In a snowbound Alpine village where Krampus is feared more than the devil, anonymous letters turn Christmas into a season of terror for a young widow and her son. Set in 1893 Austria, this episode explores the dark intersection of European folklore, winter isolation, and moral panic, inspired by real Krampus traditions and historical imagery. The Krampus Letters asks how legends take hold, and what happens when fear becomes a weapon.

Perfect for listeners who love crime, folklore, and atmospheric winter storytelling.

Follow Juana Azurduy, the legendary guerrilla commander of Upper Peru. She carved her name into the history of the Bolivian Altiplano. This is a story of courage in a land divided by war and a collapsing colonial empire, of a rebel fighter whose resolve burned brighter than the muskets aimed at her. No myths, just the raw force of a life lived in the search of freedom.

A wave of ghost sightings throws 1800s London into fear and confusion. In this episode, we explore the Hammersmith Ghost case, the eerie figure terrifying locals, the armed patrols roaming the streets, and the storm that followed. A gripping blend of history, mystery, and the supernatural.

This is the true story of Peter Kürten, the infamous Vampire of Düsseldorf, a man whose crimes turned 1920s Germany into a city of fear. Through letters, police reports, and psychiatrist Karl Berg’s notes, we trace how one killer exposed the fractures in a society still reeling from war.

A chilling dive into true crime, psychology, and the mind of Peter Kürten, the real Vampire of Düsseldorf.

1692, travel to the fevered heart of Salem, where superstition turned neighbor against neighbor and faith against blood. Hear the chilling, true story behind the Salem witch trials through the eyes of one the families that were torn apart.

In this Halloween special, we uncover the true story of Ann Foster and the Salem witch trials, where faith, fear, and betrayal blurred the line between justice and damnation.

Moscow, 1917, revolution is stirring, the city is in chaos. A group of anarchists and Black Guards fight to challenge the new Bolshevik regime. As propaganda turns to poetry and freedom to fear, their ideals and their lives hang in the balance.

Dive into the forgotten story of Anarkhiia, the underground newspaper that turned art into rebellion, and uncover the secrets that history tried to silence.

John and Laura wage war against the law in this final chapter of the Ashley Gang story. Revenge fuels their attempts at survival, and the Everglades will never forget the blood that was spilled.

Step back into Prohibition-era Florida, where John Ashley and his gang ruled the Everglades with rum-running, daring bank heists, and an outlaw love story. This is part one of the true crime story that became legend.