Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children.
The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining bestial ferocity with unsettling intelligence. Originally creatures of Norse mytho ... Show More
Jul 2024
THE BLACK FOREST – Sinister Legends and Chilling Lore
The Black Forest - a dense, forested mountain range in southwestern Germany, renowned for its dark, thick woods and picturesque villages. Its eerie folklore, haunted castles, and legends of supernatural creatures make it a terrifying destination for thrill-seekers.
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Mar 2025
The Servants' Revenge: Arsenic & a Poisoned Pint of Beer
<p>Why did two servants living in Plymouth, England, poison their whole household in 1675? How did they sneak arsenic into the food? And what on earth is pottage?</p><br><p>Today Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney talk to Dr Blessin Adams, author of "<em>Thou Savage Woman: female ... Show More
51m 51s
Oct 2024
Introducing: Nightingale Halloween
The epic story of Nightingale continues. It’s Halloween and the citizens of Nightingale are being hunted by a dark and elusive threat, a metal werewolf-like creature called the Sparkeater. Dr. Shepherd, along with Dani, Rocco, Sarah, and their friend, Nails, must conquer their fe ... Show More
1m 4s
Feb 2025
538. Horror in the Congo: The Nightmare Begins (Part 1)
The story of King Leopold of Belgium’s brutal regime in the Congo Free State, during the late 19th century, is one of the darkest and most important in global history. It is a story of horror - the murky depths of the human soul pushed to its primal limits, European colonialism a ... Show More
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