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London
Jack the Ripper
Victorian Era
Industrial Revolution
Suffragettes
Aleister Crowley
East End Of London
Victorian Mourning Practices
History
True Crime
Peterloo Massacre
Body Snatching
Death
Voynich Manuscript
Mary Ann Nichols
Winston Churchill
Emmeline Pankhurst
Whitechapel
Black Friday Riot (1910)
The War Of the Worlds

Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851)

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Latest Episodes

Did London's churches really give their attendees the plague...well yes!

Today's episode of Macabre London: Belief and the Occult in the Capital City, we go on a field trip to London's oldest churches. We learn about how many of them were created b... more

Ever wondered what those weird medieval animal drawings are all about? Well, it's a little something known as a Bestiary.

Today's episode of Macabre London: Belief and the Occult in the Capital City, explores the sweird world of medieval creatures ... more

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How do you spell Werewolf using runes? Well today we find out...kinda!

Today's episode of Macabre London: Belief and the Occult in the Capital City, explores the settling of the Anglo-saxons in London and how they used magic in their everyday lives... more

When the Roman's abandoned Londinium ( London ) they left something important behind...

A secret temple which had been dedicated to the god Mithras. But nearby, something even stranger appeared...a stash of 39 human skulls, all men, all with blunt f... more

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Recent Guests

Dr Eleanor Janega
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Independent historian (appearance on episode)
Episode: Unicorns, Practical Magic & Medieval Werewolves - Ft Dr Eleanor Janega
Francis Young
Historian/academic guest providing expert commentary on Roman Britain and archaeology
Episode: The Secret Roman CULT of Mithras - Found HIDDEN in London Human Sacrifice Temple?
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Episode: After Boudicca Burns London & The Romans Leave. The Mysteries of the London Stone ft Dr Francis Young
Gerald Johnson
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Episode: Is Hell a real place? One TikTok'er says he's been there! - Weird & Wonderful January 2023

Host

Nikki Drews
Host with a focus on macabre history and storytelling, engaging listeners with narratives that blend factual history with elements of horror and the supernatural.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Truly an excellent show!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuthiStuckey
    5 months ago
  • Top spooky pod

    Wonderfully designed pod by a thoughtful, confident, powerful woman unafraid to confront the dark corners of history and roust out the tendrils of patriarchal bull.. well you know, in doing so.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tech.Turtle
    Canada9 months ago
  • LOVE

    Thank you so much for this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angiecoo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting and well narrated

    Always a good range of subjects and with a pleasant and humane narrator

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLuiE BeWb
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Perfect show!

    Love this show, researched well, narrated soothingly and the stories are less well known which makes it interesting. Always in my top 10 rotation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rubylaview
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many enjoy the blend of history with macabre themes and the unique narratives presented.
Positive remarks are made about the host's voice and their ability to captivate an audience with dark tales.
There are mixed feelings about advertising frequency, with some finding it excessive.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and the depth of research behind each episode.
Some feedback suggests a desire for the podcast to stay strictly on topic rather than veer into personal opinions.

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Focusing on the darker and more mysterious aspects of London's past, this podcast provides engaging narratives that intertwine historical events with the macabre. Each episode explores themes such as infamous true crime cases, hauntings, and the secrets of the occult within the city, inviting listeners to consider the eerie connections between historical figures and their ghostly legacies. With a combination of well-researched stories and a captivating storytelling style, listeners are treated to both chilling tales and insightful commentary on the social fabric of London across different eras. This podcast stands out by offering not just entertainment, but also a deeper understanding of how history and folklore intersect.

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Macabre London launched 9 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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