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  • Ep. 12 - Vrykolakas: A Real Zombie in Mykonos History or Greek Urban Legend? | Dark History Podcast

    Ep. 12 - Vrykolakas: A Real Zombie in Mykonos History or Greek Urban Legend? | Dark History Podcast
    Feb 4 2026
    In 1701, a French scientist documented a living nightmare. The Vrykolakas wasn't just a Greek myth: it was a walking corpse that seemed to defy death.On this dark history podcast episode, we open the journals of Joseph Pitton de Tournefort to investigate one of the strangest real vampire stories in Mykonos history. Was it mass hysteria, ancient curses, or the darkest chapter of Greek folklore?โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits:https://cursedvoices.com/vrykolakas-zombie๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Want to learn more about Mykonos' history in person? This Private Small-Group Tour of Mykonos for the golden treatment, or if you're coming from a cruise, this Mykonos Excursion tour is more affordable but every bit as incredible! (These are Viator affiliate links.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Roman Christian cross pendant (1700โ€“1899) โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Oxfordshire County Council, photo by Anni Byard (2011).โ€ข Djerba synagogue courtyard โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Mohammed90m (2017).โ€ข Midsummer in Kilpisjรคrvi, Lapland โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Photo by Ninara (2022).โ€ข Iznik pottery, Istanbul Archaeological Museums โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Carole Raddato (2023).โ€ข Mykonos, Greece โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Photo by Bengt Nyman (2017).โ€ข Byzantine Greek incense burner โ€“ CC0 / Public Domain. Photo by Gary Todd (2016).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/vrykolakas-zombiePublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 โ€“ Intro: The Vrykolakas of Mykonos: A Real Zombie in Greek Folklore 01:41 - Joseph Pitton de Tournefort: The French Botanist's Eyewitness Account 04:21 - The Cursed Corpse: Origins of a Scary Urban Legend 07:10 - What is a Vrykolakas? Real Vampire Stories vs. Folk Horror 11:16 - The Exhumation Ritual: A Gruesome Moment in Scary History 13:31 - Mass Hysteria Cases: When a Village is Paralyzed by Terror 15:58 - Fire and Ash: Solving a Historical Mystery๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 11 - Grey Lady of Glamis Castle: A Witch Trial That Shocked Scotland | Dark History, True Scary Stories

    Ep. 11 - Grey Lady of Glamis Castle: A Witch Trial That Shocked Scotland | Dark History, True Scary Stories
    Jan 28 2026
    Was Lady Janet Douglas a witch, or just a mother- burned alive by a vengeful King, allegedly doomed to walk the halls of Glamis Castle forever?On this dark history podcast episode, we dive into the Douglas feud, the ruthless King James V, and Scotland witch trials to reveal the cruel fate of Lady Glamis, the legendary Grey Lady ghost- one of the true scary stories behind the most haunted castle in Scotland.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/grey-lady-glamis๐Ÿ“š ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง๐ค๐ฌ: Special thanks to The Glamis Castle Archives at Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. for permission to use the following materials:- "Historical depiction of Lady Glamis being burnt at the stake, painted by Jeanie Lindsay in the late 19th century, from The Earl of Strathmoreโ€™s Game Book, Vol.194," ยฉ Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Used with permission.- "Manuscript extract from the books of the High Court of Justiciary of the Acts and Conviction against Janet Dowglas, Lady Glamis, and her son, Lord John Glamis" ยฉ Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Used with permission.Note: These materials are visible in the podcast/youtube video portion of this episode ONLY.โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Arms of the House of Douglas of Glenbervie (Earls of Angus) โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Illustration by Euryrel (2022).โ€ข Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Luxury Herring (2014).โ€ข Castle Howard Chapel โ€“ CC BY 3.0. Photo by Mdbeckwith (2014).โ€ข Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Bryanโ€ฆ (2018).โ€ข Glamis Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Darrin Antrobus (2012).โ€ข Potion and book display (The Making of Harry Potter, 2012) โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Photo by Karen Roe (2012).โ€ข Burning at the stake (19th-century illustration) โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Source: Mullica (2016).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/grey-lady-glamisPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 The Legend of the Grey Lady Ghost 00:52 Who was Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis? 02:18 Margaret Tudor and the Douglas Family Feud 03:17 Clan Douglas VS King James V 05:20 A Kingโ€™s Grudge: The Douglas Vendetta Begins 07:33 The Fall of Lady Glamis: Scotland Witch Trials12:44 The Forced Confession of John Lyon 14:40 Tragic Execution at Edinburgh Castle16:13 The Paranormal History of Glamis Castle 18:21 Sighting by Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon20:53 Scottish Folklore: The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle 22:20 Conclusion: The Dark Truth๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates:โ  https://www.cursedvoices.comโ  ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter:โ  https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/โ  โ˜• Support:โ  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoicesโ  ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#GlamisCastle #DarkHistory #WitchTrials #HauntedScotland #CursedVoices #HistoryPodcast #TrueScaryStory #UnsolvedMysteries #ScaryHistory #ScottishHistory #TudorHistory #ScottishFolklore #GhostStories
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 10 - Miramare Castle: The Habsburg Curse That Ended An Empire | True Scary Stories & Unsolved Mysteries

