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Do you believe the past is ever truly gone? Or does it linger, waiting to tell its story? At Haunted History, we unravel the mysterious, the macabre, and the unforgettable...
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Do you believe the past is ever truly gone? Or does it linger, waiting to tell its story? At Haunted History, we unravel the mysterious, the macabre, and the unforgettable stories that shaped our world.
Hosted by Megan Alda and written by Chloë Kibbe, each week you’ll hear tales of chilling true crime, shadowy conspiracies, infamous figures, dark corners of historical events and more. Hear history like never before, as we weave together the threads of fact and folklore, uncovering the secrets time tried to bury.
Tune in to Haunted History every Tuesday wherever you listen, or join us on Patreon to listen ad free at www.patreon.com/hauntedhistorypod
To learn more visit our website by clicking here.
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Hosted by Megan Alda and written by Chloë Kibbe, each week you’ll hear tales of chilling true crime, shadowy conspiracies, infamous figures, dark corners of historical events and more. Hear history like never before, as we weave together the threads of fact and folklore, uncovering the secrets time tried to bury.
Tune in to Haunted History every Tuesday wherever you listen, or join us on Patreon to listen ad free at www.patreon.com/hauntedhistorypod
To learn more visit our website by clicking here.
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12 JAN 2025 · In the early 1900s, Jacques St. Germain, a mysterious and charming man claiming to be a descendant of the immortal 18th-century Count of St. Germain, arrives in New Orleans. He quickly becomes a prominent figure in high society, hosting extravagant dinner parties where he never eats or drinks, and captivating guests with stories that seem eerily personal.
However, rumors swirl about strange noises from his mansion, and when a young woman is found bloodied and hysterical, claiming Jacques tried to drink her blood, the city's dark legend begins to resurface.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.
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10 JAN 2025 · In the early 20th century, Clipperton was home to a small group of settlers, lured by hope and the promise of a new life. But their paradise quickly became a prison as war, disease, and the relentless elements closed in on them.
What followed was a tale of survival, betrayal, and tragedy—a story where the line between life and death blurred, and desperation turned to horror.
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Episode Reference Material
The Tyrant of Clipperton Island (Damn Interesting) by Marisa Brooke
The Tyrant King of Clipperton Island (Historic Mysteries) by Lauren Dillon
Abandoned by John Watts
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7 JAN 2025 · The streets of Whitechapel in the autumn of 1888 were a labyrinth of narrow alleys and hidden corners, cloaked in a chill that seeped into the bone. Beneath the flickering gas lamps, the city pulsed with a restless energy—uneasy, watchful. Lives intersected in the crowded tenements and bustling markets, but an unseen presence moved among them, deliberate and unseen.
In the span of a few months, multiple lives were stolen in acts so gruesome they seemed to defy human comprehension. The details shocked even the most hardened residents of London’s East End, and the name of the killer became a puzzle that no one could solve. A figure without a face, a phantom whose crimes changed the fabric of the city forever.
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Episode Reference Material
Jack the Ripper 1888 by Richard Jones
Casebook: Jack the Ripper by Stephen P. Ryder
The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook by Stewart P. Evans
A big day in history: Mary Ann Nichols becomes the first victim of ‘Jack the Ripper’ (31 August1888) by BBC History Magazine
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5 JAN 2025 · In a time long past, Akiko was known for her beauty, a treasure admired by all, yet it became her greatest curse. As the lonely wife of a distant samurai, whispers of betrayal turned her husband’s love to cruelty. His blade marred her face, and his final words cut deeper than steel: “Who will find you beautiful now?
Betrayed and broken, Akiko’s grief festered into vengeance. From her suffering rose the Kuchisake-Onna—the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Now, her spirit roams the shadows, asking a question laced with peril: "Am I beautiful?”
Her tale is one of heartbreak, revenge, and the haunting presence of a legend that refuses to fade.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.
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Influences:
- Kuchisake-onna (Slit-Mouthed Woman) Legend: The legend of Kuchisake-onna is rooted in Japanese folklore. She is a ghost who wears a mask and asks people if they think she is beautiful, revealing a grotesque slit from ear to ear when they respond, leading to a fatal encounter.
