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Haunted History

Haunted History

HauntedHistory

Do you believe the past is ever truly gone? Or does it linger, waiting to tell its story? At Haunted History, we unravel the mysterious, the macabre, and the unforgettable stories that shaped our world.
Hosted by Megan Alda and written by Chloë Kibbe, each week you’ll hear tales of chilling true crime, shadowy conspiracies, infamous figures, dark corners of historical events and more. Hear history like never before, as we weave together the threads of fact and folklore, uncovering the secrets time tried to bury.
Tune in to Haunted History every Tuesday wherever you listen, or join us on Patreon to listen ad free at www.patreon.com/hauntedhistorypod
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Haunted History episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Haunted History for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Haunted History episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Haunted History - Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste
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05/14/24 • 42 min

On December 4th, 1872, the Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. The last entry in the ship’s log had been penned ten days prior. The ship’s cargo was untouched, its provisions, aplenty. The crew’s personal belongings lay intact. In fact, nothing seemed largely amiss aboard the ship, which was disheveled but very much still seaworthy. That is, apart from one leering fact. Of the ten souls onboard the ship when she set sail from New York nearly a month prior, not a single person remained...
Today I am telling you the tale of Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.
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Haunted History - Minisode | The Curse of The Lost Tomb
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01/03/25 • 19 min

In 1922, the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb stunned the world—a treasure sealed for over 3,000 years beneath the Egyptian sands. But soon after the tomb was opened, whispers of a curse began to spread. Strange deaths and misfortunes plagued those who disturbed the boy king’s rest.
Was it ancient vengeance, coincidence, or something different entirely?
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Megan Alda, Derek Stephen Brown and Chloë Kibbe.
Visit us at www.hauntedhistorypod.com to learn more.
Episode Reference Material
The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen
Tutankhamen’s Curse
Could A Deadly Fungal Infection Explain The "Curse" Of Tutankhamun's Tomb?
Egypt's 'King Tut Curse' Caused by Tomb Toxins?
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In a time long past, Akiko was known for her beauty, a treasure admired by all, yet it became her greatest curse. As the lonely wife of a distant samurai, whispers of betrayal turned her husband’s love to cruelty. His blade marred her face, and his final words cut deeper than steel: “Who will find you beautiful now?
Betrayed and broken, Akiko’s grief festered into vengeance. From her suffering rose the Kuchisake-Onna—the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Now, her spirit roams the shadows, asking a question laced with peril: "Am I beautiful?”
Her tale is one of heartbreak, revenge, and the haunting presence of a legend that refuses to fade.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.
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Influences:
  • Kuchisake-onna (Slit-Mouthed Woman) Legend: The legend of Kuchisake-onna is rooted in Japanese folklore. She is a ghost who wears a mask and asks people if they think she is beautiful, revealing a grotesque slit from ear to ear when they respond, leading to a fatal encounter.
  • Japanese Yokai and Folklore: The creation of the narrative, including the transformation from vengeful spirit to guardian, was inspired by general themes in Japanese folklore where spirits evolve, interact with the living, and sometimes atone for their past actions, as seen in stories like Yuki-onna, Jorogumo, and Tengu. These spirits often embody the concept of redemption or transformation after they are freed from a curse or personal torment.
  • The Symbolism of Masks and Faces: The mask in Kuchisake-onna’s legend is a common trope in folklore, often symbolizing hidden identity or trauma. This element was woven into the narrative to represent Akiko's struggle with her own identity and her eventual redemption.
  • Traditional Themes of Redemption and Vengeance in Japanese Folklore: Themes of revenge, transformation, and reconciliation are common in Japanese folklore. The motif of a spirit or figure who haunts others, only to later seek redemption, is reflected in many stories, such as the transformation of spirits in Kaidan (Japanese ghost stories) and modern interpretations of ancient legends.
Other inspiration:
  • "Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide" by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt (for an introduction to Japanese spirits and yokai)
  • "The Dark Side of the Moon: A Folklore and History of Japanese Ghosts" by Michael Dylan Foster
  • Japanese Ghosts and Demons: Art of the Supernatural" by Stephen Addiss