    Ep. 10 - Miramare Castle: The Habsburg Curse That Ended An Empire | True Scary Stories & Unsolved Mysteries
    Jan 27 2026
    How did a castle built for love weave a trail of destruction through the Habsburg empire? The tragic curse of Miramare Castle is darker than you think. On this scary history podcast episode, we unearth the cursed history of the House of Habsburg and histories mysteries behind this royal bloodline.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/miramare-castle-curse๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: You can check out the elegant beauty of this cursed castle for yourself with this Miramare Castle Entrance Ticket and learn a bit more about the history behind the mystery. (This is a Viator affiliate link.) It's an incredible site in Trieste, Italy, well worth a visit if you're nearby.โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Castello di Miramare, Trieste โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Diego Baglieri (2009).โ€ข Aerial view of Chapultepec Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by ProtoplasmaKid (2024).โ€ข Mercury escaped (illustration) โ€“ CC BY 4.0. Illustration by Tavo Romann (2017).โ€ข Gasser M1870 revolver โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by DoroshenkoE (2015).โ€ข File used by Luigi Lucheni โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by KirchenMusiker1800 (2022).โ€ข Maximilianโ€™s bedroom, Miramare Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Zairon (2014).โ€ข Charlotteโ€™s bedroom, Miramare Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Zairon (2014).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 1) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 2) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 3) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 4) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Bedroom, Miramare Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by MatthiasKabel (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle and Gulf of Trieste โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by Airin (2003).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/miramare-castle-cursePublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro: The Curse of Castello di Miramare Trieste 01:06 - Archduke Maximilian & the House of Habsburg 02:16 - Building a Dream Home: Miramare Castle History 03:25 - Maximilian I of Mexico & Empress Carlotaโ€™s Tragic Love Story 06:21 - The Mexican Trap: A Turning Point in European History 09:47 - The Mad Empress: Carlotaโ€™s Descent into Darkness 12:17 - The Body Count Rises: Victims of the Habsburg Curse 14:15 - Mayerling Incident: A Historical Mystery & Royal Tragedy 18:01 - Archduke Franz Ferdinand & the Curse that Changed the World 21:55 - Modern Victims of This Haunted Castle of Italy ๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#MiramareCastle #Habsburg #DarkHistory #ScaryHistory #UnsolvedMysteries #HauntedCastles #CursedVoices #HistoryPodcast #TrueScaryStories #CursedPlaces #TragicEvents #HabsburgCurse #CastelloMiramareTrieste
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 09 - History's Real Sweeney Todd: The True Story of the Demon Barber | Dark History Podcast

    Ep. 09 - History's Real Sweeney Todd: The True Story of the Demon Barber | Dark History Podcast
    Jan 26 2026
    Sweeney Toddโ€™s true story is dark and disturbing. But the real Demon Barber wasnโ€™t from London. So who (and WHERE) was he? On this dark history podcast episode, we unearth the hidden history behind The String of Pearls to find the scary history that inspired the dreadful fiction.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/history-real-sweeney-todd๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Want to wander these spooky streets in Paris? We recommend this Ghost, Mysteries & Legends Tour for the full experience. Check it out HERE. (This is a Viator affiliate link.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Barber Shop, San Angelo, Texas (c. 1905) โ€“ CC0. SMU Central University Libraries.โ€ข Cementeri General de Valรจncia, funerary monuments โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by Joanbanjo (2012).โ€ข Display case of pรขtisserie pastries โ€“ CC0. Photo by Andy Li (March 2025).โ€ข Molenbeek Cemetery โ€“ CC0. Photo by Bernard Lee (2024).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/history-real-sweeney-toddPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - The Urban Legend: Was Sweeney Todd Real? 00:52 - The Demon Barber's Origins: Folklore or Fact? 01:41 - Inside Penny Dreadful: The String of Pearls 02:16 - Mrs. Lovett and the Meat Pie Mystery 03:51 - Hidden History: The Murderous Barber of Valencia, Spain 04:54 - Carrer dels Manyans: A Shocking Historical Account 07:13 - Uncovering the Ruins of the Sant Martรญ Cemetery 08:40 - More Unsolved Mysteries from 1800 09:41 - The Vanishing Memoir: Secrets of Joseph Fouchรฉ 11:53 - The Paris Connection: Crimes of Rue des Marmousets 13:52 - Sweeney Todd Real Story vs. Fleet Street Fiction 15:34 - The 1784 London Murder: A Crime of Passion 17:24 - Fact-Checking the Legend: Searching the Archives 19:12 - Dark History Revealed: The 13th Century Connection 21:50 - Strange Dark and Mysterious: The Ultimate Truth๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#SweeneyTodd #DemonBarber #DarkHistory #WasSweeneyToddReal #PennyDreadful #MrsLovett #FleetStreet #CursedVoices #UrbanLegends #EnglishFolklore #RueDesMarmousets #TrueScaryStories #HistoryPodcast #UnsolvedMysteries
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 08 - What Left The Devil's Footprints? The Unsolved Mystery of 1855 | Weird Dark History