- Japanese Yokai and Folklore: The creation of the narrative, including the transformation from vengeful spirit to guardian, was inspired by general themes in Japanese folklore where spirits evolve, interact with the living, and sometimes atone for their past actions, as seen in stories like Yuki-onna, Jorogumo, and Tengu. These spirits often embody the concept of redemption or transformation after they are freed from a curse or personal torment.
- The Symbolism of Masks and Faces: The mask in Kuchisake-onna’s legend is a common trope in folklore, often symbolizing hidden identity or trauma. This element was woven into the narrative to represent Akiko's struggle with her own identity and her eventual redemption.
- Traditional Themes of Redemption and Vengeance in Japanese Folklore: Themes of revenge, transformation, and reconciliation are common in Japanese folklore. The motif of a spirit or figure who haunts others, only to later seek redemption, is reflected in many stories, such as the transformation of spirits in Kaidan (Japanese ghost stories) and modern interpretations of ancient legends.
Other inspiration:
- "Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide" by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt (for an introduction to Japanese spirits and yokai)
- "The Dark Side of the Moon: A Folklore and History of Japanese Ghosts" by Michael Dylan Foster
- Japanese Ghosts and Demons: Art of the Supernatural" by Stephen Addiss
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3 JAN 2025 · In 1922, the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb stunned the world—a treasure sealed for over 3,000 years beneath the Egyptian sands. But soon after the tomb was opened, whispers of a curse began to spread. Strange deaths and misfortunes plagued those who disturbed the boy king’s rest.
Was it ancient vengeance, coincidence, or something different entirely?
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Megan Alda, Derek Stephen Brown and Chloë Kibbe.
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Episode Reference Material
https://archive.org/details/discoveryoftombo00cart/page/n41/mode/1up
https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/tutankhamuns-curse
https://www.iflscience.com/could-a-deadly-fungal-infection-explain-the-curse-of-tutankhamuns-tomb-68701
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/news-tutankhamun-carnarvon-mold-bacteria-toxins
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24 DEC 2024 · Snow blankets the Alpine villages as the nights grow long and cold. Fires crackle in hearths, and children eagerly await St. Nicholas, hoping for treats and toys. But deep in the shadows of the season lurks another figure—a creature of horn and claw, dragging chains through the frostbitten night.
For centuries, the legend of Krampus has haunted the dreams of the wicked, a grim enforcer who punishes those unworthy of holiday cheer. Is he a pagan remnant, a warning to misbehaving children, or something darker altogether?
Join us as we journey into the heart of this chilling folklore. With each twist of the tale, the line between myth and reality blurs. Lock your doors and keep the fire burning—Krampus is coming.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.
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Episode Reference Material
https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2019/12/13/is-krampus-really-pagan/ by Spencer McDaniel
https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin by Becky Little
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ by Jennifer Billock
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20 DEC 2024 · On a cold, snowy night, you hear it—a faint melody drifting through the air. The sound is beautiful yet unsettling, as if the voices belong to another time. You step outside, expecting to find cheerful carolers braving the winter chill, but there’s no one there. The singing fades, swallowed by the wind, leaving only questions behind.
Who—or what—sings these haunting songs?
Light the fire, settle in, and join us as we explore the darker side of Christmas.
Anote: In today's episode we explore the chilling legend of phantom carolers—ghostly singers who haunt the winter nights. While not based on historical events, these tales are rooted in folklore and passed-down traditions, offering a glimpse into the eerie side of holiday storytelling. Join us for a journey into the darker corners of Christmas lore.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios, with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe. Special thanks to this episode's guest, actor and voice artist Derek Stephen Brown, for narrating and bringing these tales to life.
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Episode Reference Material
https://www.history.com/news/christmas-tradition-ghost-stories
https://owlcation.com/humanities/christmas-ghosts
https://www.amazon.ca/After-Supper-Ghost-Stories-Jerome-K/dp/1847496229
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17 DEC 2024 · It was Christmas Day, 1929 and the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate. There was a cake being baked, hunting traditions being honored, and a family gathering in what should have been a joyful, peaceful holiday. But beneath that calm veneer, something far darker stirred.
