
This isn't your typical history podcast, it's a little bit dark history with a splash of dark humor Host Jamie and co-host Leo delve into history's darkest archived stories. They shed a little light on some of the creepy, weird, dark and sometimes downright disturbing stories you won't find in history books (at least not the more nasty bits). From killer cults, forgotten voyages, true crime and ge... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHistory | |||

This week we travel back to late 19th century Africa to learn this true horror story in history. A case of real-life man-eating lions! In British East Africa (now Kenya) during the construction of the Uganda Railway in the Tsavo river region, we find... more
This week we uncover the LaLaurie Mansion horrors. The tale of Delphine LaLaurie is hidden away in the French Quarter buried deep in New Orleans true crime history. Here we expose historical serial abuse and brutal crimes so disturbing that the LaLau... more
This week, the history of Christmas traditions. We time travel back to the 4th century to learn of an early Christian Saint that serves as the origins of Santa Claus. Beginning with the true history of Saint Nicholas we follow his path to becoming th... more
This week we cover the destruction of the U.S. capital and the British burning Washington D.C. in 1814. During the war of 1812 (President Madison era) few skirmishes hit harder than the British invasion of Washington after the Bladensburg battle. We ... more
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I love this podcast! I’m not usually into history but Jamie and Leo make it very fun and engaging
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The content features a captivating exploration of history's more obscure and unsettling narratives, delving into topics that are often overlooked in standard historical accounts. Episodes cover a range of disturbing tales, including true crime, notorious historical figures, and dark societal phenomena. The approach combines humor with educational storytelling, offering listeners a unique insight into unsettling events such as witch trials, infamous cannibals, and bizarre medical practices throughout history. This blend of storytelling likely appeals to those intrigued by both the macabre aspects of history and the often untold tales of human behavior across different eras.
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