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  • Ep. 17 - 4 Books That Taught People to Fake Possession | Weird History Explained

    Ep. 17 - 4 Books That Taught People to Fake Possession | Weird History Explained
    Apr 13 2026

    The worst possession hoaxes came with instructions. In the 16th & 17th centuries, some of the most dangerous books were the ones meant to expose demons. Instead, they helped shape fake demonic possession, staged exorcisms, and deadly accusations. This episode explores 4 books linked to the Bilson Boy, Anne Gunter, Sara Williams and the Denham Exorcisms, and Marthe Brossier, showing how fake possession performances could deceive everyone- and even cost innocent lives.

    โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.

    ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/4-books-fake-possessionโ 


    โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:

    Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.


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    โ€ข The Bewitching of Anne Gunter (2000), page 7 โ€“ Used as published reference image. James Sharpe. Source: Google Books.

    โ€ข English translation excerpt from Marianne Closson (2022) โ€“ Used as translated research quotation. Source: UNA ร‰ditions.

    Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/4-books-fake-possession


    Public Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.

    โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.

    ๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people --


    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.)

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    โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Fake Possession: A Weird History Documentary01:22 - The Skeptic's Handbook & The Exorcism Hoax06:36 - Witchcraft History: The Tragic Case of Anne Gunter11:05 - The Exorcist's Playbook: History of the Catholic Church16:04 - Marthe Brossier & The Possession Fraud19:22 - Uncovering these Historical Enigmas

    ๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ:

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    Copyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    21 mins
  • Ep. 16 - Alien Abduction or Troll?! A 1660 Priest's Bizarre Deposition | Weird History Explained

    Ep. 16 - Alien Abduction or Troll?! A 1660 Priest's Bizarre Deposition | Weird History Explained
    Mar 26 2026
    In 1660, a priest swore his wife was abducted by 'non-humans.' Centuries later, it still baffles the UFO community, historians, and folklorists. Was it a troll, a Swedish Vittra, an alien- or something else? Because one strange encounter that night changed their lives forever.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: If you enjoyed the mystery of the Vittra, youโ€™ll love our deep dive into the 100km+ of 'Devil' footprints that appeared one snowy night in the UK: https://youtu.be/WSgAmWp2_9E๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Bring Swedish folklore & dark history to life with this mind-blowing private tour in Stockholm! It's an unforgettable way to experience Sweden's weird history- from elves and trolls to true crime and persecutions. (This is a Viator affiliate link.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Northern lights over abandoned meteorological station โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8F%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B5_%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%8F%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B4_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%BC_%D0%B7%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%BC_%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%B9.jpgFull image URLs and attribution links (including public domain images): https://cursedvoices.com/vittra-priest-depositionPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro: A Bizarre Historical Mystery1:21 - Swedish Folklore Explained: The Vittra & Troll Mythology3:03 - Disrespecting the Vittra: True Folk Tales & Warnings5:45 - 1660s Swedish History: A Strange Encounter at the Door7:19 - Dark History: The Stranger Demands a Midwife8:59 - The Impossible Journey: Alien Abduction or Interdimensional Beings?9:45 - Delivering the Baby: A Creepy History Event11:28 - Missing Time: Paranormal History & UFO Folklore12:51 - The Reward: A Strange History of Silver Spoons14:08 - The Evidence: Uncovering Hidden History & Legal Documents18:11 - Unsolved Mysteries: Trolls, Aliens, or Just Weird History?๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    20 mins
  • Ep. 15 - This Priest Saved 1800 Witches from the Spanish Inquisition | Dark History