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The streets of Whitechapel in the autumn of 1888 were a labyrinth of narrow alleys and hidden corners, cloaked in a chill that seeped into the bone. Beneath the flickering gas lamps, the city pulsed with a restless energy—uneasy, watchful. Lives intersected in the crowded tenements and bustling markets, but an unseen presence moved among them, deliberate and unseen.
In the span of a few months, multiple lives were stolen in acts so gruesome they seemed to defy human comprehension. The details shocked even the most hardened residents of London’s East End, and the name of the killer became a puzzle that no one could solve. A figure without a face, a phantom whose crimes changed the fabric of the city forever.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.
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Episode Reference Material
Jack the Ripper 1888 by Richard Jones
Casebook: Jack the Ripper by Stephen P. Ryder
The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook by Stewart P. Evans
A big day in history: Mary Ann Nichols becomes the first victim of ‘Jack the Ripper’ (31 August1888) by BBC History Magazine
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Haunted History - Amityville: The Most Haunted of Houses
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10/15/24 • 33 min

We venture back to that dark day on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family in their Amityville home, igniting a series of eerie occurrences and haunted legends. It was only a year later that the Lutz family's terrifying experience after moving into the house, would spark widespread fascination and fear.
Let's explore the events that transformed a seemingly ordinary home into a place of horror and lasting infamy.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.
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Episode Source Material
The Amityville Murders: Ronald DeFeo’s Motive for Killing His Family Still Unclear by Francisco Alvarado
The Horrific True Story of Ronald DeFeo Jr. And The Amityville Murders by Erin Kelly
The Real Amityville Horror (Full Documentary)
The Night the Defeos Died by Rick Osuna
The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson
Amityville: Horror or Hoax? by ABC News
Amityville, Part I by The Last Podcast on the Left
The real story behind the infamous Amityville Horror house by Tamar Lapin
The Real Story Behind the ‘Amityville Horror House’ by Dave Roos
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Haunted History - Christmas Day Carnage: The Lawson Family Murders
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12/17/24 • 47 min

It was Christmas Day, 1929 and the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate. There was a cake being baked, hunting traditions being honored, and a family gathering in what should have been a joyful, peaceful holiday. But beneath that calm veneer, something far darker stirred.
By the end of the day, the Lawson farmhouse would become the epicenter of a nightmare—a scene so gruesome it would stain the memory of Christmas forever. What drives a man to turn on his own family? What breaks inside someone to twist love into destruction?
The answers, if they ever existed, are buried in time, along with Charles Lawson’s final, haunting secrets. This is the story of a family frozen in their final moments, of a crime that defies understanding, and of a legacy that still echoes nearly a century later.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.
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Episode Reference Material
White Christmas, Bloody Christmas by Trudy Smith

The Meaning of our Tears by Trudy Smith
The Lawson Family Murders by Criminal (Phoebe Judge)
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In the late summer of 79 AD, Ancient Rome experienced one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption completely obliterated everything in its wake, leaving a death toll of over 20,000 souls. Today I am telling you the story of the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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Haunted History - Tyrant King: The Tragedy of Clipperton Island
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01/10/25 • 26 min

In the early 20th century, Clipperton was home to a small group of settlers, lured by hope and the promise of a new life. But their paradise quickly became a prison as war, disease, and the relentless elements closed in on them.
What followed was a tale of survival, betrayal, and tragedy—a story where the line between life and death blurred, and desperation turned to horror.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.
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Episode Reference Material
The Tyrant of Clipperton Island (Damn Interesting) by Marisa Brooke
The Tyrant King of Clipperton Island (Historic Mysteries) by Lauren Dillon
Abandoned by John Watts
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Bob Crane was a famous American actor with a jovial, neighbourly face. For an entire generation, he embodied the do-gooder yet somewhat womanizing persona of Col. Robert Hogan on TV’s popular sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes”. However, as the sun rose on the sleepy town of Scottsdale, Arizona, on June 29th, 1978, and a grisly, real-life scene unfolded: crumpled on the floor lay the body of beloved actor Bob Crane. At just 49 years-old, Bob had met his fate by foul play. As the truth of just who exactly Bob was revealed, the possible explanations for his death multiplied.
Today I’m telling you bizarre, untimely death of famous American actor, Bob Crane.
Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.
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Welcome to Haunted History!

Each episode host Megan Alda will take you on a journey through some of the many haunted sites around the world. She'll discuss their incredible history, the supernatural claims made about them, and share real life stories from visitors who say they've experienced paranormal activity.

Is it a haunting, or a hoax? You decide! Join in Tuesdays wherever you find your podcasts.

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How many episodes does Haunted History have?

Haunted History currently has 55 episodes available.

What topics does Haunted History cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Haunted History?

The episode title 'Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Haunted History?

The average episode length on Haunted History is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Haunted History released?

Episodes of Haunted History are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Haunted History?

The first episode of Haunted History was released on Jul 5, 2023.

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