Happy Halloween, Boils and Ghouls! One of the few things I enjoy as much as Halloween are fascinating random facts from history and pop culture! So I’m resurrecting one of my favorite series, Fun Sized Spooks! These 10 episodes are each as short and sweet and Trick r Treat candy! Today’s plastic pumpkin full with explore spooky topics from pop culture, inclu ... Show More
Jul 7
Kings & Queens of Scotland 5/5: House of Stuart takes England (1567–1707)
In the final episode, we’ll find out what happened with the Kings of Scotland inherited the throne of England. And learn what the Scots thought of the English chopping off one King’s head, exiled another, and finally invited a German to take the throne. James VI of Scotland & I o ... Show More
31m 23s
Jun 30
Kings & Queens of Scotland 4/5: House of Stewart (1437–1567)
Join me on a historic tour of Scotland, May 15th-21st, 2024: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-with-lindsay-holiday-may-2024 You can see the whole series now at: https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday In this episode we’ll met more Stuarts monarchs, ... Show More
32m 10s
Nov 2022
Celebrity Halloween | Pop Culture History Lesson
Happy Halloween pop culture super fans! In this special spooky episode of Pop Culture History Lesson, Kate Halliwell and Amelia Wedemeyer take a journey through celebrity Halloween: past, present, and future. Kate and Amelia discuss the iconic Halloween parties of years past, the ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2025
186: Tales from the Dark History Crypt - A Spooky Season Special
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!No tricks. Just treats here this spooky season. Over the years, many of you have commented that you like to put Dark History on and just let it play in the background. So, instead of you having to shuffle through a mish mash of episodes... I did the ha ... Show More
4h 5m
Oct 2023
Small Frights: More Candy, Less Pranks
<p>On today's megapacked HalloWEEKEND episode, we read letters from Lanterns in Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States! We learn about the earliest Halloween candy and the importance of slowing down in Autumn. We also talk knitting, DIY Halloween music vide ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2023
Small Frights: Whistling in the Dark
<p>Happy Friday the 13th, Lanterns! </p>
<p>Today we discuss superstitions, lucky weddings, whistling ghosts, regional traditions, and celebrating Halloween on a zero-low budget! Love on your local black cats today!</p>
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47m 28s
Nov 2023
Small Frights: The Candy Trap
<p>Today we hear more of your stories from Halloween 2023! Yard decor, home haunts, DIY costumes, and trick-or-treating! This episode is jam packed with creative ideas and community spirit!</p>
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43m 11s