
Fortnightly narratives on the unsolved and the unexplained, mysteries, historical true crime, touches of the paranormal and cultural peculiarities.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 245 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

The East London district of West Ham might be best known globally for the football team of the same name, but in the late 19th century, the area became famous for something much darker. West Ham, and in particular, a single road within the district, ... more
In the early 1700s, when maps still had blank spaces and “here be dragons” felt like a reasonable warning, a stranger arrived in Europe with a fantastic story to tell. Calling himself George Psalmanazar, and claiming to be a native of far-off Formosa... more
At the turn of the twentieth century, a pattern of unusual deaths began to surface, when three unrelated women were found drowned in their bathtubs, following a fit or a feinting. The cases seemed unconnected, scattered across towns and surnames, unt... more
In 1933 when a young, London inventor died under suspicious circumstances, his two surviving brothers turned to the talents of spiritualist mediums in the hopes of finding some answers to the many questions they had following the wholly satisfying in... more
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Simply the best podcast there is—I love listening to unwind and as I fall asleep. Not too scary, oh-so-interesting stories. Simply can’t get enough. You can really tell how much time and effort Ben puts into each episode. He’s so lovely <3
I have listened for years and absolutely love Dark Histories. Episodes are well researched. Ben has the perfect voice for storytelling. My kids even enjoy listening with me. Well done, looking forward to many more.
There are many podcasts like this on the Internet, but this is the podcast to listen to for creepy history.
Brilliantly researched stories, great delivery (a comment chides Ben for giggling but on the rare instances he does it adds to the charm - he’s only human after all), and makes me feel like I’m sitting by a hearth being regaled on a dark winter’s night
Ben’s voice is made for podcasting. It is clear and calm and he makes grisly content easy to listen to. This is also because he treats the material with respect and he does a lot of deep research on the topics. This show is purely as the title states. There’s no gimmick to it. I love it for that. Some true crime, some strange history, some off-the-wall weirdness. All of it executed in such an enjoyable and calm way. My absolute favorite thing is when Ben sometimes is reading something that is so... more
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The content revolves around narratives that explore unsolved mysteries, historical true crime cases, and paranormal events, delivering a unique blend of entertainment and education. Episodes often feature detailed reviews of both well-known and obscure stories, capturing the listener's attention through compelling storytelling that combines historical facts with eerie themes. This format not only sheds light on lesser-known events but also evokes a captivating atmosphere that invites reflection on human nature and society's fascination with the strange and unexplained.
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