world by storm, and the Fox sisters were at the very centre of it. But were they actually what they said they were? Welcome to Episode 82 - The Fox Si
The concept of moving between different points in time has been a very popular topic in science fiction for years. TV shows Dr. Who and Star Trek, along with movies like the Back to the Future Series, show people getting into some sort of mach
The idea that the dead can remain earthbound started in the most ancient times, and has appeared in countless tales since then. It has spawned its own folklore genre - ghost stories. People believing in ghosts is actually part of a larger bel
I love jewellery, but there is some that even I will not wear. Why? Because it is cursed. Today you will hear the tales about jewellery that left a path of death, destruction, and sorrow for anyone who comes near.Welcome to Episode 4 - Cursed J
In the old section of Edinburgh, Scotland is a place now known as the Royal Mile. This is a succession of streets that form the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city. It runs between two important locations concerning the royal history
A few month’s ago my mom sent me an article over Facebook Messenger. It was from a group that I wasn’t part of, and because of that all I could see was the title of “Lizzie Halliday”. I had no clue what it was and wasn’t motivated to join anoth
Since the beginning of time; millions of people have died in wars. These battlefields were considered to be hell on Earth with all the death staining these grounds for eternity, and this makes these the perfect place for a haunting.So get comfo
Introducing Vogue’s Spring Beauty Update | PLUS Angel Reese Dazzled at the WNBA Draft from The Run-Through with Vogue.Follow the show: The Run-Through with VogueChioma sits down with British Vogue’s Jess Diner and Hannah Coates to disc
Do you know what my favourite supernatural creature is? It’s a werewolf! In European folklore; werewolves are humans who are able to turn a wolf at night and return to human form by day. Some change shape at will while some do not, and usually
Introducing FKA twigs Is British Vogue’s Cover Star | PLUS What’s Going On With The Royals? from The Run-Through with Vogue.Follow the show: The Run-Through with VogueChioma is joined by FKA twigs. Together, they chat about twigs’s hig
Fremantle Prison opened in 1855 as a convict barracks, and remained in continuous use for 136 years . It is known as the best preserved correctional facility in Australia, as a World Heritage Site, and as one of the most haunted locations in th
Imagine for a moment you meet the partner of your dreams, and they ask for your hand in marriage. The two of you slip away for a secret wedding, and then only a few days later - you are found dead facedown in a shallow pool of water. Get settle
A shipwreck will always make for a good story. These tales usually come to the same ending though…that the power of the sea is unstoppable. Shipwrecks have a level of mystery and wonder that is unmatched in other disaster based tales, and in th
Introducing The Making of an Icon with Kylie Minogue from I am Paris.Follow the show: I am ParisDISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast f
The future was bright for child star Lora Lee Michel. By the age of seven she was a Hollywood sensation that was being billed as the next Shirley Temple. By the age of nine, she was staring in movies along side A-list actors. But soon things st
Introducing Fairies in the Attic from Black Velvet Fairies.Follow the show: Black Velvet FairiesDISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast f
Many people are afraid of ghosts, in fact; being afraid of spirits is one of the most common fears around. Many cultures have beliefs about the dead, and many claim to see or hear them which increases that fear. But if you add in disasters, iso
Introducing Healing the Healers: Tackling Substance Use Amongst Medical Pros with Michelle Hruska from The Strong MD with Dr. Jaime Seeman.Follow the show: The Strong MD with Dr. Jaime SeemanDISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podca
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