Dark History: Where The Darkness See’s The Light

Starting in the 1400’s I talk about how the Europeans have meddled in African affairs for centuries. I cover the start of the slave trade, how the scramble for Africa started and how Africa today still struggles with the scars of how the European powers left the African people. Sources for this episode are as follows: The slave trade by Hugh Thomas Congo to cape early Portuguese explorers by Eric Axelson. https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/library/library_exhibitions/schoolresources/exploration/scramble_for_africa. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Adwan

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S1 E3: Death, Disease and Dismemberment The Horrific Story of Unit 731

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02/09/22 • 28 min

Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast again I want to thank people for listening and subscribing the support is massively appreciated. In episode 3 of our podcast we’re going to cover the Japanese Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department of the Kwantung Army or unit 731. This story is very dark and will go into detail on what unit 731 did to men women and children, the methods they used and experiments they performed so I would listen with caution but without further ado sit back and relax for more dark history. Links:YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCzboMBZzc1tImpF2GmdGBewTiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZML2mdL32/Email: [email protected]://whatculture.com/amp/offbeat/code-name-maruta-the-horrors-of-unit-731https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731Japan's Infamous Unit 731: Firsthand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation ProgramBook by Hal GoldThe Second Sino-Japanese War: A Captivating Guide to Military Conflict That Began Between China and Japan, Including Events Such as the Japanese Invasion of Manchuria and the Nanjing MassacreBook by Captivating History Ishii Shiro: Josef Mengele of the EastBook by Jenny Chan

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S3 E4: Holmes Is Where Your Heart Is: H H Holmes America’s First Serial Killer

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02/21/24 • 30 min

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In the shadows of late 19th-century Chicago, amidst the clamor of progress and the allure of the World’s Columbian Exposition, lurked a figure shrouded in darkness and deceit. He walked the streets with an air of confidence, his charming demeanor masking a sinister truth. His name was H.H. Holmes, but to those unfortunate souls who crossed his path, he was the embodiment of pure malevolence.
Picture, if you will, the sprawling corridors of his infamous “Murder Castle,” a labyrinthine structure designed not for habitation, but for the orchestration of horror. Within its walls, hidden passages twisted like the tendrils of a malignant vine, leading unsuspecting victims to their doom. Trapdoors concealed beneath lush carpets, soundproof rooms stifling the cries of the damned, and a network of secret chambers where the echoes of terror resounded endlessly.
Holmes himself was a paradoxical enigma, possessing the allure of a gentleman and the soul of a demon. His piercing gaze held the promise of salvation and the curse of damnation, luring in innocent souls like moths to a flame. Yet behind closed doors, his true nature was revealed – a sadistic predator, reveling in the suffering of others with a cold detachment that defied comprehension.
as the fog of history shrouds his legacy in myth and legend, one thing remains certain – the name H.H. Holmes will forever be synonymous with the darkest depths of human depravity.
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S3 E5: Into the Abyss: Exploring the Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle

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03/06/24 • 31 min

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, has long been a subject of fascination and speculation due to its reputation for unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft. This enigmatic stretch of ocean is roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, covering an area of about 500,000 square miles.
The Triangle is most famous for its alleged ability to make things vanish. For centuries, more than 50 ships and 20 aircraft along with all of their passengers have disappeared in the large triangular area of the Atlantic Ocean.
Reports of disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle can be dated back to Christopher Columbus, with documented records of missing ships from as early as 1800. Despite this, we’re still no closer to any answers about why this particular stretch of open water is the location of many ship and aircraft disappearances.
Despite the allure of these mysteries, skeptics argue that the Bermuda Triangle’s reputation is largely inflated, pointing out that its reported disappearances are not significantly higher than in other heavily trafficked areas of the world’s oceans. Many incidents attributed to the Triangle can be explained by human error, equipment malfunction, or natural phenomena.
Nevertheless, the attraction of the Bermuda Triangle persists, captivating the imagination of people around the world and inspiring countless books, films, and documentaries. While the truth behind its mysteries may never be fully unraveled, the legend of the Bermuda Triangle continues to spark curiosity and speculation, reminding us of the enduring enticement of the unknown.
Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 5, Into the Abyss: Exploring the Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle.
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S1 E2: Dark Biography: Pol Pot

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01/28/22 • 22 min

A secretive leader who murdered a quarter of the Cambodian population. Pol pot was one of the most evil men the world has ever seen. With this episode we will take a look at the life of Saloth Sar AKA Pol Pot from humble beginnings to the leader of Cambodia and mass murder. Sources: https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/cold-war/pol-potHistory of nightmares by phillip short First they killed my father loung unghttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Pol-Pot

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S1 E22: Nazino Island: The Real Hunger Games