    Ep. 08 - What Left The Devil's Footprints? The Unsolved Mystery of 1855 | Weird Dark History
    Jan 25 2026
    100 miles of unexplained tracks appeared overnight in 1855. Locals feared the Devil's Footprints... but was the truth actually stranger?! On this dark history podcast episode, we investigate the unexplained phenomenon and weird history behind this Victorian unsolved mystery of British folklore.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/devil-footprints๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: If you want to see the places tied to the story for yourself, this Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon is an easy way to explore the town while learning a bit more about the history behind the mystery. (This is a Viator affiliate link.) Exmouth sits along the coast of East Devon, right where reports of the Devilโ€™s Footprints first began in 1855. โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Jumping Kangaroo in Gan Garoo Zoo, Israel โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Oren9985 (2022).โ€ข Otis tarda (Great Bustard) โ€“ CC BY 4.0. Photo by Patrick Hacker (2022).โ€ข Fischotter (Lutra lutra), European Otter โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by Bernard Landgraf (2016).โ€ข A winter visit to the Deadman River Falls โ€“ something big went that way (or was it coming this way?) โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Murray Foubister (2014).โ€ข Lympstone Church โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Sarah Charlesworth (2009).โ€ข Wood Mouse โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Peter Trimming (2024).โ€ข Foraging Badger โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Photo by Charlie Marshall (2021). Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/devil-footprintsPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro: The Devil's Footprints, A Fortean Mystery 01:42 - 100 Miles of Terror: An Unexplained Phenomenon 04:30 - Victorian Panic & The 1st Explanation 07:28 - The "South Devon" Evidence: Sketches from 1855 09:51 - Sir Richard Owen Debunks the Devil (His Theory) 12:47 - Solving a Historical Mystery: Who Was "South Devon"? 15:53 - Conclusion: Unsolved Mystery or Natural Event?๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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  • Ep. 07 - The Tragedy Behind The Crying Ghost of Verdala Palace (Malta's Most Haunted History)

    Ep. 07 - The Tragedy Behind The Crying Ghost of Verdala Palace (Malta's Most Haunted History)
    Jan 24 2026
    Sheโ€™s known as a crying ghost who appears to lonely men. What tragedy created Verdala Palaceโ€™s bride ghost- one of the most haunting urban legends in history? ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž! Weโ€™re Jess and Larry, and this history podcast episode digs into the dark history and European folklore behind this bride ghost and the real ghost stories of Malta.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: โ https://cursedvoices.com/crying-bride-verdala๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Want to see Malta's hauntings in person? We recommend this Ghost & History Tour for the full experience: vi.me/s8EIe (This is a Viator affiliate link.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (portrait) โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Painting courtesy of Musรฉe de la Lรฉgion d'Honneur (2008).โ€ข Aerial View of the City of Mdina, Malta โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by R. Muscat (2014).โ€ข Verdala Palace in the Buskett Gardens, Siฤกฤกiewi, Malta โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Frank Vincentz (2014).โ€ข Mdina 2025 02 โ€“ CC BY 4.0. Photo by Continentaleurope (2025).โ€ข Street in Mdina, Malta โ€“ CC BY 4.0. Photo by Joseolgon (2025).โ€ข Verdala Palace Under the Moonlight โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Marika Caruana (2023).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/crying-bride-verdalaPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBโ โ โ Laptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbโ โ โ Video Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ โ โ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareโ โ โ Content Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ โ โ  https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesโ โ โ Soundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/44R00K7โ โ โ (As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro: The Legend of the Crying Bride Ghost 01:31 - History of Verdala Palace & The Grandmaster 02:22 - An Arranged Marriage and Sad Bride05:12 - The Blue Dress & A Tragic Death07:44 - Blue Lady's Ghost Sightings at the Ball 09:14 - Other Alleged Ghost Sightings13:00 - Headless Bride of Mdina15:17 - Is It One Ghost or Two? ๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates:โ โ โ  https://www.cursedvoices.comโ โ โ  ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter:โ โ โ  https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/โ โ โ  โ˜• Support:โ โ โ  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoicesโ โ โ  ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 06 - Peter Stumpp: Medieval Serial Killer, Werewolf, or Victim? | Dark History of Bedburg Germany

