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The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A beautiful and famous actress takes some time off with her husband and an actor friend. Soon afterwards, she is dead. Did she drown like many people ...
The Strange Murder in Room 1046
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When one thinks about murder mysteries, Agatha Christie or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will come to many people’s minds. With these writers you always ge...
Vanished Without a Trace
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all love a good spooky mystery every now and then. Often the tale of a person who vanishes without a trace can chill us to our very core. Many of t...
What Really Happened at Roswell
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Roswell, New Mexico in the United States; an incident occurred that is still talked about today. Countless TV shows, books, and movies have been re...
Gef the Talking Mongoose
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Horrifying History, we tell the tales of everything dark, spooky, and weird. But I think the tale we are going to tell you today tops it all. ...
Cryptids of Arizona
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the state of Arizona in the United States; there are so many beautiful landscapes ranging from arid deserts to beautiful mountains with occasional ...
Halloween Sleepover Stories
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome my spooky friends to our Halloween Sleepover! We have prepared for you some of the spookiest tales to keep you awake this Halloween. So snuggl...
The House of Death
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greenwich Village is located on the west side of Manhattan in the New York City. It is considered to be the home of bohemian culture in the early and ...
The Bodmin Jail
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one wants to go to jail. Life in jail can be dehumanizing, monotonous, terrifying, and this is in current day prisons. Historically, life in prison...
The Betz Sphere
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes a person can have something that will come into their lives, and it changes everything. In March of 1974, for the Betz family of Fort George...
The Strange World of Mourning Dolls
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is one horror movie plot line that can be terrifying…dolls. From Chucky in the movie Child’s Play to Annabelle in The Conjuring series, the ...
Beyond Horrifying History
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting closer to Halloween, which is my favourite holiday of the year! Why? Well, it is the only time of the year that it is ok to eat boxes o...
Haunted Forests
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many, forests are a place to commune with nature. But thanks to movies like the Blair Witch Project; a dark and dense forest can fill many people ...
Bridges of the Dammed
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In ancient times, people started building bridges to gain passage over various obstacles, like valleys or bodies of water. From that point on; the kno...
The Legend of Polybius
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people love playing video games. It is a way for people to escape from their regular lives, and allows a diversity of choice that the real world ...
Number Radio Stations
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that you are listening to the radio. The station you chose originally isn’t interesting you at the moment, so you start searchi...
The Skinwalker Ranch
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is one place in northeastern Utah in the United States that is known world wide for its connection to the paranormal. This 512 acre or 207.2 hec...
The Isdal Woman
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over fifty years ago, a woman’s burned body was discovered in Norway. Today, we still have no idea who she was, or why her life ended there. Some th...
Beauty Queen Murders
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty pageants have traditionally been contests that focus on ranking people by their physical attributes. In current times, pageants have evolved to...
The Men in Black
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Men in Black is a science fiction, action, comedy film series based on the Marvel comic book series by the same name. These movies made billions o...
The Haunted Town of Tombstone
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The United States town of Tombstone in Arizona is iconic in the lore of the wild west. It is known world wide due to its lawless past, and this attrac...
The Cecil Hotel
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For some, staying in a hotel is a necessity for work. For others it is getting away from home to see and experience new things, while having a safe pl...
The Murder of the Black Dahlia
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is one unsolved murder that was so gruesome and memorable that even though it happened in 1947 - it is still talked about today. It is still a t...
The Curious Death of Vincent Van Gogh
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Art is said to be subjective. It is based on the personal feelings and emotions that the artist felt at the time they created a work. It is a way for ...
The Eerie Case of the Watcher
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a house is a big decision, and people do it for different reasons. Some people buy for investment purposes, but many just want a place to call ...
The Radium Girls
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When people go to work, they expect to be safe. Sadly, that is not always the truth. Workplaces accidents happen, but sometimes employers ignore thing...
The Collar Bomb Bank Robbery
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Through the years, the little tasks that we have to do evolves with time and technology. We don’t have to go to the grocery store any longer with gr...
Deja Vu and Time Loops
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993, a movie staring Bill Murray was released called Groundhog Day. In this film, a bitter and cynical TV weatherman played by Murray goes to a sm...
The Falcon Lake Incident
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have received many requests asking for us to do a show on aliens, and so far we have not done it yet. Why? Many of the tales about UFO’s are more...
The Villisca Axe Murders
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One hundred and ten years ago, someone carrying an axe entered a home through an unlocked door late one night. They walked past one room which inside ...
Children Who Kill
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To all of the parents out there - I salute you. Raising a child is extremely challenging, even in the best of times. Emotions and behaviours rapidly c...
The Lead Masks Case
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1966, two UFO enthusiasts traveled to a hill in Rio De Janeiro to make contact with aliens. Three days later, their bodies were found. Our website ...
The Dark Side of Disney: The Tale Behind the Fairytales, Part 3
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I originally thought of telling you all about the real stories behind the Disney-fied versions of fairytales, I had no idea what you all would th...
