Macabrium http://www.macabriumpod.com en Copyright Macabrium Podcast If you’re the kind of person drawn to the darker side of history, the mysteries that never rest, and the tales that leave you unsettled long after they end…this is your place! Hosted by actors Megan Alda & Derek Stephen Brown, Macabrium explores true crime, mysteries, local lore and legends. Some stories will haunt you, some will shock you, and some may even make you question what you thought you knew about the past. New episodes every Tuesday! 🕯️ Learn more at www.macabriumpod.comSupport the show: Patreon.com/macabriumpod https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c78f7986-1416-11f0-9654-4b62afbde04b/image/8582bb3e51064d273f8872147a994ace.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Macabrium http://www.macabriumpod.com yes episodic Pull up a chair in our candlelit study. A place where shelves are heavy with old books, strange artifacts, and stories that refuse to stay buried. Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media If you’re the kind of person drawn to the darker side of history, the mysteries that never rest, and the tales that leave you unsettled long after they end…this is your place! Hosted by actors Megan Alda & Derek Stephen Brown, Macabrium explores true crime, mysteries, local lore and legends. Some stories will haunt you, some will shock you, and some may even make you question what you thought you knew about the past. New episodes every Tuesday! 🕯️ Learn more at www.macabriumpod.comSupport the show: Patreon.com/macabriumpod If you’re the kind of person drawn to the darker side of history, the mysteries that never rest, and the tales that leave you unsettled long after they end…this is your place!

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]]> Macabrium Media macabriumpod@gmail.com Update + Rewind | Percy Fawcett and the Search for the Lost City of Z In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett vanished into the Amazon jungle with his son and a close friend. He was searching for a lost city he called “Z”—a hidden civilization he believed would rewrite the history of the Americas. Mocked by scholars and dismissed by the Royal Geographical Society, Fawcett pressed on, convinced of Z’s existence. He was never seen again. What happened to him remains one of the Amazon’s great unsolved mysteries. *A previous version of this episode included an incorrect pronunciation of Raleigh Rimmel . The episode has since been updated with the correct pronunciation. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material ⁠The Lost City of Z⁠ by David Grann ⁠Percy Fawcett and The Lost City⁠ by Alexander Lee ⁠The Enduring Mystery Behind Percy Fawcett’s Disappearance⁠ by Evan Andrews ⁠Percy Fawcett⁠ by Spike Island ⁠Col. P.H. Fawcett: the ultimate Amazon explorer⁠ by Jerome Jennings ⁠The Lost City of Z is a very long way from a true story – and I should know⁠ by John Hemming ⁠Veil lifts on jungle mystery of the colonel who vanished⁠ by The Observer (republished in The Guardian)⁠Lost Cities of the Amazon Discovered From the Air⁠ by Brian Handwerk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:45:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett vanished into the Amazon jungle with his son and a close friend. He was searching for a lost city he called “Z”—a hidden civilization he believed would rewrite the history of the Americas. Mocked by scholars and dismissed by the Royal Geographical Society, Fawcett pressed on, convinced of Z’s existence. He was never seen again. What happened to him remains one of the Amazon’s great unsolved mysteries. *A previous version of this episode included an incorrect pronunciation of Raleigh Rimmel . The episode has since been updated with the correct pronunciation. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material ⁠The Lost City of Z⁠ by David Grann ⁠Percy Fawcett and The Lost City⁠ by Alexander Lee ⁠The Enduring Mystery Behind Percy Fawcett’s Disappearance⁠ by Evan Andrews ⁠Percy Fawcett⁠ by Spike Island ⁠Col. P.H. Fawcett: the ultimate Amazon explorer⁠ by Jerome Jennings ⁠The Lost City of Z is a very long way from a true story – and I should know⁠ by John Hemming ⁠Veil lifts on jungle mystery of the colonel who vanished⁠ by The Observer (republished in The Guardian)⁠Lost Cities of the Amazon Discovered From the Air⁠ by Brian Handwerk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett vanished into the Amazon jungle with his son and a close friend. He was searching for a lost city he called “Z”—a hidden civilization he believed would rewrite the history of the Americas.

Mocked by scholars and dismissed by the Royal Geographical Society, Fawcett pressed on, convinced of Z’s existence. He was never seen again.

What happened to him remains one of the Amazon’s great unsolved mysteries.

*A previous version of this episode included an incorrect pronunciation of Raleigh Rimmel . The episode has since been updated with the correct pronunciation.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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⁠Percy Fawcett and The Lost City⁠ by Alexander Lee

⁠The Enduring Mystery Behind Percy Fawcett’s Disappearance⁠ by Evan Andrews

⁠Percy Fawcett⁠ by Spike Island

⁠Col. P.H. Fawcett: the ultimate Amazon explorer⁠ by Jerome Jennings

⁠The Lost City of Z is a very long way from a true story – and I should know⁠ by John Hemming

⁠Veil lifts on jungle mystery of the colonel who vanished⁠ by The Observer (republished in The Guardian)⁠Lost Cities of the Amazon Discovered From the Air⁠ by Brian Handwerk

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]]> 3704 yes Rewind | Blood and Brass: The Axeman of New Orleans The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who claims to be more than mortal...a demon from hell. Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens. Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here. Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  Episode Reference Material ⁠The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia)⁠⁠ The Axeman of New Orleans ⁠⁠Fresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans⁠⁠ The Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants⁠⁠ Axeman of New Orleans⁠⁠The Axeman’s Letter⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:36:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who claims to be more than mortal...a demon from hell. Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens. Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here. Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  Episode Reference Material ⁠The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia)⁠⁠ The Axeman of New Orleans ⁠⁠Fresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans⁠⁠ The Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants⁠⁠ Axeman of New Orleans⁠⁠The Axeman’s Letter⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who claims to be more than mortal...a demon from hell.

Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens.

Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here.

Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


Episode Reference Material

⁠The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia)⁠⁠

The Axeman of New Orleans

⁠⁠Fresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans⁠⁠

The Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants⁠⁠

Axeman of New Orleans⁠⁠The Axeman’s Letter⁠

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]]> 3878 yes Rewind | Bloody Paramours: The Lonely Hearts Killers The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap, soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever. Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury. Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:24:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap, soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever. Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury. Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The ad promised love.

The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap, soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever.

Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury.

Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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]]> 3062 yes Rewind | Fear on the Frontier: The Bloody Benders People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister. Inside the Benders’ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  Connect with us! • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠• Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Keepers of the Devil’s Inn⁠ by Wayne Hallowell ⁠ The Bloody Benders – Serial Killers of Kansas⁠ by Kathy Alexander for Legends of America⁠ The Bloody Benders⁠ by Beverly Roath⁠ Unsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air⁠ by Jennifer Silvay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:45:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister. Inside the Benders’ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  Connect with us! • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠• Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Keepers of the Devil’s Inn⁠ by Wayne Hallowell ⁠ The Bloody Benders – Serial Killers of Kansas⁠ by Kathy Alexander for Legends of America⁠ The Bloody Benders⁠ by Beverly Roath⁠ Unsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air⁠ by Jennifer Silvay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister.

Inside the Benders’ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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The Bloody Benders – Serial Killers of Kansas⁠ by Kathy Alexander for Legends of America⁠

The Bloody Benders⁠ by Beverly Roath⁠

Unsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air⁠ by Jennifer Silvay

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]]> 4613 yes Rewind | Ghostface: The Gainesville Student Murders In the blistering August heat of 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was paralyzed by a series of brutal slayings. Over just four days, five students were murdered—each crime more horrifying than the last. Doors were bolted. Campuses emptied. Fear became a living thing. But beneath the surface terror lay something even stranger: the killer seemed to be performing for an unseen audience, staging scenes like a director crafting a horror film. His spree would go on to inspire one of the most iconic slasher villains of all time—Ghostface. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading FL v. ROLLING (1994) – Officer Barber’s Testimony by CourtTV Prosecution chips away at Rolling’s case for mercy by David K. Barstow  Rolling’s Mother Testifies by The South Florida Sun Sentinel  The Gainesville Serial Killer by ABC’s 20/20 Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper by the Department of Psychology at Radford University Rolling v. State (1997) by The Florida Supreme Court How a woman in Louisiana helped break the case of 5 student murders in Florida by Glenn Ruppel, Sean Dooley, and Anthony Rivas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:11:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the blistering August heat of 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was paralyzed by a series of brutal slayings. Over just four days, five students were murdered—each crime more horrifying than the last. Doors were bolted. Campuses emptied. Fear became a living thing. But beneath the surface terror lay something even stranger: the killer seemed to be performing for an unseen audience, staging scenes like a director crafting a horror film. His spree would go on to inspire one of the most iconic slasher villains of all time—Ghostface. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading FL v. ROLLING (1994) – Officer Barber’s Testimony by CourtTV Prosecution chips away at Rolling’s case for mercy by David K. Barstow  Rolling’s Mother Testifies by The South Florida Sun Sentinel  The Gainesville Serial Killer by ABC’s 20/20 Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper by the Department of Psychology at Radford University Rolling v. State (1997) by The Florida Supreme Court How a woman in Louisiana helped break the case of 5 student murders in Florida by Glenn Ruppel, Sean Dooley, and Anthony Rivas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the blistering August heat of 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was paralyzed by a series of brutal slayings. Over just four days, five students were murdered—each crime more horrifying than the last. Doors were bolted. Campuses emptied. Fear became a living thing.

But beneath the surface terror lay something even stranger: the killer seemed to be performing for an unseen audience, staging scenes like a director crafting a horror film. His spree would go on to inspire one of the most iconic slasher villains of all time—Ghostface.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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FL v. ROLLING (1994) – Officer Barber’s Testimony by CourtTV

Prosecution chips away at Rolling’s case for mercy by David K. Barstow 

Rolling’s Mother Testifies by The South Florida Sun Sentinel 

The Gainesville Serial Killer by ABC’s 20/20

Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper by the Department of Psychology at Radford University

Rolling v. State (1997) by The Florida Supreme Court

How a woman in Louisiana helped break the case of 5 student murders in Florida by Glenn Ruppel, Sean Dooley, and Anthony Rivas

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]]> 3607 yes 127. A Familiar Darkness: The Erdington Murders Long after the first tragedy, Erdington carried on like nothing had ever happened. Life moved forward, routines settled back in, and the past slowly grew quiet. Until one day, it didn’t. And what happened next felt far too familiar. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The Eerie Coincidences of the Erdington Murders by HuffPost The Mind-Bending True Story of the Erdington Murders by True Scares and Real-Life Nightmares Two eerily similar murders, 157 years apart by USA TodayThe chilling links between two brutal murders, 160 years apart by Birmingham Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:51:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Long after the first tragedy, Erdington carried on like nothing had ever happened. Life moved forward, routines settled back in, and the past slowly grew quiet. Until one day, it didn’t. And what happened next felt far too familiar. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The Eerie Coincidences of the Erdington Murders by HuffPost The Mind-Bending True Story of the Erdington Murders by True Scares and Real-Life Nightmares Two eerily similar murders, 157 years apart by USA TodayThe chilling links between two brutal murders, 160 years apart by Birmingham Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Long after the first tragedy, Erdington carried on like nothing had ever happened. Life moved forward, routines settled back in, and the past slowly grew quiet. Until one day, it didn’t. And what happened next felt far too familiar.

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Source Material & Further Reading

The Eerie Coincidences of the Erdington Murders by HuffPost

The Mind-Bending True Story of the Erdington Murders by True Scares and Real-Life Nightmares

Two eerily similar murders, 157 years apart by USA Today
The chilling links between two brutal murders, 160 years apart by Birmingham Mail

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]]> 1689 yes 126. Beautiful Forever: The Trials of Madame Rachel Victorian London, where beauty came at a price and secrets could cost a fortune. Behind the doors of an exclusive salon, promises of eternal youth lured the wealthy and the curious alike. Charm, deception, and scandal unfold in this story of ambition, cunning, and survival. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The extraordinary life of Madame Rachel by Cornell University Press Madame Rachel: The Con Artist Who Sold the Fountain of Youth to London’s Gentlewomen by Kat Devitt Madame Rachel: A Victorian Era Con Artist by Geri Walton Beautiful For Ever: The True Story of Madame Rachel of Bond Street by Helen Rappaport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:36:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Victorian London, where beauty came at a price and secrets could cost a fortune. Behind the doors of an exclusive salon, promises of eternal youth lured the wealthy and the curious alike. Charm, deception, and scandal unfold in this story of ambition, cunning, and survival. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The extraordinary life of Madame Rachel by Cornell University Press Madame Rachel: The Con Artist Who Sold the Fountain of Youth to London’s Gentlewomen by Kat Devitt Madame Rachel: A Victorian Era Con Artist by Geri Walton Beautiful For Ever: The True Story of Madame Rachel of Bond Street by Helen Rappaport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Victorian London, where beauty came at a price and secrets could cost a fortune. Behind the doors of an exclusive salon, promises of eternal youth lured the wealthy and the curious alike. Charm, deception, and scandal unfold in this story of ambition, cunning, and survival.

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The extraordinary life of Madame Rachel by Cornell University Press

Madame Rachel: The Con Artist Who Sold the Fountain of Youth to London’s Gentlewomen by Kat Devitt

Madame Rachel: A Victorian Era Con Artist by Geri Walton

Beautiful For Ever: The True Story of Madame Rachel of Bond Street by Helen Rappaport 

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]]> 2438 no 125. Very Bad Things: The Prince of Poisoners, William Palmer A respected doctor with a charming smile, a trail of bodies that always seemed to follow. Was he a cold strategist who mastered poison or a desperate gambler who let greed swallow everything in his path? About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Staffordshire Murders by Alan Hayhurst  William Palmer, the infamous Rugeley poisoner by Dave Lewis  The Demeanor of Murderers by Charles Dickens Poisonings Throughout History: William Palmer by the Maryland Poison Center The Poisoner: The Life and Crimes of Victorian England’s Most Notorious Doctor by Kate Colquhoun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:49:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media A respected doctor with a charming smile, a trail of bodies that always seemed to follow. Was he a cold strategist who mastered poison or a desperate gambler who let greed swallow everything in his path? About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Staffordshire Murders by Alan Hayhurst  William Palmer, the infamous Rugeley poisoner by Dave Lewis  The Demeanor of Murderers by Charles Dickens Poisonings Throughout History: William Palmer by the Maryland Poison Center The Poisoner: The Life and Crimes of Victorian England’s Most Notorious Doctor by Kate Colquhoun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A respected doctor with a charming smile, a trail of bodies that always seemed to follow. Was he a cold strategist who mastered poison or a desperate gambler who let greed swallow everything in his path?

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Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


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Staffordshire Murders by Alan Hayhurst

 William Palmer, the infamous Rugeley poisoner by Dave Lewis

 The Demeanor of Murderers by Charles Dickens

Poisonings Throughout History: William Palmer by the Maryland Poison Center

The Poisoner: The Life and Crimes of Victorian England’s Most Notorious Doctor by Kate Colquhoun

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]]> 1946 yes 124. Blood on the Pines: The Nightmare of Cabin 28 In the early 1980s, a quiet mountain town in northern California became the setting for one of the most unsettling mysteries the state has ever seen. Inside a small family cabin, something happened that no one could quite make sense of. What unfolded that night left investigators grasping for answers, and even now, decades later, the full truth still feels just out of reach. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further ReadingPlumas News: Keddie Murders RevisitedThoughtCo: The Cold Case of the Keddie Cabin MurdersPeople: Sheila Sharp Seeks AnswersABC10: Murder in Cabin 28The True Crime Database: The Keddie MurdersThe Plumas Sun: Keddie Case Focus of David Keller's Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:41:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the early 1980s, a quiet mountain town in northern California became the setting for one of the most unsettling mysteries the state has ever seen. Inside a small family cabin, something happened that no one could quite make sense of. What unfolded that night left investigators grasping for answers, and even now, decades later, the full truth still feels just out of reach. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further ReadingPlumas News: Keddie Murders RevisitedThoughtCo: The Cold Case of the Keddie Cabin MurdersPeople: Sheila Sharp Seeks AnswersABC10: Murder in Cabin 28The True Crime Database: The Keddie MurdersThe Plumas Sun: Keddie Case Focus of David Keller's Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the early 1980s, a quiet mountain town in northern California became the setting for one of the most unsettling mysteries the state has ever seen. Inside a small family cabin, something happened that no one could quite make sense of. What unfolded that night left investigators grasping for answers, and even now, decades later, the full truth still feels just out of reach.

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Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


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Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Source Material & Further Reading
Plumas News: Keddie Murders Revisited
ThoughtCo: The Cold Case of the Keddie Cabin Murders
People: Sheila Sharp Seeks Answers
ABC10: Murder in Cabin 28
The True Crime Database: The Keddie Murders
The Plumas Sun: Keddie Case Focus of David Keller's Book

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]]> 2346 yes 123. Prophet of Pain | Part Two: A Broken Spell at Burnt River As the years went on, life inside the commune grew darker. The rules tightened, the punishments worsened, and the man once seen as a prophet became something far more terrifying. What began as devotion turned to desperation as his followers endured unimaginable cruelty at his hands. In Part 2, Megan explores the final descent of the Ant Hill Kids, the escalating violence, the horrifying crimes, and the moment when the unthinkable finally happened. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading ⁠Rock Thériault⁠ by Murderpedia ⁠Holy Moses Mountain Family⁠ by World Religions and Spirituality Project  ⁠La nouvelle vie de Moïse en Ontario⁠ by Le Soleil ⁠THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell⁠ by Robin Roos for Cult Nation ⁠Episode 14: Eternal Mountain: The God Delusion of RockThériault and the Ant Hill Kids Cult⁠ by Rorie Jane McCormack for the Propensity Podcast ⁠Episodes 434, 435 & 436: Rock Thériault and the Ant Hill Kids⁠by The Last Podcast on the Left ⁠Le spectre de «Moïse» Thériault toujours présent⁠ by Gilles Gagné Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media As the years went on, life inside the commune grew darker. The rules tightened, the punishments worsened, and the man once seen as a prophet became something far more terrifying. What began as devotion turned to desperation as his followers endured unimaginable cruelty at his hands. In Part 2, Megan explores the final descent of the Ant Hill Kids, the escalating violence, the horrifying crimes, and the moment when the unthinkable finally happened. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading ⁠Rock Thériault⁠ by Murderpedia ⁠Holy Moses Mountain Family⁠ by World Religions and Spirituality Project  ⁠La nouvelle vie de Moïse en Ontario⁠ by Le Soleil ⁠THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell⁠ by Robin Roos for Cult Nation ⁠Episode 14: Eternal Mountain: The God Delusion of RockThériault and the Ant Hill Kids Cult⁠ by Rorie Jane McCormack for the Propensity Podcast ⁠Episodes 434, 435 & 436: Rock Thériault and the Ant Hill Kids⁠by The Last Podcast on the Left ⁠Le spectre de «Moïse» Thériault toujours présent⁠ by Gilles Gagné Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the years went on, life inside the commune grew darker. The rules tightened, the punishments worsened, and the man once seen as a prophet became something far more terrifying. What began as devotion turned to desperation as his followers endured unimaginable cruelty at his hands.

In Part 2, Megan explores the final descent of the Ant Hill Kids, the escalating violence, the horrifying crimes, and the moment when the unthinkable finally happened.


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Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


Connect with Us

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


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Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


Source Material & Further Reading

⁠Rock Thériault⁠ by Murderpedia

⁠Holy Moses Mountain Family⁠ by World Religions and Spirituality Project 

⁠La nouvelle vie de Moïse en Ontario⁠ by Le Soleil

⁠THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell⁠ by Robin Roos for Cult Nation

⁠Episode 14: Eternal Mountain: The God Delusion of RockThériault and the Ant Hill Kids Cult⁠ by Rorie Jane McCormack for the Propensity Podcast

⁠Episodes 434, 435 & 436: Rock Thériault and the Ant Hill Kids⁠by The Last Podcast on the Left

⁠Le spectre de «Moïse» Thériault toujours présent⁠ by Gilles Gagné


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]]> 3353 yes 122. Prophet of Pain | Part One: Eternal Mountain In the remote wilderness, one man vowed to have total control over his devoted followers, claiming to be in direct communication with God himself. What began as a promise of purity and salvation would soon spiral into a nightmare of torture, manipulation, and murder. In Part 1, we explore the beginning of the Ant Hill Kids, a community built on blind faith, ruled by fear, and led by a man whose thirst for power would destroy them all. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Rock Thériault by Murderpedia Holy Moses Mountain Family by World Religions and Spirituality Project  La nouvelle vie de Moïse en Ontario by Le Soleil THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell by Robin Roos for Cult Nation Episode 14: Eternal Mountain: The God Delusion of RockThériault and the Ant Hill Kids Cult by Rorie Jane McCormack for the Propensity Podcast Episodes 434, 435 & 436: Rock Thériault and the Ant Hill Kidsby The Last Podcast on the Left Le spectre de «Moïse» Thériault toujours présent by Gilles Gagné Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:51:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the remote wilderness, one man vowed to have total control over his devoted followers, claiming to be in direct communication with God himself. What began as a promise of purity and salvation would soon spiral into a nightmare of torture, manipulation, and murder. In Part 1, we explore the beginning of the Ant Hill Kids, a community built on blind faith, ruled by fear, and led by a man whose thirst for power would destroy them all. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Rock Thériault by Murderpedia Holy Moses Mountain Family by World Religions and Spirituality Project  La nouvelle vie de Moïse en Ontario by Le Soleil THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell by Robin Roos for Cult Nation Episode 14: Eternal Mountain: The God Delusion of RockThériault and the Ant Hill Kids Cult by Rorie Jane McCormack for the Propensity Podcast Episodes 434, 435 & 436: Rock Thériault and the Ant Hill Kidsby The Last Podcast on the Left Le spectre de «Moïse» Thériault toujours présent by Gilles Gagné Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the remote wilderness, one man vowed to have total control over his devoted followers, claiming to be in direct communication with God himself. What began as a promise of purity and salvation would soon spiral into a nightmare of torture, manipulation, and murder.

