Cult of the Axe Murderer

By 1870, Adam Heidt had come to see that what he initially viewed as normal interactions with his new brother in law, were actually anything but. Adam Heidt had come to believe that George Markert was...

21 Okt 28min

A little something extra to kickstart your October! This is a retelling in my own words of The New Mother from 1882, which is credited as the primary inspiration for the film Coraline. Protect your ey...

7 Okt 26min

The year is 1830 in Salem, Massachusetts. This is long before Salem rebranded its tumultuous history by proclaiming itself “Witch City” as we know and love it today. While Salem for some time had enjo...

7 Okt 44min

This season, we continue to unearth the darkest corners of the 19th century. Prepare yourself for true tales of calculating Victorian black widows, disinherited relatives bent on revenge, and scandalo...

16 Sep 1min

Was it a cure, or was it murder? In late 19th century Ireland, fairy lore ran so deep that one man believed his sick wife had been swapped with a fairy changeling and went to extreme lengths to get he...

13 Mar 33min

On this Valentines Day eve, I have, what else, but the story of a scandalous Victorian era love triangle, that ends in murder. What makes this story even more outrageous though, was how investigative ...

13 Feb 29min

Happy Holidays everyone! Victorians considered the holiday season the best season for ghost stories. As you prepare for your Christmas festivities, enjoy three classic ghost stories Victorians would t...

23 Des 202547min