By the end of the day, the Lawson farmhouse would become the epicenter of a nightmare—a scene so gruesome it would stain the memory of Christmas forever. What drives a man to turn on his own family? What breaks inside someone to twist love into destruction?
The answers, if they ever existed, are buried in time, along with Charles Lawson’s final, haunting secrets. This is the story of a family frozen in their final moments, of a crime that defies understanding, and of a legacy that still echoes nearly a century later.
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Episode Reference Material
https://www.amazon.ca/White-Christmas-Bloody-Christmas-Finally-Murders/dp/0962810800
https://www.amazon.ca/Meaning-Our-Tears-Murders-Christmas-ebook/dp/B01EKOU42U
https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-25-the-portrait/
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13 DEC 2024 · The house looms before you, shrouded in shadows, its countless windows like unblinking eyes. As you step inside, the air grows heavier, and the walls seem to shift around you. Staircases spiral into ceilings, doors open to nowhere—this is no ordinary home.
This is the Winchester Mystery House, built by a woman haunted by grief and guilt, endlessly constructing to escape the spirits she believed were hunting her. Tonight, the house is waiting. Are you ready to step inside?
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Episode Source Material
https://allthatsinteresting.com/winchester-mystery-house
https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/history/
https://california.amateurtraveler.com/winchester-mystery-house/
https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a27481666/winchester-mystery-house/
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10 DEC 2024 · On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, erupted in flames. Amid the chaos, George and Jennie Sodder managed to rescue four of their ten children, but five others—Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty—were believed to have perished in the fire. Yet, no remains were ever found.
What begins as a tragedy soon twists into one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries. Cryptic clues surface—a strange phone call, a missing ladder, cut wires, and a suspicious insurance salesman with veiled threats. Eyewitness accounts suggest the children may have been seen alive, far from the smouldering ruins of their home.
Were the children victims of the flames—or of a more sinister plot?
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Episode Source Material
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/ by Smithsonian Magazine
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wvrcbiog/WhatReallyHappenedToChildrena.html by Niles Jackson for the Sunday – Gazette
https://www.npr.org/2005/12/23/5067563/mystery-of-missing-children-haunts-w-va-town by Stacy Horn
https://archive.ph/20131014191841/http:/www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_358182913.html by Audrey Stanton
The Sodder Children by Casefile
https://www.wvgazettemail.com/life/christmas-eve-tragedy/article_12d6ec57-63a7-5902-b3c7-c85cd6b3bfff.html by Autumn D.F. Hopkins
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9 NOV 2024 · Known for his charm, humour, and boyish good looks, he captured America’s heart - only to face a tragic and mysterious end. Was it an act of jealousy, revenge, or something far darker? We are exploring the life, the controversy and the haunting mystery surrounding the death of an American icon—and why, decades later, his killer may still walk free.
Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed here are solely ours and based on the research we’ve done. We strive to be thorough and accurate, but we encourage you to explore additional resources and form your own opinions as well. Thank you for being open to our perspective.
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Do you believe the past is ever truly gone? Or does it linger, waiting to tell its story? At Haunted History, we unravel the mysterious, the macabre, and the unforgettable...
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Do you believe the past is ever truly gone? Or does it linger, waiting to tell its story? At Haunted History, we unravel the mysterious, the macabre, and the unforgettable stories that shaped our world.
Hosted by Megan Alda and written by Chloë Kibbe, each week you’ll hear tales of chilling true crime, shadowy conspiracies, infamous figures, dark corners of historical events and more. Hear history like never before, as we weave together the threads of fact and folklore, uncovering the secrets time tried to bury.
Tune in to Haunted History every Tuesday wherever you listen, or join us on Patreon to listen ad free at www.patreon.com/hauntedhistorypod
To learn more visit our website by clicking here.
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Hosted by Megan Alda and written by Chloë Kibbe, each week you’ll hear tales of chilling true crime, shadowy conspiracies, infamous figures, dark corners of historical events and more. Hear history like never before, as we weave together the threads of fact and folklore, uncovering the secrets time tried to bury.
Tune in to Haunted History every Tuesday wherever you listen, or join us on Patreon to listen ad free at www.patreon.com/hauntedhistorypod
To learn more visit our website by clicking here.
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| Categories | History , True Crime , Society & Culture |
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