In Part 1, we explore the beginning of the Ant Hill Kids, a community built on blind faith, ruled by fear, and led by a man whose thirst for power would destroy them all.


About Us

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


Connect with Us

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Support Us

You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


Content Warning

Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


Source Material & Further Reading

Rock Thériault by Murderpedia

Holy Moses Mountain Family by World Religions and Spirituality Project 

La nouvelle vie de Moïse en Ontario by Le Soleil

THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell by Robin Roos for Cult Nation

Episode 14: Eternal Mountain: The God Delusion of RockThériault and the Ant Hill Kids Cult by Rorie Jane McCormack for the Propensity Podcast

Episodes 434, 435 & 436: Rock Thériault and the Ant Hill Kidsby The Last Podcast on the Left

Le spectre de «Moïse» Thériault toujours présent by Gilles Gagné

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]]> 3999 yes 121. Unhallowed Arts: The Sorceress of Kilkenny In medieval Kilkenny, whispers told of a woman who dealt in forbidden arts, a figure both feared and envied. Her wealth grew as her husbands mysteriously fell, and soon the city turned against her, crying witchcraft and heresy. What began as rumor would ignite one of the earliest witch trials in Europe, leaving behind a story steeped in power and betrayal. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken Alice Kyteler and the First Witchcraft Trial in Ireland by Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About Podcast) Dame Alice Kyteler by Historic Kilkenny First Execution for Witchcraft in Ireland by William RenrickRiddell Alice Kyteler by J. C. J. Murphy for the Kilkenny Historical Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In medieval Kilkenny, whispers told of a woman who dealt in forbidden arts, a figure both feared and envied. Her wealth grew as her husbands mysteriously fell, and soon the city turned against her, crying witchcraft and heresy. What began as rumor would ignite one of the earliest witch trials in Europe, leaving behind a story steeped in power and betrayal. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken Alice Kyteler and the First Witchcraft Trial in Ireland by Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About Podcast) Dame Alice Kyteler by Historic Kilkenny First Execution for Witchcraft in Ireland by William RenrickRiddell Alice Kyteler by J. C. J. Murphy for the Kilkenny Historical Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In medieval Kilkenny, whispers told of a woman who dealt in forbidden arts, a figure both feared and envied. Her wealth grew as her husbands mysteriously fell, and soon the city turned against her, crying witchcraft and heresy. What began as rumor would ignite one of the earliest witch trials in Europe, leaving behind a story steeped in power and betrayal.

About Us

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


Connect with Us

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Support Us

You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


Content Warning

Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


Source Material & Further Reading

Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken

Alice Kyteler and the First Witchcraft Trial in Ireland by Sarah Marshall (You’re Wrong About Podcast)

Dame Alice Kyteler by Historic Kilkenny

First Execution for Witchcraft in Ireland by William RenrickRiddell

Alice Kyteler by J. C. J. Murphy for the Kilkenny Historical Society

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]]> 2119 yes Featuring | Haunted UK Episode 64 – Take Care, Caretaker Hi friends! We’ve got something a little different for you today. We’re featuring another show that we think you’re really going to like, it’s called Haunted UK. They dive into some incredible ghost stories and folklore from across Britain, the kind that linger with you long after you’ve finished listening. It’s eerie, it’s well told, and it’s right up our alley. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this special feature from Haunted UK. -- ‘I took a huge breath and walked through the door. I found nothing … no one. A very cold and dark feeling swept over me. I grabbed my bag, went back into the hall, closed the window at the back of the stage, switched the lights off, made sure the kitchen lights were off, and got outside. It was still daylight, and the mood was so much lighter, but I had no idea what I’d just experienced in that community hall.’  This is episode 64 of the Haunted UK Podcast, and in this episode, we’ll be taken to a haunted … community centre but isn’t this kind of haunted place so much worse than castles, manor homes and remote deserted cabins in woods?  because it’s a place most of us know, a place which is typical in so many towns in the UK … a place we’ve been to for parties, weigh-ins, jumble sales.  You know it well:  a place where chairs are stacked to the side for events, with a small stage and musty curtains; a kitchen with a tea urn and serving hatch. Pantomimes at Christmas, committee meetings on Tuesdays. All very tame, all very everyday. But this story is not everyday … and it’s not tame. Get yourselves ready as we unlock the secrets of this not-so-everyday community centre and warn, ‘Take Care, Caretaker’ … Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.  All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all.   Please check out our  Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page or Ko-fi  to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our exclusive series ‘Tour Haunts’ and the back catalogue of the extended interview series ‘Talk Haunts’– PLUS an EXTRA  episode a month (!!)  Also available are early ad-free episodes and lots more. Thank you so much for supporting us here at Haunted UK Podcast – we can’t wait for you to listen – and join our growing community!  We’re waiting for your stories ...   You can support us and follow us for updates at:  Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast Patreon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/ Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast Facebook: Facebook Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod Tik-Tok: Tik-Tok This episode was:  Written and presented by: Steve Holloway   Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram . For further details on mixing, mastering and recording services, please email pinkflamingo.musicproductions@hotmail.com  Script edited and proofread by: Marie Waller. For more information on Marie’s copywriting, editing and proofreading services, please contact Marie at mariewaller.proofreading@gmail.com You can also find Marie on Instagram and Substack.   If supernatural fiction is also your style, please check out our recently launched sister podcast Haunted UK Fiction. For further details and updates, you can follow the show on Instagram.  If you’re an established or budding writer, and you have a well-curated supernatural-themed fictional story – we would love to hear from you – please submit your work for consideration at  hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com.  Thank you again for listening to and supporting the Haunted UK Podcast – so until the next episode ... take care … and stay safe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:22:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Hi friends! We’ve got something a little different for you today. We’re featuring another show that we think you’re really going to like, it’s called Haunted UK. They dive into some incredible ghost stories and folklore from across Britain, the kind that linger with you long after you’ve finished listening. It’s eerie, it’s well told, and it’s right up our alley. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this special feature from Haunted UK. -- ‘I took a huge breath and walked through the door. I found nothing … no one. A very cold and dark feeling swept over me. I grabbed my bag, went back into the hall, closed the window at the back of the stage, switched the lights off, made sure the kitchen lights were off, and got outside. It was still daylight, and the mood was so much lighter, but I had no idea what I’d just experienced in that community hall.’  This is episode 64 of the Haunted UK Podcast, and in this episode, we’ll be taken to a haunted … community centre but isn’t this kind of haunted place so much worse than castles, manor homes and remote deserted cabins in woods?  because it’s a place most of us know, a place which is typical in so many towns in the UK … a place we’ve been to for parties, weigh-ins, jumble sales.  You know it well:  a place where chairs are stacked to the side for events, with a small stage and musty curtains; a kitchen with a tea urn and serving hatch. Pantomimes at Christmas, committee meetings on Tuesdays. All very tame, all very everyday. But this story is not everyday … and it’s not tame. Get yourselves ready as we unlock the secrets of this not-so-everyday community centre and warn, ‘Take Care, Caretaker’ … Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.  All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all.   Please check out our  Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page or Ko-fi  to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our exclusive series ‘Tour Haunts’ and the back catalogue of the extended interview series ‘Talk Haunts’– PLUS an EXTRA  episode a month (!!)  Also available are early ad-free episodes and lots more. Thank you so much for supporting us here at Haunted UK Podcast – we can’t wait for you to listen – and join our growing community!  We’re waiting for your stories ...   You can support us and follow us for updates at:  Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast Patreon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/ Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast Facebook: Facebook Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod Tik-Tok: Tik-Tok This episode was:  Written and presented by: Steve Holloway   Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram . For further details on mixing, mastering and recording services, please email pinkflamingo.musicproductions@hotmail.com  Script edited and proofread by: Marie Waller. For more information on Marie’s copywriting, editing and proofreading services, please contact Marie at mariewaller.proofreading@gmail.com You can also find Marie on Instagram and Substack.   If supernatural fiction is also your style, please check out our recently launched sister podcast Haunted UK Fiction. For further details and updates, you can follow the show on Instagram.  If you’re an established or budding writer, and you have a well-curated supernatural-themed fictional story – we would love to hear from you – please submit your work for consideration at  hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com.  Thank you again for listening to and supporting the Haunted UK Podcast – so until the next episode ... take care … and stay safe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hi friends! We’ve got something a little different for you today. We’re featuring another show that we think you’re really going to like, it’s called Haunted UK.

They dive into some incredible ghost stories and folklore from across Britain, the kind that linger with you long after you’ve finished listening. It’s eerie, it’s well told, and it’s right up our alley.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this special feature from Haunted UK.


--

‘I took a huge breath and walked through the door. I found nothing … no one. A very cold and dark feeling swept over me. I grabbed my bag, went back into the hall, closed the window at the back of the stage, switched the lights off, made sure the kitchen lights were off, and got outside. It was still daylight, and the mood was so much lighter, but I had no idea what I’d just experienced in that community hall.’ 


This is episode 64 of the Haunted UK Podcast, and in this episode, we’ll be taken to a haunted … community centre but isn’t this kind of haunted place so much worse than castles, manor homes and remote deserted cabins in woods?  because it’s a place most of us know, a place which is typical in so many towns in the UK … a place we’ve been to for parties, weigh-ins, jumble sales.  You know it well:  a place where chairs are stacked to the side for events, with a small stage and musty curtains; a kitchen with a tea urn and serving hatch. Pantomimes at Christmas, committee meetings on Tuesdays. All very tame, all very everyday. But this story is not everyday … and it’s not tame. Get yourselves ready as we unlock the secrets of this not-so-everyday community centre and warn, ‘Take Care, Caretaker’ … Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners’ Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.  All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all.   Please check out our  Haunted UK Podcast Patreon page or Ko-fi  to support the show and gain access to reams of bonus content such as our exclusive series ‘Tour Haunts’ and the back catalogue of the extended interview series ‘Talk Haunts’– PLUS an EXTRA  episode a month (!!)  Also available are early ad-free episodes and lots more. Thank you so much for supporting us here at Haunted UK Podcast – we can’t wait for you to listen – and join our growing community!  We’re waiting for your stories ...   You can support us and follow us for updates at:  Patreon: Haunted UK Podcast Patreon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcast Website: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/ Instagram: Haunted UK Podcast Facebook: Facebook Twitter/X: @hauntedukpod Tik-Tok: Tik-Tok This episode was:  Written and presented by: Steve Holloway   Produced by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio. Follow the studio on Instagram . For further details on mixing, mastering and recording services, please email pinkflamingo.musicproductions@hotmail.com  Script edited and proofread by: Marie Waller. For more information on Marie’s copywriting, editing and proofreading services, please contact Marie at mariewaller.proofreading@gmail.com You can also find Marie on Instagram and Substack.   If supernatural fiction is also your style, please check out our recently launched sister podcast Haunted UK Fiction. For further details and updates, you can follow the show on Instagram.  If you’re an established or budding writer, and you have a well-curated supernatural-themed fictional story – we would love to hear from you – please submit your work for consideration at  hauntedukfiction@hotmail.com.  Thank you again for listening to and supporting the Haunted UK Podcast – so until the next episode ... take care … and stay safe. 

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]]> 3853 yes 120. The Werewolf of Bedburg A quiet German village, a trail of bodies, and a man they called the Werewolf of Bedburg. Was Peter Stubbe a monster or a victim of mass hysteria? About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Monstrous Lessons by Natalie Baillie Peter Stumpp: The Werewolf of Bedburg by Kaushik Patowary Peter Stumpp: The Werewolf of Bedburg by Hannah Pringle  The Damnable Life and Death of Peter Stumpp (Pamphlet) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:36:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media A quiet German village, a trail of bodies, and a man they called the Werewolf of Bedburg. Was Peter Stubbe a monster or a victim of mass hysteria? About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Monstrous Lessons by Natalie Baillie Peter Stumpp: The Werewolf of Bedburg by Kaushik Patowary Peter Stumpp: The Werewolf of Bedburg by Hannah Pringle  The Damnable Life and Death of Peter Stumpp (Pamphlet) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A quiet German village, a trail of bodies, and a man they called the Werewolf of Bedburg. Was Peter Stubbe a monster or a victim of mass hysteria?

About Us

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


Connect with Us

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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Source Material & Further Reading

Monstrous Lessons by Natalie Baillie

Peter Stumpp: The Werewolf of Bedburg by Kaushik Patowary

Peter Stumpp: The Werewolf of Bedburg by Hannah Pringle 

The Damnable Life and Death of Peter Stumpp (Pamphlet)

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]]> 1753 yes 119. Cropsey: The Staten Island Boogeyman What if the boogeyman you grew up hearing about wasn’t just a story? On Staten Island, there was a figure parents spoke about to keep kids close to home. Bedtime warnings, campfire dares, everyone thought it was just make-believe. But then children started to vanish. And suddenly, it wasn’t just scary anymore…it was real. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The Real-Life Cropsey Killer Cropsey: The Terrifying Urban Legend Brought to Life The Crimes of Andre Rand: Urban Legend Turned True Life History Of Willowbrook, And The Terrifying Legend Of Cropsey Cropsey: A Town's Worst Nightmares, In The Flesh - NPR The Legend of Cropsey: Where Urban Myth Meets True Crime Andre Rand - Cropsey Serial Killers Book Cropsey: Staten Island's Urban Legend and Real-Life Horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:36:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media What if the boogeyman you grew up hearing about wasn’t just a story? On Staten Island, there was a figure parents spoke about to keep kids close to home. Bedtime warnings, campfire dares, everyone thought it was just make-believe. But then children started to vanish. And suddenly, it wasn’t just scary anymore…it was real. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The Real-Life Cropsey Killer Cropsey: The Terrifying Urban Legend Brought to Life The Crimes of Andre Rand: Urban Legend Turned True Life History Of Willowbrook, And The Terrifying Legend Of Cropsey Cropsey: A Town's Worst Nightmares, In The Flesh - NPR The Legend of Cropsey: Where Urban Myth Meets True Crime Andre Rand - Cropsey Serial Killers Book Cropsey: Staten Island's Urban Legend and Real-Life Horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if the boogeyman you grew up hearing about wasn’t just a story? On Staten Island, there was a figure parents spoke about to keep kids close to home. Bedtime warnings, campfire dares, everyone thought it was just make-believe. But then children started to vanish. And suddenly, it wasn’t just scary anymore…it was real.

About Us

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


Connect with Us

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠


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You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


Content Warning

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Source Material & Further Reading

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The Real-Life Cropsey Killer

Cropsey: The Terrifying Urban Legend Brought to Life

The Crimes of Andre Rand: Urban Legend Turned True Life

History Of Willowbrook, And The Terrifying Legend Of Cropsey

Cropsey: A Town's Worst Nightmares, In The Flesh - NPR

The Legend of Cropsey: Where Urban Myth Meets True Crime

Andre Rand - Cropsey Serial Killers Book

Cropsey: Staten Island's Urban Legend and Real-Life Horror

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]]> 2397 yes 118. From Cure to Curse: Murder in Hex Hollow Happy first episode of spooky season! We are kicking off October with a murder in Hex Hollow. You see, in Hex Hollow, folk remedies were meant to heal, but one night they led to murder. The community was thrown into fear and suspicion, and the line between cure and curse became deadly clear. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Murder and witchcraft: The incredible story of York County's Hex Murder by Jim McClure American Hauntings Ink by Troy Taylor Witchcraft and Murder in Hex Hollow by Uncharted Lancaster Hex murder roiled central Pa. a century ago by Joe Mclure Trials of Hex By J. Ross McGinnis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:39:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Happy first episode of spooky season! We are kicking off October with a murder in Hex Hollow. You see, in Hex Hollow, folk remedies were meant to heal, but one night they led to murder. The community was thrown into fear and suspicion, and the line between cure and curse became deadly clear. About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Murder and witchcraft: The incredible story of York County's Hex Murder by Jim McClure American Hauntings Ink by Troy Taylor Witchcraft and Murder in Hex Hollow by Uncharted Lancaster Hex murder roiled central Pa. a century ago by Joe Mclure Trials of Hex By J. Ross McGinnis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Happy first episode of spooky season!

We are kicking off October with a murder in Hex Hollow. You see, in Hex Hollow, folk remedies were meant to heal, but one night they led to murder. The community was thrown into fear and suspicion, and the line between cure and curse became deadly clear.

About Us

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


Connect with Us

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠


Support Us

You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


Content Warning

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Source Material & Further Reading

Murder and witchcraft: The incredible story of York County's Hex Murder by Jim McClure

American Hauntings Ink by Troy Taylor

Witchcraft and Murder in Hex Hollow by Uncharted Lancaster

Hex murder roiled central Pa. a century ago by Joe Mclure

Trials of Hex By J. Ross McGinnis

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]]> 2108 yes 117. Winter’s Dread: Missing on the Flannan Isles On a cold December night on a remote cluster of islands off Scotland, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace, leaving behind a silent tower, unanswered questions and a story that has haunted the North Atlantic for over a century. Some say it was the sea, others say it was something much more sinister... -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠ -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- Flannan Isles Mystery Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers: The disappearance The Mysterious Disappearance of the Flannan Islands Lighthouse Keepers The mysterious disappearance of the Eilean Mor lighthouse keepers  The Flannan Isle mystery: The three lighthouse keepers who vanished What caused the disappearance of the Flannan Isle lighthouse keepers?  Flannan Isle Mystery: When Three Lighthouse Keepers Vanished Forever The Flannan Isle Mystery  Inside The Chilling Flannan Isle Mystery Of The Three Lighthouse Keepers Who Suddenly Vanished In 1900 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:07:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On a cold December night on a remote cluster of islands off Scotland, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace, leaving behind a silent tower, unanswered questions and a story that has haunted the North Atlantic for over a century. Some say it was the sea, others say it was something much more sinister... -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠ -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- Flannan Isles Mystery Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers: The disappearance The Mysterious Disappearance of the Flannan Islands Lighthouse Keepers The mysterious disappearance of the Eilean Mor lighthouse keepers  The Flannan Isle mystery: The three lighthouse keepers who vanished What caused the disappearance of the Flannan Isle lighthouse keepers?  Flannan Isle Mystery: When Three Lighthouse Keepers Vanished Forever The Flannan Isle Mystery  Inside The Chilling Flannan Isle Mystery Of The Three Lighthouse Keepers Who Suddenly Vanished In 1900 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a cold December night on a remote cluster of islands off Scotland, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace, leaving behind a silent tower, unanswered questions and a story that has haunted the North Atlantic for over a century. Some say it was the sea, others say it was something much more sinister...

-About Us-

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


-Connect with Us-

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠


-Support Us-

You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


-Content Warning-

Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


-Source Material & Further Reading-

Flannan Isles Mystery

Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers: The disappearance

The Mysterious Disappearance of the Flannan Islands Lighthouse Keepers

The mysterious disappearance of the Eilean Mor lighthouse keepers 

The Flannan Isle mystery: The three lighthouse keepers who vanished

What caused the disappearance of the Flannan Isle lighthouse keepers? 

Flannan Isle Mystery: When Three Lighthouse Keepers Vanished Forever

The Flannan Isle Mystery 

Inside The Chilling Flannan Isle Mystery Of The Three Lighthouse Keepers Who Suddenly Vanished In 1900


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]]> 2625 yes 116. Consumed: When Obsession Kills Two teenage girls, best friends, were wrapped up in their own world, dreaming of freedom and escape. But when a mother tried to stand in the way, those fantasies took a darker turn. What happened next on a quiet day in Christchurch was shocking and left everyone asking how far obsession can really go. -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠ -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- Heavenly Creatures and the Parker-Hulme Murder Case The Sinister Story Of Pauline Parker And Juliet Hulme, The Best Friends Who Committed One Of New Zealand’s Most Infamous Murders The Parker-Hulme murder: Why it still matters to us Adaptation of a Murder/Murder as Adaptation: The Parker-Hulme Case in Angela Carter's “The Christchurch Murder” and Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Two teenage girls, best friends, were wrapped up in their own world, dreaming of freedom and escape. But when a mother tried to stand in the way, those fantasies took a darker turn. What happened next on a quiet day in Christchurch was shocking and left everyone asking how far obsession can really go. -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠ -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- Heavenly Creatures and the Parker-Hulme Murder Case The Sinister Story Of Pauline Parker And Juliet Hulme, The Best Friends Who Committed One Of New Zealand’s Most Infamous Murders The Parker-Hulme murder: Why it still matters to us Adaptation of a Murder/Murder as Adaptation: The Parker-Hulme Case in Angela Carter's “The Christchurch Murder” and Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two teenage girls, best friends, were wrapped up in their own world, dreaming of freedom and escape. But when a mother tried to stand in the way, those fantasies took a darker turn. What happened next on a quiet day in Christchurch was shocking and left everyone asking how far obsession can really go.

