Episode 38 - Strange Curses

Since the dawn of civilisation with its mastery of communication, stories of curses have endured. Whether it be on the tomb of an ancient pharaoh, or the sacred stone of a Scottish clan, the power of words to conjure up a protective curse have brought terror, intrigue and death to so many people over thousands of years. Curses stretch not only through languages, continents and cultures, but also seemingly can extend their powers to families, items and even numbers ... but can all of this be true? ... or is this just a case of us simply 'believing' that something bad will happen when we're told that it will? Is it the power of our own minds that can inflict a curse upon us through the simple idea of suggestion? ... or is there more to it than meets the eye???

This is episode 38 of the Haunted UK Podcast, and in this episode, we're going to look at some of the strangest and most frightening curses that have existed over the years.

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Do you love ghost stories, tales of haunted houses and poltergeist encounters? What about other areas of the paranormal – such as strange creatures, doppelgangers, time slips and even creepy unexplained disappearances? If you do, then you're in the right place — these are the topics which we'll be visiting every two weeks in the many future episodes and seasons of this show. Also…to ensure you get the best immersive listening experience possible, there will be no advertisements in the main content of this episode.

The show's end of season finale revolves around the experiences and stories from listeners just like you…so, if you have had an encounter with any element of the paranormal — and you would like to share your story, then I would love to tell it for you on the Listeners’ Stories finale episode. Simply type up your story with the subject title ‘Listener Story’ and email it to [email protected], you could drop us a voice-note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life. You can find us on Instagram at Haunted UK Podcast. All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect; if you wish to remain anonymous — that's no problem at all.

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