Jul 25

The Witching Hour: What Actually Happens at 3 AM?

They say that if you suddenly jolt awake at 3am, the devil was just by your side. But is there more to it? Known as the "Devil's Hour" or "Witching Hour", this time of the night has some eerie reasons to be feared. We'll hear tales about how the catholic church officially categor ... Show More

18m 46s

Jul 9

The Haunted Lagoon: Venice's Islands of Plague, Madness, and Mystery

Venice is famous for its beautiful canals, but hidden beyond the tourist crowds lies a darker history that few visitors ever see.In this episode, we explore the infamous island of Poveglia, a place long associated with plague victims, abandoned hospitals, ghost stories, and one o ... Show More

20m 48s

Jul 7

Horrors of the New World: Early Accounts From the Spanish Conquistadores

When the Spanish arrived in what they called "The New World," they documented the life of the indigenous people, new plants, and animals. They would report this back to their own governments. But along those handwritten documents, there were stories of dark, sinister entities tha ... Show More

17m 30s

Jul 2024

ISHINOMAKI – Ghosts of the Great Tsunami

Ishinomaki - is a coastal city in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture that was devastated by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, resulting in massive loss of life and widespread destruction. It has since become known as a haunting destination due to numerous reports of ghostly encounte ... Show More

39m 30s

Dec 2020

Unsolved Mysteries Ep 10: Tsunami Spirits

In March, 2011, an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale rocked Japan. 30 minutes later, the country experienced the largest tsunami in its history. And then came the blizzard. The three coinciding natural disasters killed over 15,000 people. In the moths following these ... Show More

47m 34s

Mar 2023

Disaster Ghosts: Halifax Explosion & Tōhoku Tsunami (Episode 165)

On this week's episode of Para(normal), Marie and Nicolina are back with a theme: disaster ghosts. Marie shares ghost sightings since the Halifax explosion in 1917. Nicolina shares the tales of the ghosts that haunt Japan after the Tōhoku tsunami in 2011. Support Para(normal) Bro ... Show More

49m 32s

Jul 2021

The Tsunami and Fukushima

Remembering the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Japan and triggered a nuclear emergency in 2011. Max Pearson, who reported from Japan at the time, presents eyewitness accounts of the disaster which left thousands dead and led to many questioning the future of the country' ... Show More

9m 12s

Oct 2019

The 2011 Tōhoku Tsunami Pt. 2

Following one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, Japan was buffeted by an unbelievably powerful tsunami. Although they had attempted to prepare for such a disaster, their defenses were easily overthrown, and the result was one of the most devastating nuclear disaster ... Show More

40m 27s

Apr 2024

Encore: Meltdown at Fukushima | Triple Disaster | 1

In March 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in history struck eastern Japan, followed by a massive tsunami. This one-two punch then caused a third disaster—a total loss of power at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Employees at the plant found themselves scrambling to ... Show More

47m 9s

Apr 2022

Meltdown at Fukushima | Triple Disaster | 1

In March 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in history struck eastern Japan, followed by a massive tsunami. This one-two punch then caused a third disaster—a total loss of power at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Employees at the plant found themselves scrambling to ... Show More

46m 32s

Aug 2023

Ghost in the Building

In this true scary story, our storyteller explains his terrifying experience as he witnesses apparitions. The story takes a turn when it begins to affect his mental and emotional health, something that is unfortunately not uncommon for those who have experienced supernatural even ... Show More

33m 28s

Oct 2016

The Orphan Tsunami

<p>In January of 1700, a tsunami struck the coast of Japan. While the connection between earthquakes and tsunamis was known, it actually took a very long time to figure out where the catalyzing earthquake had taken place.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="h ... Show More

29m 56s

Haunted by Spirits of the Tsunami