-About Us-

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


-Connect with Us-

Visit our socials, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠


-Support Us-

You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


-Content Warning-

Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


-Source Material & Further Reading- Heavenly Creatures and the Parker-Hulme Murder Case

The Sinister Story Of Pauline Parker And Juliet Hulme, The Best Friends Who Committed One Of New Zealand’s Most Infamous Murders

The Parker-Hulme murder: Why it still matters to us

Adaptation of a Murder/Murder as Adaptation: The Parker-Hulme Case in Angela Carter's “The Christchurch Murder” and Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures

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]]> 2834 yes 115. Treacherous Seas: A Mystery in the Graveyard of the Atlantic There are ships that vanish without a trace… and then there are ships that turn up when they shouldn’t. The Carroll A. Deering was one of those. A five-masted schooner, found run aground off the Outer Banks in 1921, her crew gone without explanation. No distress call, no goodbye, nothing. Some say it was mutiny, others say pirates, and a few still wonder if something far stranger was at play… -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, & ⁠YouTube ⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠here. ⁠ -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠here⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- National Park Service – Cape Hatteras National SeashoreNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Office of National Marine SanctuariesU.S. Coast Guard HistoryMaine Maritime MuseumHistorical Blindness PodcastNational ArchivesNorth Carolina Digital Collections – State Archives of North CarolinaThe Ghost Ship of Diamond ShoalsThe Mystery of the Carroll A. DeeringThe Outer Banks GazetteerThe Carroll A. Deering: A Historical Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:15:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media There are ships that vanish without a trace… and then there are ships that turn up when they shouldn’t. The Carroll A. Deering was one of those. A five-masted schooner, found run aground off the Outer Banks in 1921, her crew gone without explanation. No distress call, no goodbye, nothing. Some say it was mutiny, others say pirates, and a few still wonder if something far stranger was at play… -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, & ⁠YouTube ⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠here. ⁠ -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠here⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- National Park Service – Cape Hatteras National SeashoreNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Office of National Marine SanctuariesU.S. Coast Guard HistoryMaine Maritime MuseumHistorical Blindness PodcastNational ArchivesNorth Carolina Digital Collections – State Archives of North CarolinaThe Ghost Ship of Diamond ShoalsThe Mystery of the Carroll A. DeeringThe Outer Banks GazetteerThe Carroll A. Deering: A Historical Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There are ships that vanish without a trace… and then there are ships that turn up when they shouldn’t. The Carroll A. Deering was one of those. A five-masted schooner, found run aground off the Outer Banks in 1921, her crew gone without explanation. No distress call, no goodbye, nothing. Some say it was mutiny, others say pirates, and a few still wonder if something far stranger was at play…

-About Us-

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


-Connect with Us-

Visit our socials, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, & ⁠YouTube ⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠here. ⁠


-Support Us-

You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠here⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


-Content Warning-

Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


-Source Material & Further Reading-

National Park Service – Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
U.S. Coast Guard History
Maine Maritime Museum
Historical Blindness Podcast
National Archives
North Carolina Digital Collections – State Archives of North Carolina
The Ghost Ship of Diamond Shoals
The Mystery of the Carroll A. Deering
The Outer Banks Gazetteer
The Carroll A. Deering: A Historical Review

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]]> 2545 yes 114. Haunted Procession: The Nightmarchers of Hawai’i Late at night in Hawai'i, people say you can hear it start with the faint pound of drums. Then, a glow of torches flickering in the distance, and the ground almost feels like it’s alive, shaking with footsteps you can’t see. Locals will warn you: if the Night Marchers come your way, you don’t look, you don’t breathe, you don’t move. Because if you do… you might not be here by morning. -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube @macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website here.  -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon here. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- The Legendary Night Marchers by Mysteries of HawaiiThe Legend of Night Marchers in Hawai’i by Catherine Toth Fox ‘The Nightmarchers’ author finds horror on a Hawaiian island in time for Halloween by Scott Yunker The Hawaiian Storyteller Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:51:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Late at night in Hawai'i, people say you can hear it start with the faint pound of drums. Then, a glow of torches flickering in the distance, and the ground almost feels like it’s alive, shaking with footsteps you can’t see. Locals will warn you: if the Night Marchers come your way, you don’t look, you don’t breathe, you don’t move. Because if you do… you might not be here by morning. -About Us- Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. -Connect with Us- Visit our socials, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube @macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website here.  -Support Us- You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon here. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  -Content Warning- Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. -Source Material & Further Reading- The Legendary Night Marchers by Mysteries of HawaiiThe Legend of Night Marchers in Hawai’i by Catherine Toth Fox ‘The Nightmarchers’ author finds horror on a Hawaiian island in time for Halloween by Scott Yunker The Hawaiian Storyteller Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Late at night in Hawai'i, people say you can hear it start with the faint pound of drums. Then, a glow of torches flickering in the distance, and the ground almost feels like it’s alive, shaking with footsteps you can’t see. Locals will warn you: if the Night Marchers come your way, you don’t look, you don’t breathe, you don’t move. Because if you do… you might not be here by morning.

-About Us-

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


-Connect with Us-

Visit our socials, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube @macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website here. 


-Support Us-

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Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


-Source Material & Further Reading-

The Legendary Night Marchers by Mysteries of Hawaii
The Legend of Night Marchers in Hawai’i by Catherine Toth Fox

‘The Nightmarchers’ author finds horror on a Hawaiian island in time for Halloween by Scott Yunker

The Hawaiian Storyteller Youtube Channel

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]]> 1756 yes 113. Calm Menace: The Face of Ordinary Evil Behind the calm voice and polite demeanor was something truly sinister. In the 1970s, a towering figure roamed the California coast, hiding monstrous urges behind an ordinary exterior. He charmed, he manipulated, and he killed his victims as proxies in a twisted war with the one woman who haunted his life the most... About The Show Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect With Us Visit our socials, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube @macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠here. ⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠here⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Advisory  Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The Co-Ed Killer: A Study of Murder in the 1970s – Margaret CheneySerial Murderers and Their Victims – Eric W. HickeyMindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit – John E. Douglas and Mark OlshakerThe Twisted Tale of "The Co-ed Killer" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:56:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Behind the calm voice and polite demeanor was something truly sinister. In the 1970s, a towering figure roamed the California coast, hiding monstrous urges behind an ordinary exterior. He charmed, he manipulated, and he killed his victims as proxies in a twisted war with the one woman who haunted his life the most... About The Show Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect With Us Visit our socials, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube @macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠here. ⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠here⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often!  Content Advisory  Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading The Co-Ed Killer: A Study of Murder in the 1970s – Margaret CheneySerial Murderers and Their Victims – Eric W. HickeyMindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit – John E. Douglas and Mark OlshakerThe Twisted Tale of "The Co-ed Killer" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Behind the calm voice and polite demeanor was something truly sinister. In the 1970s, a towering figure roamed the California coast, hiding monstrous urges behind an ordinary exterior. He charmed, he manipulated, and he killed his victims as proxies in a twisted war with the one woman who haunted his life the most...


About The Show

Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe.


Connect With Us

Visit our socials, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube @macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠here. ⁠


Support Us

You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠here⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! 


Content Advisory 

Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening.


Source Material & Further Reading

The Co-Ed Killer: A Study of Murder in the 1970s – Margaret Cheney
Serial Murderers and Their Victims – Eric W. Hickey
Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit – John E. Douglas and Mark OlshakerThe Twisted Tale of "The Co-ed Killer"

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]]> 3641 yes From the Archive | The 13th Child: The Jersey Devil Hi friends! We’ll be back very soon on September 2nd with a brand new lineup and a wild first episode. In the meantime while you wait, check out one of our favorite Lore & Legends episodes on the Jersey Devil. See you next week for a new episode!-Megan In the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the trees grow dense and the roads give way to tangled wilderness, something stirs. The locals say you can hear it on the coldest nights...a high-pitched shriek, something not quite human, not quite beast. The stories go back centuries. Some say it was a curse, an omen of misfortune that slithered into this world on a storm wracked night. Others claim it was the child of a mother who, in her desperation or her rage, called upon the Devil himself. The details shift with time, but the warning remains the same: stay out of the pines after dark... Because if you listen closely, past the rustling leaves and the distant howl of the wind, you might just hear the beat of leathery wings. And by then, it’s already too late. Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe. • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:18:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Hi friends! We’ll be back very soon on September 2nd with a brand new lineup and a wild first episode. In the meantime while you wait, check out one of our favorite Lore & Legends episodes on the Jersey Devil. See you next week for a new episode!-Megan In the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the trees grow dense and the roads give way to tangled wilderness, something stirs. The locals say you can hear it on the coldest nights...a high-pitched shriek, something not quite human, not quite beast. The stories go back centuries. Some say it was a curse, an omen of misfortune that slithered into this world on a storm wracked night. Others claim it was the child of a mother who, in her desperation or her rage, called upon the Devil himself. The details shift with time, but the warning remains the same: stay out of the pines after dark... Because if you listen closely, past the rustling leaves and the distant howl of the wind, you might just hear the beat of leathery wings. And by then, it’s already too late. Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe. • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hi friends! We’ll be back very soon on September 2nd with a brand new lineup and a wild first episode. In the meantime while you wait, check out one of our favorite Lore & Legends episodes on the Jersey Devil.

See you next week for a new episode!
-Megan


In the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the trees grow dense and the roads give way to tangled wilderness, something stirs. The locals say you can hear it on the coldest nights...a high-pitched shriek, something not quite human, not quite beast.

The stories go back centuries. Some say it was a curse, an omen of misfortune that slithered into this world on a storm wracked night. Others claim it was the child of a mother who, in her desperation or her rage, called upon the Devil himself. The details shift with time, but the warning remains the same: stay out of the pines after dark...

Because if you listen closely, past the rustling leaves and the distant howl of the wind, you might just hear the beat of leathery wings.

And by then, it’s already too late.


Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe.


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]]> 2444 yes Just Checking In: A Quick Summer Update Hey friends, Megan here! We’re taking a short summer pause, but I wanted to drop in with a quick hello and share a peek at what we’ve been working on behind the scenes. More importantly, mark your calendars, because we will be back September 2nd! Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe. • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:34:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Hey friends, Megan here! We’re taking a short summer pause, but I wanted to drop in with a quick hello and share a peek at what we’ve been working on behind the scenes. More importantly, mark your calendars, because we will be back September 2nd! Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe. • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hey friends, Megan here! We’re taking a short summer pause, but I wanted to drop in with a quick hello and share a peek at what we’ve been working on behind the scenes.

More importantly, mark your calendars, because we will be back September 2nd!


Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe.


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]]> 151 no From the Archive | Bloody Paramours: The Lonely Hearts Killers Hi friends! Though we are on summer break, I want to invite you to revist this episode from our archives. Behind the scenes we are putting in some work to give you an even better Macabrium when we return. - Megan The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever. Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury. Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed. Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe. • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:05:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Hi friends! Though we are on summer break, I want to invite you to revist this episode from our archives. Behind the scenes we are putting in some work to give you an even better Macabrium when we return. - Megan The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever. Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury. Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed. Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe. • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hi friends! Though we are on summer break, I want to invite you to revist this episode from our archives. Behind the scenes we are putting in some work to give you an even better Macabrium when we return.

- Megan

The ad promised love.

The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever.

Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury.

Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed.

Macabrium is a part of the Southern Gothic Media Network and is hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown with writing and researching by Chloë Kibbe.


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]]> 3092 yes Featuring: Southern Gothic & Robert Johnson’s Deal With the Devil Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal. https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:53:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal. https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal. https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic

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]]> 2913 yes 112. The Black Masses of Aleister Crowley In the parlors of Victorian England, a boy branded "the Beast" by his own mother defies the chains of piety, embarking on a forbidden odyssey that will shatter the boundaries of the soul. Aleister Crowley—mountaineer, poet, and self-proclaimed prophet—unearths ancient secrets in Cairo's shadowed temples, conjures ecstatic rites amid London's glittering scandals, and builds a utopian abbey in Sicily where love and will collide in rituals of transcendence... or damnation. Accused of presiding over Black Masses that mock the divine and summon infernal forces, Crowley dances on the edge of ecstasy and abyss, his Thelemic creed—"Do what thou wilt"—igniting a firestorm of blasphemy, betrayal, and tragedy. From blood-soaked invocations to a funeral hymn that echoes like a curse, this tale unveils the man behind the myth: a visionary seeker whose quest for ultimate freedom exposes the darkest corners of human desire. But in the shadows of Thelema, where gods and demons blur, can one truly escape the specter of the Black Mass? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Confessions of Aleister Crowley Magick in Theory and Practice London Sunday Dispatch 1933 article on Black Mass The Great Beast by John Symonds 1934 libel trial records (Crowley v. Hamnett) John Bull magazine 1923 article The Times 1934 trial report The Book of the Law The Equinox The Vision and the Voice Tiger Woman by Betty May Laughing Torso by Nina Hamnett The Magician by Somerset Maugham The Devil Rides Out by Dennis Wheatley The Book of Thoth Religion and the Arts special issue March 2024 Marco Visconti's The Aleister Crowley Manual Marco Visconti's Aleister Crowley's Mysticism: A Practical Guide Warburg Institute's "Tarot: Origins & Afterlives" (January–April 2025) Lecture "Embracing the Impossible: Arthur Conan Doyle, Aleister Crowley, and the Occultural Turn in Detective Fiction" (July 24, 2025, Green College) Magick in Theory and Practice entering U.S. public domain in 2025 Harry Ransom Center Aleister Crowley manuscript Warburg Institute Yorke Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:13:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the parlors of Victorian England, a boy branded "the Beast" by his own mother defies the chains of piety, embarking on a forbidden odyssey that will shatter the boundaries of the soul. Aleister Crowley—mountaineer, poet, and self-proclaimed prophet—unearths ancient secrets in Cairo's shadowed temples, conjures ecstatic rites amid London's glittering scandals, and builds a utopian abbey in Sicily where love and will collide in rituals of transcendence... or damnation. Accused of presiding over Black Masses that mock the divine and summon infernal forces, Crowley dances on the edge of ecstasy and abyss, his Thelemic creed—"Do what thou wilt"—igniting a firestorm of blasphemy, betrayal, and tragedy. From blood-soaked invocations to a funeral hymn that echoes like a curse, this tale unveils the man behind the myth: a visionary seeker whose quest for ultimate freedom exposes the darkest corners of human desire. But in the shadows of Thelema, where gods and demons blur, can one truly escape the specter of the Black Mass? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Confessions of Aleister Crowley Magick in Theory and Practice London Sunday Dispatch 1933 article on Black Mass The Great Beast by John Symonds 1934 libel trial records (Crowley v. Hamnett) John Bull magazine 1923 article The Times 1934 trial report The Book of the Law The Equinox The Vision and the Voice Tiger Woman by Betty May Laughing Torso by Nina Hamnett The Magician by Somerset Maugham The Devil Rides Out by Dennis Wheatley The Book of Thoth Religion and the Arts special issue March 2024 Marco Visconti's The Aleister Crowley Manual Marco Visconti's Aleister Crowley's Mysticism: A Practical Guide Warburg Institute's "Tarot: Origins & Afterlives" (January–April 2025) Lecture "Embracing the Impossible: Arthur Conan Doyle, Aleister Crowley, and the Occultural Turn in Detective Fiction" (July 24, 2025, Green College) Magick in Theory and Practice entering U.S. public domain in 2025 Harry Ransom Center Aleister Crowley manuscript Warburg Institute Yorke Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the parlors of Victorian England, a boy branded "the Beast" by his own mother defies the chains of piety, embarking on a forbidden odyssey that will shatter the boundaries of the soul. Aleister Crowley—mountaineer, poet, and self-proclaimed prophet—unearths ancient secrets in Cairo's shadowed temples, conjures ecstatic rites amid London's glittering scandals, and builds a utopian abbey in Sicily where love and will collide in rituals of transcendence... or damnation. Accused of presiding over Black Masses that mock the divine and summon infernal forces, Crowley dances on the edge of ecstasy and abyss, his Thelemic creed—"Do what thou wilt"—igniting a firestorm of blasphemy, betrayal, and tragedy. From blood-soaked invocations to a funeral hymn that echoes like a curse, this tale unveils the man behind the myth: a visionary seeker whose quest for ultimate freedom exposes the darkest corners of human desire. But in the shadows of Thelema, where gods and demons blur, can one truly escape the specter of the Black Mass?


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Show Notes & Further Reading

The Confessions of Aleister Crowley

Magick in Theory and Practice

London Sunday Dispatch 1933 article on Black Mass

The Great Beast by John Symonds

1934 libel trial records (Crowley v. Hamnett)

John Bull magazine 1923 article

The Times 1934 trial report

The Book of the Law

The Equinox

The Vision and the Voice

Tiger Woman by Betty May

Laughing Torso by Nina Hamnett

The Magician by Somerset Maugham

The Devil Rides Out by Dennis Wheatley

The Book of Thoth

Religion and the Arts special issue March 2024

Marco Visconti's The Aleister Crowley Manual

Marco Visconti's Aleister Crowley's Mysticism: A Practical Guide

Warburg Institute's "Tarot: Origins & Afterlives" (January–April 2025)

Lecture "Embracing the Impossible: Arthur Conan Doyle, Aleister Crowley, and the Occultural Turn in Detective Fiction" (July 24, 2025, Green College)

Magick in Theory and Practice entering U.S. public domain in 2025

Harry Ransom Center Aleister Crowley manuscript

Warburg Institute Yorke Collection

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]]> 2957 yes 111. Lore & Legends | The Eternal Sorrow of the Green Lady Blending historical scandal with supernatural dread, this gothic legend unfolds as a tale of desire, deception, and the restless dead. From lavish banquets to moonlit gardens, Charlotte's story weaves a web of suspense, ultimately giving rise to the spectre known as the Green Lady—who roams the fortress, her emerald gown a shroud of eternal grief. Dare you uncover the truth that binds love to the grave? A chilling oral legend retold by candlelight, perfect for fans of atmospheric horror and medieval intrigue. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Château de Brissac In The Loire Valley, France Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy - Project Gutenberg Old Touraine; the life and history of the famous chateâux of France Castles and chateaux of old Burgundy and the border provinces Historic Buildings - Project Gutenberg The home and court life of the Emperor Napoleon and his family Loire Valley Saint-Lô - Wikipedia  A conspiracy under the Terror : Marie Antoinette, Toulan, Jarjayes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:41:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Blending historical scandal with supernatural dread, this gothic legend unfolds as a tale of desire, deception, and the restless dead. From lavish banquets to moonlit gardens, Charlotte's story weaves a web of suspense, ultimately giving rise to the spectre known as the Green Lady—who roams the fortress, her emerald gown a shroud of eternal grief. Dare you uncover the truth that binds love to the grave? A chilling oral legend retold by candlelight, perfect for fans of atmospheric horror and medieval intrigue. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Château de Brissac In The Loire Valley, France Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy - Project Gutenberg Old Touraine; the life and history of the famous chateâux of France Castles and chateaux of old Burgundy and the border provinces Historic Buildings - Project Gutenberg The home and court life of the Emperor Napoleon and his family Loire Valley Saint-Lô - Wikipedia  A conspiracy under the Terror : Marie Antoinette, Toulan, Jarjayes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Blending historical scandal with supernatural dread, this gothic legend unfolds as a tale of desire, deception, and the restless dead. From lavish banquets to moonlit gardens, Charlotte's story weaves a web of suspense, ultimately giving rise to the spectre known as the Green Lady—who roams the fortress, her emerald gown a shroud of eternal grief.

Dare you uncover the truth that binds love to the grave? A chilling oral legend retold by candlelight, perfect for fans of atmospheric horror and medieval intrigue.

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Show Notes & Further Reading

The Château de Brissac In The Loire Valley, France

Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy - Project Gutenberg

Old Touraine; the life and history of the famous chateâux of France

Castles and chateaux of old Burgundy and the border provinces

Historic Buildings - Project Gutenberg

The home and court life of the Emperor Napoleon and his family

Loire Valley

Saint-Lô - Wikipedia 

A conspiracy under the Terror : Marie Antoinette, Toulan, Jarjayes

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]]> 2429 yes 110. Anatomy of a Murder: The Parkman-Webster Case In the fog-draped streets of 1849 Boston, the disappearance of a prominent Brahmin landlord unravels upon Harvard’s medical college. George Parkman, a meticulous financier, and John White Webster, a charismatic but debt-ridden professor, collide in a shocking crime that grips the city. From gaslit alleys to crowded courtrooms, this episode traces the investigation, groundbreaking forensic discoveries, and trial that exposed class divides and ethical dilemmas, captivating the city with suspense while probing the human cost of ambition in a rapidly changing America. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Parkman-Webster Murder: A Uniquely Boston Case The Parkman Murder: Evidence at the MHS The Parkman-Webster Murder - A Case For Forensics - Boston Ghosts The Murder of Dr. Parkman | American Experience | Official Site - PBS The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's forensic evidence Nathan Cooley Keep and the Parkman-Webster Murder Trial The Parkman Murder - Massachusetts Historical Society Murder in the medical school: the Parkman-Webster case, Boston ... Just One Kind of Murder in the 1850 Parkman-Webster Case The Harvard Medical School Janitor Who Solved a Murder Harvard Murder Mystery: Parkman-Webster Case & Forensic ... The Murder of a Wealthy Boston Physician by a Harvard Professor ... The Parkman-Webster Murder Case - Boston - The West End Museum Murder at Harvard Medical School - iBoston THE DISAPPEARANCE DR. PARKMAN - Maryland State Archives The Infamous Tale of the Murderous Chemistry Professor The Webster Charge | American Experience | Official Site - PBS The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's Forensic Evidence The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's forensic evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:09:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the fog-draped streets of 1849 Boston, the disappearance of a prominent Brahmin landlord unravels upon Harvard’s medical college. George Parkman, a meticulous financier, and John White Webster, a charismatic but debt-ridden professor, collide in a shocking crime that grips the city. From gaslit alleys to crowded courtrooms, this episode traces the investigation, groundbreaking forensic discoveries, and trial that exposed class divides and ethical dilemmas, captivating the city with suspense while probing the human cost of ambition in a rapidly changing America. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Parkman-Webster Murder: A Uniquely Boston Case The Parkman Murder: Evidence at the MHS The Parkman-Webster Murder - A Case For Forensics - Boston Ghosts The Murder of Dr. Parkman | American Experience | Official Site - PBS The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's forensic evidence Nathan Cooley Keep and the Parkman-Webster Murder Trial The Parkman Murder - Massachusetts Historical Society Murder in the medical school: the Parkman-Webster case, Boston ... Just One Kind of Murder in the 1850 Parkman-Webster Case The Harvard Medical School Janitor Who Solved a Murder Harvard Murder Mystery: Parkman-Webster Case & Forensic ... The Murder of a Wealthy Boston Physician by a Harvard Professor ... The Parkman-Webster Murder Case - Boston - The West End Museum Murder at Harvard Medical School - iBoston THE DISAPPEARANCE DR. PARKMAN - Maryland State Archives The Infamous Tale of the Murderous Chemistry Professor The Webster Charge | American Experience | Official Site - PBS The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's Forensic Evidence The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's forensic evidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the fog-draped streets of 1849 Boston, the disappearance of a prominent Brahmin landlord unravels upon Harvard’s medical college. George Parkman, a meticulous financier, and John White Webster, a charismatic but debt-ridden professor, collide in a shocking crime that grips the city. From gaslit alleys to crowded courtrooms, this episode traces the investigation, groundbreaking forensic discoveries, and trial that exposed class divides and ethical dilemmas, captivating the city with suspense while probing the human cost of ambition in a rapidly changing America.

