Macabre : Dark History
From (A)rsenic to (Z)ombies, Macabre: A Dark History Podcast exhumes the darkest corners of the past. We dig deep into *deadly devices, ghastly crimes, and sinister secrets* that history tried to bury. Join us as we unearth the truth—one morbid tale at a time through a not-so-serious approach to storytelling, MACABRE offers a uniquely entertaining escape into the strange and sinister corners of the world. *Warning* : This podcast explores graphic and disturbing themes. Listener discretion is advised. #morbid #macabre #darkhistory #truecrime #darkhumor
Episodes
Macabre Feature- HH Holmes Ep. 1 : A Monster is born
Long before he built his ‘Murder Castle,’ he was just a boy named Herman Mudgett. But even in childhood, the shadows were already there—strange fascinations, disturbing behaviors, and the twisted beginnings of the man who would become Ameri…
C is for Caligula: The Dark Reign of Rome’s Mad Emperor
Rome’s most infamous emperor wasn’t just a tyrant—he was a spectacle of madness, cruelty, and decadence. From bizarre banquets to unspeakable acts, Caligula’s reign blurred the line between ruler and monster. Was he truly insane, or just hi…
PATREON SNEAK PEEK : Baroque and Bloodied: The Worst Ways to Die Baroque Era (And Yes, They’re Real)
Who knew powdered wigs and harpsichords could be so deadly?In this laughably lethal episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Halley and Blaire take you on a twisted tour of the Baroque era's most bizarre and ridiculous demises. From expl…
Macabre Feature: The Affair of the Poisons Pt. 3 -All the Venemous People
Welcome back to Macabre: A Dark History Podcast. A Macabre Feature on TheAffair of the Poisons. Part III: All the Venomous People.VOTE FOR HALLEY to become the "FACE of HALLOWEEN" here (until Sept. 2nd) :https://faceofhalloween.org/2025/hei…
Macabre Feature- The Affair of the Poisons Pt 2 - Image is Everything
Welcome back to Macabre: A Dark History Podcast. The hunt for the occultunderground in Paris continues in this Affair of the Poisons series. Part II: Image is Everything.VOTE FOR HALLEY to become the "FACE of HALLOWEEN" here (until Sept. 2n…
Macabre Feature- The Affair of the Poisons Pt. 1 - Damning Evidence
In this week’s Macabre feature we will be diving into the murderous scandal known as The Affair of the Poisons that took place in France during the reign of Louis XIV. Join me as we uncover the dark secrets riddled with murders and the occu…
B is for Elizabeth Bathory, The Blood Countess. Monster or Myth?
Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess — Monster or Myth?She bathed in blood to preserve her beauty... or did she?In this chilling episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, we journey deep into the shadowy halls of Castle Čachtice to uncov…
Macabre Exhumed- Exorcisms and Evil: A Priest’s Chilling Encounters with the Demonic
Some episodes can't stay buried… and this one refuses to stay dead. Originally aired in Season 1, we're resurrecting our unnerving interview with real-life exorcist Bishop James Long. From cursed relics and ancient rites to the chilling det…
MACABRE Feature : Jack the Ripper Episode 3 -Unmasking a Killer
For over a century, his identity has haunted dark alleys and curious minds alike.In Episode 3, we dive into the theories, suspects, and the shocking new DNA evidence that claims to finally reveal the face behind the myth.Was Jack the Ripper…
MACABRE FEATURE: Episode 2 Jack the Ripper -The Eyes of Whitechapel & Hunt for a Killer
In the gaslit alleys of Whitechapel, fear turned to frenzy as the Ripper’s reign of terror continued.Episode 2 takes you deeper into the horror, unraveling the stories of the final four victims — the women whose lives were cut short and who…
MACABRE Feature: Episode 1 Jack the Ripper -Fog, Filth, & Fear -The Murders Begin
✨🔪 Welcome, Dear Listeners, to Your First Macabre Feature 🔪✨What better way to begin our descent into the shadows than with Whitechapel’s most infamous figure — Jack the Ripper.In Episode 1: Fog, Filth, and Fear — The Murders Begin, we pu…
A is for Al Capone: The Rise & Fall of Public Enemy No. 1
From bootlegging king to Public Enemy No. 1, Al Capone ruled Chicago’s underworld with an iron fist — and a Tommy gun.In this episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, we explore the violent rise of Capone’s empire, his cunning business m…
Teenage, Nazi Killer-Zinaida Portnova (Z is for Zina)
Join the ladies of Macabre for the final episode of Season 2 as they tell the gripping story of Zinaida Portnova. At just 16, this ordinary girl transformed into an extraordinary resistance fighter, striking fear into the Nazi regime and be…