Serial Killers Who Were Never Caught
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s society, many serial killers are thought about as terrifying monsters. Many try to dissect a serial killer’s actions to attempt to figu...
Creepy Unsolved Mysteries, Part 2
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are drawn to mysteries. They love trying to interpret clues, and use their own imaginations to try to figure out what really happened. But some...
The Toronto Circus Riot
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the circus comes to town; many get very excited. Circus’s are advertised as “fun for all ages”, and provide entertainment that you wouldn’...
Haunted Hospitals
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am quite often asked what I think the most haunted place is. Many guess it is a cemetery, but that’s not what I think. Ghosts are said to appear i...
Murder Cases That Will Keep You Up at Night
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some true crime cases that when you hear about them - you don’t forget them. They are just that horrible. To me, I can’t even wrap my he...
Horrifying Historical Weather Events
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s news it seems that every day there is a new story about climate change. Global warming has been scientifically proven to be altering our ...
The Girl Who Hid in a Closet
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In August of 1998, Natasha Ryan disappeared after her mother dropped her off at school. Hopes to find her were dashed after police came to the conclus...
Forbidden Places You Should Never Visit
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout human evolution, anything forbidden has always been very attractive. As children, we are driven by curiosity which allows us to discover th...
Trial by Ordeal
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a Monty Python skit, they mocked the idea of Trial by Ordeal. In this skit, a mob of medieval peasants bring an irritated looking woman who was wea...
Creepiest Places in the USA
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lately I have been thinking about all the places that I want to travel to. Everyone one has their own travel bucket list, but my travel list is not li...
Juicy Historical Rumours
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People love to gossip, but gossip differs from normal human tendency to talk about each other. Gossip tends to focus on negative information, and ofte...
Haunted Taverns
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what I missed during COVID lockdowns? I missed going out to a restaurant, or having drinks with my friends in a bar. There is nothing quit...
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly 40 years, people would see a billboard on Route 16 near Fayetteville, West Virginia with grainy pictures of five children. Their eyes looke...
Doppelgängers
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I was 16 I met one of my sister’s male friends. We got along great, and I really looked forward to seeing him again. But when I did - his react...
The Silent Twins
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Identical twins share a bond like no other. They are the result of one fertilized egg that split in two which results in them having identical DNA. Th...
The Dark Side of Denmark
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Denmark is known for a lot of things…vikings…the birthplace of Hans Christian Anderson…and for being one of the happiest places in the world. Bu...
Creepy Unsolved Mysteries
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a good mystery, and finding out at the end what really happened. But some mysteries don’t have the usual satisfying end that tells us...
The Fox Sisters
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From inside a one bedroom house in New York State, a movement was born. Spiritualism took the world by storm, and the Fox sisters were at the very cen...
The Disappearance of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lighthouses carry a special place in history, and they still are very important today. These were manned by lighthouse keepers who’s main duty was t...
The Edmonton Dexter Wannabe
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was really excited to hear that ten years after the tv show Dexter ended, that producers decided to bring it back. In case you haven’t heard of it...
The Bloody Benders
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I was a young girl, I read all of the Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House” books. I was enchanted by the tales of young Laura who’s family h...
The Fairbanks House
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you guys haven’t figured it out by now, I love history. I love history that is not the norm, and things that people likely never heard about. And...
The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the Middle Ages, demonic possession was the go to explanation for erratic or different behaviour within society. The treatment for this was exo...
The Spooktacular Ghosts Near Me
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where I live is full of history, and according to some its full of ghosts, ghouls, with a sprinkling of poltergeists. Today I thought I would tell you...
Haunted Hotels
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When people check into a hotel, they expect their room will have everything for a pleasant stay. But sometimes all the clean towels in the world will ...
Murderous Moms
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When many people think of a mom they think of a person who will love their children always. They endure the good with the bad, and they wipe away your...
Family Curses
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are born with a golden spoon in their mouth. Some people are not. Some people are born with burdens, but some people are said to be cursed...
Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One day four boys went into the woods looking for birds eggs. What they found was not birds eggs. It was a body. Our website is the one stop spot for ...
Horrifying Misty Mysteries
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little while ago, the host of the podcast Misty Mysteries reached out to us to ask us to appear on their Halloween episode. But then, they had an ev...
The Poison Pill Murders
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever a bad storm is on its way, I feel it. It has always been that way…I start getting pain behind my eyes, and if I don’t take medication I e...
Poltergeists
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The word poltergeist is a German word that stands for noisy ghost or spirit. It is said to be responsible for physical disturbances and turmoil. Many ...
Legendary Sea Monsters
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Humanity has always been fascinated with the ocean, and even today - we are not entirely positive what lives in the waters that cover more than 70% of...
Jack the Ripper, Part 2
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode we took a look at the Whitechapel Murders aka: The Jack the Ripper murders. These have been an enigma for many since the Victorian Age. T...
Jack the Ripper, Part 1
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 1880’s; London’s East End was the scene of a series of brutal murders, which remains unsolved to this day. The victims were women, and...