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Show Notes & Further Reading

The Parkman-Webster Murder: A Uniquely Boston Case

The Parkman Murder: Evidence at the MHS

The Parkman-Webster Murder - A Case For Forensics - Boston Ghosts

The Murder of Dr. Parkman | American Experience | Official Site - PBS

The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's forensic evidence

Nathan Cooley Keep and the Parkman-Webster Murder Trial

The Parkman Murder - Massachusetts Historical Society

Murder in the medical school: the Parkman-Webster case, Boston ...

Just One Kind of Murder in the 1850 Parkman-Webster Case

The Harvard Medical School Janitor Who Solved a Murder

Harvard Murder Mystery: Parkman-Webster Case & Forensic ...

The Murder of a Wealthy Boston Physician by a Harvard Professor ...

The Parkman-Webster Murder Case - Boston - The West End Museum

Murder at Harvard Medical School - iBoston

THE DISAPPEARANCE DR. PARKMAN - Maryland State Archives

The Infamous Tale of the Murderous Chemistry Professor

The Webster Charge | American Experience | Official Site - PBS

The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's Forensic Evidence

The 1850 Webster/Parkman Trial: Dr. Keep's forensic evidence.

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]]> 3328 yes 109. Lore & Legends | Hauntings of The Grey Nuns Motherhouse and The Gran Viena Hotel Two buildings. Two legacies. One shaped by compassion, the other marked by violence. In this episode of Macabrium, we step inside the Grey Nuns Motherhouse in Montreal. Once a convent, now part of a bustling university, it remains heavy with silence and memory. Students and staff have reported ghostly figures in long habits, disembodied footsteps, and the unmistakable sense of being watched. Within these stone walls, the dead seem to linger alongside the living. We then travel across continents to the Gran Viena Hotel in Argentina. Once an opulent retreat, this now-abandoned relic hides more than just dust and decay. Guests have vanished, lights flicker in sealed rooms, and whispers fill the night air. Local lore ties the hotel to fugitives, secrets, and a past too dark to fade quietly. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Ghosts of Grey Nuns | News - The Link – Concordia’s Independent Sisters and spooks: Grey Nuns and other Montreal haunts | CBC News Grey Nun Ghosts And A Murderer’s Grave | The Concordian Montreal’s Haunted Student Residence - YouTube Montreal’s Grey Nuns rife with history and tragedy The Ghosts of Grey Nuns - the haunted attic The 6 most haunted places in Montreal Six Haunted Places in Ontario and Québec Where History Might Still … Haunted Canada: 14 creepy places that will scare your socks off 7 haunted places in Montreal that are bound to get you spooked Montreal’s most haunted | CBC News 21 Feb 1918 - Tragedy at the Grey Nunnery, Montreal. - Trove Haunted Montreal Blog #54 – Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel Infobae Article on Gran Hotel Viena Atlas Obscura Entry on Gran Hotel Viena YouTube Video on Ghost Hunters International Wikipedia Page on Mar Chiquita (Córdoba) Clarín Article on Gran Hotel Viena La Nación Article on Gran Hotel Viena Voces Anónimas Episodes Haunted Rooms Page on Gran Hotel Viena Paranormal Investigators Report on Gran Viena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:29:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Two buildings. Two legacies. One shaped by compassion, the other marked by violence. In this episode of Macabrium, we step inside the Grey Nuns Motherhouse in Montreal. Once a convent, now part of a bustling university, it remains heavy with silence and memory. Students and staff have reported ghostly figures in long habits, disembodied footsteps, and the unmistakable sense of being watched. Within these stone walls, the dead seem to linger alongside the living. We then travel across continents to the Gran Viena Hotel in Argentina. Once an opulent retreat, this now-abandoned relic hides more than just dust and decay. Guests have vanished, lights flicker in sealed rooms, and whispers fill the night air. Local lore ties the hotel to fugitives, secrets, and a past too dark to fade quietly. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Ghosts of Grey Nuns | News - The Link – Concordia’s Independent Sisters and spooks: Grey Nuns and other Montreal haunts | CBC News Grey Nun Ghosts And A Murderer’s Grave | The Concordian Montreal’s Haunted Student Residence - YouTube Montreal’s Grey Nuns rife with history and tragedy The Ghosts of Grey Nuns - the haunted attic The 6 most haunted places in Montreal Six Haunted Places in Ontario and Québec Where History Might Still … Haunted Canada: 14 creepy places that will scare your socks off 7 haunted places in Montreal that are bound to get you spooked Montreal’s most haunted | CBC News 21 Feb 1918 - Tragedy at the Grey Nunnery, Montreal. - Trove Haunted Montreal Blog #54 – Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel Infobae Article on Gran Hotel Viena Atlas Obscura Entry on Gran Hotel Viena YouTube Video on Ghost Hunters International Wikipedia Page on Mar Chiquita (Córdoba) Clarín Article on Gran Hotel Viena La Nación Article on Gran Hotel Viena Voces Anónimas Episodes Haunted Rooms Page on Gran Hotel Viena Paranormal Investigators Report on Gran Viena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two buildings. Two legacies. One shaped by compassion, the other marked by violence.

In this episode of Macabrium, we step inside the Grey Nuns Motherhouse in Montreal. Once a convent, now part of a bustling university, it remains heavy with silence and memory. Students and staff have reported ghostly figures in long habits, disembodied footsteps, and the unmistakable sense of being watched. Within these stone walls, the dead seem to linger alongside the living.

We then travel across continents to the Gran Viena Hotel in Argentina. Once an opulent retreat, this now-abandoned relic hides more than just dust and decay. Guests have vanished, lights flicker in sealed rooms, and whispers fill the night air. Local lore ties the hotel to fugitives, secrets, and a past too dark to fade quietly.

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Show Notes & Further Reading

The Ghosts of Grey Nuns | News - The Link – Concordia’s Independent

Sisters and spooks: Grey Nuns and other Montreal haunts | CBC News

Grey Nun Ghosts And A Murderer’s Grave | The Concordian

Montreal’s Haunted Student Residence - YouTube

Montreal’s Grey Nuns rife with history and tragedy

The Ghosts of Grey Nuns - the haunted attic

The 6 most haunted places in Montreal

Six Haunted Places in Ontario and Québec Where History Might Still …

Haunted Canada: 14 creepy places that will scare your socks off

7 haunted places in Montreal that are bound to get you spooked

Montreal’s most haunted | CBC News

21 Feb 1918 - Tragedy at the Grey Nunnery, Montreal. - Trove

Haunted Montreal Blog #54 – Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

Infobae Article on Gran Hotel Viena

Atlas Obscura Entry on Gran Hotel Viena

YouTube Video on Ghost Hunters International

Wikipedia Page on Mar Chiquita (Córdoba)

Clarín Article on Gran Hotel Viena

La Nación Article on Gran Hotel Viena

Voces Anónimas Episodes

Haunted Rooms Page on Gran Hotel Viena

Paranormal Investigators Report on Gran Viena

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]]> 3143 yes 108. Ghostface: The Gainesville Student Murders In the blistering August heat of 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was paralyzed by a series of brutal slayings. Over just four days, five students were murdered—each crime more horrifying than the last. Doors were bolted. Campuses emptied. Fear became a living thing. But beneath the surface terror lay something even stranger: the killer seemed to be performing for an unseen audience, staging scenes like a director crafting a horror film. His spree would go on to inspire one of the most iconic slasher villains of all time—Ghostface. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading FL v. ROLLING (1994) – Officer Barber’s Testimony by CourtTV Prosecution chips away at Rolling’s case for mercy by David K. Barstow  Rolling’s Mother Testifies by The South Florida Sun Sentinel  The Gainesville Serial Killer by ABC’s 20/20 Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper by the Department of Psychology at Radford University Rolling v. State (1997) by The Florida Supreme Court How a woman in Louisiana helped break the case of 5 student murders in Florida by Glenn Ruppel, Sean Dooley, and Anthony Rivas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:01:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the blistering August heat of 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was paralyzed by a series of brutal slayings. Over just four days, five students were murdered—each crime more horrifying than the last. Doors were bolted. Campuses emptied. Fear became a living thing. But beneath the surface terror lay something even stranger: the killer seemed to be performing for an unseen audience, staging scenes like a director crafting a horror film. His spree would go on to inspire one of the most iconic slasher villains of all time—Ghostface. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading FL v. ROLLING (1994) – Officer Barber’s Testimony by CourtTV Prosecution chips away at Rolling’s case for mercy by David K. Barstow  Rolling’s Mother Testifies by The South Florida Sun Sentinel  The Gainesville Serial Killer by ABC’s 20/20 Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper by the Department of Psychology at Radford University Rolling v. State (1997) by The Florida Supreme Court How a woman in Louisiana helped break the case of 5 student murders in Florida by Glenn Ruppel, Sean Dooley, and Anthony Rivas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the blistering August heat of 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was paralyzed by a series of brutal slayings. Over just four days, five students were murdered—each crime more horrifying than the last. Doors were bolted. Campuses emptied. Fear became a living thing.

But beneath the surface terror lay something even stranger: the killer seemed to be performing for an unseen audience, staging scenes like a director crafting a horror film. His spree would go on to inspire one of the most iconic slasher villains of all time—Ghostface.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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FL v. ROLLING (1994) – Officer Barber’s Testimony by CourtTV

Prosecution chips away at Rolling’s case for mercy by David K. Barstow 

Rolling’s Mother Testifies by The South Florida Sun Sentinel 

The Gainesville Serial Killer by ABC’s 20/20

Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper by the Department of Psychology at Radford University

Rolling v. State (1997) by The Florida Supreme Court

How a woman in Louisiana helped break the case of 5 student murders in Florida by Glenn Ruppel, Sean Dooley, and Anthony Rivas

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]]> 3667 yes 107. Lore & Legends | Aradale Lunatic Asylum In the heart of rural Victoria stands the shell of a grand institution—Aradale Asylum. Once home to thousands of patients, many never left. This episode traces the fog-drenched corridors of a place built on the promise of care, but haunted by the reality of confinement. What lingers in the shadows of Australia’s largest abandoned asylum… and who’s still listening? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Sources & Further Reading Aradale Asylum – Dark TourismInside Australia’s Haunted Aradale Asylum – RankerGhosts of Aradale: What Lurks in Australia’s Largest Abandoned Asylum – Australian GeographicAradale Mental Hospital: The History – OnlyMelbourneHaunted Places: Aradale Lunatic Asylum – HauntedPlaces.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:21:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the heart of rural Victoria stands the shell of a grand institution—Aradale Asylum. Once home to thousands of patients, many never left. This episode traces the fog-drenched corridors of a place built on the promise of care, but haunted by the reality of confinement. What lingers in the shadows of Australia’s largest abandoned asylum… and who’s still listening? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Sources & Further Reading Aradale Asylum – Dark TourismInside Australia’s Haunted Aradale Asylum – RankerGhosts of Aradale: What Lurks in Australia’s Largest Abandoned Asylum – Australian GeographicAradale Mental Hospital: The History – OnlyMelbourneHaunted Places: Aradale Lunatic Asylum – HauntedPlaces.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the heart of rural Victoria stands the shell of a grand institution—Aradale Asylum. Once home to thousands of patients, many never left. This episode traces the fog-drenched corridors of a place built on the promise of care, but haunted by the reality of confinement. What lingers in the shadows of Australia’s largest abandoned asylum… and who’s still listening?

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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Aradale Asylum – Dark Tourism
Inside Australia’s Haunted Aradale Asylum – Ranker
Ghosts of Aradale: What Lurks in Australia’s Largest Abandoned Asylum – Australian Geographic
Aradale Mental Hospital: The History – OnlyMelbourne
Haunted Places: Aradale Lunatic Asylum – HauntedPlaces.org

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]]> 1447 yes 106. Angel Maker: The Baby Farm Murders In Victorian England, beneath the smog-choked skies and soot-stained bricks, a quiet horror was unfolding. Amelia Dyer a former nurse turned baby farmer, promised desperate mothers care and comfort for their infants… but what she delivered was death. With white tape as her calling card and the Thames as her accomplice, Dyer became one of history’s most prolific serial killers, hiding in plain sight as London’s population boomed and its poorest slipped through the cracks. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Sources & Further Reading Bastardy and Baby Farming in Victorian England Baby Farming, A Victorian Horror Story Victorian Baby Farming Baby farming - Wikipedia Nineteenth-Century Baby-Farming and the Demonisation of Working-Class Mothers Social Life in Victorian England The Victorian women forced to give up their babies Single, Unwed, and Pregnant in Victorian London Amelia Dyer - Wikipedia Amelia Dyer Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life Amelia Dyer | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers The Grisly Story Of How 'Baby Farmer' Amelia Dyer May Have Slaughtered As Many As 400 Children Amelia Dyer: The Victorian nurse who strangled babies - BBC News Amelia Dyer: The Victorian Baby Farmer - Owlcation Amelia Dyer: Baby Killers | Gresham College Amelia Dyer "The Reading Baby Farmer" - Crime Museum The Baby Farmer | Thames Valley Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:56:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In Victorian England, beneath the smog-choked skies and soot-stained bricks, a quiet horror was unfolding. Amelia Dyer a former nurse turned baby farmer, promised desperate mothers care and comfort for their infants… but what she delivered was death. With white tape as her calling card and the Thames as her accomplice, Dyer became one of history’s most prolific serial killers, hiding in plain sight as London’s population boomed and its poorest slipped through the cracks. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Sources & Further Reading Bastardy and Baby Farming in Victorian England Baby Farming, A Victorian Horror Story Victorian Baby Farming Baby farming - Wikipedia Nineteenth-Century Baby-Farming and the Demonisation of Working-Class Mothers Social Life in Victorian England The Victorian women forced to give up their babies Single, Unwed, and Pregnant in Victorian London Amelia Dyer - Wikipedia Amelia Dyer Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life Amelia Dyer | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers The Grisly Story Of How 'Baby Farmer' Amelia Dyer May Have Slaughtered As Many As 400 Children Amelia Dyer: The Victorian nurse who strangled babies - BBC News Amelia Dyer: The Victorian Baby Farmer - Owlcation Amelia Dyer: Baby Killers | Gresham College Amelia Dyer "The Reading Baby Farmer" - Crime Museum The Baby Farmer | Thames Valley Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Victorian England, beneath the smog-choked skies and soot-stained bricks, a quiet horror was unfolding. Amelia Dyer a former nurse turned baby farmer, promised desperate mothers care and comfort for their infants… but what she delivered was death. With white tape as her calling card and the Thames as her accomplice, Dyer became one of history’s most prolific serial killers, hiding in plain sight as London’s population boomed and its poorest slipped through the cracks.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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Show Sources & Further Reading

Bastardy and Baby Farming in Victorian England

Baby Farming, A Victorian Horror Story

Victorian Baby Farming

Baby farming - Wikipedia

Nineteenth-Century Baby-Farming and the Demonisation of Working-Class Mothers

Social Life in Victorian England

The Victorian women forced to give up their babies

Single, Unwed, and Pregnant in Victorian London

Amelia Dyer - Wikipedia

Amelia Dyer Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life

Amelia Dyer | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

The Grisly Story Of How 'Baby Farmer' Amelia Dyer May Have Slaughtered As Many As 400 Children

Amelia Dyer: The Victorian nurse who strangled babies - BBC News

Amelia Dyer: The Victorian Baby Farmer - Owlcation

Amelia Dyer: Baby Killers | Gresham College

Amelia Dyer "The Reading Baby Farmer" - Crime Museum

The Baby Farmer | Thames Valley Police

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]]> 2348 yes 105. Lore & Legends | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Original Vampires of New Orleans: The Casket Girls In 1728, the fledgling city of New Orleans welcomes the Casket Girls, young women sent from France to marry colonists, their pale faces and coffin-shaped chests sparking whispers of mystery. Among them is Marie-Claire de Laval, whose beauty hides a dangerous secret. As strange deaths plague the colony and shadows move in the night, Sister Agnes, a compassionate nun, and Lucien Dubois, a rugged trapper, are drawn into a web of intrigue at the Ursuline Convent. In a city where faith clashes with the supernatural, their choices will shape New Orleans’ future. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Sources & Further Reading NewOrleans.com - The Casket Girls of New Orleans Pelican State of Mind - Myth, Legend, and History Ghost City Tours - Truth About the Casket Girls New York Historical Society - The Casket Girls Locations of Lore - The Casket Girls New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours - The Casket Girls Very Local - My Granny was a Vampire-Smuggling Casket Girl NOLA.com - A Lot to Unpack New Orleans Ghosts - The Casket Girls Fodors - Unveiling New Orleans’ Vampire Legends Horror Obsessive - 18th Century Mail Order Brides or Vampire Smugglers Terrebonne Parish Library System - Vampires in the Deep South New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours - Phantoms of the Ursuline Convent Old Ursuline Convent Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:43:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 1728, the fledgling city of New Orleans welcomes the Casket Girls, young women sent from France to marry colonists, their pale faces and coffin-shaped chests sparking whispers of mystery. Among them is Marie-Claire de Laval, whose beauty hides a dangerous secret. As strange deaths plague the colony and shadows move in the night, Sister Agnes, a compassionate nun, and Lucien Dubois, a rugged trapper, are drawn into a web of intrigue at the Ursuline Convent. In a city where faith clashes with the supernatural, their choices will shape New Orleans’ future. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Sources & Further Reading NewOrleans.com - The Casket Girls of New Orleans Pelican State of Mind - Myth, Legend, and History Ghost City Tours - Truth About the Casket Girls New York Historical Society - The Casket Girls Locations of Lore - The Casket Girls New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours - The Casket Girls Very Local - My Granny was a Vampire-Smuggling Casket Girl NOLA.com - A Lot to Unpack New Orleans Ghosts - The Casket Girls Fodors - Unveiling New Orleans’ Vampire Legends Horror Obsessive - 18th Century Mail Order Brides or Vampire Smugglers Terrebonne Parish Library System - Vampires in the Deep South New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours - Phantoms of the Ursuline Convent Old Ursuline Convent Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 1728, the fledgling city of New Orleans welcomes the Casket Girls, young women sent from France to marry colonists, their pale faces and coffin-shaped chests sparking whispers of mystery. Among them is Marie-Claire de Laval, whose beauty hides a dangerous secret. As strange deaths plague the colony and shadows move in the night, Sister Agnes, a compassionate nun, and Lucien Dubois, a rugged trapper, are drawn into a web of intrigue at the Ursuline Convent. In a city where faith clashes with the supernatural, their choices will shape New Orleans’ future.

