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Beastly History

Beastly History

By: Wild Beast
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Thrilling tales of people and the wild.


Join me, Michelle Douglass, wildlife producer and natural history super-fan, as we uncover the juiciest, strangest and most gripping true stories from our planet’s past.


From perilous polar expeditions and extreme survival stories to animal myths, legends, and natural history’s heroes, villains and oddballs — each month we dive into one unforgettable true tale, and explore the social history behind it with an expert guest.


The world is brilliantly beastly. Let’s explore. 🐾



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Artwork by Bex Glover


Beastly History is created by Wild Beast Audio Visual Studios, Bristol, UK.

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Episodes
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles: Dartmoor’s Demon Dogs

    The Hound of the Baskervilles: Dartmoor’s Demon Dogs
    Feb 27 2026

    It’s 1901. Author Arthur Conan Doyle is on holiday when he first hears whispers of a chilling local legend - spectral hounds said to tear across the wilds of Dartmoor under cover of darkness.


    A tale of an evil squire. A cursed family. And a pack of demonic dogs haunting the moors.


    We’re delving into the story of how this eerie West Country folklore inspired one of the greatest gothic thrillers of all time: The Hound of the Baskervilles - and why its creation posed a huge dilemma for Doyle and his most famous character, Sherlock Holmes.


    Joining Michelle is dark heritage expert Dr Romany Reagan to dig into folklore, fear, and the beasts that stalk our minds.


    Get ready for a spine-tingling first ever episode of Beastly History!


    More Beastly:

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    29 mins
  • Introducing Beastly History

    Introducing Beastly History
    Feb 22 2026

    Welcome to Beastly History – the podcast where you’ll hear the most thrilling tales of people and the wild.


    Perilous polar expeditions. Unbelievable survival stories. The true origins of animal myths and legends. And natural history’s heroes, villains and oddballs.


    Join me, wildlife producer Michelle Douglass as we investigate the juicy, mysterious and gripping history of our planet and our place on it.


    The world is full of brilliantly beastly stories.


    Come and explore with Beastly History, landing 27 February 2026.


    Follow Beastly History wherever you get your podcasts


    And find me on Instagram @beastlyhistory

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    1 min
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