From Russia with Love
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Russia is huge. It spans from eastern Europe all the way to northern Asia. It is the largest country of the world spanning over 17 million square kilo...
The Blood Harpes
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If there were anyone in American history that demonstrated what true evil actually was; it was the Harpe’s brothers. These men immigrated from Scotl...
Cursed Towns
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people today say they don’t believe in curses. But if you consider the prevalence of curses in today’s media; it suggests that this concept s...
Killer Clowns
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favourite books, and favourite movies of all time is Steven King’s IT. I was never scared of clowns before the book, but afterwards it mad...
Horrifying Haunted Houses
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of haunted houses that are said to be haunted for many different reasons. But some of these houses truly stand out, and today we are g...
Lizzie Borden: Axe Murderer or Victim of Circumstance
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine doing something so horrendous that it results in you being the star in a nursery rhyme... Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty...
The Mystery of the Pollock Twins
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Twins appear in mythologies from many cultures around the world. Some believe that they have a bond deeper than regular siblings do, and that they als...
The Origins of Bloody Mary
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The power of play is very important in helping a child thrive. It is more than a chance to have fun, but it is also vital to a child’s health and de...
The Circleville Letters
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you come home you expect to be safe...after all...your home is your castle…right? But even though you may not want to believe this, the truth i...
The Master of the Murder Castle
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1893, a man named H.H. Holmes was the master of his domain. He lured victims to his macabre hotel that he outfitted with trap doors, gas chambers, ...
The Mothman
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the ingredients for the perfect modern day urban myth? Well…it needs to be something that a quick Google search will not give away its true...
INTRODUCING - History Coles Notes!
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We at Horrifying History are proud to present our latest show - History Coles Notes!Check out the Horrifying History Channel at the link below, and be...
The Dark Side of Disney, The Tales Behind the Fairy Tales - Part 2
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little while ago, we did a show about fairytales, and how Disney has a talent of retelling these ancient tales that were passed from generation to g...
The Somerton Man
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most murders follow a pattern, or have clues. Many times the motive is made clear by what is found at the crime scene. But sometimes cases do not fit ...
The Horrifying Side of Haiti
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Haiti is located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. It is east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of the Bahamas, a...
Human Chop Shops
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I remember one day my mom brought up that she was thinking of donating her body to science when she dies. She said to me that she wasn’t going to us...
Feral Children
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am presenting an episode that I wanted to put out to all of you since the very beginning of this podcast. The thing is…I avoided it until n...
Strange Unsolved Disappearances, Part 2
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, thousands of people are suddenly thrown into a state of limbo when a loved one goes missing. These people never get to move on until the f...
The Dyatlov Pass Incident
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
About 61 years ago, something happened in the Ural Mountains that has resulted in a conspiracy theory that just wont go away. A band of skiers trekked...
The Lonely Heart Killers
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lonely hearts killer, which is otherwise known as a want-ad killer, is someone who finds their victims historically through classified or personal a...
Facts About Famous People That You Will Not Believe
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many people their reputation is everything. For some it determines their status in society, and for others it is a measure of their influence. A p...
The Black Donnellys
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10, we discuss famous hauntings in two plantations. Lore developed around these plantations for several reasons. One of these was to help b...
The Waverly Hills Sanatorium
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By the dawn of the 19th century, consumption which is now known as tuberculosis had killed one in seven people. Throughout much of the 1800s, tubercul...
The True Story of the Blue Fugates: A Story of Inbreeding
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Genetics can be a funny thing sometimes. In my case for example, I look like my mom but when I had my DNA tested I was genetically more my dad. In the...
Top Haunted Locations on Earth
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I love to travel. I love experiencing other cultures, eating new foods, and seeing new locations. I enjoy traveling to places with a lot of history. I...
The Creepiest Moments In History That You Never Heard Of
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
History is full of great tales about interesting events and people. But sometimes history can be dark...sometimes it can be creepy. It is these storie...
The Bell Witch
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The legend of the Bell Witch is one of the most famous in American lore. It is story about a spirit who tormented a family in Tennessee over 200 years...
Black Eyed Children
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine for a moment that one night you hear a knock on your door. You open it to find several young children on your front step. They seem like they ...
Vanished From The Vatican
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are places in the world where people should feel safe. One of these places is Vatican City which is a city state that is surrounded by Rome. Thi...
The Ghost of Grace Brown
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Lady in White is a type of female ghost who typically dresses in a white gown or dress, and is seen in usually areas that are associated with traged...
I'll Get You My Pretties!
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Between the years of 1482 and 1782; thousands of people were accused of witchcraft and were executed. People believed that witches were everywhere plo...
The Moberly Jourdain Incident
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Palace of Versailles has a special place in my heart. My nine times great grandfather managed the farms at this location that was the royal seat o...
Holes to Hell
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some people believe that the afterlife can only be accessed by a spiritual means, and others currently and throughout history believe that you can rea...