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Jan 2026
193: Dark Conspiracies and Unsettling Truths - a DH Compilation
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Over the years, many of you have commented that you like to put Dark History on and just let it play in the background. Well... I heard ya. So instead of you having to shuffle through a mish mash of episodes... I did the hard work for you and created a ... Show More
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192: The 2025 Gift Guide - A Very Dark History Holiday Special
Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!Listen... I know shopping for the holidays can be a total drag. You never know what to get that testy aunt who hates literally everything or the "woo woo friend" who won't shut up about their crystals. Don't worry, I got you covered.I would never leav ... Show More
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191: Chaos, Bloopers, and the most unhinged things Bailey said all year!
Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!Welcome to the fourth... and maybe final... Joanie Awards. Tear. But don't be sad that it might be over... be happy because it all happened.After a season jam packed with horny nuns, rogue presidents, cursed statues, disastrous love lives (ancient AND ... Show More
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<p>Fairy tales are for kids right? Well not at first they weren't. They were dark tales of murder, rape, incest, cannibalism and mayhem geared toward adults. What changed? Chuck and Josh will drop that knowledge and more in today's episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-ch ... Show More
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Jan 2018
Welcome Trailer!
The truth is rarely the only story. Every Wednesday, we take a skeptical look at history's most controversial events and cover-ups… What's really at Area 51? How did Princess Diana die? Are the Illuminati controlling everything? Conspiracy Theories premieres Wednesday January 31s ... Show More
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Follow us as we shine a light on the most beloved events, cultural touchstones, and institutions in history. The Dark Side Of will consist of miniseries covering Hollywood, the American Presidency, Music, Dating, Sports, and more! This Parcast Original will dive deep into the unk ... Show More
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<p>Introducing After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal, the podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories.</p><br><p>Meet your hosts, historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, who will be t ... Show More
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<p>There's a darker side to elegance and extravagance, and these curious tales will give you a look at some of our favorites.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="htt ... Show More
<p>It's a place where dreams are born, and were stars take flight. But beneath that thin, beautiful surface is a darker past, and the stories it holds are far from happy.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lor ... Show More
<p>Some of the darkest stories and traditions are hiding inside one of our most beloved times of the year. Let's take a fun and frightening journey into the heart of it all.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "http://www. ... Show More