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NewOrleans.com - The Casket Girls of New Orleans

Pelican State of Mind - Myth, Legend, and History

Ghost City Tours - Truth About the Casket Girls

New York Historical Society - The Casket Girls

Locations of Lore - The Casket Girls

New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours - The Casket Girls

Very Local - My Granny was a Vampire-Smuggling Casket Girl

NOLA.com - A Lot to Unpack

New Orleans Ghosts - The Casket Girls

Fodors - Unveiling New Orleans’ Vampire Legends

Horror Obsessive - 18th Century Mail Order Brides or Vampire Smugglers

Terrebonne Parish Library System - Vampires in the Deep South

New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours - Phantoms of the Ursuline Convent

Old Ursuline Convent Museum

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]]> 3563 yes 104. Lore & Legends | Death on Skid Row: The Infamous Cecil Hotel In downtown Los Angeles stands the Cecil Hotel, a place where luxury once thrived but now echoes with tales of murder, suicide, and ghostly apparitions. Opened in 1924, this 14-story building has become synonymous with tragedy, linked to at least 16 deaths and countless eerie experiences. From the rumored presence of the Black Dahlia to the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, the Cecil’s dark history captivates true crime fans and paranormal enthusiasts alike. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading How the Hotel Cecil Became One of LA’s Most Haunted Buildings Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Cecil Hotel: LA’s Most Haunted for Horrifying Reasons Haunted Cecil Hotel - FrightFind Living Opposite the Haunted Cecil Hotel Inside Los Angeles’ Infamous Cecil Hotel The Cecil Hotel: Where Dreams Go To Die Cecil Hotel - Wikipedia Cecil Hotel Reopens as Affordable Housing Cecil Hotel Homeless Housing Problems Cecil Hotel Put Up for Sale Cecil Hotel Housing Issues No Ghosts at the Cecil Hotel Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:07:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In downtown Los Angeles stands the Cecil Hotel, a place where luxury once thrived but now echoes with tales of murder, suicide, and ghostly apparitions. Opened in 1924, this 14-story building has become synonymous with tragedy, linked to at least 16 deaths and countless eerie experiences. From the rumored presence of the Black Dahlia to the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, the Cecil’s dark history captivates true crime fans and paranormal enthusiasts alike. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading How the Hotel Cecil Became One of LA’s Most Haunted Buildings Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Cecil Hotel: LA’s Most Haunted for Horrifying Reasons Haunted Cecil Hotel - FrightFind Living Opposite the Haunted Cecil Hotel Inside Los Angeles’ Infamous Cecil Hotel The Cecil Hotel: Where Dreams Go To Die Cecil Hotel - Wikipedia Cecil Hotel Reopens as Affordable Housing Cecil Hotel Homeless Housing Problems Cecil Hotel Put Up for Sale Cecil Hotel Housing Issues No Ghosts at the Cecil Hotel Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In downtown Los Angeles stands the Cecil Hotel, a place where luxury once thrived but now echoes with tales of murder, suicide, and ghostly apparitions. Opened in 1924, this 14-story building has become synonymous with tragedy, linked to at least 16 deaths and countless eerie experiences. From the rumored presence of the Black Dahlia to the mysterious death of Elisa Lam, the Cecil’s dark history captivates true crime fans and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

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Show Notes & Further Reading

How the Hotel Cecil Became One of LA’s Most Haunted Buildings

Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History

Cecil Hotel: LA’s Most Haunted for Horrifying Reasons

Haunted Cecil Hotel - FrightFind

Living Opposite the Haunted Cecil Hotel

Inside Los Angeles’ Infamous Cecil Hotel

The Cecil Hotel: Where Dreams Go To Die

Cecil Hotel - Wikipedia

Cecil Hotel Reopens as Affordable Housing

Cecil Hotel Homeless Housing Problems

Cecil Hotel Put Up for Sale

Cecil Hotel Housing Issues

No Ghosts at the Cecil Hotel

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

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]]> 2264 yes 103. Burned: They Said She Was a Changeling She was clever, headstrong, and quick with a needle. A woman of her time, and somehow, ahead of it. Bridget Cleary had her own sewing machine, a prized possession in rural Ireland. She wore stylish boots, sold eggs, and kept a fine house. But in March of 1895, the people of Ballyvadlea watched smoke rise from the Cleary home. They said she’d gone missing. That she was sick. That she wasn’t herself. And then came the whispers… about fairies, about changelings, about the hollow hills. By the time authorities arrived, Bridget’s body was already ash. What remained was a tangle of folklore and fear, a quiet village exposed under the harsh light of a trial. And still, more than a century later, the question lingers: What does it take for a husband, a family, a community, to believe a woman is no longer who she says she is? Quick Note on Pronunciation:Hi guys! I do my best to get pronunciations right—especially for names and places with cultural or historical roots—but sometimes regional habits sneak in. Like Bourke: in Ireland, it’s usually pronounced “Berk,” but here in North America, you’ll often hear “Bork” (guilty!). Just a heads-up in case you notice any little differences. Appreciate you listening with curiosity and kindness. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story – Angela BourkeThe Cooper’s Wife is Missing – Joan Hoff and Marian Yeates Strange Death Near Clonmel – Freeman’s JournalNot Witches, But Fairies – The New York TimesBurning Bridget – The Irish Times The Haunting True Story of Bridget Cleary’s ‘Changeling’ MurderBehind the Scenes: The Murder of Bridget ClearyBridget Cleary Burned to DeathThe Horrific Murder of Bridget Cleary, the Irish ‘Fairy Wife’The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story – ReviewThe Story of the Last ‘Witch’ Burned Alive in Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:33:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media She was clever, headstrong, and quick with a needle. A woman of her time, and somehow, ahead of it. Bridget Cleary had her own sewing machine, a prized possession in rural Ireland. She wore stylish boots, sold eggs, and kept a fine house. But in March of 1895, the people of Ballyvadlea watched smoke rise from the Cleary home. They said she’d gone missing. That she was sick. That she wasn’t herself. And then came the whispers… about fairies, about changelings, about the hollow hills. By the time authorities arrived, Bridget’s body was already ash. What remained was a tangle of folklore and fear, a quiet village exposed under the harsh light of a trial. And still, more than a century later, the question lingers: What does it take for a husband, a family, a community, to believe a woman is no longer who she says she is? Quick Note on Pronunciation:Hi guys! I do my best to get pronunciations right—especially for names and places with cultural or historical roots—but sometimes regional habits sneak in. Like Bourke: in Ireland, it’s usually pronounced “Berk,” but here in North America, you’ll often hear “Bork” (guilty!). Just a heads-up in case you notice any little differences. Appreciate you listening with curiosity and kindness. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Show Notes & Further Reading The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story – Angela BourkeThe Cooper’s Wife is Missing – Joan Hoff and Marian Yeates Strange Death Near Clonmel – Freeman’s JournalNot Witches, But Fairies – The New York TimesBurning Bridget – The Irish Times The Haunting True Story of Bridget Cleary’s ‘Changeling’ MurderBehind the Scenes: The Murder of Bridget ClearyBridget Cleary Burned to DeathThe Horrific Murder of Bridget Cleary, the Irish ‘Fairy Wife’The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story – ReviewThe Story of the Last ‘Witch’ Burned Alive in Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices She was clever, headstrong, and quick with a needle. A woman of her time, and somehow, ahead of it. Bridget Cleary had her own sewing machine, a prized possession in rural Ireland. She wore stylish boots, sold eggs, and kept a fine house.

But in March of 1895, the people of Ballyvadlea watched smoke rise from the Cleary home. They said she’d gone missing. That she was sick. That she wasn’t herself. And then came the whispers… about fairies, about changelings, about the hollow hills.

By the time authorities arrived, Bridget’s body was already ash. What remained was a tangle of folklore and fear, a quiet village exposed under the harsh light of a trial. And still, more than a century later, the question lingers: What does it take for a husband, a family, a community, to believe a woman is no longer who she says she is?


Quick Note on Pronunciation:
Hi guys! I do my best to get pronunciations right—especially for names and places with cultural or historical roots—but sometimes regional habits sneak in. Like Bourke: in Ireland, it’s usually pronounced “Berk,” but here in North America, you’ll often hear “Bork” (guilty!). Just a heads-up in case you notice any little differences. Appreciate you listening with curiosity and kindness.

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Show Notes & Further Reading

The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story – Angela Bourke
The Cooper’s Wife is Missing – Joan Hoff and Marian Yeates

Strange Death Near Clonmel – Freeman’s Journal
Not Witches, But Fairies – The New York Times
Burning Bridget – The Irish Times

The Haunting True Story of Bridget Cleary’s ‘Changeling’ Murder
Behind the Scenes: The Murder of Bridget Cleary
Bridget Cleary Burned to Death
The Horrific Murder of Bridget Cleary, the Irish ‘Fairy Wife’
The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story – Review
The Story of the Last ‘Witch’ Burned Alive in Ireland

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]]> 2621 yes 102. Lore & Legends | Australia's Most Haunted House: Monte Cristo Homestead The story of Monte Cristo Homestead traces the history of a Victorian manor in Junee, New South Wales, from its construction in 1885 to its closure in 2025. It begins with the arrival of the Great Southern Railway in 1878, which sparks the rise of a family who builds the grand homestead, establishing it as a social hub. A series of tragic events mark the house, including deaths and misfortunes that fuel its haunted reputation. Decades later, in 1963, a new family purchases the dilapidated manor, restoring it into a museum and tourist attraction while encountering eerie phenomena.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Monte Cristo Homestead - Wikipedia History - The Monte Cristo Documentary The Wiradjuri People - The Monte Cristo Documentary Paranormal - The Monte Cristo Documentary Australia’s Most Haunted House – Monte Cristo Homestead | Traces Magazine Monte Cristo Homestead in Junee, New South Wales, Australia | Into Horror History Riverina Rewind: Remembering Junee’s Olive Ryan and Life in Australia’s ‘Most Haunted House’ Monte Cristo Homestead - The Little House of Horrors Growing up in Junee’s Monte Cristo Homestead Owner Lawrence Ryan Episode 105: The Monte Cristo Homestead and the Hat Man Strange but True: The Mystery of Monte Cristo Homestead | BBC Science Focus People Don’t Make It Through the Night: Inside Monte Cristo | Mamamia Bed and Breakfast and Boos? A Night at Monte Cristo | HerCanberra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:21:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The story of Monte Cristo Homestead traces the history of a Victorian manor in Junee, New South Wales, from its construction in 1885 to its closure in 2025. It begins with the arrival of the Great Southern Railway in 1878, which sparks the rise of a family who builds the grand homestead, establishing it as a social hub. A series of tragic events mark the house, including deaths and misfortunes that fuel its haunted reputation. Decades later, in 1963, a new family purchases the dilapidated manor, restoring it into a museum and tourist attraction while encountering eerie phenomena.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Monte Cristo Homestead - Wikipedia History - The Monte Cristo Documentary The Wiradjuri People - The Monte Cristo Documentary Paranormal - The Monte Cristo Documentary Australia’s Most Haunted House – Monte Cristo Homestead | Traces Magazine Monte Cristo Homestead in Junee, New South Wales, Australia | Into Horror History Riverina Rewind: Remembering Junee’s Olive Ryan and Life in Australia’s ‘Most Haunted House’ Monte Cristo Homestead - The Little House of Horrors Growing up in Junee’s Monte Cristo Homestead Owner Lawrence Ryan Episode 105: The Monte Cristo Homestead and the Hat Man Strange but True: The Mystery of Monte Cristo Homestead | BBC Science Focus People Don’t Make It Through the Night: Inside Monte Cristo | Mamamia Bed and Breakfast and Boos? A Night at Monte Cristo | HerCanberra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The story of Monte Cristo Homestead traces the history of a Victorian manor in Junee, New South Wales, from its construction in 1885 to its closure in 2025. It begins with the arrival of the Great Southern Railway in 1878, which sparks the rise of a family who builds the grand homestead, establishing it as a social hub.

A series of tragic events mark the house, including deaths and misfortunes that fuel its haunted reputation. Decades later, in 1963, a new family purchases the dilapidated manor, restoring it into a museum and tourist attraction while encountering eerie phenomena. 


Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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Episode Reference Material


Monte Cristo Homestead - Wikipedia

History - The Monte Cristo Documentary

The Wiradjuri People - The Monte Cristo Documentary

Paranormal - The Monte Cristo Documentary

Australia’s Most Haunted House – Monte Cristo Homestead | Traces Magazine

Monte Cristo Homestead in Junee, New South Wales, Australia | Into Horror History

Riverina Rewind: Remembering Junee’s Olive Ryan and Life in Australia’s ‘Most Haunted House’

Monte Cristo Homestead - The Little House of Horrors

Growing up in Junee’s Monte Cristo Homestead Owner Lawrence Ryan

Episode 105: The Monte Cristo Homestead and the Hat Man

Strange but True: The Mystery of Monte Cristo Homestead | BBC Science Focus

People Don’t Make It Through the Night: Inside Monte Cristo | Mamamia

Bed and Breakfast and Boos? A Night at Monte Cristo | HerCanberra

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]]> 3475 yes 101. Ashes & Lye: A Murder at Mayfield Cottage On a fog-soaked evening in March 1879, the quiet streets of Richmond hid a secret. A lone woman stepped out of church and vanished into the mist. Days later, her ivy-draped cottage stirred with odd signs—a stranger wearing her clothes, selling her belongings, and tending a fire that burned far too long. Acrid smoke curled into the sky as whispers spread and the river yielded a grim discovery. Something terrible had happened behind those walls, and the truth was just beginning to surface. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Old Bailey Proceedings Online: Kate Webster British Newspaper Archive: The Illustrated Police News The Guardian: Human Skull Found in David Attenborough’s Garden Murderpedia: Kate Webster The Richmond Murderess: The True Story of Kate Webster, Leonard Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:29:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On a fog-soaked evening in March 1879, the quiet streets of Richmond hid a secret. A lone woman stepped out of church and vanished into the mist. Days later, her ivy-draped cottage stirred with odd signs—a stranger wearing her clothes, selling her belongings, and tending a fire that burned far too long. Acrid smoke curled into the sky as whispers spread and the river yielded a grim discovery. Something terrible had happened behind those walls, and the truth was just beginning to surface. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Old Bailey Proceedings Online: Kate Webster British Newspaper Archive: The Illustrated Police News The Guardian: Human Skull Found in David Attenborough’s Garden Murderpedia: Kate Webster The Richmond Murderess: The True Story of Kate Webster, Leonard Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a fog-soaked evening in March 1879, the quiet streets of Richmond hid a secret. A lone woman stepped out of church and vanished into the mist. Days later, her ivy-draped cottage stirred with odd signs—a stranger wearing her clothes, selling her belongings, and tending a fire that burned far too long. Acrid smoke curled into the sky as whispers spread and the river yielded a grim discovery. Something terrible had happened behind those walls, and the truth was just beginning to surface.


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Old Bailey Proceedings Online: Kate Webster

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]]> 1975 yes 100. Lore & Legends | The Shadow Over Point Pleasant: The Mothman In the late 1960s, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, becomes the epicenter of a chilling mystery when residents report sightings of a winged, red-eyed creature dubbed the Mothman. Beginning with a terrifying encounter by two young couples in the abandoned TNT Area, the phenomenon sparks widespread fear and fascination, drawing in journalist John Keel, whose investigation shapes a seminal book. The narrative weaves through the town’s economic struggles, the era’s paranormal craze, and global mythological parallels, while scientific skepticism challenges the creature’s existence. Through festivals and museums, Point Pleasant transforms the Mothman into a cultural icon, exploring themes of belief, fear, and human storytelling in a modern myth that endures. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Chronicling America - The Point Pleasant Register (1966–1967) Newspapers.com - The Point Pleasant Register (1966–1967) Chronicling America - The Athens Messenger (1966–1968) Newspapers.com - The Athens Messenger (1966–1968) National Transportation Safety Board - Silver Bridge Collapse Report (1970) West Virginia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Records (1960s) Environmental Protection Agency - TNT Area Assessment (1972) Mothman Museum - Official Site Mothman Festival - Official Site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:12:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the late 1960s, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, becomes the epicenter of a chilling mystery when residents report sightings of a winged, red-eyed creature dubbed the Mothman. Beginning with a terrifying encounter by two young couples in the abandoned TNT Area, the phenomenon sparks widespread fear and fascination, drawing in journalist John Keel, whose investigation shapes a seminal book. The narrative weaves through the town’s economic struggles, the era’s paranormal craze, and global mythological parallels, while scientific skepticism challenges the creature’s existence. Through festivals and museums, Point Pleasant transforms the Mothman into a cultural icon, exploring themes of belief, fear, and human storytelling in a modern myth that endures. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Chronicling America - The Point Pleasant Register (1966–1967) Newspapers.com - The Point Pleasant Register (1966–1967) Chronicling America - The Athens Messenger (1966–1968) Newspapers.com - The Athens Messenger (1966–1968) National Transportation Safety Board - Silver Bridge Collapse Report (1970) West Virginia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Records (1960s) Environmental Protection Agency - TNT Area Assessment (1972) Mothman Museum - Official Site Mothman Festival - Official Site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the late 1960s, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, becomes the epicenter of a chilling mystery when residents report sightings of a winged, red-eyed creature dubbed the Mothman.

Beginning with a terrifying encounter by two young couples in the abandoned TNT Area, the phenomenon sparks widespread fear and fascination, drawing in journalist John Keel, whose investigation shapes a seminal book. The narrative weaves through the town’s economic struggles, the era’s paranormal craze, and global mythological parallels, while scientific skepticism challenges the creature’s existence.

Through festivals and museums, Point Pleasant transforms the Mothman into a cultural icon, exploring themes of belief, fear, and human storytelling in a modern myth that endures.

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Chronicling America - The Point Pleasant Register (1966–1967)

Newspapers.com - The Point Pleasant Register (1966–1967)

Chronicling America - The Athens Messenger (1966–1968)

Newspapers.com - The Athens Messenger (1966–1968)

National Transportation Safety Board - Silver Bridge Collapse Report (1970)

West Virginia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Records (1960s)

Environmental Protection Agency - TNT Area Assessment (1972)

Mothman Museum - Official Site

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]]> 3594 no 99. Something in the Water: What Happened to Mary Rogers? She was young. Beautiful. Familiar to the city’s restless men and sharp-eyed journalists. By day, she sold cigars in a little shop on Broadway—just a girl behind the counter. But when her body surfaced near Hoboken, facedown and bruised, she became something else entirely: a cautionary tale, a public spectacle, a mystery. Mary Rogers was given many names. The Beautiful Cigar Girl. The Muse of Broadway. A siren lured to ruin. And long before we had podcasts or detective dramas, her story captivated a nation hungry for scandal. It drew in reporters, moral crusaders—and one very famous writer who believed he could solve her case from the page. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder – Daniel Stashower The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers: Sex and Culture in Nineteenth-Century New York – Amy Gilman SrebnickEdgar Allan Poe Tried and Failed to Crack the Mysterious Murder of Mary RogersThe Mysterious Death of Mary RogersThe Life of Mary RogersThe Mysterious Murder of “Cigar Girl” Mary Rogers, 1841The Mystery of Marie Rogêt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:37:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media She was young. Beautiful. Familiar to the city’s restless men and sharp-eyed journalists. By day, she sold cigars in a little shop on Broadway—just a girl behind the counter. But when her body surfaced near Hoboken, facedown and bruised, she became something else entirely: a cautionary tale, a public spectacle, a mystery. Mary Rogers was given many names. The Beautiful Cigar Girl. The Muse of Broadway. A siren lured to ruin. And long before we had podcasts or detective dramas, her story captivated a nation hungry for scandal. It drew in reporters, moral crusaders—and one very famous writer who believed he could solve her case from the page. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder – Daniel Stashower The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers: Sex and Culture in Nineteenth-Century New York – Amy Gilman SrebnickEdgar Allan Poe Tried and Failed to Crack the Mysterious Murder of Mary RogersThe Mysterious Death of Mary RogersThe Life of Mary RogersThe Mysterious Murder of “Cigar Girl” Mary Rogers, 1841The Mystery of Marie Rogêt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices She was young. Beautiful. Familiar to the city’s restless men and sharp-eyed journalists. By day, she sold cigars in a little shop on Broadway—just a girl behind the counter. But when her body surfaced near Hoboken, facedown and bruised, she became something else entirely: a cautionary tale, a public spectacle, a mystery.

Mary Rogers was given many names. The Beautiful Cigar Girl. The Muse of Broadway. A siren lured to ruin. And long before we had podcasts or detective dramas, her story captivated a nation hungry for scandal. It drew in reporters, moral crusaders—and one very famous writer who believed he could solve her case from the page.


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Episode Reference Material The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder – Daniel Stashower

The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers: Sex and Culture in Nineteenth-Century New York – Amy Gilman SrebnickEdgar Allan Poe Tried and Failed to Crack the Mysterious Murder of Mary Rogers
The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers
The Life of Mary Rogers
The Mysterious Murder of “Cigar Girl” Mary Rogers, 1841
The Mystery of Marie Rogêt

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]]> 2048 yes 98. Lore & Legends | The Haunting of the Banff Springs Hotel In the heart of Banff National Park, where the Canadian Rockies rise in jagged splendor, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel stands as a monument to both grandeur and mystery. Known as the "Castle of the Rockies," this Scottish baronial masterpiece, with its limestone turrets and oak-paneled halls, has welcomed travelers since 1888. For Sam McCauley, a bellman whose warm smile and lilting Scottish accent have greeted guests for decades, the hotel is more than a workplace—it’s a home, a sanctuary, and a keeper of secrets. Yet, beneath its opulent surface lies a darker history, one woven with tales of tragedy that have left spectral imprints on its stones. From a bride’s fatal fall to a child’s lost laughter, the hotel’s hauntings are as iconic as its architecture, and Sam’s journey through these events binds him to the Castle’s eternal soul. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Banff Haunted Hotel - Mystery at the Banff Springs The Haunted History of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel The Haunted Banff Springs Hotel, Canada Ghostly Tales of the Banff Springs Hotel The Ghosts of Fairmont Banff Springs Haunting Legends of Fairmont’s Banff Springs Hotel The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Actually Haunted? Banff Springs Hotel, Canada’s Famous Resort Banff Springs Hotel | The Canadian Encyclopedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:34:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the heart of Banff National Park, where the Canadian Rockies rise in jagged splendor, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel stands as a monument to both grandeur and mystery. Known as the "Castle of the Rockies," this Scottish baronial masterpiece, with its limestone turrets and oak-paneled halls, has welcomed travelers since 1888. For Sam McCauley, a bellman whose warm smile and lilting Scottish accent have greeted guests for decades, the hotel is more than a workplace—it’s a home, a sanctuary, and a keeper of secrets. Yet, beneath its opulent surface lies a darker history, one woven with tales of tragedy that have left spectral imprints on its stones. From a bride’s fatal fall to a child’s lost laughter, the hotel’s hauntings are as iconic as its architecture, and Sam’s journey through these events binds him to the Castle’s eternal soul. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Banff Haunted Hotel - Mystery at the Banff Springs The Haunted History of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel The Haunted Banff Springs Hotel, Canada Ghostly Tales of the Banff Springs Hotel The Ghosts of Fairmont Banff Springs Haunting Legends of Fairmont’s Banff Springs Hotel The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Actually Haunted? Banff Springs Hotel, Canada’s Famous Resort Banff Springs Hotel | The Canadian Encyclopedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the heart of Banff National Park, where the Canadian Rockies rise in jagged splendor, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel stands as a monument to both grandeur and mystery. Known as the "Castle of the Rockies," this Scottish baronial masterpiece, with its limestone turrets and oak-paneled halls, has welcomed travelers since 1888. For Sam McCauley, a bellman whose warm smile and lilting Scottish accent have greeted guests for decades, the hotel is more than a workplace—it’s a home, a sanctuary, and a keeper of secrets. Yet, beneath its opulent surface lies a darker history, one woven with tales of tragedy that have left spectral imprints on its stones. From a bride’s fatal fall to a child’s lost laughter, the hotel’s hauntings are as iconic as its architecture, and Sam’s journey through these events binds him to the Castle’s eternal soul.

