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 | 303 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||
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It's hard to wrap your head around all the disasters that befell Captain Anson's Royal Navy voyage around the world in the 1740s. Rampant scurvy, horrendous storms, marooning and mutiny to name but a few. 90% of the original crew never returned. Thos... more
"It's like the Titanic, except you've never heard of it. And in a way, it's even weirder."
So says today's guest, Cautionary Tales' host, Tim Harford, about the disastrous story he's taking Anthony and Maddy through.
Airships were the ocean liners ... more
Sound the trumpets! The day has finally arrived: Maddy Pelling is back on After Dark!
To welcome her back into the coven, we're playing a game of historical 'Would You Rather?'. Listen on to hear Anthony and Maddy decide between the many awful scena... more
Born John Cooper, "Princess Seraphina" was one of the first English Drag Queens. Princess Seraphina was an 18th-century gentleman’s servant who openly embraced her feminine drag persona. But in May 1732, a man named Thomas Gordon robbed her of her cl... more
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One of my favorite podcasts for sure. I wish I could go back and listen to them all for the first time again!
Apple Podcasts5King Deadlock
United States21 days ago - Love love love
What a treasure! I’m from across the pond in the American Midwest who loves world history. This is one of my favorite podcasts. Well researched, informative, and entertaining. Maddie is integral to the podcast, she I was wary of how the podcast would fare, but bravo to Anthony. You shine! Your knowledge, and personality alone make episodes listen worthy. Add expert cohosts, and you hit it out of the park 😉. Sorry, had to add that metaphor after the Ramses episode!
Apple Podcasts5MysteryLoverCocoUnited Statesa month ago - History of sexual diseases
That has to be one of the funniest episodes I have ever heard. I know STD’s aren’t a joke but….. when they describe using a method of Guinea pig testicles to treat syphilus!🤣🤣WTAF!!?
Priceless.
Apple Podcasts5Mollydoggles
Australiaa month ago - Biased
I love this genre of history but it’s told with quite biased leftist views. Please check your bias, it’s not cool to sway your audience to dislike or like people/ideas in history. Kinda irritating, it’s just not factual.
Apple Podcasts3hdiejwodneofnwoqpowndbUnited Statesa month ago - LOVE!!!!
SO happy you got Danny Robins on. Couldn’t love this show more 😁
Apple Podcasts5JJ😊😊😁
United Kingdoma month ago
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Spotify | #50 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #12 | United States/History |
Spotify | #184 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
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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 303 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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2. Ashley Douglas
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