Episode 100 ! 100 Ways to Go Insane: Real Reasons People Were Committed to Asylums in the 1800s
It's our 100th episode! Can you believe it? That's insane. And speaking of INSANE. We're talking about the real reasons people were committed to asylums in the 1800s.ASYLUM ADMISSION FORM – CIRCA 1872Name of Patients: REDACTEDAge: Mentally …
True Crime Origins: Bonnie & Clyde Part 2 (Y is for You Picked)
We're back for Part 2 of Y is for You Picked, Before the headlines, before the gunfire, they were just two restless souls chasing something bigger than themselves.Romanticized by the press, feared by the law—Bonnie and Clyde's lives were an…
True Crime Origins: Bonnie & Clyde Part 1 (Y is for You Picked)
Before the headlines, before the gunfire, they were just two restless souls chasing something bigger than themselves. In Part 1 of this special two-part series, Macabre: A Dark History Podcast traces the origins of Bonnie Parker and Clyde B…
Ghosts, Fairies, and Laughable Lore...OH MY! : X- Crossover Episode with LIVE, LAUGH, LORE!
Join us as we sit in judgement with the ladies of Live, Laugh, Lore! Our hosts, Emily and Caroline, were gracious enough to delight and entertain us for an evening of spooky and mysterious tales.Join us, and decide for yourself what is true…
True Crime Origins: The Teacup Poisoner - Serial Killer, Graham Young
A quiet boy with a curious mind, Graham Young’s fascination with chemistry would take a sinister turn. Known later as The Teacup Poisoner, his story is one of obsession, manipulation, and a chilling trail of mystery that left authorities—an…
W is for Wizard of Oz PT 2-The Dark Side of the Rainbow
The Wizard of Oz didn’t just change film—it changed lives. And not always for the better.In Part 2 of our exploration into the dark history behind The Wizard of Oz, Blaire and Halley trace the Technicolor ripple effect the film had on Holly…
W is for The Wizard of Oz PT 1- Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Hell
Everyone remembers the magic of The Wizard of Oz.But few know the nightmare that made it real.This week on Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Blaire and Halley rip back the velvet curtain to expose the horrors behind the scenes.Actors poisone…
Blood, Fur & Folklore : The Mystery of the Turner Beast
For years locals in Turner, Maine and surrounding towns have reported a dog-like creature with aggressive tendencies. In the early 2000s, a woman came forward with an animal carcass claiming it as the Turner Beast, but was it? Join the Ladi…
True Crime Origins: V is for The Villisca Axe Murders
In the dead of night on June 10, 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa, woke to a nightmare — eight people, bludgeoned to death in their beds by an unknown intruder wielding an axe. Over a century later, the crime remains unsolved, shroude…
It's Raining Meat! - KY Meat Shower and Mysterious Oakville Blobs
Meat raining from the heavens? Mysterious gelatinous blobs? You heard that right. This week, we're serving up a double dose of bizarre with the Kentucky Meat Shower and the Oakville Blobs. Get ready for a wild ride into the strange and unex…
U is for Unit 731- Japan's Secret Biological & Chemical Warfare Testing Unit
Not even a century ago, the world endured unimaginable horrors as war raged across the globe. But hidden beneath the chaos was a nightmare few would believe — Japan’s secret biological warfare program, Unit 731. Join Blaire and Halley as th…
In Cold Blood- The Clutter Family Murders
On this episode of MACABRE: A Dark History Podcast, we unravel the chilling story of the Clutter family massacre. A single lie, whispered behind prison walls, set a nightmarish plan into motion—one that would end in cold-blooded slaughter. …
Would You Rather (Season 2, Part 2) with Live, Laugh, Lore Podcast & Some EVP's
Welcome, listeners, to another morally questionable episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast! Today, we’re diving into the ultimate game of “Would You Rather?” from Season 2—but in true Macabre fashion we are playing it with a delightfull…
Would You Rather? Part 1: Macabre season 2 with Live, Laugh, Lore Podcast
Welcome, listeners, to another morally questionable episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast! Today, we’re diving into the ultimate game of “Would You Rather?”from Season 2—but in true Macabre fashion we are playing it with a delightfully…
T is for Tabloids : Victorian Era Sensational Stories, Fact or Fake?
