Episodes

  • The Mothman Prophecy, Disaster, and Fear in West Virginia
    Feb 19 2026

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    In the icy grip of a 1967 West Virginia winter, an eerie silhouette emerged from the darkness. A group of local teenagers, exploring an old TNT factory, reported an encounter with a figure that would soon transcend local legend to global phenomenon - the Mothman. This episode immerses you in the chilling encounters and alleged sightings that would write the Mothman into the pages of history. From an ominous figure stalking the shadows to the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge, the Mothman has been interwoven into the tapestry of West Virginia lore, forever casting a haunting presence over the town of Point Pleasant.

    Join us as we journey through this chilling narrative, unraveling the fabric of fear, myth, and speculation that cloaks this mysterious icon. Moving beyond the renowned Silver Bridge disaster, we dig deeper into reported sightings dating back to the region's native tribes and their visceral oral histories. As we venture forward, we traverse through the changing societal landscape mirrored in Mothman's mutable image, examining how this winged enigma is perpetually intertwined with human anxieties and societal fears.

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    #MothmanLegend, #HistoricalMysteries, #WestVirginiaHistory, #SilverBridgeDisaster, #ParanormalEncounters

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    26 mins
  • Elizabeth Báthory Hungary’s Infamous Blood Countess of the Sixteenth Century
    Feb 18 2026

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    Join us as we delve deep into the stone walls of Čachtice Castle to uncover the horrors hidden within. In 1610, a soldier named István Magyari stumbled upon an unimaginable scene that would launch an investigation into one of history’s most notorious figures, Elizabeth Báthory. Born into one of Hungary’s most prominent families, Báthory’s life of privilege is shrouded in tales of sadistic cruelty and deadly obsession. We invite you to join us as we sift through centuries of documents, rumors, and legends to explore the dark reality of Hungary’s infamous Blood Countess.

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    #ElizabethBáthory, #ČachticeCastle, #HungaryHistory, #MonstersOfHistory, #BloodCountess

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    27 mins
  • Spring-Heeled Jack Terror of the Victorian Streets and Beyond
    Feb 18 2026

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    Venture into the shadowed lanes of Victorian London as we unravel the mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack - a figure whose terrifying encounters have left an indelible mark on historical records. This episode plunges into the eerie world of this infamous nocturnal terror, dissecting witness accounts and reported incidents that have fed into the chilling folklore surrounding this elusive specter.

    The icy grip of a London winter in 1838 brought with it an unnerving letter to the Mayor’s office, detailing a creature of nightmare equipped with red eyes aflame and hands fitted with claws. This spectral being, known for its extraordinary leaping ability and late-night appearances, caused widespread panic as encounters multiplied across London. Jane Alsop’s frightening run-in with the creature pushed Spring-Heeled Jack from local ghost story to documented menace, sending shivers down the spine of an already anxiety-ridden society.

    Delve into the enigma of Spring-Heeled Jack as we traverse the blurry borders between fact and folklore. We explore the societal transitions and fears of the time, looking at how this Victorian terror became a cultural phenomenon reflecting collective anxieties. Uncover the complex narrative fabricating this spectral figure, a narrative that continues to intrigue and unsettle us centuries later.

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    #SpringHeeledJack, #VictorianLondon, #HistoricalMystery, #Folklore, #UrbanLegends

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    27 mins