Victorian England's Most Gruesome Murder
It was one of the most gruesome crimes of the Victorian era... and it ended up in David Attenborough's garden! Kate Webster, a servant, killed and dismembered her mistress, Julia Martha Thomas in 1879...
2 Juni 202539min
The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots
*TW: This episode contains references to sexual violence.*Mary Queen of Scots' life was defined by violence, heartbreak and ultimately, betrayal.Since her bloody death at the hands of her cousin, Eliz...
29 Maj 202541min
The Truth About the Knights Templar
Why are the Knights Templar surrounded by myths and legends? Is there any truth to the tales of the Holy Grail or that the Knights survived? Why does this medieval order, which disappeared in the 14th...
26 Maj 202538min
Final Days of Abraham Lincoln
One split second - and one individual - can upturn an entire nation.This was definitely the case when John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre on the night of 14th April 1865...
22 Maj 202543min
Lost Colony of Roanoke: the Untold Story
The lost colonists left behind one clue, the word "Croatoan" carved into a tree. Who were the Croatans? What were their lives like? How can we see this whole story differently if we examine it from th...
19 Maj 202529min
The Dark Side of Ancient Egypt
When people talk about Ancient Egypt, they often focus on the amazing pyramids, mummies, and the advanced civilisation.At After Dark, we love to explore the grim reality of all of this: what was life...
15 Maj 202541min
Lost Colony of Roanoke: Mystery of Virginia Dare
WTF happened to Virginia Dare, America's first English child? How did her and her mother's legend grow over time? Did mysterious carvings found on stones hold the answers? Anthony and Maddy explore th...
12 Maj 202537min
The Murder That Shocked Edwardian Britain
It was a murder that shook Edwardian Britain, and became a media sensation around the world.Joining Maddy and Anthony today is the best-selling historian and author, Hallie Rubehold, to explore one of...
8 Maj 202559min
