The Darkives: Serious history. Told not so seriously
Leo Eaton and Jamie TavennerThe Darkives is a history podcast where Jamie and Leo dive headfirst into the strangest, creepiest, and most disturbing stories the past tried to bury (and somehow manage to laugh along the way).
Each week, we unravel forgotten voyages, infamous historical figures, bizarre disasters, and centuries-old true crime, breaking it all down the way you would with friends - curious, slightly horrified, an... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||
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Words carved into a tree. A colony gone. And a mystery that still hasn’t been solved.
This week, Jamie and Leo head back to early colonial America to unpack the disappearance of the Roanoke colony, one of the most enduring mysteries in U.S. history.... more
Poison. Alcohol. Exposure. And somehow… he just kept going.
This week, Jamie and Leo head to Prohibition era New York to tell the unbelievable story of Michael Malloy, better known as “Iron Mike.”
In the early 1930s, a group of men came up with wha... more
This week, Jamie and Leo head to London to explore the long and unsettling history of Bethlem Royal Hospital, better known as “Bedlam.”
Originally founded as a place of care, Bethlem one of the most infamous institutions in history. Over the centuri... more
This week on The Darkives, we have a whale of a tale. Let's sail out to sea in 1819 aboard the whaling ship Essex, a voyage that would turn into one of the most unbelievable survival stories in history.
When a massive sperm whale attacked and sank t... more
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Is it necessary to tell funny stories and funny jokes in the middle of a gloomy or a sad story it doesn’t even make sense you’re both obnoxious
Apple Podcasts1How could you!
United States4 months ago - A conversation in a Denny’s.
Well, more like reading of Wikipedia entry in a Denny’s. The pair add nothing with their flat banter.
Apple Podcasts1XdfgnhjkUnited States4 months ago - Audio too low
Have up trying to listen as the audio is too low and I cannot hear, even at follow volume on my in ear headphone.
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United Kingdom5 months ago - Fun and educational
I love this podcast! I’m not usually into history but Jamie and Leo make it very fun and engaging
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This show covers strange, dark, and fascinating slices of history with a light, conversational vibe. Across episodes, listeners get detailed retellings of infamous figures, chilling events, and audacious adventures, all tempered with humor and banter that keeps complex or grim topics approachable. The format blends solid research with witty commentary, making obscure or eerie subjects feel relatable and entertaining for curious non-specialists. Noteworthy traits include a knack for connecting disparate historical threads, occasional skepticism about legends, and a consistent balance of respect and dark humor that helps demystify difficult past events.
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