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 | Daily | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||
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What are the origins of keening for the dead? What is the history of Irish wakes? And why must you never put a coffin down on the way to the funeral?
Anthony tells Maddy and special guest Dan Snow about the history of Irish funerary traditions.
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Sarah Dazley was one of the most infamous women in the world for a moment in 1843 when she was accused of poisoning not one but two former husbands. Our guest today is Nat Doig - creator of the podcast Weird in the Wade - a podcast about all that's w... more
From the spookiest corner of the British isles, comes two stories of witches. Stories of fairies and magical powers, of skeletons and haunted history. Our guest is the manager of Bodmin Jail in Cornwall - Jess Marlton - www.bodminjail.org/.
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Eugene Aram was an 18th century schoolmaster who got away with murder for fourteen years. Then a skeleton was unearthed and a case that had been forgotten burst into life & created a legend.
Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story this week.
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- Great show!
Love the show! Are we able to get more folklore, supernatural topics please? Feeling like that side of the podcast has been put on the shelf a bit!
Apple Podcasts5Beese12!
Canadaa month ago - Excellent story telling, darkly relaxing
I have never written a review for a podcast, but After Dark is the exception and worth taking a moment to rate/review. I love the storytelling, the flow of the show, the light banter between the hosts that never goes on *too* long - just long enough to remind you they are, in fact, human. I listen to After Dark at bedtime to help me wind down after a long day, and if I’m suffering about of insomnia (perimenopause is so no joke, y’all, say goodbye to consistent good sleep for a while) , After Dar... more
Apple Podcasts5durango resident
United Statesa month ago - Great podcast!
I love this podcast, informative and funny, and covers a range of historical topics. Always my go-to.
Apple Podcasts5Lauraalana123
United Kingdoma month ago Can't give higher. Anthony is too prentious and full of himself. Supposed to be discussing historic mysteries but doesn't seem interested.
Podcast Addict3a month agojdcrush- Excellent podcast
I love this podcast. It’s clever, captivating, brilliant. The subjects are diverse and the hosts and their guests are really enlightening. I love the fact that they tackle subjects ranging from the Ancient to the modern world across the world, that they can both develop their own specialities but also analyse others with finesse and sometimes humour. I really enjoyed the recent episodes re. Queer Georgians based on Dr Delaney’s book. The observation of the attempts to erase or deny Mary Jones’s ... more
Apple Podcasts5Liam(?)- better.a.witty.fool…
Francea month ago
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Spotify | #46 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United States/History |
Spotify | #154 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #9 | United Kingdom/History |
Spotify | #82 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #93 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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This podcast explores the enigmatic and often eerie aspects of history, focusing on myths, misdeeds, and the supernatural. With a blend of thorough historical research and engaging storytelling, listeners are taken on a journey through chilling tales that touch upon haunted locations, infamous criminals, and the paranormal. The hosts discuss a wide range of topics such as witch trials, notorious murder cases, and unexplained phenomena, offering unique insights and scholarly perspectives while ensuring a captivating narrative. The show is likely to appeal to history enthusiasts who enjoy an entertaining twist on traditional historical narratives, as well as those interested in true crime themes intertwined with the paranormal.
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this podcast launched 2 years ago and published 225 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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Dan Snow
2. Nat Doig
3. Jess Marlton
4. Dr. Kathleen Walker-Meikle
5. Philippa Gregory
6. Professor Tracy Borman
7. Alex Meddings
8. Dr. Bob Nicholson
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