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Banff Haunted Hotel - Mystery at the Banff Springs

The Haunted History of the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

The Haunted Banff Springs Hotel, Canada

Ghostly Tales of the Banff Springs Hotel

The Ghosts of Fairmont Banff Springs

Haunting Legends of Fairmont’s Banff Springs Hotel

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Is the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel Actually Haunted?

Banff Springs Hotel, Canada’s Famous Resort

Banff Springs Hotel | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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]]> 5326 yes 97. Unidentified: The Mystery at Falcon Lake In the spring of 1967, amateur prospector Stefan Michalak emerged from the woods near Falcon Lake—burned, disoriented, and terrified. What he claimed he saw deep in the Manitoba wilderness would spark one of Canada’s most famous UFO investigations. A strange craft. A searing light. And a silence that felt like it was watching him. What happened in those woods remains unexplained. But the scars it left were very real. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Stefan Michalak’s Story: No Aliens Required by The Iron Skeptic  Falcon Lake incident is Canada's 'best-documented UFO case,' even 50 years later by Darren Bernhardt The Falcon Lake Incident by Lyndon Froese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:01:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the spring of 1967, amateur prospector Stefan Michalak emerged from the woods near Falcon Lake—burned, disoriented, and terrified. What he claimed he saw deep in the Manitoba wilderness would spark one of Canada’s most famous UFO investigations. A strange craft. A searing light. And a silence that felt like it was watching him. What happened in those woods remains unexplained. But the scars it left were very real. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Stefan Michalak’s Story: No Aliens Required by The Iron Skeptic  Falcon Lake incident is Canada's 'best-documented UFO case,' even 50 years later by Darren Bernhardt The Falcon Lake Incident by Lyndon Froese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the spring of 1967, amateur prospector Stefan Michalak emerged from the woods near Falcon Lake—burned, disoriented, and terrified. What he claimed he saw deep in the Manitoba wilderness would spark one of Canada’s most famous UFO investigations. A strange craft. A searing light. And a silence that felt like it was watching him.

What happened in those woods remains unexplained. But the scars it left were very real.


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Stefan Michalak’s Story: No Aliens Required by The Iron Skeptic 

Falcon Lake incident is Canada's 'best-documented UFO case,' even 50 years later by Darren Bernhardt

The Falcon Lake Incident by Lyndon Froese

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]]> 2467 no 96. Lore & Legends | Aokigahara: Japan's Suicide Forest It's a different episode of Lore & Legends today - one that factually explores Aokigahara Forest, Japan’s “Suicide Forest,” tracing its evolution from a natural wonder at the base of Mount Fuji to a global symbol of tragedy. Spanning its geological origins from the 864 CE eruption, 19th-century emergence as a suicide site, and peak suicide rates in the early 2000s, this episode examines economic crises, cultural attitudes, and media influences like Seichō Matsumoto’s Kuroi Jukai that amplified its notoriety. Learn about Japan’s suicide prevention efforts, including national policies and Aokigahara-specific measures like drone patrols, alongside the forest’s role as a tourist destination attracting both nature enthusiasts and “dark tourists.” Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Aokigahara Forest - Wikipedia CNN: Suicide in Japan's Aokigahara Forest (2009) Aokigahara: Suicide Forest - IMDb Aokigahara: Suicide Forest - WatchDocumentaries Suicide Prevention in Japan - WHO Aokigahara Forest - National Geographic Inside Japan’s ‘Suicide Forest’ - CNN (2018) Japan's Suicide Forest: 33 Creepy Facts - Best Life National Suicide Prevention Policy in Japan - Injury Prevention The General Principles of Suicide Prevention Policy - PubMed The Creepy Confines of Aokigahara - All That’s Interesting Real Stories From the Japanese Suicide Forest - Bustle Sea of Trees: Poetic Gateways to Aokigahara - Tokyo Poetry Journal Aokigahara Forest - Japan National Tourism Organization Suicide Data and Trends in Japan - Tokyo Mental Health Excess Suicides in Japan Post-Pandemic - ScienceDirect Drones Deployed to Aokigahara for Patrol - The Asahi Shimbun From Tragedy to Tourism - Life360 Aokigahara: A Dark Tourism Spot - Travel Tomorrow Macabre Tourism in Japan - ResearchGate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:20:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media It's a different episode of Lore & Legends today - one that factually explores Aokigahara Forest, Japan’s “Suicide Forest,” tracing its evolution from a natural wonder at the base of Mount Fuji to a global symbol of tragedy. Spanning its geological origins from the 864 CE eruption, 19th-century emergence as a suicide site, and peak suicide rates in the early 2000s, this episode examines economic crises, cultural attitudes, and media influences like Seichō Matsumoto’s Kuroi Jukai that amplified its notoriety. Learn about Japan’s suicide prevention efforts, including national policies and Aokigahara-specific measures like drone patrols, alongside the forest’s role as a tourist destination attracting both nature enthusiasts and “dark tourists.” Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Aokigahara Forest - Wikipedia CNN: Suicide in Japan's Aokigahara Forest (2009) Aokigahara: Suicide Forest - IMDb Aokigahara: Suicide Forest - WatchDocumentaries Suicide Prevention in Japan - WHO Aokigahara Forest - National Geographic Inside Japan’s ‘Suicide Forest’ - CNN (2018) Japan's Suicide Forest: 33 Creepy Facts - Best Life National Suicide Prevention Policy in Japan - Injury Prevention The General Principles of Suicide Prevention Policy - PubMed The Creepy Confines of Aokigahara - All That’s Interesting Real Stories From the Japanese Suicide Forest - Bustle Sea of Trees: Poetic Gateways to Aokigahara - Tokyo Poetry Journal Aokigahara Forest - Japan National Tourism Organization Suicide Data and Trends in Japan - Tokyo Mental Health Excess Suicides in Japan Post-Pandemic - ScienceDirect Drones Deployed to Aokigahara for Patrol - The Asahi Shimbun From Tragedy to Tourism - Life360 Aokigahara: A Dark Tourism Spot - Travel Tomorrow Macabre Tourism in Japan - ResearchGate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's a different episode of Lore & Legends today - one that factually explores Aokigahara Forest, Japan’s “Suicide Forest,” tracing its evolution from a natural wonder at the base of Mount Fuji to a global symbol of tragedy. Spanning its geological origins from the 864 CE eruption, 19th-century emergence as a suicide site, and peak suicide rates in the early 2000s, this episode examines economic crises, cultural attitudes, and media influences like Seichō Matsumoto’s Kuroi Jukai that amplified its notoriety. Learn about Japan’s suicide prevention efforts, including national policies and Aokigahara-specific measures like drone patrols, alongside the forest’s role as a tourist destination attracting both nature enthusiasts and “dark tourists.”


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Aokigahara Forest - Wikipedia

CNN: Suicide in Japan's Aokigahara Forest (2009)

Aokigahara: Suicide Forest - IMDb

Aokigahara: Suicide Forest - WatchDocumentaries

Suicide Prevention in Japan - WHO

Aokigahara Forest - National Geographic

Inside Japan’s ‘Suicide Forest’ - CNN (2018)

Japan's Suicide Forest: 33 Creepy Facts - Best Life

National Suicide Prevention Policy in Japan - Injury Prevention

The General Principles of Suicide Prevention Policy - PubMed

The Creepy Confines of Aokigahara - All That’s Interesting

Real Stories From the Japanese Suicide Forest - Bustle

Sea of Trees: Poetic Gateways to Aokigahara - Tokyo Poetry Journal

Aokigahara Forest - Japan National Tourism Organization

Suicide Data and Trends in Japan - Tokyo Mental Health

Excess Suicides in Japan Post-Pandemic - ScienceDirect

Drones Deployed to Aokigahara for Patrol - The Asahi Shimbun

From Tragedy to Tourism - Life360

Aokigahara: A Dark Tourism Spot - Travel Tomorrow

Macabre Tourism in Japan - ResearchGate

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]]> 2906 yes 95. BONUS | In the Crooked Tree: The Cold Case of Bella in the Wych Elm Spring, 1943. In the quiet woods of Hagley, four boys stumble upon something no child should ever find—a skull, staring out from the hollow of a wych elm. Her hand is missing. Her name is unknown. But soon, questions begin to bleed through the brickwork of Birmingham and beyond: Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? In this bonus episode of Macabrium, we unravel one of England’s most eerie and enduring mysteries. Was Bella a spy tangled in wartime secrecy, a victim of dark ritual, or something else? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm? - CrimeReads Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? | Tales of History and Imagination A Digital Reconstruction Reveals the Face of Famed Murder Victim 'Bella in the Wych Elm' Revealed after 75 years: The face of Bella in the Wych Elm - Birmingham Live The Unsolved Mystery of Bella in the Wych Elm - Historic Mysteries Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Unsolved Murder That Still Haunts Britain - The Guardian Bella in the Wych Elm: A Midlands Murder Mystery - BBC News The Strange Case of Bella in the Wych Elm - Strange Remains Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm? - Stuff You Should Know | iHeart ‘Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?’: Espionage, Witchcraft, and other Theories - Curious Archive BBC investigator asks museums for help tracing remains of murder victim ‘Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?’: Espionage, Witchcraft, and other Theories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 May 2025 01:28:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Spring, 1943. In the quiet woods of Hagley, four boys stumble upon something no child should ever find—a skull, staring out from the hollow of a wych elm. Her hand is missing. Her name is unknown. But soon, questions begin to bleed through the brickwork of Birmingham and beyond: Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? In this bonus episode of Macabrium, we unravel one of England’s most eerie and enduring mysteries. Was Bella a spy tangled in wartime secrecy, a victim of dark ritual, or something else? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm? - CrimeReads Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? | Tales of History and Imagination A Digital Reconstruction Reveals the Face of Famed Murder Victim 'Bella in the Wych Elm' Revealed after 75 years: The face of Bella in the Wych Elm - Birmingham Live The Unsolved Mystery of Bella in the Wych Elm - Historic Mysteries Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Unsolved Murder That Still Haunts Britain - The Guardian Bella in the Wych Elm: A Midlands Murder Mystery - BBC News The Strange Case of Bella in the Wych Elm - Strange Remains Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm? - Stuff You Should Know | iHeart ‘Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?’: Espionage, Witchcraft, and other Theories - Curious Archive BBC investigator asks museums for help tracing remains of murder victim ‘Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?’: Espionage, Witchcraft, and other Theories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Spring, 1943. In the quiet woods of Hagley, four boys stumble upon something no child should ever find—a skull, staring out from the hollow of a wych elm. Her hand is missing. Her name is unknown. But soon, questions begin to bleed through the brickwork of Birmingham and beyond: Who put Bella in the Wych Elm?

In this bonus episode of Macabrium, we unravel one of England’s most eerie and enduring mysteries. Was Bella a spy tangled in wartime secrecy, a victim of dark ritual, or something else?


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Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm? - CrimeReads

Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? | Tales of History and Imagination

A Digital Reconstruction Reveals the Face of Famed Murder Victim 'Bella in the Wych Elm'

Revealed after 75 years: The face of Bella in the Wych Elm - Birmingham Live

The Unsolved Mystery of Bella in the Wych Elm - Historic Mysteries

Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Unsolved Murder That Still Haunts Britain - The Guardian

Bella in the Wych Elm: A Midlands Murder Mystery - BBC News

The Strange Case of Bella in the Wych Elm - Strange Remains

Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm? - Stuff You Should Know | iHeart

‘Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?’: Espionage, Witchcraft, and other Theories - Curious Archive

BBC investigator asks museums for help tracing remains of murder victim

‘Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?’: Espionage, Witchcraft, and other Theories

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]]> 2820 yes 94. Blackstrap Surge: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 It began with a sound—low, then rising. A groan like steel bending under a terrible weight. Then came the rush. Not of water, but something thicker. Darker. A wall of molasses, fifteen feet high, traveling at the speed of a freight train. It shattered buildings, snapped beams like twigs, and swept horses, wagons, and people into its syrupy current. In mere moments, a neighborhood was drowned in sweetness… and death. They called it the Great Molasses Flood. Some said on hot summer days, the scent still lingers in the air, clinging to the city like a ghost. But what really caused a tank to explode with such fury? Was it poor engineering—or a corporate cover-up? And why does this sticky disaster still seep into Boston’s memory more than a century later? * This episode's audio has been updated to reflect the correct timeline of the Cold War and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Thank you for your understanding as we strive for historical accuracy! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Great Molasses Flood by Susan Donnelly  Without Warning, Molasses in January Surged Over Boston by Edwards Park  12 Killed When Tank of Molasses Explodes by The New York Times Anarchists, Horses, Heroes: 12 Things You Didn’t Know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood by Spencer Bull The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 killed 21 After 2 million gallon tank exploded by Ben Kesslen 100 Years Ago Today: Molasses Crashes Through Boston’sNorth End by Archives and Records Management of the City of Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 May 2025 08:49:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media It began with a sound—low, then rising. A groan like steel bending under a terrible weight. Then came the rush. Not of water, but something thicker. Darker. A wall of molasses, fifteen feet high, traveling at the speed of a freight train. It shattered buildings, snapped beams like twigs, and swept horses, wagons, and people into its syrupy current. In mere moments, a neighborhood was drowned in sweetness… and death. They called it the Great Molasses Flood. Some said on hot summer days, the scent still lingers in the air, clinging to the city like a ghost. But what really caused a tank to explode with such fury? Was it poor engineering—or a corporate cover-up? And why does this sticky disaster still seep into Boston’s memory more than a century later? * This episode's audio has been updated to reflect the correct timeline of the Cold War and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Thank you for your understanding as we strive for historical accuracy! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Great Molasses Flood by Susan Donnelly  Without Warning, Molasses in January Surged Over Boston by Edwards Park  12 Killed When Tank of Molasses Explodes by The New York Times Anarchists, Horses, Heroes: 12 Things You Didn’t Know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood by Spencer Bull The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 killed 21 After 2 million gallon tank exploded by Ben Kesslen 100 Years Ago Today: Molasses Crashes Through Boston’sNorth End by Archives and Records Management of the City of Boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It began with a sound—low, then rising. A groan like steel bending under a terrible weight. Then came the rush. Not of water, but something thicker. Darker. A wall of molasses, fifteen feet high, traveling at the speed of a freight train. It shattered buildings, snapped beams like twigs, and swept horses, wagons, and people into its syrupy current. In mere moments, a neighborhood was drowned in sweetness… and death.

They called it the Great Molasses Flood. Some said on hot summer days, the scent still lingers in the air, clinging to the city like a ghost. But what really caused a tank to explode with such fury? Was it poor engineering—or a corporate cover-up? And why does this sticky disaster still seep into Boston’s memory more than a century later?


* This episode's audio has been updated to reflect the correct timeline of the Cold War and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Thank you for your understanding as we strive for historical accuracy!


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The Great Molasses Flood by Susan Donnelly 

Without Warning, Molasses in January Surged Over Boston by Edwards Park 

12 Killed When Tank of Molasses Explodes by The New York Times

Anarchists, Horses, Heroes: 12 Things You Didn’t Know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood by Spencer Bull

The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 killed 21 After 2 million gallon tank exploded by Ben Kesslen

100 Years Ago Today: Molasses Crashes Through Boston’sNorth End by Archives and Records Management of the City of Boston

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]]> 2592 yes 93. Lore & Legends | The True Story of the Greenbrier Ghost She came back wearing the same dress they buried her in. Pale. Still. And when she spoke, the truth spilled out like a frostbitten breath: “He broke my neck.” In this haunting tale from the hills of 19th-century West Virginia, a grieving mother claims her dead daughter returned—not for revenge, but for justice. What followed would become the only known U.S. murder trial where ghostly testimony played a part in the conviction. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Greenbrier Ghost - West Virginia Archives and History The Full Tale of West Virginia's Remarkable Greenbrier Ghost - West Virginia Explorer Greenbrier Ghost Historical Marker - Historical Marker Database Greenbrier County Courthouse - Atlas Obscura The Greenbrier Ghost: A Haunting Tale of Murder and the Supernatural - Heart Starts Pounding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 25 May 2025 15:35:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media She came back wearing the same dress they buried her in. Pale. Still. And when she spoke, the truth spilled out like a frostbitten breath: “He broke my neck.” In this haunting tale from the hills of 19th-century West Virginia, a grieving mother claims her dead daughter returned—not for revenge, but for justice. What followed would become the only known U.S. murder trial where ghostly testimony played a part in the conviction. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Greenbrier Ghost - West Virginia Archives and History The Full Tale of West Virginia's Remarkable Greenbrier Ghost - West Virginia Explorer Greenbrier Ghost Historical Marker - Historical Marker Database Greenbrier County Courthouse - Atlas Obscura The Greenbrier Ghost: A Haunting Tale of Murder and the Supernatural - Heart Starts Pounding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices She came back wearing the same dress they buried her in. Pale. Still. And when she spoke, the truth spilled out like a frostbitten breath: “He broke my neck.”

In this haunting tale from the hills of 19th-century West Virginia, a grieving mother claims her dead daughter returned—not for revenge, but for justice. What followed would become the only known U.S. murder trial where ghostly testimony played a part in the conviction.


Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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The Greenbrier Ghost - West Virginia Archives and History

The Full Tale of West Virginia's Remarkable Greenbrier Ghost - West Virginia Explorer

Greenbrier Ghost Historical Marker - Historical Marker Database

Greenbrier County Courthouse - Atlas Obscura

The Greenbrier Ghost: A Haunting Tale of Murder and the Supernatural - Heart Starts Pounding

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]]> 2088 no 92. Percy Fawcett and the Search for the Lost City of Z In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett vanished into the Amazon jungle with his son and a close friend. He was searching for a lost city he called “Z”—a hidden civilization he believed would rewrite the history of the Americas. Mocked by scholars and dismissed by the Royal Geographical Society, Fawcett pressed on, convinced of Z’s existence. He was never seen again. What happened to him remains one of the Amazon’s great unsolved mysteries. *A previous version of this episode included an incorrect pronunciation of Raleigh Rimmel . The episode has since been updated with the correct pronunciation. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Lost City of Z by David Grann Percy Fawcett and The Lost City by Alexander Lee The Enduring Mystery Behind Percy Fawcett’s Disappearance by Evan Andrews Percy Fawcett by Spike Island Col. P.H. Fawcett: the ultimate Amazon explorer by Jerome Jennings The Lost City of Z is a very long way from a true story – and I should know by John Hemming Veil lifts on jungle mystery of the colonel who vanished by The Observer (republished in The Guardian)Lost Cities of the Amazon Discovered From the Air by Brian Handwerk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 12:11:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett vanished into the Amazon jungle with his son and a close friend. He was searching for a lost city he called “Z”—a hidden civilization he believed would rewrite the history of the Americas. Mocked by scholars and dismissed by the Royal Geographical Society, Fawcett pressed on, convinced of Z’s existence. He was never seen again. What happened to him remains one of the Amazon’s great unsolved mysteries. *A previous version of this episode included an incorrect pronunciation of Raleigh Rimmel . The episode has since been updated with the correct pronunciation. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Lost City of Z by David Grann Percy Fawcett and The Lost City by Alexander Lee The Enduring Mystery Behind Percy Fawcett’s Disappearance by Evan Andrews Percy Fawcett by Spike Island Col. P.H. Fawcett: the ultimate Amazon explorer by Jerome Jennings The Lost City of Z is a very long way from a true story – and I should know by John Hemming Veil lifts on jungle mystery of the colonel who vanished by The Observer (republished in The Guardian)Lost Cities of the Amazon Discovered From the Air by Brian Handwerk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett vanished into the Amazon jungle with his son and a close friend. He was searching for a lost city he called “Z”—a hidden civilization he believed would rewrite the history of the Americas.

Mocked by scholars and dismissed by the Royal Geographical Society, Fawcett pressed on, convinced of Z’s existence. He was never seen again.

What happened to him remains one of the Amazon’s great unsolved mysteries.


