Welcome to Horrifying History where you are about to hear about the unexplained, paranormal, and supernatural happenings that has stained the pages of history. Do you love the strange, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying? Horrifying History takes you on a chilling journey into the dark corners of the past, where history and horror collide. From haunted places and ghostly legends... to mysteries and terrifying true stories... you'll uncover the twisted facts that history books leave…
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They say monsters don’t always hide in shadows. Sometimes they wear expensive suits, carry a doctor’s bag, and charm everyone they meet. In autumn of 1888, as fear gripped the streets in London’s Whitechapel district and Jack the Ripper terrorized the city, a mysterious American doctor found himself at the center of one of history’s greatest mysteries. So, break out your stethoscopes, my spooky…
There are moments in history when doing the right thing requires extraordinary courage. There are moments when doing the right thing is guaranteed death. So, get out your wristwatch cameras and lipstick guns, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of some brave teenagers who should have been worried about exams, but instead chose to fight a dictator. Our website is the spot for…
By the late 1970s, Richard Cottingham had perfected his cover. To neighbours, he was a devoted husband and father. To his co-workers, he was quiet but dependable. To his family, he was a brother, cousin, and friend. But behind the carefully manufactured facade, a predator lived. After years of violent fantasies, he decided to make them reality. So, grab a slice of New York pizza, my spooky…
Victorian England is mostly remembered as a time of refinement. Men wearing top hats, horse-drawn carriages rattling down cobblestone streets, and an empire that stretched across the world. But beneath the surface lurked a darker reality. Murderers could disappear into crowded cities, and poison became one of the deadliest weapons imaginable. So, break out your stethoscopes, my spooky friends.…
On June 1st, 2001, members of Nepal’s royal family gathered for what should have been a quiet evening dinner. There was laughter, conversations about politics and the future of the monarchy over drinks. Within minutes, the king, queen, and other family members were dead. When the shooting stopped, the murderer became the new king. So, set the table, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the…
We here at Horrifying History step into the darkest corners of history, where the line between charm and evil can disappear without warning, and where monsters do not always look like monsters. Today’s episode is one of those stories. The man you are going to hear about did not lurk in the shadows with blood on his hands. He smiled and flirted. He joked with television audiences and posed for…
One of the most important figures in Texas’s history never set foot in this American state. In fact, she was never in the United States at all. So, grab your rosary beads, my spooky friends. Today, you will hear the story of a woman who spread the gospel in a place she had never been to. Our website is the spot for everything spooky! Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch…
Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? Is there a bright light? Some harp-playing angels? Or do we spend eternity trying to remember why we walked into a room in the first place? Well, if you've got questions about the afterlife, you're in luck... because this week, we're bringing you a special feed drop from our friends at Voices of Misery. Joining the show is Ericka Bouss-ar-hane, a…
Los Angeles in the summer of 1985 was supposed to feel glamorous…palm trees…neon lights…endless highways…and Hollywood dreams. But while people slept with their windows open in the California heat, someone was moving through the darkness. He climbed through unlocked windows and walked through unlocked doors. With him, he carried guns, knives, tire irons, and rage. So, lock your doors, my spooky…
When I was young, I rode a bus to school that was driven by one of my Aunts. I would often fall asleep on my way home. Since my Aunt was used to seeing me, she would forget to drop me off. When she realized her error, she would have a teenager who lived several stops after mine call my parents to let them know I was ok. But imagine for a moment that the bus never dropped me off. Imagine how a…
