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 | 53 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||
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This week Jamie and Leo dig into spontaneous human combustion. We go over the the cases, the wick effect theory that might explain it, and question... how does a human body burn to ash while the chair next to them survives?
For centuries people have... more
This week Jamie and Leo dig into the full story before the smoke cleared: who the Earps were and how they ended up in Tombstone, who the Clantons and McLaurys were and why they couldn't leave well enough alone, and how a dentist from Georgia named Do... more
This week Jamie and Leo dig into the full story of the Britannic, her construction, her brief life as a hospital ship, and the disaster that put her on the ocean floor. Along the way, meet the crew members who somehow had to survive a sinking twice. ... more
In this episode Jamie tells Leo a story involving a...umm...well, lets just say a 'messy' situation. King Henry VI, King of Germanic Europe during the Holy Roman Empire, did a slick job covering up a debacle involving a couple of 'turds' in a land di... more
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- Obnoxious
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 States7 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 States7 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.
Apple Podcasts1Chunder Munk
United Kingdom8 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
Apple Podcasts5Kb2109!United States9 months ago
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Two history buffs explore bizarre disasters, gruesome tales, and forgotten epochs with a playful, no-holds-barred vibe. Across episodes they balance meticulous context with dark humor, weaving in pop culture riffs and vivid details to make grim subjects approachable. Listeners can expect deep dives into medieval catastrophes, naval disasters, true crime, and colonial misadventures, all presented as a conversational history lesson that doesn't take itself too seriously. The show stands out for its candid banter, wide historical scope, and a knack for turning shocking moments into memorable storytelling while inviting listener theories and engagement.
Overall, it's likely to appeal to fans of offbeat history, curious about the past but cravi... more
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