Hungary's Lady in Red - Elizabeth Bathory, part one - The Origins

In the quiet waters of Ireland’s lakes and rivers lurks a creature far older and more vicious than most of the famous cryptids we know. The Dobhar-chú is half dog, half otter, and entirely relentless....

1 Sep 15min

On the hottest days of summer, when the sun hangs high over Japan’s rice fields and the air shimmers with heat, a strange white figure sometimes appears in the distance. Tall, slender, and twisting un...

8 Aug 13min

In the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner, uniformed spirits pace the ramparts—and they aren’t alone. In this patriotic July episode, we dive into ghostly accounts, the science-adjacent ideas of r...

1 Jul 38min

In honor of Father’s Day, this month’s episode explores the haunting phenomenon of dads and grandfathers. Drawing on historical research like Sir William Barrett’s early 20th-century studies on deathb...

1 Jun 52min

From its ancient origins as an explanation for mysterious nighttime deaths to its modern malevolent nature, the Tokoloshe has been shaping beliefs and leaving its hairy mark on culture for generations...

30 Apr 28min

The Easter Hare of European folklore—today's Easter Bunny—emerges from pagan traditions celebrating spring renewal, fertility, and rebirth. However, this mythical figure has a darker side. In this epi...

1 Apr 22min

The Dullahan is one of Ireland’s most chilling figures—a relentless, headless rider who gallops through the night carrying his severed head under his arm, calling out the names of the doomed. Join me ...

1 Mar 27min

Morgan le Fay is a timeless enigma born on the pages of Arthurian lore. Yet before she was the modern legend’s evil sorceress, Morgan was a benevolent, shapeshifting healer. Join me on this brisk walk...

1 Feb 23min