*Weird News June 2024 | Mysterious Monolith Returns, Robots With Human Skin, and the Voynich Manuscript Decoded!* June 2024 has delivered some of the strangest and most fascinating stories of the year, and we’re diving into them all! Prepare for a wild ride as we uncover baffling discoveries, unsettling breakthroughs, and ancient mysteries finally solved. In this episode, we explore: ? *The Return of the Mysterious Monoliths:* Another enigmatic monolith has appeared, leaving scientists and conspiracy theorists scrambling for answers. Is this the work of artists, pranksters, or something out ..read more

May 2024 was full of bizarre weird news headlines you won't believe! From a terrifying bee invasion to a dark web body modification scandal and a mind-boggling cat mystery, this month’s round-up is one you don’t want to miss! ??? In this episode, we cover: *The Bee Infestation That Sounded Like Monsters:* A 3-year-old girl in North Carolina heard monsters in her closet, but it turned out to be 70,000 bees nesting in her walls! The full story of how her family discovered the “monster hive” is un-bee-lievable! *Cannibalism & the "Eunuch Maker:* A disturbing dark web scandal exposes a man ..read more

Welcome back, fiends! Dive into the strangest stories of 2024 in this *Weird News Round-Up: April Edition.* From cosmic chaos during the historic solar eclipse to runaway cavalry horses galloping through London, these tales are nothing short of bizarre. ?? *What’s in this episode?* - *Eclipse Madness:* A once-in-a-lifetime solar event dazzles astronomers, confuses animals, and even disrupts the internet! - *Galloping Mayhem:* London commuters were caught off guard as two army horses went rogue, causing chaos and subsequently, controversy. Join me as I explore these weird, wild, and if you en ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of Weird News 2024 - we recap some of the strangest stories to have come out of March 2024. March 2024 brought us some of the most bizarre and unexpected news stories of the year, and we’re here to break them down for you! This isn’t your regular news round-up; this is where the strange and surreal shine. ? *In This Episode:* 1️⃣ *The Return of the Paris Waiters Race:* Witness waitstaff dash through Paris with trays full of croissants and coffee in a revived tradition that’s part sports and part cultural celebration. 2️⃣ *Swearing Parrots Cause Chaos:* Meet the ..read more

Get ready for the most bizarre, unexpected, and downright fascinating stories from January 2024! In this first episode of Weird News 2024, I’m diving into a hidden Victorian dress mystery, the viral kindness of Elmo, and the cutest (and tidiest) little mouse you’ll ever meet. Join me, Nikki Druce - your Spooky Specialist, as I uncover the unbelievable and fascinating tales from January 2024. If you’re a fan of strange stories, historical puzzles, and quirky events, you’re in the right place! Each year, I gather the weirdest news from across the globe, sharing the highlights month by month. F ..read more

In a post Victorian London, a man was immersing himself in a world that both fascinated and terrified him. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he embarked on experiments aimed at transforming his reality into something more profound and meaningful, seeking to make his mark on the world. This quest for the otherworldly led him to travel the globe, yet he remained tethered to London, unable to resist its magnetic pull. The city's allure only deepened his love for Magick and fueled his ambition to become the most powerful magician ever. This ambition culminated in a dramatic spell-cast ..read more

The Industrial Revolution was a new way of life for everyone. This new reign of machines heralded in a new era in workers rights or in fact highlighted that...there were none! Pair this with the fact that only 4000 men in England were allowed to vote, this meant working class people had no say in what happened to them and the only people who did, had no idea what it was like to be them. People had had enough and it was time to make their voices heard...this however would result in a battle which...well the outcome of which, isn't what you would expect. Today on Macabre London (and Manchester ..read more

On Easter weekend 2015, a set of unlikely thieves broke into the most secure diamond vault and carried out the best or should that be worst robbery London and England for that matter, has ever seen.  The police were stumped and the hunt was on for the most successful diamond thieves in the whole of the country's history who had made their way into the night with millions of pounds worth of loot. Today on Macabre London, we uncover the story of The Hatton Garden Heist. Video Version: https://youtu.be/BeGdGXdNtwA  Todays episode is sponsored by The Art Of Crime Podcast www.artofcrimepo ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of Weird and Wonderful 2024 - we recap some of the strangest stories to have come out of February 2024. ? Charlotte the Stingray: How did a stingray in North Carolina become a viral sensation for an impossible pregnancy? From theories of immaculate conception to unexpected tragedy, Charlotte’s story captivated the internet.  ? Punxsutawney Phil’s Prediction: The world-famous groundhog didn’t just forecast an early spring—he also became a dad! Discover the quirky history behind this annual tradition.  ?️ Leap Year Lore: What makes February 29th so sp ..read more

When most people think of serial killers and perhaps the most prolific of them all, a woman's name isn't the first to spring to mind. The act of murder is not solely exclusive to just men but…it’s statistically proven that serial killers are more likely to be male. However, what if I told you it may just be possible that the most prolific serial killer in history was an Italian woman who over a period of almost 20 years racked up around 600 victims. Today on Macabre Mini Mysteries, we uncover the story of Giulia Tofana, the make-up murderess. ------------------------ Video: https://youtu.be ..read more