
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 240 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||

Sweeney Todd - the demon barber of Fleet Street who beheads people and then sends their bodies through a trapdoor to be made into pies. It's just a story right? Right? There's not any real history to it....or is there? Like two food inspectors examin... more
The Viking attack on the monastery at Lindisfarne, a remote tidal island in North East England, sent psychological and cultural shockwaves through the history. It's a story of blood and terror, but there's more subtlety to it as well, as Maddy and An... more
In 1895, the world witnessed its first true celebrity trial when Oscar Wilde was charged with “Gross Indecency". To tell the powerful story of Wilde's life in its fullness, Anthony and Maddy are joined by Merlin Holland, grandson of Oscar Wilde. Anth... more
Maddy and Anthony dig into their own family history in collaboration with Ancestry! They find stories from the darker side of the past in their own family trees. Huge thanks to Ancestry's genealogists and family historians Jenn Utley, Joe Buggy and C... more
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History Hit subscriber late to the After Dark party. Love Maddy and Anthony. Guests are great. Terrific subject matter
This is my absolutely favorite podcast. My go to. Love you guys and the format. Maddy’s voice is so soothing. Love from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Love this pod! But please no more Dr. Janega. Yes she’s very knowledgable, but her overuse of AAVE as a white lady is so cringey. I have to skip the episodes with her.
This is a wonderful podcast, you both bounce off each other so well. Maddie, I love your in-depth descriptions as it makes me feel like I’m really there. Keep up the good work.
Only just come across this podcast and I am rapidly working my way through them. I have learned so much without really trying. So informative and interesting. Thank you Maddy, Anthony and the rest of the team
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Exploring the darker corners of history, a dynamic duo of historians uncovers the most sinister and intriguing stories from the past. With a blend of spooky narratives and scholarly insights, the discussions cover a wide array of topics such as haunted locations, witch trials, and historical crimes, appealing to both history buffs and general audiences. This show is particularly remarkable for its entertaining approach, combining lighter banter with engaging historical narratives, making the tales both informative and enjoyable. Each episode invites listeners to consider the peculiarities and complexities of history, often merging captivating storytelling with humor.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Dr. Eleanor Barrowclough
2. Merlin Holland
3. Jenn Utley
4. Joe Buggy
5. Dr Jess Venner
6. Dr. Eleanor Barraclough
7. Eleanor Janega
8. Dr. Eleanor Janega
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