Haunted History Chronicles

Curl up and enjoy discovering the history and ghostly events that surround different places, locations and people.

“There are more things in heaven and earth… than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Hamlet

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Possession: Psychology, Demons or Altered States? With TyLean Tuijl
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Aug. 7, 2026

Possession: Psychology, Demons or Altered States? With TyLean Tuijl

What does it really mean to be possessed? For centuries, stories of possession have been shaped by religion, folklore and popular culture. Films have taught us to expect dramatic exorcisms, distorted voices and supernatural battles between good and evil. But what if the reality is far more complex? Can possession be explained by psychology alone, or is there something more? In this episode, PhD researcher and Society for Psychical Research investigator TyLean Tuijl explores possession, altere
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The Poltergeist Boy: Between Ghosts and Demons Part 4
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July 31, 2026

The Poltergeist Boy: Between Ghosts and Demons Part 4

What happens when two of the world's most famous paranormal investigators arrive at the centre of an alleged haunting? Over the previous three episodes, Ciaran Farrell has described a series of extraordinary experiences that, according to his account, began in childhood before following him into boarding school. There, alleged paranormal phenomena became intertwined with psychiatric theories, harsh discipline and increasingly controversial attempts to explain what was happening. In this concl
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The Poltergeist Boy: A Battle for Control Part 3
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July 24, 2026

The Poltergeist Boy: A Battle for Control Part 3

How far would an institution go to explain the unexplained? In Part One, Ciaran Farrell recounted the childhood experiences that began in a haunted holiday home before, according to his account, following him into his boarding school. In Part Two, we explored how the alleged paranormal activity escalated, affecting pupils and staff alike as the school struggled to maintain order. Now, in Part Three, the story takes its darkest turn. As the disturbances intensified, school authorities so
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The Poltergeist Boy: The School Under Siege Part 2
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July 17, 2026

The Poltergeist Boy: The School Under Siege Part 2

The story continues... In the first episode, Ciaran Farrell shared the extraordinary experiences that began with a family holiday to a reportedly haunted house in Broadstairs. What should have ended when the holiday was over instead followed him home and into his boarding school, where increasingly disturbing events drew the attention of psychical researchers, clergy and even Ed and Lorraine Warren. In Part Two, the mystery deepens. Ciaran describes the different entities he believes surro
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The Poltergeist Boy
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July 10, 2026

The Poltergeist Boy

What happens when a haunted holiday doesn't end when you leave? In this extraordinary first part of a series of conversations, Ciaran Farrell shares the deeply personal story that shaped the rest of his life. What began as a family holiday in a supposedly haunted house in Kent soon became something far stranger, with terrifying experiences that, he says, followed him home—and even into his boarding school. Years before becoming a respected member of the Society for Psychical Research, Ciar
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The Stories History Tried To Forget With Sarah Blake
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June 24, 2026

The Stories History Tried To Forget With Sarah Blake

Some stories dominate the history books. Others vanish into the margins, buried beneath time, tragedy, controversy, or simple neglect. In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I’m joined by historian, researcher and storyteller Sarah Blake to explore her fascinating new book, Hushed Up History: Volume 1. Together, we uncover the strange, shocking and often unbelievable stories that history has quietly left behind. From the catastrophic final voyage of the SS Morro Castle and the endurin
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Recent Blog Posts

Till Death Wed Us
July 7, 2026

Till Death Wed Us

There are few stories more unsettling than that of Karl Tanzler. Even among the countless tales of obsession, grave robbing and the macabre that fill the darker corners of history, his remains uniquely disturbing. In the 1930s, the German-born radio…
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The Madman Who Helped Write the Oxford English Dictionary
June 27, 2026

The Madman Who Helped Write the Oxford English Dictionary

History isn't always found in castles, battlefields or museums. Sometimes it is waiting quietly on a bookshelf. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with historian and author Sarah Blake about her fascinating new book, Hushed Up History: Volume…
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Brewing Bread from a 5,300-Year-Old Body: Ötzi, Ancient Yeast, and Corpse Medicine Reborn
June 5, 2026

Brewing Bread from a 5,300-Year-Old Body: Ötzi, Ancient Yeast, and Corpse Medicine Reborn

The recent announcement that scientists have successfully produced sourdough bread using yeast strains recovered from the 5,300-year-old Alpine mummy known as Ötzi the Iceman has been presented as a striking example of “ancient microbiology made edi…
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About the Host

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Michelle

Host, author and producer

Hi I’m Michelle.
Teacher, podcaster, history and paranormal enthusiast and woman who wears many hats and spins many plates including dog whisperer- as you will often find Archie my dog- joining me during podcast recordings where he promptly falls asleep clearly not as enthusiastic about the subject as I am. It does mean his dulcet snoring can often be heard gently in the background- his contribution as occasional co- host needs a little work.
I live in Oxford in the United Kingdom and I love travelling and exploring historical sites throughout the UK for its history and haunted activity. One of the best gifts I ever received was English Heritage vouchers to use to explore various different historical sites. I had the best summer that year. (For friends and family possibly reading this please note that hint for future gift ideas!)
I started this podcast as an adventure through some of my passions. It has been immensely exciting getting to know lots of other people around the world who have these same common interests. I’ve been humbled by the encouragement and support from strangers and people who have become new friends! I truly could not do this without you.
This isn’t something I have done before and I’m learning everything as I go along - from equipment, to editing, to even creating this website. I’m loving it though- it’s a lot of work - but worth every second. Thank you for being patient as I learn and improve along the way. I have big dreams of where to take this podcast and community I hope we build here. If you wish to support that dream and this channel please take a look at the membership page as a means to help with this.

Reviews

Brilliant

"Brilliant, poignant, lovely. Your words take me to the time and place. Thank you!"

MeemsTN | Dec. 3, 2021

Great

"The host has a wonderful calming voice and seems extremely well informed on each subject weather it is history mystery or lore. Highly recommended!!!"

sk1885 | Jan. 7, 2022

Fascinating content- the only reason I look forward to my daily driving

"This podcast is so lovely. Fascinating content, accessing experts you wouldn't even imagine existed. What I look forward to most during my daily commutes!"

Ashlie | May 13, 2023

Lover of History

"Michelle is a great host, I am new to the podcast but everyone I’ve listened to have been entertaining and fun. Hello from across the pond, Eaton Ohio!"

David Sizemore | May 20, 2023

"An incredible podcast that I highly recommend to anyone interested in history, dark history, folklore and superstitions, paranormal research and ghost lore. Each week brings something different wit…"

Nick50 | July 19, 2023

An absorbing listen

"Having been fascinated by all things supernatural, folklore, and the occult since a child, I'm always on the lookout for suitable, special podcasts. This is one of those. The host has a very pleasant…"

Karl Gimblett | July 24, 2023

Extremely Interesting

"A fantastic podcast on the history and ghostly stories of time gone by. A must listen podcast"

Wendy Rammond | Aug. 3, 2023
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