*A previous version of this episode included an incorrect pronunciation of Raleigh Rimmel . The episode has since been updated with the correct pronunciation.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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The Lost City of Z by David Grann

Percy Fawcett and The Lost City by Alexander Lee

The Enduring Mystery Behind Percy Fawcett’s Disappearance by Evan Andrews

Percy Fawcett by Spike Island

Col. P.H. Fawcett: the ultimate Amazon explorer by Jerome Jennings

The Lost City of Z is a very long way from a true story – and I should know by John Hemming

Veil lifts on jungle mystery of the colonel who vanished by The Observer (republished in The Guardian)
Lost Cities of the Amazon Discovered From the Air by Brian Handwerk

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]]> 3631 no 91. Lore & Legends | The Legend of Sawney Bean In 16th-century Scotland, the legend of Sawney Bean unfolds as a chilling tale of savagery and retribution. Set against the rugged cliffs of Bennane Head, this dark folktale follows a pair of outcasts who forge a brutal existence far from society’s reach. Their choices spark a reign of terror that grips the coastal lowlands, leaving a trail of fear and mystery in their wake. As whispers of their deeds spread, the forces of justice, driven by a resolute king, set out to confront the horror hidden in the shadows. Vividly capturing the era’s unrest and superstition, the story weaves a gripping narrative of survival, defiance, and the consequences of abandoning humanity’s bonds. This haunting saga, rooted in Scottish lore, explores the thin line between civilization and chaos, culminating in a dramatic reckoning that echoes as a cautionary fable. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Sawney Bean - Wiki Ancient Origins: Cannibalism in Scotland Historic UK: The Story of Sawney Bean The Scotsman: Sawney Bean and his family Undiscovered Scotland: Alexander "Sawney" Bean Fonthill Media: Sawney Bean: Dissecting the Legend All That’s Interesting: The Legend Of Sawney Bean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 18 May 2025 07:01:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 16th-century Scotland, the legend of Sawney Bean unfolds as a chilling tale of savagery and retribution. Set against the rugged cliffs of Bennane Head, this dark folktale follows a pair of outcasts who forge a brutal existence far from society’s reach. Their choices spark a reign of terror that grips the coastal lowlands, leaving a trail of fear and mystery in their wake. As whispers of their deeds spread, the forces of justice, driven by a resolute king, set out to confront the horror hidden in the shadows. Vividly capturing the era’s unrest and superstition, the story weaves a gripping narrative of survival, defiance, and the consequences of abandoning humanity’s bonds. This haunting saga, rooted in Scottish lore, explores the thin line between civilization and chaos, culminating in a dramatic reckoning that echoes as a cautionary fable. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material Sawney Bean - Wiki Ancient Origins: Cannibalism in Scotland Historic UK: The Story of Sawney Bean The Scotsman: Sawney Bean and his family Undiscovered Scotland: Alexander "Sawney" Bean Fonthill Media: Sawney Bean: Dissecting the Legend All That’s Interesting: The Legend Of Sawney Bean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 16th-century Scotland, the legend of Sawney Bean unfolds as a chilling tale of savagery and retribution. Set against the rugged cliffs of Bennane Head, this dark folktale follows a pair of outcasts who forge a brutal existence far from society’s reach. Their choices spark a reign of terror that grips the coastal lowlands, leaving a trail of fear and mystery in their wake. As whispers of their deeds spread, the forces of justice, driven by a resolute king, set out to confront the horror hidden in the shadows. Vividly capturing the era’s unrest and superstition, the story weaves a gripping narrative of survival, defiance, and the consequences of abandoning humanity’s bonds. This haunting saga, rooted in Scottish lore, explores the thin line between civilization and chaos, culminating in a dramatic reckoning that echoes as a cautionary fable.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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Sawney Bean - Wiki Ancient Origins: Cannibalism in Scotland

Historic UK: The Story of Sawney Bean

The Scotsman: Sawney Bean and his family

Undiscovered Scotland: Alexander "Sawney" Bean

Fonthill Media: Sawney Bean: Dissecting the Legend

All That’s Interesting: The Legend Of Sawney Bean

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]]> 5094 yes Introducing: Haunted American History Hi Friends! We’ve dropped something a little different into your feed today. It’s an episode from Haunted American History, a podcast created and narrated by Chris Feinstein. The show explores eerie moments from America’s past — blending history with ghost stories and folklore in a way that complements the kind of stories we tell here on Macabrium. If you’re into dark history and lingering legends, this one’s worth a listen. Check it out — and if it pulls you in, you can find more episodes of ⁠Haunted American History wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to Haunted American History HERE! Show Notes: In this episode, we trade well-worn legends for whispers in the dust. From the gun-slinging echoes of the Laguna Vista Saloon, to the ghostly waters of Bonito Lake, and the spectral soldier who waltzed in Fort Union—these are New Mexico’s forgotten hauntings. Join me as I peel back the layers of folklore and fear in the Land of Enchantment’s shadowy corners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 May 2025 02:53:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Hi Friends! We’ve dropped something a little different into your feed today. It’s an episode from Haunted American History, a podcast created and narrated by Chris Feinstein. The show explores eerie moments from America’s past — blending history with ghost stories and folklore in a way that complements the kind of stories we tell here on Macabrium. If you’re into dark history and lingering legends, this one’s worth a listen. Check it out — and if it pulls you in, you can find more episodes of ⁠Haunted American History wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to Haunted American History HERE! Show Notes: In this episode, we trade well-worn legends for whispers in the dust. From the gun-slinging echoes of the Laguna Vista Saloon, to the ghostly waters of Bonito Lake, and the spectral soldier who waltzed in Fort Union—these are New Mexico’s forgotten hauntings. Join me as I peel back the layers of folklore and fear in the Land of Enchantment’s shadowy corners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hi Friends!

We’ve dropped something a little different into your feed today.

It’s an episode from Haunted American History, a podcast created and narrated by Chris Feinstein. The show explores eerie moments from America’s past — blending history with ghost stories and folklore in a way that complements the kind of stories we tell here on Macabrium.

If you’re into dark history and lingering legends, this one’s worth a listen.

Check it out — and if it pulls you in, you can find more episodes of ⁠Haunted American History wherever you get your podcasts!


Listen to Haunted American History HERE!


Show Notes:

In this episode, we trade well-worn legends for whispers in the dust. From the gun-slinging echoes of the Laguna Vista Saloon, to the ghostly waters of Bonito Lake, and the spectral soldier who waltzed in Fort Union—these are New Mexico’s forgotten hauntings. Join me as I peel back the layers of folklore and fear in the Land of Enchantment’s shadowy corners.

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]]> 2005 90. Beyond the Bridge: The Murder of Pearl Bryan Greencastle, Indiana, 1896. Pearl Bryan, young and full of promise, vanished without a trace. Days later, her mutilated body was discovered in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The crime was gruesome, the motives shrouded in mystery. Whispers of betrayal and horror spread, leaving communities frozen in fear. What happened to Pearl Bryan? And who could commit such a heinous act? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Pearl Bryan: A Murder Story by the Putnam County Public Library Jackson and Walling Die by The New York Times Our Rich History: Shoe dealer solves ghastly murder of Pearl Bryan, found missing her head, in 1893 by Andrew Young The Mysteries of Pearl Bryan by Robert Wilhelm Pearl Bryan by Bluegrass Messengers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 May 2025 10:26:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Greencastle, Indiana, 1896. Pearl Bryan, young and full of promise, vanished without a trace. Days later, her mutilated body was discovered in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The crime was gruesome, the motives shrouded in mystery. Whispers of betrayal and horror spread, leaving communities frozen in fear. What happened to Pearl Bryan? And who could commit such a heinous act? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Pearl Bryan: A Murder Story by the Putnam County Public Library Jackson and Walling Die by The New York Times Our Rich History: Shoe dealer solves ghastly murder of Pearl Bryan, found missing her head, in 1893 by Andrew Young The Mysteries of Pearl Bryan by Robert Wilhelm Pearl Bryan by Bluegrass Messengers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Greencastle, Indiana, 1896. Pearl Bryan, young and full of promise, vanished without a trace. Days later, her mutilated body was discovered in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The crime was gruesome, the motives shrouded in mystery. Whispers of betrayal and horror spread, leaving communities frozen in fear.

What happened to Pearl Bryan? And who could commit such a heinous act?


Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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Pearl Bryan: A Murder Story by the Putnam County Public Library

Jackson and Walling Die by The New York Times

Our Rich History: Shoe dealer solves ghastly murder of Pearl Bryan, found missing her head, in 1893 by Andrew Young

The Mysteries of Pearl Bryan by Robert Wilhelm

Pearl Bryan by Bluegrass Messengers

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]]> 2097 yes 89. Lore & Legends | The Murder Hole Room: Hauntings at Leap Castle - Part Two In the second episode of this series on the hauntings at Ireland’s most haunted castle, known as Leap, two more tales from its many mysteries emerge. When an investigator named Michael visits Leap Castle, drawn to its haunted history, he is confronted by the spirits of two small children, young girls, Emily and Charlotte.  Their ghostly presence is marked by the sound of footsteps—Charlotte’s with a distinctive limp—echoing through the corridors and the Bloody Chapel. What is their story? Are they real victims of the violent history of Leap Castle, or a malevolent manifestation? Then, in the early 1900s, “secret” occult author Mildred Darby’s encounter with a mysterious, foreboding room unearths new horror. As she explores the oppressive shadows and unsettling noises of the chamber, Mildred senses a dark history that seeps into her very bones, forever altering her life within the castle’s ancient walls, and instilling a curiosity that turns dangerous. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram ⁠• Subscribe on ⁠Youtube ⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Leap Castle: A History" by James H. Murphy ⁠The Haunted Castles of Ireland⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Leap Castle Official Website⁠ ⁠The Red Lady - Leap Castle⁠ ⁠The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly⁠ ⁠Leap Castle - Terri Reid⁠ ⁠Léim Uí Bhanáin – Leap Castle, Ireland⁠ ⁠Emily & Charlotte⁠ ⁠Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle⁠ ⁠The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly⁠ ⁠Mysteries of The Most Haunted: Leap Castle⁠ ⁠Leap Castle Ghost Story⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 11 May 2025 16:41:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the second episode of this series on the hauntings at Ireland’s most haunted castle, known as Leap, two more tales from its many mysteries emerge. When an investigator named Michael visits Leap Castle, drawn to its haunted history, he is confronted by the spirits of two small children, young girls, Emily and Charlotte.  Their ghostly presence is marked by the sound of footsteps—Charlotte’s with a distinctive limp—echoing through the corridors and the Bloody Chapel. What is their story? Are they real victims of the violent history of Leap Castle, or a malevolent manifestation? Then, in the early 1900s, “secret” occult author Mildred Darby’s encounter with a mysterious, foreboding room unearths new horror. As she explores the oppressive shadows and unsettling noises of the chamber, Mildred senses a dark history that seeps into her very bones, forever altering her life within the castle’s ancient walls, and instilling a curiosity that turns dangerous. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram ⁠• Subscribe on ⁠Youtube ⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Leap Castle: A History" by James H. Murphy ⁠The Haunted Castles of Ireland⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Leap Castle Official Website⁠ ⁠The Red Lady - Leap Castle⁠ ⁠The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly⁠ ⁠Leap Castle - Terri Reid⁠ ⁠Léim Uí Bhanáin – Leap Castle, Ireland⁠ ⁠Emily & Charlotte⁠ ⁠Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle⁠ ⁠The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly⁠ ⁠Mysteries of The Most Haunted: Leap Castle⁠ ⁠Leap Castle Ghost Story⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the second episode of this series on the hauntings at Ireland’s most haunted castle, known as Leap, two more tales from its many mysteries emerge.

When an investigator named Michael visits Leap Castle, drawn to its haunted history, he is confronted by the spirits of two small children, young girls, Emily and Charlotte.  Their ghostly presence is marked by the sound of footsteps—Charlotte’s with a distinctive limp—echoing through the corridors and the Bloody Chapel. What is their story? Are they real victims of the violent history of Leap Castle, or a malevolent manifestation?

Then, in the early 1900s, “secret” occult author Mildred Darby’s encounter with a mysterious, foreboding room unearths new horror. As she explores the oppressive shadows and unsettling noises of the chamber, Mildred senses a dark history that seeps into her very bones, forever altering her life within the castle’s ancient walls, and instilling a curiosity that turns dangerous.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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Leap Castle: A History" by James H. Murphy

⁠The Haunted Castles of Ireland⁠⁠ ⁠

⁠Leap Castle Official Website⁠

⁠The Red Lady - Leap Castle⁠

⁠The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly⁠

⁠Leap Castle - Terri Reid⁠

⁠Léim Uí Bhanáin – Leap Castle, Ireland⁠

⁠Emily & Charlotte⁠

⁠Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle⁠

⁠The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly⁠

⁠Mysteries of The Most Haunted: Leap Castle⁠

⁠Leap Castle Ghost Story⁠

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]]> 4370 88. Headless Valley: Secrets of the Mysterious Nahanni They call it "The Valley of Headless Men," or sometimes "Deadmen Valley", names that linger with an unsettling weight. Hidden deep in the untamed Nahanni Valley, an eerie mystery waits. Over the years, travelers have vanished without a trace, their bodies later found headless and broken, the stories around them only adding to the dark legend. Those who’ve entered often don’t return, leaving this place and its haunting secrets as wild and unknowable as the wilderness itself. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram ⁠• Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠ • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Legends of the Nahanni Valley by Hammerson Peters   Canada: Northwest Territories: Home of the Devil? By TIME Magazine   Secrets of the Nahanni by Dana Bowen   The Story of the Maps by Ian Rowe   The Haunting History of this Canadian National Park by Chloe Berge   Valley of the Headless Men by Aleksa Vuckovic   Hikers Lost Their Heads: Inside Canada's Most Supernatural National Park by Lakeisha Ethans   Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada by PeakVisor Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures by Parks Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 May 2025 11:56:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media They call it "The Valley of Headless Men," or sometimes "Deadmen Valley", names that linger with an unsettling weight. Hidden deep in the untamed Nahanni Valley, an eerie mystery waits. Over the years, travelers have vanished without a trace, their bodies later found headless and broken, the stories around them only adding to the dark legend. Those who’ve entered often don’t return, leaving this place and its haunting secrets as wild and unknowable as the wilderness itself. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram ⁠• Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠ • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Legends of the Nahanni Valley by Hammerson Peters   Canada: Northwest Territories: Home of the Devil? By TIME Magazine   Secrets of the Nahanni by Dana Bowen   The Story of the Maps by Ian Rowe   The Haunting History of this Canadian National Park by Chloe Berge   Valley of the Headless Men by Aleksa Vuckovic   Hikers Lost Their Heads: Inside Canada's Most Supernatural National Park by Lakeisha Ethans   Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada by PeakVisor Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures by Parks Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices They call it "The Valley of Headless Men," or sometimes "Deadmen Valley", names that linger with an unsettling weight. Hidden deep in the untamed Nahanni Valley, an eerie mystery waits. Over the years, travelers have vanished without a trace, their bodies later found headless and broken, the stories around them only adding to the dark legend.

Those who’ve entered often don’t return, leaving this place and its haunting secrets as wild and unknowable as the wilderness itself.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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Legends of the Nahanni Valley by Hammerson Peters

 

Canada: Northwest Territories: Home of the Devil? By TIME Magazine

 

Secrets of the Nahanni by Dana Bowen

 

The Story of the Maps by Ian Rowe

 

The Haunting History of this Canadian National Park by Chloe Berge

 

Valley of the Headless Men by Aleksa Vuckovic

 

Hikers Lost Their Heads: Inside Canada's Most Supernatural National Park by Lakeisha Ethans

 

Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada by PeakVisor


Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures by Parks Canada

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]]> 2765 yes 87. Lore & Legends | The Murder Hole Room: Hauntings at Leap Castle Leap Castle in Ireland is home to numerous stories of real-life hauntings. In this first episode of a multi-part series, the two legends known as “The Bloody Chapel” and “The Red Lady,” two of its earliest tragedies, help to create the malevolent energy bound to the castle’s limestone halls. In “The Bloody Chapel,” the O’Carroll family’s heir, a gentle priest, is murdered by his brother over the inheritance of the castle’s lordship - during Mass, right in front of the congregation. In “The Red Lady,” centuries later, another lord of the O’Carroll dynasty continues the murderous tradition when his wife discovers his infidelity, unleashing her spirit eternally upon the halls where she is still seen today. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Leap Castle: A History" by James H. Murphy The Haunted Castles of Ireland Leap Castle Official Website The Red Lady - Leap Castle The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly Leap Castle - Terri Reid Léim Uí Bhanáin – Leap Castle, Ireland Emily & Charlotte Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly Mysteries of The Most Haunted: Leap Castle Leap Castle Ghost Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 May 2025 15:33:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Leap Castle in Ireland is home to numerous stories of real-life hauntings. In this first episode of a multi-part series, the two legends known as “The Bloody Chapel” and “The Red Lady,” two of its earliest tragedies, help to create the malevolent energy bound to the castle’s limestone halls. In “The Bloody Chapel,” the O’Carroll family’s heir, a gentle priest, is murdered by his brother over the inheritance of the castle’s lordship - during Mass, right in front of the congregation. In “The Red Lady,” centuries later, another lord of the O’Carroll dynasty continues the murderous tradition when his wife discovers his infidelity, unleashing her spirit eternally upon the halls where she is still seen today. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more! Episode Reference Material  Leap Castle: A History" by James H. Murphy The Haunted Castles of Ireland Leap Castle Official Website The Red Lady - Leap Castle The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly Leap Castle - Terri Reid Léim Uí Bhanáin – Leap Castle, Ireland Emily & Charlotte Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly Mysteries of The Most Haunted: Leap Castle Leap Castle Ghost Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leap Castle in Ireland is home to numerous stories of real-life hauntings. In this first episode of a multi-part series, the two legends known as “The Bloody Chapel” and “The Red Lady,” two of its earliest tragedies, help to create the malevolent energy bound to the castle’s limestone halls.

In “The Bloody Chapel,” the O’Carroll family’s heir, a gentle priest, is murdered by his brother over the inheritance of the castle’s lordship - during Mass, right in front of the congregation.

In “The Red Lady,” centuries later, another lord of the O’Carroll dynasty continues the murderous tradition when his wife discovers his infidelity, unleashing her spirit eternally upon the halls where she is still seen today.


Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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Leap Castle: A History" by James H. Murphy

The Haunted Castles of Ireland

Leap Castle Official Website

The Red Lady - Leap Castle

The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly

Leap Castle - Terri Reid

Léim Uí Bhanáin – Leap Castle, Ireland

Emily & Charlotte

Leap Castle | Visiting The World's Most Haunted Castle

The Ghosts of Leap Castle, Roscrea, Co. Offaly

Mysteries of The Most Haunted: Leap Castle

Leap Castle Ghost Story

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]]> 3279 86. Fear on the Frontier: The Bloody Benders People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister. Inside the Benders’ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Keepers of the Devil’s Inn by Wayne Hallowell The Bloody Benders – Serial Killers of Kansas by Kathy Alexander for Legends of AmericaThe Bloody Benders by Beverly RoathUnsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air by Jennifer Silvay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:21:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their... People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister. Inside the Benders’ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Keepers of the Devil’s Inn by Wayne Hallowell The Bloody Benders – Serial Killers of Kansas by Kathy Alexander for Legends of AmericaThe Bloody Benders by Beverly RoathUnsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air by Jennifer Silvay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister.

Inside the Benders’ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 
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Episode Reference Material 
Keepers of the Devil’s Inn by Wayne Hallowell 
The Bloody Benders – Serial Killers of Kansas by Kathy Alexander for Legends of America
The Bloody Benders by Beverly Roath
Unsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air by Jennifer Silvay

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]]> 4673 yes 85. Lore & Legends | The Chain-Bound Grave: The Witch of Yazoo In Yazoo City Mississippi, there is a grave surrounded by odd oval chains and a headstone claiming the grave’s resident is responsible for a devastating fire that destroyed the town in 1904, calling them a witch. Who is buried there? Why were they called a witch? This episode imagines the possible details of the witch’s arrival in Yazoo, her demise, and her vengeance.* Community note: a previous version of this episode contained misproninciation of the name of Yazoo City. Thank you to our community for the catch!Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Witch of Yazoo - Visit YazooThe Witch of Yazoo - Hinds Community College Library GuideThe Witch of Yazoo - Mississippi Folklore RegisterWitch of Yazoo Still Haunts Town She Burned - Clarion LedgerYazoo City, Mississippi - ISJL EncyclopediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:26:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In Yazoo City Mississippi, there is a grave surrounded by odd oval chains and a headstone claiming the grave’s resident is responsible for a devastating fire that destroyed the town in 1904, calling them a witch. Who is buried there? Why were they... In Yazoo City Mississippi, there is a grave surrounded by odd oval chains and a headstone claiming the grave’s resident is responsible for a devastating fire that destroyed the town in 1904, calling them a witch. Who is buried there? Why were they called a witch? This episode imagines the possible details of the witch’s arrival in Yazoo, her demise, and her vengeance.* Community note: a previous version of this episode contained misproninciation of the name of Yazoo City. Thank you to our community for the catch!Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Witch of Yazoo - Visit YazooThe Witch of Yazoo - Hinds Community College Library GuideThe Witch of Yazoo - Mississippi Folklore RegisterWitch of Yazoo Still Haunts Town She Burned - Clarion LedgerYazoo City, Mississippi - ISJL EncyclopediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
* Community note: a previous version of this episode contained misproninciation of the name of Yazoo City. Thank you to our community for the catch!

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Witch of Yazoo - Visit Yazoo

The Witch of Yazoo - Hinds Community College Library Guide

The Witch of Yazoo - Mississippi Folklore Register

Witch of Yazoo Still Haunts Town She Burned - Clarion Ledger

Yazoo City, Mississippi - ISJL Encyclopedia

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]]> 2139 yes 84. Deadly Defiance: Serial Killer Mary Cotton The fire crackled softly as Mary Ann Cotton sat by the hearth, her hands smoothing the edge of a quilt with care. She looked every bit the grieving mother, the sorrowful widow. Those around her saw a woman beaten down by tragedy, her life marked by loss after loss. But they couldn’t see the truth hiding behind her gentle smile.Wherever Mary Ann went, death seemed to follow. Husbands, children, and lovers all fell, one by one. People whispered about bad luck, but the shadows in her wake told a different story. Was it just fate, or was something far more deliberate slipping unseen into the lives of those closest to her?Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Women Who Kill by Katherine Ramsland Mary Ann Cotton and Arsenic Poisoning in the Victorian Era by Rose Stavely-WadhamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:02:00 -0000 full 85 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The fire crackled softly as Mary Ann Cotton sat by the hearth, her hands smoothing the edge of a quilt with care. She looked every bit the grieving mother, the sorrowful widow. Those around her saw a woman beaten down by tragedy, her life marked by... The fire crackled softly as Mary Ann Cotton sat by the hearth, her hands smoothing the edge of a quilt with care. She looked every bit the grieving mother, the sorrowful widow. Those around her saw a woman beaten down by tragedy, her life marked by loss after loss. But they couldn’t see the truth hiding behind her gentle smile.Wherever Mary Ann went, death seemed to follow. Husbands, children, and lovers all fell, one by one. People whispered about bad luck, but the shadows in her wake told a different story. Was it just fate, or was something far more deliberate slipping unseen into the lives of those closest to her?Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Women Who Kill by Katherine Ramsland Mary Ann Cotton and Arsenic Poisoning in the Victorian Era by Rose Stavely-WadhamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wherever Mary Ann went, death seemed to follow. Husbands, children, and lovers all fell, one by one. People whispered about bad luck, but the shadows in her wake told a different story. Was it just fate, or was something far more deliberate slipping unseen into the lives of those closest to her?

