Bittisode 003 Halloween Origins: Jack O‘Lantern
Why do we carve pumpkins and light them up at Halloween? Did you know that like many Halloween traditions the Jack O'Lantern originated in Ireland? Join me as we delve into the legend of Stingy Jack, ...
27 Okt 202112min
30 - Burke & Hare - Bodysnatchers
William Burke and William Hare have gone down in history as Scotland's most notorious bodysnatchers, however the true tale is far more gruesome. These Victorian villains were not graverobbers, oh no, ...
25 Okt 202136min
29 - The Werewolf of Bedburg - Peter Stumpf
Strange things are afoot in the village of Bedburg... livestock are slaughtered, children are missing ... and the trail leads to Peter Stumpf, a wealthy, protestant farmer, a man accused of cannibalis...
18 Okt 202120min
Bittisode 002 Halloween Origins: Trick or Treat
It's a time honoured tradition, get dressed up in a costume, go door to door and say "Trick or Treat" in exchange for candy and sweets! But where did this very peculiar tradition originate and why...?...
14 Okt 202114min
28 - Tarrare - The French Cannibal Spy
Delve into another dark tale from history, hear all about Tarrare, the 18th Century showman who could (and would) eat anything! Eating live animals on stage (before it was cool- looking at you Ozzy) a...
12 Okt 202128min
Bittisode 001 Halloween Origins : Samhain
Samhain - The Celtic Roots of HalloweenHosted by Katie Charlwood Wishlisthttps://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2LAB2ZP4U9USX?ref_=wl_shareDonate at: https://patreon.com/whodidwhatnow https://www.pa...
7 Okt 20219min
27 - Vlad the Impaler -The Real Dracula
Few names have cast more fear into the human heart than Count Dracula. The legendary vampyre, created by author Bram Stoker, has inspired many horror movies, television shows and other terrifying tale...
5 Okt 202127min
26 - Elvis Presley Belongs in Disgraceland
Did you miss me? This week we return with the tale of Elvis Presley, the man, the myth, the absolute cretin. Find out why the King of Rock n Roll was a creep that should never be allowed near a Miss T...
28 Sep 202122min
