Episodes

Today’s funerals are sombre affairs, but they can’t compare to funerals and mourning in the Victorian Age. The trend towards elaborate mourning customs gained prominence during the 19th Century (1837-1901), likely influenced by Queen Victoria's extended and highly publicised mourning for her cherished Prince Albert. This era saw the rise of intricate mourning protocols, characterised by extended periods of grief and elaborate rituals, accompanied by costly funerals and burials especially among t...

The Alma Fielding and Nandor Fodor poltergeist case remains a captivating episode in the annals of paranormal investigation. Taking place in London during the mid-20th century, this perplexing phenomenon captured the attention of researchers and sceptics alike. Alma Fielding, a seemingly ordinary woman, found herself at the center of inexplicable occurrences, including flying objects, spontaneous fires, and mysterious writings appearing on the walls of her home. Renowned parapsychologist Nandor ...

The Scottish witch trials, a dark chapter in history, unfolded with chilling intensity. From the late 16th to the early 17th century, the city of Aberdeen witnessed a frenzy of accusations and persecutions against those accused of practicing witchcraft. Fear and superstition gripped the populace, leading to the torture, trial and execution, of mainly women, suspected of maleficent deeds. The trials left a haunting legacy, forever etched in the annals of Aberdeen's past, a stark reminder of the p...

In Wales, a land rich in myth and folklore, tales of death omens and apparitions have long held the fascination of its people. Welsh folklore is teeming with eerie stories of supernatural encounters that serve as harbingers of impending doom. One such omen is the dreaded "Cŵn Annwn," spectral hounds said to be the guardians of the Otherworld. These ghostly dogs, with eyes as fiery as embers, are believed to roam the night, baying mournfully, signaling an imminent death. Another chilling appariti...

From the outside, number 30 East Drive in Pontefract looks like any other house on the street. It is a modest 3-bedroom semi-detached council house circa the 1950s. However, it has a sinister side hiding within. This house is the domain of a somewhat evil entity who has come to be known affectionately as ‘Fred’ or sometimes ‘The Black Monk’ or the Pontefract poltergeist. He is believed to be the most violent poltergeist in Europe, and he has been making his presence known for more than fifty yea...

On this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, we delve into the intriguing town of Dunster and its connection to Gallox Bridge. Join host Michelle Fisher and guest Bobbie Rammond as they explore the history of this ancient packhorse bridge and the fascinating role it played in the location's past. From Dunster's own harbour to the potential link between King Arthur and the area, we uncover the secrets and mysteries that surround this historic medieval village. But the eerie tales don't stop the...

Discover the legacies of some of the most influential women in the paranormal field. Sharing the stories of over 35 groundbreaking women in a male-dominated field, paranormal researcher Alex Matsuo excavates the buried legacies of women in the paranormal who were often overshadowed and almost forgotten in her book, 'Women of the Paranormal Volume I.' From paranormal investigators to parapsychologists to psychic mediums to cryptozoologists, you’ll discover an incredible world where women no...