    Ep. 15 - This Priest Saved 1800 Witches from the Spanish Inquisition | Dark History
    Mar 13 2026
    How did the Basque witch trials spiral into the largest European witch hunt in history? And how did one skeptical priest manage to shut it all down, changing the Spanish Inquisition forever?On this dark history podcast episode, we explore the terrifying Zugarramurdi witch hunt. We uncover how mass hysteria fueled the Logroรฑo trials, and how a single man of faith used logic to save 1,800 accused witches from the flames.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: [ URL]๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Step into the magic of Basque villages along the Spain/French border with this incredible day tour. Check it out HERE. (This is a Viator affiliate link.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Navarre in Spain (SVG) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.โ€ข Casa de Sefarad โ€“ condemned outfit (14784579882) โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.โ€ข Inmaculada Concepciรณn, la Colosal (Bartolomรฉ Esteban Murillo) โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.โ€ข 18.03.28 Inauguraciรณn Exposiciรณn Murillo, Sevilla (cropped) โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.โ€ข AHA_Witches02, AHA_Witches03, AHA_Witches04, AHA_Witches05, and AHA_Witches06 โ€“ Images from Brujas, Inquisiciรณn y Auto de Fe de Logroรฑo (1610โ€“2010). Source: Laicismo.org. Mixed licensing as published on source page (CC BY-SA 4.0 / Public Domain depending on individual image).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/mass-witch-panic-1610Public Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: Spanish Inquisition, Fear, and the Logroรฑo Witch Trials02:00 - The Basque Witch Trials Begin08:30 - Rumors, Panic, and Mass Hysteria in History15:45 - Zugarramurdi and the Spread of Witchcraft Accusations24:30 - Real Witch Hunts and the Machinery of the Inquisition33:40 - The Auto de Fe at Logroรฑo42:20 - Historical Witch Trials and Public Spectacle50:50 - Dark History of the Church and the Power of Fear60:10 - What the European Witch Trials Reveal About Human Nature69:30 - Final Thoughts: Creepy History, Historical Mystery, and Scary Lessons๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#SpanishInquisition #WitchTrials #DarkHistory #WitchHunt #EuropeanHistory #ScaryHistory #TrueScaryStories #CursedVoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ep. 14 - The 'Possession' of Marthe Brossier That Almost Destroyed France | Dark History Documentary

    Ep. 14 - The 'Possession' of Marthe Brossier That Almost Destroyed France | Dark History Documentary
    Feb 26 2026
    One woman nearly reignited the religious wars of France- with her demonic possession. As scientists scrambled to debunk Marthe Brossier, half of Europe was convinced that she was genuinely possessed. But what REALLY happened?On this dark history podcast episode, we investigate the alleged possession of Marthe Brossier and the first major scientific debunking of the supernatural. We uncover the political plot, the medical tests, and the true story of the woman who almost destroyed France.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/possession-of-marthe-brossier๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Want to wander these spooky streets in Paris? We recommend this Ghost, Mysteries & Legends Tour for the full experience. Check it out HERE. (This is a Viator affiliate link.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/possession-of-marthe-brossierPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Dark Histories Podcast: Intro01:17 - Scary History: The French Wars of Religion03:07 - History Podcast: The Edict of Nantes04:27 - Meet Marthe Brossier (Dark Stories)06:19 - Faking It: A Demonic Possession True Story08:53 - The King Intervenes: European History10:43 - Science Exams on Demons (Weird Facts History)17:44 - Religious Wars of France: The Catholic Outrage18:49 - The 'How-To' Exorcism Manual: Hidden History20:00 - Crazy History Stories: The Rome Kidnapping22:25 - A Strange Dark and Mysterious Ending๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 13 - Gilles de Rais: Innocent or First Serial Killer in the World? | Historical True Crime Stories

    Ep. 13 - Gilles de Rais: Innocent or First Serial Killer in the World? | Historical True Crime Stories
    Feb 11 2026
    He was executed as a serial killer who allegedly spiraled after Joan of Arc's death. But history reveals a different story- was he actually innocent?Let's dive into the dark history behind one of the world's worst serial killers- so YOU can decide if this is one historical true crime story told horribly wrong.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: To get the 'full' experience, check out the Chรขteau de Tiffauges' Bluebeard night festivals in July and August! They lean pretty heavily into the folklore, but it was Gilles de Rais' primary residence! Check it out HERE. (They handle these bookings directly, but we'd love to hear how you like it!)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Pied Piper (Historic Fairy Tale Postcard) โ€“ CC BY 2.0. From the Jack Zipes Historic Fairy Tale Postcard Collection. Photo courtesy of MCAD Library (2023).โ€ข Gilles de Retz (historical mixed-media figure) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Sculpture by George S. Stuart (2007).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/gilles-de-rais-first-serial-killerPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00- Intro: Noble Lineage & Nepo Baby: Gilles de Rais and Joan of Arc History 03:15- The Timeline of Triggers: From War Hero to Dark History 06:30- The Parental Lock: Extravagance & The King's Decree 09:45- Turn To The Medieval Occult: Alchemy & Demon Summoning 13:00- Crossing The Final Line: The Castle Siege & Kidnapping 16:15- Inquisitio Infamiae: Historical True Crime Stories & The Investigation 19:30- Two Possible Truths: Medieval Serial Killers or Political Plot? 22:45- Power & Money: The Duke of Brittany's Land Grab 26:00- Ulterior Motives Or Justice? Hidden History of the Trial 29:15- The Potential Crime Window: Examining the Timeline Flaws 32:30- Three Sets of Confessions: Servants vs. Clergy 35:45- Speed-Run Inquisition: Heresy Trial Irregularities 39:00- High Stakes, High Pressure: The Threat of Torture 42:15- Confession or Coercion? The Detailed Admission 45:30- Sentencing & Execution: The End of Gilles de Retz 48:45- Was He A Monster -or- A Victim? Unsolved Mysteries Conclusion๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    52 mins
  • Ep. 12 - Vrykolakas: A Real Zombie in Mykonos History or Greek Urban Legend? | Dark History Podcast

