Macabre : Dark History Podcast

Welcome back to Macabre: A Dark History Podcast. The hunt for the occult

underground in Paris continues in this Affair of the Poisons series. Part II: Image is Everything.

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In this week’s Macabre feature we will be diving into the murderous scandal known as The Affair of the Poisons that took place in France during the reign of Louis XIV. Join me as we uncover the dark secrets riddled with murders and the occult churning within the aristocratic circle of the king and how a mysterious figure known as La Voisin became the epicenter of the horror that would unfold.

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Resources: Affair of the Poisons | Poison Plot, Louis XIV, Witchcraft | Britannica

La Voisin | French criminal | Britannica

La Voisin

Women and Poisons in 17th Century France

Marie-Madeleine-Marguérite d’Aubray, marquise de Brinvilliers | Poisoner, Murderer,

Executed | Britannica

Master: Marquise of Brinvilliers

Aristocratic Poisoning in 17th-Century France - HubPages

Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess — Monster or Myth?

She bathed in blood to preserve her beauty... or did she?

In this chilling episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, we journey deep into the shadowy halls of Castle Čachtice to uncover the truth behind Elizabeth Bathory — the woman dubbed "The Blood Countess" and "Countess Dracula."

Was she truly the most prolific female serial killer in history, torturing and murdering hundreds of young women in a sadistic quest for eternal youth? Or was she a powerful noblewoman caught in a web of political conspiracies and misogynistic rumors designed to strip her of power and wealth?

Join us as we sift through centuries-old testimonies, delve into the folklore that immortalized her, and confront the blood-soaked legends head-on. Is Elizabeth Bathory a monstrous murderer — or a misunderstood victim of history's darkest game of thrones?

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Some episodes can't stay buried… and this one refuses to stay dead. Originally aired in Season 1, we're resurrecting our unnerving interview with real-life exorcist Bishop James Long. From cursed relics and ancient rites to the chilling details of a priest’s very first exorcism—this episode dives deep into the shadows of demonology and the battle between good and pure evil. Consider this your warning and don't forget to say, Negative Energy is not allowed before you give this one a listen. 

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For over a century, his identity has haunted dark alleys and curious minds alike.

In Episode 3, we dive into the theories, suspects, and the shocking new DNA evidence that claims to finally reveal the face behind the myth.

Was Jack the Ripper a brilliant doctor, a deranged butcher, or an unsuspected local hiding in plain sight?

We sift through the letters, the lies, and the legends — and ask the question no one has dared to answer… until now.

Could it be that, after all these years, the Ripper’s true identity has finally been unmasked?

Join us for the final chapter in this chilling trilogy. The hunt ends here… or does it?

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In the gaslit alleys of Whitechapel, fear turned to frenzy as the Ripper’s reign of terror continued.

Episode 2 takes you deeper into the horror, unraveling the stories of the final four victims — the women whose lives were cut short and whose deaths shook a city to its core.

Who were these women beyond the headlines? What clues did their final moments hold? And how did a desperate city turn on itself in the frenzied hunt for an invisible monster?

With each new body, the eyes of Whitechapel watched… and the killer slipped further into legend.

Join us as we follow the bloodstained trail, piece together the terror, and stand witness to the darkest chapter in Victorian crime.

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✨🔪 Welcome, Dear Listeners, to Your First Macabre Feature 🔪✨

What better way to begin our descent into the shadows than with Whitechapel’s most infamous figure — Jack the Ripper.

In Episode 1: Fog, Filth, and Fear — The Murders Begin, we pull back the veil on the grimy streets of Victorian London. As the fog rolled in, so did a string of brutal murders that would haunt the city forever.

Who were the first victims? How did London descend into panic? And what was it really like to walk those dark, gaslit alleys with a killer on the loose?

Join us as we explore the origins of one of history’s most chilling legends. This is more than just true crime — it’s a macabre journey into fear, folklore, and the bloody birth of a myth.

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✨🔪 Welcome, Dear Listeners, to Your First Macabre Feature 🔪✨

What better way to begin our descent into the shadows than with Whitechapel’s most infamous figure — Jack the Ripper.

In Episode 1: Fog, Filth, and Fear — The Murders Begin, we pull back the veil on the grimy streets of Victorian London. As the fog rolled in, so did a string of brutal murders that would haunt the city forever.

Who were the first victims? How did London descend into panic? And what was it really like to walk those dark, gaslit alleys with a killer on the loose?

Join us as we explore the origins of one of history’s most chilling legends. This is more than just true crime — it’s a macabre journey into fear, folklore, and the bloody birth of a myth.

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From bootlegging king to Public Enemy No. 1, Al Capone ruled Chicago’s underworld with an iron fist — and a Tommy gun.

In this episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, we explore the violent rise of Capone’s empire, his cunning business moves, and the bloody massacres that solidified his legacy in American crime history.

But the higher you climb, the harder you fall. Discover how tax evasion, betrayal, and paranoia led to the downfall of the man who defined organized crime in the Roaring Twenties.

Was Capone a ruthless monster, a folk anti-hero, or something in between?

Join us as we unravel the myth and the man behind the fedora.

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Join the ladies of Macabre for the final episode of Season 2 as they tell the gripping story of Zinaida Portnova. At just 16, this ordinary girl transformed into an extraordinary resistance fighter, striking fear into the Nazi regime and becoming a symbol of unwavering courage during WWII. Don't miss her incredible, tragic, and inspiring journey.

We will be taking a short break as we ramp up for Season 3. We'll see you again soon! Stay tuned...or get more content on Patreon if you can't wait!

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