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After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

History Hit
Dick Turpin
William Palmer
Victorian Era
Elizabeth Báthory
Alexander the Great
Infant Mortality
Rugeley
Cholera
Strychnine
Medical Practices
Mary Celeste
Highway Robbery
18th Century Britain
Horse Racing
Gwen Ellen Jones
Criminal Justice
Highwaymen
Ghost Stories
Murder
William Murphy

This 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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Joining Maddy and Anthony today is the best-selling historian and author, Hallie Rubehold, to explore one of the most infamous murders of the 20th century, ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Misha Ewen
Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Sussex and author of The Virginia Venture.
University of Sussex
Episode: Lost Colony of Roanoke: Mystery of Virginia Dare
Hallie Rubenhold
Historian and author known for her work on the lives of women in history, especially the victims of Jack the Ripper.
Episode: The Murder That Shocked Edwardian Britain
Emma Southon
Historian known for her expertise in Ancient Rome, and author.
Author of 'A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women'
Episode: The Dark Side of Ancient Rome
Ceri Houlbrook
Lecturer in history and folklore at the University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
Episode: Spring-Heeled Jack: Terror of Victorian London
Ben Edge
Celebrated artist and writer obsessed with folklore
Episode: England's Darkest Folklore
Russ Williams
Folklore expert and author of 'Where the Folk, A Welsh Folklore Road Trip'
Episode: Wales' Darkest Folklore
Cecily Gilligan
Author of Cures of Ireland, A Treasury of Irish Folk Remedies
Episode: Ireland's Darkest Folklore
Dr. Blessin Adams
Author of 'Thou Savage Woman' about female killers in Early Modern Britain, and former police constable.
Episode: Tudor England's Dumbest Murder
Donald Smith
Founding director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre and storyteller
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Episode: Scotland's Darkest Folklore

Hosts

Anthony Delaney
Host and co-host focused on myths, misdeeds, and the paranormal with a historical perspective.
Maddy Pelling
Co-host with a focus on history's eerie and unexplained aspects, highlighting myths and misdeeds.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Favourite podcast

    Easy and enjoyable to listen to. Anthony and Maddy seem really lovely and seem to actually enjoy what they’re talking about. I also enjoy the lessons added onto the end sometimes. It’s important to learn from history so we can do better. 😊😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Lizzy23
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Fascinating

    A really excellent mix of topics, very addictive listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaximusLeo247
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I love this podcast, it’s interesting and the hosts are engaging. They have covered so many different topics there is something for every one.

    As a fellow Brontë lover, we need an episode (or series) on them please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lo Holder
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Be better if I could listen to it ad free.

    I have a yearly HH subscription but I can’t listen to ad free podcasts because the HH dashboard doesn’t recognise my paid for subscription!

    HH ‘support’ do not read my emails properly and even claimed the problem is with Apple - I subscribed via Apple. My contract is with HH and they are responsible for content and providing me with services I paid for = ad free podcasts.

    This has been going on for 25 days now and still no resolution.

    HH customer support is an oxymoron.

    As they are effectively ... more

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    7411
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • I adore this podcast, it's like a cosy blanket and a mug of hot chocolate while going through the mundanities of daily life. I can't wait to hear what Maddy and Anthony have coming up next. Also, yes, please to the Bude/Combe episode and make sure Anthony brings his mermaid tail!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    podcast minion
    21 days ago

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The podcast receives high praise for its unique selection of topics, often covering dark or unusual aspects of history that intrigue listeners.
Some critiques mention a need for balance between entertainment and historical accuracy.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and lighthearted approach taken by the hosts, enjoying the chemistry and banter between them.
Many find the mix of education and entertainment appealing, particularly in the exploration of historical topics that combine humor with gravitas.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#53
United States/History
Spotify
#15
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#182
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#23
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#44
Canada/History
Spotify
#29
Australia/History

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The Dark Side of Ancient Rome
Q: Are there moral objections from Romans about executions and killings?
While philosophers like Seneca and Cicero expressed concerns about the games and their moral implications, many celebrated the violence as spectacle.
The Dark Side of Ancient Rome
Q: Why murder in Ancient Rome? What's different about it compared to murder any other time?
Murder was often treated as a civil matter, with no strong legal repercussions, especially for killing enslaved individuals.
Ireland's Darkest Folklore
Q: What happened to Bridget Cleary?
Bridget was tortured by her family and ultimately killed by her husband who believed she was a changeling.
Ireland's Darkest Folklore
Q: Can you tell us a bit about the relationship between organized religion and folklore?
The Catholic Church coexisted with pre-Christian beliefs like fairies, sometimes supporting and sometimes opposing folk practices.
Ireland's Darkest Folklore
Q: What is a changeling in Irish culture?
In Irish folklore, a changeling is believed to be a human taken by fairies and replaced with a weak, sickly version.

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1. Dr. Misha Ewen
2. Hallie Rubenhold
3. Emma Southon
4. Ceri Houlbrook
5. Ben Edge
6. Russ Williams
7. Cecily Gilligan
8. Dr. Blessin Adams

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