
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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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 230 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Religious paranoia had a alot to answer for in the early modern period. Within Queen Elizabeth the firsts royal court, whispers of unruly catholics harbouring demoniacs were starting to circulate, and her royal highness was not best pleased.
A new ... more
Most people think that London escaped the witch trials but it did have one which was so high profile and gruesome, it may have stopped any other from occurring. In todays episode of Macabre London, we hear from returning guest and folklore expert - D... more
When Christianity arrived for the general masses in the late 1500's and Early 1600's, the puritan purge made life hell for a lot of people.
As the civil war raged on, people took advantage and one of those people was Matthew Hopkins. He setn hundred... more
Have you ever wondered about the origins of May Day and why we get a day off on the bank holiday? Well, you can thank your randy ancestors who were all about getting drunk and hooking up on the first of May.
As the cold of winter thawed, people eme... more
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Truly an excellent show!
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.
Thank you so much for this podcast
Always a good range of subjects and with a pleasant and humane narrator
Love this show, researched well, narrated soothingly and the stories are less well known which makes it interesting. Always in my top 10 rotation
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Macabre London weaves history with a macabre sensibility, frequently centering on London's occult, religious, and folklore-rich past. Episodes commonly feature historians, folklorists, and archaeologists who illuminate medieval beliefs, witchcraft, ritual practices, and urban legends, often anchored by on-site reporting and vivid storytelling. The show stands out for its immersive on-location style, scholarly guests, and a transparent Patreon-supported model, which together appeal to listeners who want deeply researched history with a spooky edge. Content tends to explore how belief systems, fear, and ritual shaped London across eras, from Roman Londinium to medieval and early modern periods, with occasional modern-day sponsorships integrat... more
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