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12/05/22 • 26 min

Hi everyone and welcome to the m dark history podcast hope everyone is well. Thank you everyone for the massive support everyone has shown, I can’t believe how quickly this show is growing. So in episode 7 well were gunna go back to the good old Soviet Union and another one of stalins experiments. We spoke about the holodomor about a month a go now and if you haven’t listen to that episode what you doing go listen to it first, I’m only joking that episode isn’t connected to this episode, but I did talk about the kulaks and how they were arrested and taken to the gulag system unfortunate for those people the lucky ones were killed, so today we will be talking about the gulag system but one ordeal in particular the real hunger games or Nazino island, as a warning this does get very dark so listen with caution, with that out the way we will begin.Sources Cannibal Island: Death in a Siberian Gulag by Nicholas Werth and Jan Tomasz Grosshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazino_tragedyGulag: A History of the Soviet Camps by Anne ApplebaumOne Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsynhttps://www.rferl.org/a/cannibal-island-in-1933-nearly-5-000-died-in-one-of-stalin-s-most-horrific-labor-camps/29341167.htmlhttps://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/horrors-unearthed-in-the-unknown-gulag-and-cannibal-island/Links Email: [email protected]: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021

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S2 E8: The Superstition Of The Vampire

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05/17/23 • 29 min

Vampires, monsters that haunts our nightmares. The undead walking among the living feasting on the blood of humans. They possess the Power to live forever and enchant humans were the gaze.
Maybe vampires are characters from the pages of bram stoker or Stephenie Meyer. Maybe they are just folklore a manifestation of superstitions an uneducated population.
Or maybe just maybe back in time they were truly real to these people, an actual legitimate fear that stalked the dimly lite streets of towns and villages, ready to pounce on and drain the life forces of anyone with the misfortune to cross paths with one.
Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. In Todays episode we’re going to delve into the folklore behind vampire and why these fictitious creatures still hold our fascination. weather it be in books or films the vampire still prickles our antiquated fear of the unknown. These monsters have hidden in the shadows of the human psyche for centuries, with these shadows and ghosts they have made people do some terrible things. So without further ado please sit back and relax next to the fire for more dark history.
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S3 E8: Tales Of Botched Execution Part 2

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04/17/24 • 30 min

A botched execution refers to an execution attempt that does not proceed as planned, resulting in complications, errors, or failures in carrying out the intended method of capital punishment. These complications can range from malfunctioning equipment, such as the failure of the electric chair or lethal injection apparatus, to errors in judgment or execution by the appointed officials, leading to prolonged suffering or even survival of the condemned individual. Botched executions often raise questions about the efficacy and humanity of the chosen method of execution, as well as broader ethical concerns surrounding the practice of capital punishment.
Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 8, Tales Of Botched Execution part 2. I did the first part of this episode way back in season 1 and I though that in todays episode I could bring you some more of these stories. In this episode, we explore the haunting tales of executions gone awry, shedding light on the grim realities and unforeseen mishaps that have plagued the history of capital punishment. From malfunctioning equipment to unexpected interventions, each story serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and moral dilemmas inherent in the practice of carrying out the ultimate penalty.
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S3 E1: Inquisitive Echoes: Unveiling the Shadows of the Spanish Inquisition

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01/03/24 • 29 min

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Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Happy New year and Welcome to season 3 episode 1, i hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New years festivities, unlike me, I hope you didn't over indulge in Turkey, chocolate and far far to much alcohol.
Today's episode is about the Spanish Inquisition. The Inquisition is quite famous and has a bad reputation for torture and death but as you find in history something aren't quite what they seem, so please bear that in mind when you listen to our episode today.
The Spanish Inquisition was a judicial institution that lasted between 1478 and 1834. Its ostensible purpose was to combat heresy in Spain, but, in practice, it resulted in consolidating power in the monarchy of the newly unified Spanish kingdom. Its brutal methods led to widespread death and suffering. The mere words “Spanish Inquisition” struck fear into the hearts of Spaniards for more than three centuries.
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S1 E12: Nakam And The Jewish Avengers

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08/10/22 • 26 min

Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Episode 15 I can’t believe it, it seem a lifetime ago i published my first episode way back in January scary how time flies. Since then The show is so close to have 10 thousand individual plays which is insane and also the show has had its first episode to reach a thousand plays which is unreal so I’m so grateful to you all thank you so much. Episode 15 is something that up until a few months ago I’d never heard of, I don’t think I’ve seen to much of it on you tube or any podcast either. Just before we start a couple of things to warn or mention I will be talking about nazi, hitler, the SS and the holocaust, it can be a sore subject and I am in no way trying to glorify or condone their actions, they are a big part of this story and anytime they are mentioned is for the purposes of context. The next is to do with talking about Jewish people and what, in my experience, generally comes with that and that is the free Palestine agenda, honestly I can’t see what this story and that agenda have in common. I covered this on TikTok a month or two ago and I couldn’t believe the amount of anti sermetacism there is. now I have my own views on the Israel Palestine debate but I find that hole subject very flammable, so please keep the two separate. With all that out the way please enjoy episode 15. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is a phase we have all heard, it’s use stretches back some 4000 years when it was coined in ancient Babylon by king Hammurabi, well our tale revolves around this moral conundrum, our tale sees a wildly ambitious plot, our tale see revenge On a giant scale, retribution for an event that saw millions die and permanently spread a blackness over this era in human history. This is the tale of Nakam the Jews avengers, So with out further a do please sit back and relax for more dark history. Sources Robert KaplanNakam (Vengeance)Nakam: The Holocaust Survivors Who Sought Full-Scale RevengeDina Porathttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NakamThe Jewish Plot To Kill Millions of Germans As Revenge For the HolocaustGrant piperLinksEmail: [email protected]: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021Instagram: @dark_history21

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