After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
History HitThis is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories.
Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 309 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||
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Look closely at the Bayeux Tapestry and you will see a medieval spy.
But far from the world of James Bond gadgetry, what was medieval spycraft like? Why were they referred to as 'little birds'? And why were women often used in medieval espionage?
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The world of Viking death rituals and their beliefs surrounding the afterlife is truly fascinating... What happened when a Viking died? What ceremonies and practices did they partake in? And what awaited the spirits of the dead when they departed the... more
When a whaling ship sank in 1820, her crew were cast adrift thousands of miles from land, and faced starvation, madness, and death. Their ordeal would become one of the most extraordinary survival stories in maritime history… and would become immorta... more
The captain of the HMS Hermione was a sadist even by the not-very-high standards of the British Royal Navy in the 1700's. He was a prolific flogger, subjecting his crew to the cat-of-nine-tails. It was hardly a surprise when his crew rose up and muti... more
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Omg I love this podcast so much! I found it recently, and now it is literally all that I listen to. It is so well researched and they set the scene so well. I have a suggestion for something to talk about on the podcast, which is the Green Children of Woolpit, and I think it is something worth looking into.
Apple Podcasts5Crazyhistorynerd
United States2 days ago - Pronunciation
Truly shocked at the number of pronunciation errors from historians.
Apple Podcasts3profch
United Kingdom6 days ago - Moby Dick FYI
LOVE LOVE LOVE your podcast! I’ve been listening about 8 months and I’m so hooked! Fabulous topics. Usually excellent guests. I particularly appreciate how well both of you expertly set the scene on so many with the atmosphere descriptions and superbly written narratives. I also appreciate how you often point out alternative interpretations to yours. Thats balance! FYI on Moby Dick since neither of you have read it. I believe you will be as pleasantly surprised as I was. Give it a go and let us ... more
Apple Podcasts5L GocheUnited States7 days ago - No more lip smacking
I love that Maddy is beck but can she stop snacking her lips or at least edit that out, such a misophonia trigger
Apple Podcasts4PBalla84United States7 days ago - Annoying
Started out so promising and interesting! So much chattering on and diving down off topic rabbit holes and talking over each other that I started to learn more about the hosts’ book preferences and museum jaunts than about the actual history that I was there for. Couldn’t make it through an episode.
Apple Podcasts2RaisedinLAUnited States7 days ago
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Spotify | #50 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United States/History |
Spotify | #150 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #10 | United Kingdom/History |
Spotify | #86 | United Kingdom/Trending |
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This show centers historical storytelling around dark, mysterious, and often contested topics—ranging from witch trials and hauntings to ancient necromancy and infamous assassinations. Episodes pair scholarly context with lively banter, highlighting primary sources, contested narratives, and the human stories behind big historical myths. A notable strength is the balance between rigorous analysis and engaging, accessible storytelling, often featuring expert guests who illuminate niche angles (art history, archaeology, gender history) and co-hosts who bring warmth and humor to dense material.
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this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 309 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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