On this week’s episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Blaire and Halley dive into the scandalous world of Victorian tabloids. Long before social media and clickbait, sensational stories of murder, scandal, and supernatural terrors domi…
Creepy Clown Motel? Scariest Places on Earth - Haunted Tonopah, Nevada
A small community that began as a mining town in the early 1900s saw its fair share of Macabre history. The town was built around the cemetery, setting the tone. Plague, fire, and a clown motel? Join the ladies as they talk about the big hi…
S is for STD's Throughout History
From ancient Mesopotamian love curses to the syphilitic nobles of the Renaissance Era, history proves that what happens in the brothel definitely doesn’t stay in the brothel. STDs have shaped empires, inspired some truly terrifying "cures,"…
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
In America, healthcare is a touchy subject. In the 1900s, it was cringe! Deception and false promises weren’t the only things the Tuskegee community were getting from their local clinic. Join the ladies as they talk about a shameful subject…
R is for Rasputin : The Mad Monk, The Mystic, The Legendary Appendage
Grigori Rasputin: a man so strange, so wild, he’s practically a legend. From his hypnotic eyes to his scandalous escapades, this self-proclaimed holy man wormed his way into Russia’s royal palace and their darkest secrets. Was he a mystic h…
Death By Big Top :The Deadly Circus Fire of 1944, Hartford CT
Step right up to one of the darkest days in circus history. On July 6, 1944, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to Hartford, Connecticut, promising a day of wonder under the Big Top. Instead, it became a nightmare.On this ep…
Deadly Cures & Historical Horrors of Homeopathy : Q is for Quackery
Step into the bizarre world of historical medicine, where cures were often more dangerous than the ailments. From asthma cigarettes to whale hotels, goose grease remedies, and Mrs. Winslow’s deadly soothing syrup for babies, Halley and Blai…
Worst Ways to Die in Ancient History
The Ladies of Macabre are heading back to Ancient Greece with a quick stop over in Ancient China for this PATREON teaser episode of Macabre Morsels. Enjoy this tasty treat where the ladies discuss some of the worst ways to die in ancient hi…
The Deadly Boston Molasses Flood & The Great Emu War (DRUNKEN HISTORY)
Well listeners, it's that time of year. Grab a drink. (If you are of the legal age) The MACABRE fam is getting festive and enjoying the holidays. So , in the "spirit" of the season we thought we'd share with you a special PATREON epsiode fr…
A MACABRE Christmas Special: Unexpected Guests
Episode Notes: Christmas Eve, 1944. Elizabeth Vincken and her son Fritz are about to celebrate Christmas dinner when a knock comes to their little cabin’s door. They weren’t expecting guests, and they definitely weren’t expecting who was ju…
The Christmas Eve Italian Hall Massacre
On Christmas Eve 1913, at the Italian Hall in Calumet, MI, a tragedy took place. What was supposed to be a nice family outing for a community of mine workers, turned into a nightmare. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they talk about what led t…
World's Most Haunted : P is for Poveglia Island
There is a small island in northern Italy that lies abandoned. Scarred with the past, it holds centuries worth of stories. It’s known as the ‘Island of Ghosts,’ but can we believe the hype? Join the ladies as they try to get to the bottom o…
The Vanishing of Roanoke: America's First Ghost Town
On this episode of Hometown Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, Halley and Blaire dive into one of history's most haunting mysteries: the disappearance of the Roanoke Island colony. In 1590, over 100 settlers vanished without a trace, leaving …