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Whilst I continue with my recovery, I’m handing things over this week to the brilliant team at Midday Movies — part of the Umbrella Collective and one of the sharpest film podcasts out there. 

In this episode, Stephen and Laura take a deep dive into Robert Eggers’ 2024 Nosferatu — a gothic vampire thriller and long-standing passion project from the director behind The Witch and The Lighthouse. Released over Christmas, this eerie retelling stars Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Willem Dafoe, and brings new life to one of cinema’s oldest monsters. 

Expect a rich discussion covering not just the film itself, but the full legacy of Nosferatu — from the 1922 German expressionist original (A Symphony of Horror) to the historical roots of Dracula and the cinematic vampire as a whole. Stephen and Laura also get into Eggers’ obsession with historical accuracy, the film’s slow, creeping dread, and why this latest version stands out in an already crowded genre. 

It’s not my usual format — but it’s dark, atmospheric, and steeped in film history. Perfect listening while I rest up. I’ll be back soon with new episodes. 

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While I'm recovering from a slipped disc (and slowly crawling back to normal), this week’s episode comes courtesy of the incredible Mysterious PNW Pod — part of the Umbrella Collective family. They've kindly stepped in with a fascinating and eerie deep dive into one of Seattle’s most unsettling attractions: the Seattle Death Museum. 

Explore the darker side of death culture, funeral history, and the bizarre artefacts that make this little-known museum so unforgettable. If you’re into the morbid, the macabre, and the mysterious — this one’s for you. 

A huge thank you to Mysterious PNW for the support. Another episode swap is on the way soon — but for now, settle in and enjoy this creepy detour into the shadows. 

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Dive into the chilling true story of Micajah "Big" Harpe and Wiley "Little" Harpe, America's first documented serial killers, in this gripping episode of The Dark History Podcast. Born in the brutal backcountry of 18th-century North Carolina, the Harpe brothers unleashed a wave of terror across the untamed frontier, leaving a trail of mutilated bodies and shattered lives in their wake.

Discover how these sadistic killers turned murder into an art form—weighting victims with stones, performing crude surgeries on pregnant women, and leaving grotesque tableaus of their crimes. With at least 28 confirmed murders (and possibly as many as 50), their brutality shocked even the hardened settlers of the early American wilderness.

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• The Harpes' twisted upbringing and how the American Revolution fueled their bloodlust.
• Their gruesome killing methods and the eerie "signatures" they left behind.
• The dramatic manhunt that ended Big Harpe’s reign—and the shocking fate of his severed head.
• Little Harpe’s desperate attempt to escape justice—and how he met his own gruesome end.

Perfect for fans of true crime, dark history, and unsolved mysteries, this episode uncovers the horrifying legacy of the Harpe brothers—the monsters who set the blueprint for serial killers to come. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with fellow true crime enthusiasts.

🔍 Keywords: America’s first serial killers, Harpe brothers true crime, frontier murders, 18th-century killers, brutal historical crimes, dark history podcast, unsolved mysteries, gruesome killings, Natchez Trace murders, early American horror.

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Thousands vanished without a trace. Pulled from their homes, their schools, their lives—never to be seen again.

In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode of The Dark History Podcast, we take you into the heart of Argentina’s Dirty War—a brutal period between 1976 and 1983 when a military dictatorship unleashed a calculated campaign of terror against its own people. Under the guise of national reorganization, the regime turned city streets, schoolrooms, and even maternity wards into battlegrounds of control.

You’ll hear the haunting story of Claudia Falcone, a teenage girl kidnapped for protesting student bus fares. She became one of the most well-known of the desaparecidos—the disappeared. You’ll learn about the government’s use of secret detention centres, where people were tortured with electric shocks, starved, and raped. Pregnant women were murdered and their babies stolen—raised by the very regime that killed their parents. And you’ll hear the devastating account of death flights, where prisoners were sedated, shackled, and thrown alive from planes into the ocean.

This episode isn’t fiction. It’s not a horror story made to shock. It’s real. These events happened, and many of those responsible walked free for decades.

But it’s also a story of resistance—of mothers who marched every week for years, demanding to know what happened to their children. Of survivors who broke their silence. And of a country still wrestling with its past.

If you think these things could never happen again, you need to hear this.

Settle in, light a fire, and prepare yourself—because this isn’t just dark history. This is a warning.

🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in true crime, dark history, hidden atrocities, and the terrifying power of authoritarian regimes.

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In 1814, a catastrophic industrial accident sent a deadly tidal wave of beer through the streets of London. A massive vat at the Meux & Co. Brewery burst, unleashing over 1.4 million liters of beer in a flood that destroyed homes, demolished a pub, and tragically claimed eight lives.

In this episode of Dark History, we uncover the full story of the Great London Beer Flood, from the brewery’s structural failures to the harrowing aftermath. How did poor working-class communities bear the brunt of this disaster? Why did no one face legal consequences? And how did the public react to a flood of free beer turning into a scene of devastation?

