Wickedly Dark public
[search 0]
Mai Mult
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Step back in time where history meets the eerie and extraordinary. Each week we’re diving into the bizarre, spine-chilling, and downright fascinating true stories that happened before the fake news conspiracy theory internet. Back when there were only books and newspapers! Imagine serial killers prowling the streets long before forensics, ghostly apparitions haunting entire towns, strange monsters that defied explanation, and occult practices that gave our ancestors the creeps Join us for a ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Caresse Crosby, the inventor of the modern bra, redefined women’s fashion when she ditched the restrictive corset and created a revolutionary undergarment. Her bold spirit extended beyond fashion as she and her husband founded Black Sun Press, publishing early works of literary icons like Hemingway and Anaïs Nin. Dubbed the "literary godmother to t…
  continue reading
 
Countess Elizabeth Báthory, a Hungarian noblewoman from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, is notorious for her alleged crimes against young women. Arrested in 1610, her secretive trial led to the conviction of many servants for their role in her horrific acts. The trial’s secrecy and the lack of detailed records fueled sensational rumors and …
  continue reading
 
The 1949 Aztec, New Mexico UFO hoax, promoted by author Frank Scully, claimed a flying saucer crash but was debunked as a scheme by con men Silas M. Newton and Leo A. Gebauer, who sold fake alien technology. Despite being exposed, some ufologists argue the crash was real, citing an FBI memo based on second-hand information. The enduring myth of the…
  continue reading
 
During World War II, Allied pilots reported mysterious “foo fighters,” eerie glowing orbs that followed aircraft and performed erratic maneuvers, sparking speculation about their origins. Initially suspected to be secret enemy weapons, theories ranged from natural light reflections and electrical discharges to a potential German weapon known as the…
  continue reading
 
The "Red Inn affair" of 19th-century France shocked the public with allegations of gruesome crimes—murder, rape, and cannibalism—committed by innkeepers Pierre and Marie Martin and their employee, Jean Rochette. Despite their conviction and execution for a single murder, historians question the trial's fairness, arguing that the evidence was dubiou…
  continue reading
 
Marie Kingué, a Haitian healer and diviner of Kongolese origin, rose to prominence in the late 18th century with her potent blend of African healing, herbalism, and divination. Her ability to treat ailments, expose poisoners, and sway beliefs made her a revered figure among both slaves and colonists, but also a target for colonial authorities who s…
  continue reading
 
In 1961, Barney and Betty Hill, an interracial couple, made headlines with their shocking claim of alien abduction, an experience detailed in the book The Interrupted Journey. Their account, featuring eerie missing time, vivid dreams, and a mysterious star map, sparked fierce debate among ufologists and skeptics alike.…
  continue reading
 
Marie Laveau, the legendary Voodoo queen of 19th-century New Orleans, wielded immense power as a healer, spiritual guide, and businesswoman in a city rife with mystique. As a free woman of color, she not only led a thriving community but also inspired countless legends and myths, her true image obscured by misattributed portraits. Her tomb remains …
  continue reading
 
Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, the British occultist behind the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, was a polarizing figure whose claims of mystical connections with "Secret Chiefs" and his translations of occult texts added to his enigmatic legacy, making arcane knowledge more accessible yet fueling controversy. As the Golden Dawn fragmented in …
  continue reading
 
In 1662, Isobel Gowdie’s dramatic confessions of witchcraft captivated Scotland, offering a vivid glimpse into European folklore and paranoia. Her detailed descriptions of witchcraft have ignited debates—some see them as reflecting genuine belief, while others argue they were shaped by manipulation or mental instability. Her story unfolds against a…
  continue reading
 
Sir Edward Kelley, the enigmatic English occultist, dazzled Renaissance Europe with his claims of angelic communication and the secret to turning base metals into gold. His flamboyant career, marked by collaboration with John Dee and connections to figures like Queen Elizabeth I, was shadowed by accusations of forgery and imprisonment for failing t…
  continue reading
 
The Thuggee cult, a notorious group of assassins in India during the 18th and 19th centuries, was led by figures like Thug Behram, believed responsible for hundreds of murders. They followed complex religious rituals honoring the goddess Kali, with strict taboos against killing women and religious figures. British efforts to dismantle the cult were…
  continue reading
 
Catherine Monvoisin, known as La Voisin, rose from fortune teller to orchestrator of one of France’s darkest scandals, the Affaire des Poisons. Operating a shadowy network of poisonings, black magic, and secret abortions, she catered to the elite, including King Louis XIV’s mistress. Her eventual arrest and execution sent shockwaves through French …
  continue reading
 
In the 18th century, German doctor Franz Mesmer introduced the provocative theory of animal magnetism, claiming an invisible force (Lebensmagnetismus) flowed through all living things, including humans, animals, and even plants. He believed this force could heal the sick and control minds, sparking fascination and controversy. Though dismissed by s…
  continue reading
 
Anne Bonny, the infamous female pirate of the early 18th century, is both celebrated and shrouded in mystery, with her life detailed through Captain Charles Johnson’s A General History of the Pyrates: her notorious partnership with John “Calico Jack” Rackham, and her dramatic capture and trial. Debate swirls around Bonny’s sexuality and her rumored…
  continue reading
 
n the late 1940s, the chilling case of 14-year-old “Roland Doe,” allegedly possessed by demonic forces, shocked the public as priests documented terrifying exorcisms. While some saw these events as proof of the supernatural, others have since argued that mental illness, deception, or misinterpretation fueled the spectacle. This haunting tale inspir…
  continue reading
 
In 1957, Brazilian farmer Antônio Vilas-Boas claimed he was abducted by extraterrestrials while working his fields at night, igniting one of the first widely publicized alien abduction stories. He described a glowing, egg-shaped craft descending from the sky, forcing him to flee before being taken aboard. Though many skeptics believe his tale was a…
  continue reading
 
Max Théon, mysterious occultist of the late 19th century, immersed himself in mystical practices and secret societies. As the founder of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor & leader of the Cosmic Movement, he shared his esoteric path with his enigmatic wife, Alma. Théon’s influence deeply impacted Western occultism, connecting him to figures like H.P…
  continue reading
 
Pierre Bernard, famously known as “Oom the Magnificent,” captivated early 1900s America with his mysterious blend of yoga and tantra, luring upper-class women and celebrities into his orbit. Despite his shadowy origins, Bernard built a reputation as a charismatic yogi, training figures like boxer Lou Nova and his controversial teachings on tantra s…
  continue reading
 
Harry Price, a bold British parapsychologist, made his name by exposing fraudulent mediums and unraveling paranormal mysteries with the flair of a stage magician. From debunking the eerie hauntings of Borley Rectory to dismantling the illusions of infamous mediums like Eva Carrière, Price’s relentless pursuit of controversial investigations, includ…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Ghid rapid de referință