Macabre : Dark History

Dec 09 2024 76 ep. 59 mins 65
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From (A)rsenic to (Z)ombies, Macabre digs grave deep into the dark history, deadly devices, and ghastly tales buried beneath the grim and gore of the past. Your hosts Blaire & Halley have a serious case of the “morbs” with a not- so- serious approach to macabre storytelling. Macabre may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

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P is for Poveglia Island-Haunted or Hype?

Dec 09 2024 38 mins  
There is a small island in northern Italy that lies abandoned. Scarred with the past, it holds centuries worth of stories. It’s known as the ‘Island of Ghosts,’ but can we believe the hype? Join the ladies as they try to get to the bottom of the truth of this island. Resources: Poveglia Island - History and Facts | History Hit 12 Creepy Things You Didn't Know About Povegl

HTM-The Disappearing Colony of Roanoke Island

Dec 02 2024 40 mins  
On this episode of Hometown Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Halley and Blaire dive into one of history's most haunting mysteries: the disappearance of the Roanoke Island colony. In 1590, over 100 settlers vanished without a trace, leaving behind a single cryptic clue: the word "Croatoan" carved into a wooden post. Was it starvation, disease, a violent clash with the local tribes,

O is for On Set- The Dark History of Movies Part 2

Nov 25 2024 72 mins  
We're baaaaack for the final segment of our Macabre Movies "On Set". On this installment we discuss moral mistreatment, animal cruelty, murder, mayhem, movie curses, banned movies and more!Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre PatreonSend your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!Record your spooky lis

O is for On Set- The Dark History of Movies Part One

Nov 18 2024 55 mins  
For over a century we have been captivated by movies. It takes talent and creativity to make movie magic, but have you ever wondered what the story is behind the script, the scene? Join the Ladies of Macabre as they discuss the dark side of props, actors, and some unexplainable incidents. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donations Advertising

HTM- Spring-Heeled Jack: Liverpool, England

Nov 11 2024 50 mins  
In the dimly lit streets of Victorian England lurked a being that struck terror in the hearts of its citizens. What began as a ghost story of a creature long ago, evolved into a humanoid of flesh and blood. Who, what, when, where, why was he? Join the Ladies as they talk about the stories and theories behind the urban legend.Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exc

N is for Necrophilia

Nov 04 2024 59 mins  
This episode is NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. It comes with a big, fat trigger WARNING. On this episode Halley digs deep, uncovering the uncomfortable pyschological sexual disorder that is Necrophilia, paired with real life cases . But be warned, this episodes contains EXPLICIT material , depictions of sexual acts and is down right disgusting. We warned you.Patreon members get ad fre

Listener Tales Spooktacular

Oct 28 2024 90 mins  
It's Spooky Season and we're back for Season Two Listener Tales. It's time to get Spoopin. This time we've got even more listener tales than ever before! Everything from creature features to shadow people, voodoo island, tales of incubus, deathly premonitions, spectral perverts and more! Join the Ladies of Macabre for their Halloween Spooktacular extravaganza! You m

M is for Manson, Murder, & the Family Cult

Oct 21 2024 101 mins  
California in the 1960s was a wild time! Hollywood, the music scene, and cults? This week it’s all about the Manson Family and the cult leader himself. Hold on to your ears, because it’s about to get Helter Skelter with the ladies on this culty edition of Macabre! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://

HTM- Legend of Sleepy Hollow :Tarrytown, NY

Oct 14 2024 41 mins  
On this episode Blaire digs into the legend of Sleepy Hollow , aka, Tarrytown, NY just in time for spooky season. So grab your coziest blanket, a mug of warm apple cider and settle in for this spooky tale of the legend of Sleepy Hollow. Sit a spell and listen to the real life story that inspired Washington Irving's classic tale.Patreon members get ad free content, early access

L is for LaLaurie Mansion & Murderer Madame Delphine LaLaurie

Oct 07 2024 59 mins  
Of all of history’s horrible people , today’s episode features a woman so deplorable that I would classify her as one of the top 10 worst of the worst serial killers in the United States. And listeners you do not earn that title easily because , as you know here on MACABRE we have covered some disgusting human beings. But this one, I assure you…is one of a kind. And this epis