Have you heard about Baba Yaga who lives in the forrest in Russia and eats children down to the bone? What about the witch in Mexico who is responsible for men's disappearances to this very day. Today, we're diving into three scary tales of Witches
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Aug 20
189. Cave Diving Horror: 3 Deadly Underwater Cave Exploration Disasters
From the Maldives Cave System, where five divers entered with no proper permit or certification, of which none survived, to Norway's deepest cave passage, where friends launched an illegal recovery for two men sealed underground, to a flooded Laos gold mine where trapped miners w ... Show More
36m 48s
Aug 6
187. Amelia Earhart Survived: The Theories Behind The Crash and Newly Discovered Evidence
Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP for 15% off your first order.On the morning of July 2nd, 1937, Amelia Earhart lifted off from Lae, Papua New Guinea, and flew into the most famous disappearance of the 20th century. The official story says she crashed into the Pacific an ... Show More
40m 2s
Feb 2021
216-Baba Yaga: Which Witch?
Two stories from Russia. On the first, we catch up with the famous witch, Baba Yaga, as we follow yet another young person who has been sent on an errand/to be eaten at the evil witch's walking hut. The second one is about a dragon slayer, Dobrynya, as he makes a wrong turn down ... Show More
32m 57s
Oct 2022
57: The Witches are Coming - Hide Your Broom, Hide Your Goats
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s spooky season babbyyy. Ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and witches. Oooo witches. It’s hard to have a spooky season without witches. But many people hundreds of years ago tried real hard to get rid of all the witches. In today’s episode we’re go ... Show More
45m 55s
Feb 2024
LA LECHUZA – The Owl Witch
La Lechuza - a supernatural creature from Mexican folklore, often depicted as a witch who can transform into a giant owl. She is believed to roam the night, seeking revenge on those who have wronged her, and is sometimes associated with the abduction of children.
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42m 53s
Nov 2025
Encounters x306 - Paranormal Stories from Mexico
This week, we’re diving into extra-spooky and unexplainable tales from Mexico, each woven with wonder and wickedness.Witches take flight as glowing balls of fire, shadowy creatures stalk the night, and the veil grows perilously thin. Get cozy and join us as we explore eerie energ ... Show More
56m 10s
Jan 2022
Ep253 Witch Hunts
This week, the gals conjure up some tragic tales of suspected witches. Topics include devil's marks, near drownings, a devastating storm, and a Great Noise. Pour yourself a glass of Winc's Fog Land Cabernet Sauvignon, put on your best Easter Hag outfit, and tune in for Witch Hunt ... Show More
1h 50m