In this chilling installment of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie delves into the sinister depths of folklore to explore the stories that have haunted humanity for generations.

From the unnerving modern legend of the Black-Eyed Children, whose void-like gaze and polite pleas mask an otherworldly menace, to the sorrowful and vengeful Rusalka, a water spirit born from betrayal and tragedy, and finally to the terrifying Wendigo, a creature of insatiable hunger born from desperation and greed, this episode examines the cultural origins and universal fears behind these legends.

What do these tales tell us about our darkest instincts, societal anxieties, and the moral boundaries we dare not cross? Join us as we unravel the eerie truths hidden within these timeless myths, revealing not only the monsters in our stories but also the shadows within ourselves.

Prepare to question what you know about the world—and what might be waiting just beyond the veil.

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