The Georgian Husband with Fourteen Wives
Charles Hamilton allegedly had fourteen wives according to the newspapers, but the headline was that Charles used to be called Mary. In the 18th century newspaper stories about 'female husbands' were ...
17 Apr 202438min
Bigfoot: the Origin Story
Our second episode examining the very real history of Bigfoot. This time we're looking at ancient Native American rock art and meeting the extinct (or is it?) giant ape Gigantopithecus.Our returning g...
15 Apr 202435min
Deadly Dancing Plague of 1518
When people think of Medieval diseases, hysterical dancing is not usually what first comes to mind. Yet in 14th and 15th century Germany, dozens of ordinary people claimed to be infected by the ‘danci...
10 Apr 202439min
Bigfoot: Hunt for the Truth
Does Bigfoot really walk among us? Today we start a three-part mini-series exploring the very real histories of Bigfoot and the Yeti.We begin with Bigfoot and the 1967 home-movie that lit the spark. M...
8 Apr 202436min
Jack the Ripper
What is it about this case that holds the imagination after all these years? When did that fascination with it begin? How early on did the myths of Jack the Ripper evolve?Anthony and Maddy look at how...
4 Apr 202451min
Medieval Mass Murdering Monk: Malmesbury Abbey
Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire was an institution of national significance from the late seventh century until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. It was home to eminent writers and had strong ...
1 Apr 202427min
The Murdering Midwife of Covent Garden
‘If only walls could talk’ is a phrase which feels particularly relevant to mysterious murder cases throughout history. And in today’s episode, walls do have a story to tell. To celebrate Maddy’s book...
28 Mar 202455min
Who is the Real Dracula? The Bloody History
This is the incredible history of Dracula, from medieval ruler Vlad the Impaler, to Bram Stoker and the Victorian theatre world. Get ready for a very bloody history indeed!Anthony tells Maddy the stor...
25 Mar 202438min