    Ep. 12 - Vrykolakas: A Real Zombie in Mykonos History or Greek Urban Legend? | Dark History Podcast
    Feb 4 2026
    In 1701, a French scientist documented a living nightmare. The Vrykolakas wasn't just a Greek myth: it was a walking corpse that seemed to defy death.On this dark history podcast episode, we open the journals of Joseph Pitton de Tournefort to investigate one of the strangest real vampire stories in Mykonos history. Was it mass hysteria, ancient curses, or the darkest chapter of Greek folklore?โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits:https://cursedvoices.com/vrykolakas-zombie๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: Want to learn more about Mykonos' history in person? This Private Small-Group Tour of Mykonos for the golden treatment, or if you're coming from a cruise, this Mykonos Excursion tour is more affordable but every bit as incredible! (These are Viator affiliate links.)โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Roman Christian cross pendant (1700โ€“1899) โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Oxfordshire County Council, photo by Anni Byard (2011).โ€ข Djerba synagogue courtyard โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Mohammed90m (2017).โ€ข Midsummer in Kilpisjรคrvi, Lapland โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Photo by Ninara (2022).โ€ข Iznik pottery, Istanbul Archaeological Museums โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Carole Raddato (2023).โ€ข Mykonos, Greece โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Photo by Bengt Nyman (2017).โ€ข Byzantine Greek incense burner โ€“ CC0 / Public Domain. Photo by Gary Todd (2016).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/vrykolakas-zombiePublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐†๐ž๐š๐ซ: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: Rร˜DE PodMic USB ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 โ€“ Intro: The Vrykolakas of Mykonos: A Real Zombie in Greek Folklore 01:41 - Joseph Pitton de Tournefort: The French Botanist's Eyewitness Account 04:21 - The Cursed Corpse: Origins of a Scary Urban Legend 07:10 - What is a Vrykolakas? Real Vampire Stories vs. Folk Horror 11:16 - The Exhumation Ritual: A Gruesome Moment in Scary History 13:31 - Mass Hysteria Cases: When a Village is Paralyzed by Terror 15:58 - Fire and Ash: Solving a Historical Mystery๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 11 - Grey Lady of Glamis Castle: A Witch Trial That Shocked Scotland | Dark History, True Scary Stories

