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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What really happened inside 30 East Drive? The strange events at this ordinary-looking house in Pontefract began in August 1966 and would go on to become one of Britain's—and perhaps Europe's—most infamous alleged poltergeist cases. From flying marbles and shadow figures to scratches, disembodied voices and unexplained physical attacks, the…
What happens when one of Britain's most experienced paranormal investigators begins to question everything? In this fascinating conversation, I'm joined by Steve Mera—one of the UK's leading researchers into UFOs, poltergeists and unexplained phenomena. With over 1,000 hours of television appearances, CEO of Phenomena Magazine, founder of the Scientific Establishment…
This week marks the anniversary of the death of Maurice Barbanell, who passed away on 17 July 1981. More than four decades later, his influence on modern Spiritualism continues to be felt, even if his name is not as widely recognised as those of the mediums and spirit guides he…
This month marks the anniversary of the first famous Cottingley Fairy photographs, taken in July 1917, images that would go on to convince thousands—including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—that fairies really existed. Just a few years later, Doyle would publish The Coming of the Fairies, cementing the photographs as one of…
Could love survive death... or become something far darker? Just a few days ago marked the anniversary of the death of Karl Tanzler (also known as Count Karl von Cosel), one of the most disturbing and unforgettable figures in twentieth-century true crime and medical history. His story continues to blur…
History is filled with stories that everyone knows—but what about the ones that were forgotten, overlooked, buried, or simply lost to time? In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I’m joined by historian, researcher and storyteller Sarah Blake to explore the strange, shocking and fascinating stories featured in her new…
On this day in 1896, one of Victorian Britain's most notorious killers met her fate at Newgate Prison. When a bargeman pulled a suspicious package from the River Thames at Caversham on 30th March 1896, he made a discovery that would expose a horrifying trade hidden in plain sight. Wrapped…
On a quiet residential street in Villisca, an ordinary-looking house hides an extraordinary darkness. Shuttered windows, sealed doors, and a weather-worn warning sign give it away long before the story is told. Locals call it the “Murder House.” Inside its walls lies the unanswered horror of the night of 9th…
What began as a dream home in Bothell, Washington quickly became one of the most chilling and documented paranormal cases in modern history. In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, we sit down with author and experiencer Keith Linder to uncover the terrifying true story behind THE BOTHELL HELL HOUSE…
Ahead of tomorrow’s date, we’re revisiting one of the strangest and most compelling trials in European history — the case of Thiess of Kaltenbrun, often known as “Old Thiess”. On the 28th April 1691, Thiess stood before a court in what is now Cēsis (then Venden) and made an extraordinary…
Step aboard one of history’s most haunting mysteries… In 1912, the RMS Titanic—hailed as the “unsinkable” ship—met a devastating fate in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With over 1,500 lives lost, the disaster not only shocked the world but left behind a legacy filled with tragedy, heroism… and…
Fog-drenched mansions. Forbidden rooms. Madness, obsession and death…But what if the Gothic isn’t fiction at all?In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I’m joined by authors Andrea Janes and Leanna Renee Hieber (America’s Most Gothic) to uncover the real histories behind the darkest Gothic tropes. From vampire panics and cursed…
In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I’m joined by writer, folklorist and broadcaster Deborah Hyde to explore one of medieval Britain’s most unsettling and enduring mysteries: the Green Children of Woolpit. Emerging from a pit on the edge of a Suffolk village in the 12th century, two strange children…
In this deeply evocative episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I’m joined by spiritual teacher and author Fotoula Adrimi to explore the hidden mysteries of Ancient Egypt — beyond the pyramids, temples, and hieroglyphs. Drawing on profound initiatory experiences and the teachings of the Goddess Isis, Fotoula shares how the ancient…
At a time when science claims to explain almost everything, ghost stories still refuse to fade. In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I’m joined by author and researcher Paul Weatherhead to explore the strange and unsettling cases that gripped Britain in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Drawing…
In this festive and spine-chilling episode of Haunted History Chronicles, join us by the fire as we welcome special guest Amy Boucher for a haunting journey into the ghost stories and devilish legends of Shropshire. As the winter nights draw in, we explore the darker side of Christmas — where…
Gather close, pour yourself a glass of mulled wine, and settle in by the fire… because this Christmas, the ghosts are stirring. In this special festive episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I am joined by Owen Staton, renowned Welsh storyteller and host of the Time Between Times podcast. Together, we…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like for your family home to become the centre of strange and unexplainable activity? What would you do if the familiar walls around you no longer felt safe, but unsettled by something unseen? Who would you turn to for help, and how…
Are you curious about the Jamaica Inn’s fascinating and ghostly past? 🕯️ Step inside one of Cornwall’s most legendary and haunted locations as historian and paranormal investigator Karin Beasant joins Haunted History Chronicles to share its secrets in this past episode. We explore the inn’s notorious history of smuggling, secret…