Taphephobia is the fear of being buried alive. Though probably not a worry rooted in much truth today, being buried alive used to be a lot more common. In the absence of medical technology and morgues, ways of determining whether someone had really died ranged from pinching to burning. Even then, sometimes the person had simply entered into a coma or was paralysed.  It wasn’t until 1846 that French doctor Eugène Bouchut suggested that they use new stethoscope technology to listen for the existence of a heartbeat that proving death became more certain. Unfortunately for the poor sou ..read more

Today I thought a change of pace would be in order, I know people tune in for the dark or mysterious tales of history but sometimes it’s just better to leave the heavy stuff for an episode or two. Today we will celebrate some of the mind-bending, bizarre, absurd, and downright unbelievable stories that have happened in history. Join us as we uncover the weirdest, wildest, and most WTF stories that have shaped the course of human history. Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as alwa ..read more

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, has long been a subject of fascination and speculation due to its reputation for unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft. This enigmatic stretch of ocean is roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, covering an area of about 500,000 square miles.               The Triangle is most famous for its alleged ability to make things vanish. For centuries, more than 50 ships and 20 aircraft along with all of their passengers have disappeared in the large triangular area of the Atlantic Ocean ..read more

Payed Episode In the shadows of late 19th-century Chicago, amidst the clamor of progress and the allure of the World’s Columbian Exposition, lurked a figure shrouded in darkness and deceit. He walked the streets with an air of confidence, his charming demeanor masking a sinister truth. His name was H.H. Holmes, but to those unfortunate souls who crossed his path, he was the embodiment of pure malevolence. Picture, if you will, the sprawling corridors of his infamous “Murder Castle,” a labyrinthine structure designed not for habitation, but for the orchestration of horror. Within its walls, hi ..read more

Humanity’s journey through history is a tapestry woven with remarkable achievements, each thread representing a triumph of innovation, resilience, and collective endeavor. In the ancient world, civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt constructed awe-inspiring structures such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the pyramids of Giza. These architectural marvels stood as testaments to human ingenuity and mastery of engineering. The Renaissance in Europe brought about a revival of artistic expression, with masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael showcasing the pinnacle of h ..read more

Payed Sponsor Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 2, Sacrificial Legacies: The history of Human sacrifice. Human sacrifice, the ritual killing of a person as an offering to a god or deity, has been practiced by various civilizations throughout history. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to the Celtic druids and Norse Vikings, the act of sacrificing humans has been a prominent feature in religious beliefs and practices.  So, how did human ..read more

Paid Sponsor Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Happy New year and Welcome to season 3 episode 1, i hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New years festivities, unlike me, I hope you didn't over indulge in Turkey, chocolate and far far to much alcohol.          Today's episode is about the Spanish Inquisition. The Inquisition is quite famous and has a bad reputation for torture and death but as you find in history something aren't quite what ..read more

Sponsored Episode Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new bonus episode, A Very Mysterious Christmas.  I hope everyone enjoyed the escapades of the gatherer that was my attempt at the long forgotten tradition of my country, it was no Dickens lets put it that way.    Anyway welcome I can't believe we are at another Christmas special, I can't believe this will be the end of season 2 of the show but don't fret there is plenty more to come in t ..read more

  Today, we embark on a riveting exploration of a life laden with intrigue, conflict, and the enduring echoes of power – the legacy of Saddam Hussein and the tumultuous landscape of Iraq.                          As we delve into the corridors of time, let us peer into the rise of a man who would become a central figure in the complex narrative of the Middle East. Saddam Hussein, a name that resonates with both fascination and dread, steered Iraq through an era marked by authoritarian rule, regional tensions, and global scr ..read more

Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new episode, the history of Slavery: Man’s ownership of other men. The history of slavery is a large and untellable story, full of tragedy and cruelty that spans both centuries and continents. Although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact year that slavery began, historians can trace the roots of this inhumane practice back roughly 11,000 years. The history of slavery spans many cultures, nationalities, and religions f ..read more