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After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories.


Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings.


After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.


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Episodes
  • The Victorian Era's Wildest Murder
    Apr 6 2026

    It was one of the most gruesome crimes of the Victorian era... and it ended up in David Attenborough's garden! Kate Webster, a servant, killed and dismembered her mistress, Julia Martha Thomas in 1879. It's a story that show us the everyday life of Victorian Londoners, and how that world can be turned upside down.


    Edited by Tomos Delargy, Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


    You can now watch After Dark on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhit


    Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Edited by Tom Delargy. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


    Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.


    All music from Epidemic Sounds.


    After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

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    41 mins
  • The Real Outlander
    Apr 2 2026

    The book and TV series "Outlander" has introduced millions of fans to Scottish history and the story of the Jacobites.


    One of those fans is Maddy Pelling! Maddy is back (in a pre-recorded episode) to delve into the tragic story of the Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army.


    Joining her today is Dr. Alexandra Dold, expert and scholar in all things Outlander, to take you back to the 18th century Scottish uprisings.


    Edited by Hannah Feodorov and Anna Brant. Produced by Stuart Beckwith.


    You can now watch After Dark on Youtube! www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhit


    For tickets to see Anthony and Maddy talking about her new book, Hoax, click here: https://www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/hoax/


    Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.


    You can take part in our listener survey here.


    All music from Epidemic Sounds.


    After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Man Who Ate Everything
    Mar 30 2026

    Listener warning: this episode contains a description of cruelty to animals


    One of the strangest tales to emerge from Napoleonic France was that of Tarrare - the man who ate everything. The stories go that he ate corks, cats, snakes and was even guilty of cannibalism. Is this myth or reality? Anthony is joined by Dr Cat Byres, historian of the Paris Morgue to tell this tale.


    Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Freddy Chick.


    You can now watch After Dark on Youtube! www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhit


    Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.


    You can take part in our listener survey here.


    All music from Epidemic Sounds.


    After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins
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I really enjoy these podcasts. A lot of information is already well known, but the opinions are thought-provoking and fun. Excellent!

informative, fun banter!

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Really interesting episodes, brilliantly delivered, I look forward to each one, each episode is delivered in a way that is entertaining but respectful of the subject, absolutely brilliant and so glad I found this!

fantastic podcast

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Love the opening scene they read out! Sets such a good picture. I also love the discussion afterwards! If you love dark history then give this a go!

An absolute must!

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Fascinating topics,brilliantly presented with fun witty informal discussion but excellent communication skills, knowledge and wonderfully researched.Absolutely recommended.

Excellent

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Kind and knowledgeable hosts and guests :) + fascinating topics that are being discussed. Love the mix of academic concepts and interesting tales.

Such a nice show

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