Join us as we explore the engineering failures, human cost, and eerie echoes of similar disasters throughout history. This is one of London’s strangest—and deadliest—industrial tragedies.

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Step into the depths of history as Dark History Podcast uncovers the terrifying rule of Idi Amin, one of the most ruthless dictators of the 20th century. From a military enforcer in British-controlled Uganda to the self-proclaimed "President for Life," Amin’s reign was marked by mass executions, ethnic purges, and unrelenting terror.

In this gripping episode, we dive deep into:
 ✅ Amin’s brutal rise to power in the wake of Uganda’s independence
 ✅ The horrific massacres and disappearances that defined his rule
✅ The shocking expulsion of Uganda’s Asian population in 1972
✅ The rumors of cannibalism, paranoia, and delusions of grandeur
✅ His final days in exile—and why he was never brought to justice

With over 300,000 lives lost under his dictatorship, Amin's reign left Uganda in ruins, cementing his place in history as a symbol of unchecked power and brutality. Join us as we explore the dark legacy of Idi Amin, peeling back the layers of one of history’s most infamous tyrants.

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A foreign prince was about to become Pharaoh of Egypt—until he vanished. The Zannanza Affair is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, a tale of power, betrayal, and murder that history tried to erase.

After the death of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, his widow, Queen Ankhesenamun, made a shocking plea to Egypt’s sworn enemy—the Hittite Empire. She begged their king to send his son, Zannanza, to marry her and rule Egypt. This was unheard of. Egypt never allowed foreign rulers to sit on its throne. Yet, against all odds, the Hittite prince set out on the journey of a lifetime. But he never arrived. Somewhere along the way, he was killed.

Who was behind this assassination? Was it the ambitious Egyptian chancellor, Ay, who sought power for himself? Was it the ruthless general, Horemheb, determined to keep Egypt under native rule? Or was it a sinister plot by the Hittites themselves? His death led to war, shifting the balance of power between two mighty empires and leaving behind a trail of blood and unanswered questions.

In this episode of Dark History, we unravel the mystery of the lost prince, the desperate queen, and the deadly game of politics that shaped the fate of Egypt. Could Zannanza have escaped? Was his death an act of war or a cover-up? And why did this incredible story fade into obscurity while Tutankhamun’s tomb became world-famous?

Join us as we travel back over 3,000 years to uncover the truth behind The Zannanza Affair. 🎙️⚰️🔎

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Would you survive the ancient era? Disease, starvation, brutal medical practices, and deadly jobs—life in the past was anything but romantic. In this episode of Dark History, we uncover the terrifying struggles of daily existence before modern comforts. From rampant plagues to violent warfare and the ever-present threat of nature itself, the ancient world was a relentless battle for survival.

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Step into the dusty battlefields of South Africa, where imperial ambition collided with fierce resistance, and humanity's darkest instincts came to the surface. In this episode of Dark History, Rob takes you deep into the Second Boer War—a brutal conflict fought between the British Empire and the Boer republics at the turn of the 20th century.

Through haunting stories and vivid narration, experience the war as the soldiers did: the endless marches, the unrelenting heat, and the guerrilla tactics that turned every shadow into a threat. Discover the horrors of the concentration camps, where disease and despair claimed thousands of innocent lives, and hear the untold perspective of the Boer farmers fighting for their land and survival.

We’ll also explore Rudyard Kipling’s haunting poem “Boots”, a grim reflection of the soldier's monotonous, soul-crushing reality, and delve into the scars—both visible and invisible—left on those who endured the war.

This isn’t just a story of battles and politics; it’s a journey into the human cost of war. From the scorched earth to the shattered lives, this episode lays bare the brutality and futility of imperial conquest.

Prepare yourself for a powerful and emotional exploration of a war that shaped a nation and scarred its people forever. This is history at its darkest.

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As the festive season wraps us in warmth and cheer, nature reminds us of its unpredictable power in this chilling Christmas bonus episode of Dark History. Join Rob and special guest Leon McAnally, author of A Guide to Dark Attractions in the UK, as they uncover a forgotten tragedy from 1836—the devastating Lewes avalanche that claimed lives and shattered a small English town between Christmas and New Year.

This is not the story of snowflakes and merriment but one of towering snowbanks, a thunderous collapse, and the haunting aftermath for a tight-knit community. Picture the South Downs looming over Lewes, accumulating snow until the inevitable—an avalanche that obliterated Boulder Row and buried its inhabitants. Through immersive storytelling and vivid soundscapes, you'll hear the roar of the snow, the frantic rescue efforts, and the mournful quiet that followed.

Rob and Leon reflect on the human bravery, the stark lessons of living at nature's mercy, and the lasting impact this event had on the town of Lewes. From gentle snowfall to thunderous disaster, this episode paints a vivid picture of one of England’s most unexpected tragedies.

So grab your warm drink, sit by the fire, and prepare for a snowy tale of resilience, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a community that faced nature’s fury head-on.

Merry Christmas, and may your New Year be safe and bright.

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