    Ep. 11 - Grey Lady of Glamis Castle: A Witch Trial That Shocked Scotland | Dark History, True Scary Stories
    Jan 28 2026
    Was Lady Janet Douglas a witch, or just a mother- burned alive by a vengeful King, allegedly doomed to walk the halls of Glamis Castle forever?On this dark history podcast episode, we dive into the Douglas feud, the ruthless King James V, and Scotland witch trials to reveal the cruel fate of Lady Glamis, the legendary Grey Lady ghost- one of the true scary stories behind the most haunted castle in Scotland.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/grey-lady-glamis๐Ÿ“š ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ง๐ค๐ฌ: Special thanks to The Glamis Castle Archives at Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. for permission to use the following materials:- "Historical depiction of Lady Glamis being burnt at the stake, painted by Jeanie Lindsay in the late 19th century, from The Earl of Strathmoreโ€™s Game Book, Vol.194," ยฉ Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Used with permission.- "Manuscript extract from the books of the High Court of Justiciary of the Acts and Conviction against Janet Dowglas, Lady Glamis, and her son, Lord John Glamis" ยฉ Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Used with permission.Note: These materials are visible in the podcast/youtube video portion of this episode ONLY.โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Arms of the House of Douglas of Glenbervie (Earls of Angus) โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Illustration by Euryrel (2022).โ€ข Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Luxury Herring (2014).โ€ข Castle Howard Chapel โ€“ CC BY 3.0. Photo by Mdbeckwith (2014).โ€ข Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Bryanโ€ฆ (2018).โ€ข Glamis Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Darrin Antrobus (2012).โ€ข Potion and book display (The Making of Harry Potter, 2012) โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Photo by Karen Roe (2012).โ€ข Burning at the stake (19th-century illustration) โ€“ CC BY 2.0. Source: Mullica (2016).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/grey-lady-glamisPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 The Legend of the Grey Lady Ghost 00:52 Who was Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis? 02:18 Margaret Tudor and the Douglas Family Feud 03:17 Clan Douglas VS King James V 05:20 A Kingโ€™s Grudge: The Douglas Vendetta Begins 07:33 The Fall of Lady Glamis: Scotland Witch Trials12:44 The Forced Confession of John Lyon 14:40 Tragic Execution at Edinburgh Castle16:13 The Paranormal History of Glamis Castle 18:21 Sighting by Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon20:53 Scottish Folklore: The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle 22:20 Conclusion: The Dark Truth๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates:โ  https://www.cursedvoices.comโ  ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter:โ  https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/โ  โ˜• Support:โ  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoicesโ  ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#GlamisCastle #DarkHistory #WitchTrials #HauntedScotland #CursedVoices #HistoryPodcast #TrueScaryStory #UnsolvedMysteries #ScaryHistory #ScottishHistory #TudorHistory #ScottishFolklore #GhostStories
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 10 - Miramare Castle: The Habsburg Curse That Ended An Empire | True Scary Stories & Unsolved Mysteries

    Ep. 10 - Miramare Castle: The Habsburg Curse That Ended An Empire | True Scary Stories & Unsolved Mysteries
    Jan 27 2026
    How did a castle built for love weave a trail of destruction through the Habsburg empire? The tragic curse of Miramare Castle is darker than you think. On this scary history podcast episode, we unearth the cursed history of the House of Habsburg and histories mysteries behind this royal bloodline.โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/miramare-castle-curse๐Ÿ“ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐‹๐ž๐ ๐ž๐ง๐: You can check out the elegant beauty of this cursed castle for yourself with this Miramare Castle Entrance Ticket and learn a bit more about the history behind the mystery. (This is a Viator affiliate link.) It's an incredible site in Trieste, Italy, well worth a visit if you're nearby.โ€ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ž:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โ€ข Castello di Miramare, Trieste โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Diego Baglieri (2009).โ€ข Aerial view of Chapultepec Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by ProtoplasmaKid (2024).โ€ข Mercury escaped (illustration) โ€“ CC BY 4.0. Illustration by Tavo Romann (2017).โ€ข Gasser M1870 revolver โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by DoroshenkoE (2015).โ€ข File used by Luigi Lucheni โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by KirchenMusiker1800 (2022).โ€ข Maximilianโ€™s bedroom, Miramare Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Zairon (2014).โ€ข Charlotteโ€™s bedroom, Miramare Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Zairon (2014).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 1) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 2) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 3) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle interior (room view 4) โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL. Photo by Aconcagua (2009).โ€ข Bedroom, Miramare Castle โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by MatthiasKabel (2009).โ€ข Miramare Castle and Gulf of Trieste โ€“ CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo by Airin (2003).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/miramare-castle-cursePublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.๐Ÿ† ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --โœ’๏ธ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro: The Curse of Castello di Miramare Trieste 01:06 - Archduke Maximilian & the House of Habsburg 02:16 - Building a Dream Home: Miramare Castle History 03:25 - Maximilian I of Mexico & Empress Carlotaโ€™s Tragic Love Story 06:21 - The Mexican Trap: A Turning Point in European History 09:47 - The Mad Empress: Carlotaโ€™s Descent into Darkness 12:17 - The Body Count Rises: Victims of the Habsburg Curse 14:15 - Mayerling Incident: A Historical Mystery & Royal Tragedy 18:01 - Archduke Franz Ferdinand & the Curse that Changed the World 21:55 - Modern Victims of This Haunted Castle of Italy ๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: ๐Ÿ’€ Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com ๐Ÿ“ฐ Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ โ˜• Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ๐Ÿ“ง Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright ยฉ 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#MiramareCastle #Habsburg #DarkHistory #ScaryHistory #UnsolvedMysteries #HauntedCastles #CursedVoices #HistoryPodcast #TrueScaryStories #CursedPlaces #TragicEvents #HabsburgCurse #CastelloMiramareTrieste
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    26 mins