The Black Monk House

In 1906, a wealthy man named Chester Gillette took his pregnant girlfriend Grace Brown out for a romantic boat ride on Big Moose Lake. Only Chester returned. Legend says that Grace still haunts the shores of Big Moose Lake, a spirit of protection... and vengeance. Learn more abou ... Show More

In this special collection of Parcast episodes, we’re revisiting the lore and tackling the tallest of tales from an era that’s endlessly mythologized in American pop culture — the Wild West. From bloody feuds to gunslinging bandits, unsolved murders to centuries-old mysteries, sa ... Show More

If it wasn’t for October 13th, 1928, Charfield would simply be known as a sleepy village in Gloucestershire, England. But that morning, two trains collided on the tracks near Wotton Road. The Charfield Railway Disaster left deep scars, and its victims are still waiting to move on ... Show More

A hot-headed writer is invited to a former friend's English manor. There, he finds a somber house inhabited by a strange darkness...that his quick temper unwittingly provokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Step into the chilling world of 'Fountain Drive – The House That Dripped Human Blood.' Uncover the dark secrets lurking within this eerie tale of horror and suspense. Are you brave enough? Sponsor: Factormeals.com/decoding50 and use code decoding50 to get 50% off Learn more about ... Show More

In 1483, two princes got caught in the center of a bloody war for the throne of England—and became one of the biggest murder mysteries in British history. After the princes' uncle realized they were the only thing standing between him and his life-long quest for the crown, he loc ... Show More

<p>Discover the grim tales of those who met their fate on the executioner’s block and the political intrigue behind these brutal acts. This episode reveals the ruthless justice that shaped a turbulent era.</p> <p>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tudor-Executions-Nobility-Hel ... Show More

<p>Alton in Hampshire, England, is home to a particular tragic and haunting story. A story that captured newspapers and imaginations at the time and would go on to create macabre words and phrases that are still used today but for whom few know the dark, etymological root.&nbsp;< ... Show More

<p>The court of public opinion has always been a place where lives can be boosted or ruined. But centuries ago, it could also lead to darker results—even death.</p> <p><em>Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Allie Steed and music by Chad Lawson.</em></p> <p>——— ... Show More

This castle is unique in its design and the extent to which the ground surrounding it are part of that design. It’s also closely tied to the turbulent period in England’s history that runs from the Hundred Years War, through the Wars of the Roses. Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More

During World War II, two bizarre murders in the West Midlands region of England became linked by speculations of witchcraft and black magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

<p>While every place has a dark history that seeps into the present, this particular spot is home to an eclectic and strange mix of hauntings and spooks.</p> <p>Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.</p> <p>—————————</p> ... Show More