    Ep. 06 - Peter Stumpp: Medieval Serial Killer, Werewolf, or Victim? | Dark History of Bedburg Germany
    Jan 23 2026
    Did medieval Germany hunt a werewolf, a serial killer, or an innocent man? Peter Stumpp's brutal execution made witch trial history... but was it justice? This dark history dossier unearths the Werewolf of Bedburg's historical true crime, and the mass hysteria behind this chilling piece of history.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: โ https://cursedvoices.com/peter-stumpp-werewolf๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Bedburg is a small town in Germany- and luckily, just a 40 minute drive from Cologne. If you're able to spend some time there, this Dark Side of the Dom Tour is a very cool way to explore Cologne's gritty history. (This is a Viator affiliate link.) โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Medieval belt buckle (FindID 1006978) โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Birmingham Museums Trust (2020).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/peter-stumpp-werewolfPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBโ โ โ Laptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbโ โ โ Video Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ โ โ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareโ โ โ Content Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ โ โ  https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesโ โ โ Soundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/44R00K7โ โ โ (As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro: The Legend of the Werewolf of Bedburg01:46 - The Cologne War: A History of Religious Conflict03:08 - Who Was Peter Stumpp?04:53 - The Attack in the Fields06:33 - Pin-pointing the Monster07:51 - Confessions of a Serial Killer?09:39 - The Trial: Witch Hunt or Justice?12:20 - The Execution of Peter Stumpp13:54 - Werewolf or Victim? What's The Truth?๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates:โ โ โ  https://www.cursedvoices.comโ โ โ  ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter:โ โ โ  https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/โ โ โ  โ˜• Support:โ โ โ  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoicesโ โ โ  ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    14 mins
  • Ep. 05 - The Moberly Jourdain Incident: Did Two Women Become Time Travelers?

    Ep. 05 - The Moberly Jourdain Incident: Did Two Women Become Time Travelers?
    Jan 22 2026
    Was the Moberly Jourdain incident a case of time travel, or an encounter with Marie Antoinetteโ€™s ghost? Letโ€™s dig into the truth of the Versailles time slip. This history podcast episode digs into the time travel stories & paranormal history of the Moberly Jourdain incident at the Petit Trianon (Versailles Palace) in Paris, France in the early 1900s.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/moberly-jourdain-incident๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Want to deep dive into Marie Antoinette's life & the Palace of Versailles in person? We recommend this amazing Bike Tour for the full experience- or take this walking tour here for a more accessible option. (These are Viator affiliate links.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Old plough and harrow, Queenโ€™s Head garden โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Patrick Roper (2016).โ€ข Panorama at the Chรขteau de Versailles โ€“ Temple of Love โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by DiscoA340 (2022).โ€ข Panorama at the Chรขteau de Versailles โ€“ Temple of Love โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by DiscoA340 (2022).โ€ข Fountain in the gardens of the Chรขteau de Versailles โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by DiscoA340 (2017).โ€ข Panorama at the Chรขteau de Versailles โ€“ Pathway โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by DiscoA340 (2022).โ€ข Pathway near the Petit Trianon โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by DiscoA340 (2022).โ€ข Petit Trianon, Salon de compagnie โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Pedemann (2025).โ€ข Chรขteau de Versailles (exterior view) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by Simdaperce (2008).โ€ข Temple de lโ€™Amour, Versailles โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by GFreihalter (2017).โ€ข Laundry in Piran โ€“ CC0 1.0. Photo by MemoryCatcher (2013).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/moberly-jourdain-incidentPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBโ โ โ โ Laptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbโ โ โ โ Video Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ โ โ โ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareโ โ โ โ Content Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ โ โ โ  https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesโ โ โ โ Soundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰โ โ โ โ  https://amzn.to/44R00K7โ โ โ โ (As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:18 - Moberly and Jourdain 03:56 - First Walk Through Versailles 08:24 - A Sense of Dread & The Running Man 10:59 - Recognizing Marie Antoinette? 11:59 - The Second Time Slip14:00 - Researching the Haunting Mystery 15:16 - The Three Bombshells17:31 - Reverie Theory18:36 - Skeptics & Debunking19:39 - Conclusion๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates:โ โ โ โ  https://www.cursedvoices.comโ โ โ โ  ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter:โ โ โ โ  https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/โ โ โ โ  โ˜• Support:โ โ โ โ  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoicesโ โ โ โ  ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    34 mins