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Women Who Kill by Katherine Ramsland 

Mary Ann Cotton and Arsenic Poisoning in the Victorian Era by Rose Stavely-Wadham

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]]> 3204 yes 83. Lore & Legends | The Girl Who Fell for a Krasue A young woman named Siri falls in love with a quiet outsider named Phan, and their relationship quickly deepens into a promise of marriage. But as their wedding approaches, his strange behaviour raises suspicions. Her mother grows wary, warning her of an old curse that has haunted the region for generations. Faced with growing doubt and a deep emotional bond, Siri is forced to confront what she truly believes—and what she’s willing to accept.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Chronicles of JinnMythical CreaturesLost AbroadWikipedia - Ghosts in Thai CultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:22:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media A young woman named Siri falls in love with a quiet outsider named Phan, and their relationship quickly deepens into a promise of marriage. But as their wedding approaches, his strange behaviour raises suspicions. Her mother grows wary, warning her of... A young woman named Siri falls in love with a quiet outsider named Phan, and their relationship quickly deepens into a promise of marriage. But as their wedding approaches, his strange behaviour raises suspicions. Her mother grows wary, warning her of an old curse that has haunted the region for generations. Faced with growing doubt and a deep emotional bond, Siri is forced to confront what she truly believes—and what she’s willing to accept.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Chronicles of JinnMythical CreaturesLost AbroadWikipedia - Ghosts in Thai CultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chronicles of Jinn

Mythical Creatures

Lost Abroad

Wikipedia - Ghosts in Thai Culture

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]]> 2462 yes 82.Doomed to Die: The Mystery at Dyatlov Pass The wind howled through the Ural Mountains, a cold, relentless force sweeping over the silent peaks. Under the blanket of a starless February sky, nine hikers pitched their final camp, unaware that each step of their trek had been carrying them closer to a chilling enigma. By dawn, the snow would erase their tracks, but what remained behind would bewilder rescuers and spark decades of unanswered questions.When the search teams arrived, they didn’t find what they expected. The campsite was ripped open, scattered with oddities that defied explanation. Bare footprints led away into the frozen wilderness, leading to discoveries both tragic and deeply unsettling. What force, natural or otherwise, could have disrupted such skilled adventurers in the dead of night?Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? by Robin George Andrews for National Geographic Has an old Soviet mystery finally been solved? by Douglas Preston for the New Yorker Mechanisms of slab avalanche release and impact in the Dyatlov Pass incident in 1959 by Johan Gaume and Alexander M. Puzrin for Communications Earth & EnvironmentDyatlov Pass Incident: The Only Mystery Guide You’ll Ever Need by VULDAR (Youtube video)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:11:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The wind howled through the Ural Mountains, a cold, relentless force sweeping over the silent peaks. Under the blanket of a starless February sky, nine hikers pitched their final camp, unaware that each step of their trek had been carrying them closer... The wind howled through the Ural Mountains, a cold, relentless force sweeping over the silent peaks. Under the blanket of a starless February sky, nine hikers pitched their final camp, unaware that each step of their trek had been carrying them closer to a chilling enigma. By dawn, the snow would erase their tracks, but what remained behind would bewilder rescuers and spark decades of unanswered questions.When the search teams arrived, they didn’t find what they expected. The campsite was ripped open, scattered with oddities that defied explanation. Bare footprints led away into the frozen wilderness, leading to discoveries both tragic and deeply unsettling. What force, natural or otherwise, could have disrupted such skilled adventurers in the dead of night?Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? by Robin George Andrews for National Geographic Has an old Soviet mystery finally been solved? by Douglas Preston for the New Yorker Mechanisms of slab avalanche release and impact in the Dyatlov Pass incident in 1959 by Johan Gaume and Alexander M. Puzrin for Communications Earth & EnvironmentDyatlov Pass Incident: The Only Mystery Guide You’ll Ever Need by VULDAR (Youtube video)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the search teams arrived, they didn’t find what they expected. The campsite was ripped open, scattered with oddities that defied explanation. Bare footprints led away into the frozen wilderness, leading to discoveries both tragic and deeply unsettling. What force, natural or otherwise, could have disrupted such skilled adventurers in the dead of night?

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Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? by Robin George Andrews for National Geographic 

Has an old Soviet mystery finally been solved? by Douglas Preston for the New Yorker 

Mechanisms of slab avalanche release and impact in the Dyatlov Pass incident in 1959 by Johan Gaume and Alexander M. Puzrin for Communications Earth & Environment

Dyatlov Pass Incident: The Only Mystery Guide You’ll Ever Need by VULDAR (Youtube video)

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]]> 4170 yes 81. Lore & Legends | The Tiyanak's Torment In a quiet village in the Philippines, at a time and place where old customs still guide daily life, Aling Rosa is known as the midwife who helps bring children safely into the world. She follows every tradition—guiding the mother, and ensuring no soul is forgotten.But one night, a stranger comes to her door with a dying baby and a plea for help. What follows tests everything Aling Rosa believes about duty, life, and what happens when the proper rites are left undone.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Tiyanak – Wikipedia by WikipediaTiyanak: The Demon Baby by MythlokTiyanak – Myth and Folklore Wiki by Myth and Folklore WikiTiyanak: The Demonic Baby of Philippine Folklore by YouTubeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:23:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In a quiet village in the Philippines, at a time and place where old customs still guide daily life, Aling Rosa is known as the midwife who helps bring children safely into the world. She follows every tradition—guiding the mother, and ensuring no... In a quiet village in the Philippines, at a time and place where old customs still guide daily life, Aling Rosa is known as the midwife who helps bring children safely into the world. She follows every tradition—guiding the mother, and ensuring no soul is forgotten.But one night, a stranger comes to her door with a dying baby and a plea for help. What follows tests everything Aling Rosa believes about duty, life, and what happens when the proper rites are left undone.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Tiyanak – Wikipedia by WikipediaTiyanak: The Demon Baby by MythlokTiyanak – Myth and Folklore Wiki by Myth and Folklore WikiTiyanak: The Demonic Baby of Philippine Folklore by YouTubeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
But one night, a stranger comes to her door with a dying baby and a plea for help. What follows tests everything Aling Rosa believes about duty, life, and what happens when the proper rites are left undone.

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Tiyanak – Wikipedia by Wikipedia

Tiyanak: The Demon Baby by Mythlok

Tiyanak – Myth and Folklore Wiki by Myth and Folklore Wiki

Tiyanak: The Demonic Baby of Philippine Folklore by YouTube


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]]> 1997 yes 80. Villain By Nature: The Cannibal Boone Helm The wind whipped through the empty Montana wilderness, carrying the name that made even the toughest folks shudder—Boon Helm. His story wasn’t like the usual tales of outlaws chasing riches or revenge. Helm was different, something darker. He didn’t just cross the line; he destroyed it, carving a brutal path through the Wild West. Wherever his shadow fell, fear and death weren’t far behind.He wasn’t the kind of legend you admire. Helm was the kind you prayed you’d never meet. Cruel and ruthless, his actions tore away any sense of decency, leaving only horror in their place. Now, we’re stepping straight into his nightmare. Beneath the screams and the smoke lies a story of survival, violence, and the kind of darkness that lingers long after the fire’s gone out. And at the center of it all is Boon Helm, waiting.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Vigilante days and ways; the pioneers of the Rockies; the makers and making of Montana and Idaho by Nathanial Pitt LangfordKentucky Cannibal in Cariboo by Ron YoungLevi Boone Helm – Murderer, Cannibal & Thief by Emerson HoughWrath of the Kentucky cannibal by Marc HooverKentucky’s Jeffrey Dahmer: Chronicling the ‘Kentucky Cannibal’ by Matthew DuckworthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The wind whipped through the empty Montana wilderness, carrying the name that made even the toughest folks shudder—Boon Helm. His story wasn’t like the usual tales of outlaws chasing riches or revenge. Helm was different, something darker. He didn’t... The wind whipped through the empty Montana wilderness, carrying the name that made even the toughest folks shudder—Boon Helm. His story wasn’t like the usual tales of outlaws chasing riches or revenge. Helm was different, something darker. He didn’t just cross the line; he destroyed it, carving a brutal path through the Wild West. Wherever his shadow fell, fear and death weren’t far behind.He wasn’t the kind of legend you admire. Helm was the kind you prayed you’d never meet. Cruel and ruthless, his actions tore away any sense of decency, leaving only horror in their place. Now, we’re stepping straight into his nightmare. Beneath the screams and the smoke lies a story of survival, violence, and the kind of darkness that lingers long after the fire’s gone out. And at the center of it all is Boon Helm, waiting.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Vigilante days and ways; the pioneers of the Rockies; the makers and making of Montana and Idaho by Nathanial Pitt LangfordKentucky Cannibal in Cariboo by Ron YoungLevi Boone Helm – Murderer, Cannibal & Thief by Emerson HoughWrath of the Kentucky cannibal by Marc HooverKentucky’s Jeffrey Dahmer: Chronicling the ‘Kentucky Cannibal’ by Matthew DuckworthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He wasn’t the kind of legend you admire. Helm was the kind you prayed you’d never meet. Cruel and ruthless, his actions tore away any sense of decency, leaving only horror in their place. Now, we’re stepping straight into his nightmare. Beneath the screams and the smoke lies a story of survival, violence, and the kind of darkness that lingers long after the fire’s gone out. And at the center of it all is Boon Helm, waiting.

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Vigilante days and ways; the pioneers of the Rockies; the makers and making of Montana and Idaho by Nathanial Pitt Langford

Kentucky Cannibal in Cariboo by Ron Young

Levi Boone Helm – Murderer, Cannibal & Thief by Emerson Hough

Wrath of the Kentucky cannibal by Marc Hoover

Kentucky’s Jeffrey Dahmer: Chronicling the ‘Kentucky Cannibal’ by Matthew Duckworth



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]]> 4473 yes 79. Lore & Legends | Blight of the Sea: The Nuckelavee On the wind-scoured isle of Greymoor, where the sea is both a lifeline and a threat, the old ways have been forgotten. The folk once honored the tides, whispering prayers to the unseen forces that kept darker things at bay—but time breeds arrogance, and tradition fades into memory.Then the blight begins.The waters turn foul, the fields wither, and a sickness creeps through the village. Cattle are found stripped to the bone, the air thickens with the stench of rot, and whispers rise of something moving in the mist—something that should not walk the land.As fear tightens its grip, the people of Greymoor must confront the truth they have long ignored: the sea does not forget, and debts left unpaid will always come due.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Wikipedia. Nuckelavee — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NuckelaveeRonel the Mythmaker. The Nuckelavee – Folklore — https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/the-nuckelavee-folkloreMythus Wiki. Nuckelavee — https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/NuckelaveeLewis Twiby. Myths, Legends, and Faith: Nuckelavee — https://lewisrhystwiby.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/myths-legends-and-faith-nuckelaveeFolklore Scotland. The Nuckelavee — https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelaveeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:16:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On the wind-scoured isle of Greymoor, where the sea is both a lifeline and a threat, the old ways have been forgotten. The folk once honored the tides, whispering prayers to the unseen forces that kept darker things at bay—but time breeds arrogance,... On the wind-scoured isle of Greymoor, where the sea is both a lifeline and a threat, the old ways have been forgotten. The folk once honored the tides, whispering prayers to the unseen forces that kept darker things at bay—but time breeds arrogance, and tradition fades into memory.Then the blight begins.The waters turn foul, the fields wither, and a sickness creeps through the village. Cattle are found stripped to the bone, the air thickens with the stench of rot, and whispers rise of something moving in the mist—something that should not walk the land.As fear tightens its grip, the people of Greymoor must confront the truth they have long ignored: the sea does not forget, and debts left unpaid will always come due.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Wikipedia. Nuckelavee — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NuckelaveeRonel the Mythmaker. The Nuckelavee – Folklore — https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/the-nuckelavee-folkloreMythus Wiki. Nuckelavee — https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/NuckelaveeLewis Twiby. Myths, Legends, and Faith: Nuckelavee — https://lewisrhystwiby.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/myths-legends-and-faith-nuckelaveeFolklore Scotland. The Nuckelavee — https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelaveeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Then the blight begins.

The waters turn foul, the fields wither, and a sickness creeps through the village. Cattle are found stripped to the bone, the air thickens with the stench of rot, and whispers rise of something moving in the mist—something that should not walk the land.

As fear tightens its grip, the people of Greymoor must confront the truth they have long ignored: the sea does not forget, and debts left unpaid will always come due.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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Wikipedia. Nuckelavee — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuckelavee

Ronel the Mythmaker. The Nuckelavee – Folklore — https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/the-nuckelavee-folklore

Mythus Wiki. Nuckelavee — https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Nuckelavee

Lewis Twiby. Myths, Legends, and Faith: Nuckelavee — https://lewisrhystwiby.wordpress.com/2023/10/01/myths-legends-and-faith-nuckelavee

Folklore Scotland. The Nuckelavee — https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelavee


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]]> 2590 yes 78. Small Town Murder: Love, Lies, and a Swing of Fate The scene inside the house was a clash of the ordinary and the horrific. The living room, filled with the signs of a typical Texas suburban life, was now a crime scene. Forgotten toys rested in corners, mundane household objects sat untouched, but the floor told a different story.Blood had dried in erratic patterns, the result of a violent, frenzied act. An axe lay nearby, its purpose unmistakable.Outside, the neighborhood carried on in the usual rhythm of summer days, unaware of what had unfolded within those walls. Questions filled the silence that followed the discovery: who had done this, and how had violence so brutal found its way into a place like this?Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Love and Death in Silicon Prairie, Part I: Candy Montgomery's Affair". Texas MonthlyThe True Story of Candy Montgomery PeopleWhere Is Candy Montgomery Now? BiographyBloom, J., & Atkinson, J. (2018) Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs Open Road MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:05:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The scene inside the house was a clash of the ordinary and the horrific. The living room, filled with the signs of a typical Texas suburban life, was now a crime scene. Forgotten toys rested in corners, mundane household objects sat untouched, but the... The scene inside the house was a clash of the ordinary and the horrific. The living room, filled with the signs of a typical Texas suburban life, was now a crime scene. Forgotten toys rested in corners, mundane household objects sat untouched, but the floor told a different story.Blood had dried in erratic patterns, the result of a violent, frenzied act. An axe lay nearby, its purpose unmistakable.Outside, the neighborhood carried on in the usual rhythm of summer days, unaware of what had unfolded within those walls. Questions filled the silence that followed the discovery: who had done this, and how had violence so brutal found its way into a place like this?Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Love and Death in Silicon Prairie, Part I: Candy Montgomery's Affair". Texas MonthlyThe True Story of Candy Montgomery PeopleWhere Is Candy Montgomery Now? BiographyBloom, J., & Atkinson, J. (2018) Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs Open Road MediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blood had dried in erratic patterns, the result of a violent, frenzied act. An axe lay nearby, its purpose unmistakable.

Outside, the neighborhood carried on in the usual rhythm of summer days, unaware of what had unfolded within those walls. Questions filled the silence that followed the discovery: who had done this, and how had violence so brutal found its way into a place like this?

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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Love and Death in Silicon Prairie, Part I: Candy Montgomery's Affair". Texas Monthly

The True Story of Candy Montgomery People

Where Is Candy Montgomery Now? Biography

Bloom, J., & Atkinson, J. (2018) Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs Open Road Media

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]]> 3276 yes 77. Lore & Legends | The Kelpie: A Dark Celtic Fable Deep in the mist-laden glens of Scotland, where the lochs stretch dark and mysterious, a malevolent force of nature broods in wait under the inky waters. When a young man crosses the path of a creature both beautiful and terrible, the echoes of an older tragedy stir beneath the water’s surface. In this chilling retelling of a classic kelpie legend, the past does not rest, the loch does not forget, and those who seek to claim power may find themselves bound by it instead.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration MaterialHistoric UK: The KelpieScotland's Stories: Scottish Kelpie LegendFolklore Friday: The KelpieBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:19:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Deep in the mist-laden glens of Scotland, where the lochs stretch dark and mysterious, a malevolent force of nature broods in wait under the inky waters. When a young man crosses the path of a creature both beautiful and terrible, the echoes of an... Deep in the mist-laden glens of Scotland, where the lochs stretch dark and mysterious, a malevolent force of nature broods in wait under the inky waters. When a young man crosses the path of a creature both beautiful and terrible, the echoes of an older tragedy stir beneath the water’s surface. In this chilling retelling of a classic kelpie legend, the past does not rest, the loch does not forget, and those who seek to claim power may find themselves bound by it instead.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on Youtube• Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration MaterialHistoric UK: The KelpieScotland's Stories: Scottish Kelpie LegendFolklore Friday: The KelpieBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Historic UK: The Kelpie

Scotland's Stories: Scottish Kelpie Legend

Folklore Friday: The Kelpie

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]]> 1935 yes 76. Unbound: The Moors Murders Part Two: Wicked Beyond Belief Ian leaned over a map spread across the table, marking places with unsettling precision. Myra stood nearby, watching silently, her complicity etched into her steely gaze. Together, they had already taken lives, but their thirst for control and cruelty was far from sated.Outside, their neighbors carried on with their daily lives, unaware of the evil living among them. Ian and Myra’s polite facades masked the horrors they orchestrated.This chapter follows their final acts of violence and the unraveling of their plans. It tells the story of the dogged pursuit of justice, the cracks in their armor, and what it took to hold them accountable. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialTribute to remember the victims of the Moors Murders by Moors Murders: A True Crime Deep Dive via MediumBook by Moors Murders witness David Smith recalls horror by Naomi Cornwell Murder on the Moors: The Ian Brady and Myra Hindley Story by Fiona SteelThe Guardian - The victims of Ian Brady and Myra HindleyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:48:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Ian leaned over a map spread across the table, marking places with unsettling precision. Myra stood nearby, watching silently, her complicity etched into her steely gaze. Together, they had already taken lives, but their thirst for control and cruelty... Ian leaned over a map spread across the table, marking places with unsettling precision. Myra stood nearby, watching silently, her complicity etched into her steely gaze. Together, they had already taken lives, but their thirst for control and cruelty was far from sated.Outside, their neighbors carried on with their daily lives, unaware of the evil living among them. Ian and Myra’s polite facades masked the horrors they orchestrated.This chapter follows their final acts of violence and the unraveling of their plans. It tells the story of the dogged pursuit of justice, the cracks in their armor, and what it took to hold them accountable. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialTribute to remember the victims of the Moors Murders by Moors Murders: A True Crime Deep Dive via MediumBook by Moors Murders witness David Smith recalls horror by Naomi Cornwell Murder on the Moors: The Ian Brady and Myra Hindley Story by Fiona SteelThe Guardian - The victims of Ian Brady and Myra HindleyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outside, their neighbors carried on with their daily lives, unaware of the evil living among them. Ian and Myra’s polite facades masked the horrors they orchestrated.

This chapter follows their final acts of violence and the unraveling of their plans. It tells the story of the dogged pursuit of justice, the cracks in their armor, and what it took to hold them accountable. 

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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Tribute to remember the victims of the Moors Murders by Moors Murders: A True Crime Deep Dive via Medium

Book by Moors Murders witness David Smith recalls horror by Naomi Cornwell 

Murder on the Moors: The Ian Brady and Myra Hindley Story by Fiona Steel

The Guardian - The victims of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley

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]]> 2863 yes 75. Lore & Legends | The 13th Child: The Jersey Devil In the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the trees grow dense and the roads give way to tangled wilderness, something stirs. The locals say you can hear it on the coldest nights—a high-pitched shriek, something not quite human, not quite beast.The stories go back centuries. Some say it was a curse, an omen of misfortune that slithered into this world on a storm-wracked night. Others claim it was the child of a mother who, in her desperation or her rage, called upon the Devil himself. The details shift with time, but the warning remains the same: stay out of the pines after dark.Because if you listen closely, past the rustling leaves and the distant howl of the wind, you might just hear the beat of leathery wings.And by then, it’s already too late.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Jersey Devil - Fact or Fiction?The Jersey Devil and FolkloreThe Legend of the Jersey Devil The Jersey DevilBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:17:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the trees grow dense and the roads give way to tangled wilderness, something stirs. The locals say you can hear it on the coldest nights—a high-pitched shriek, something not quite human, not quite... In the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the trees grow dense and the roads give way to tangled wilderness, something stirs. The locals say you can hear it on the coldest nights—a high-pitched shriek, something not quite human, not quite beast.The stories go back centuries. Some say it was a curse, an omen of misfortune that slithered into this world on a storm-wracked night. Others claim it was the child of a mother who, in her desperation or her rage, called upon the Devil himself. The details shift with time, but the warning remains the same: stay out of the pines after dark.Because if you listen closely, past the rustling leaves and the distant howl of the wind, you might just hear the beat of leathery wings.And by then, it’s already too late.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration Material Jersey Devil - Fact or Fiction?The Jersey Devil and FolkloreThe Legend of the Jersey Devil The Jersey DevilBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The stories go back centuries. Some say it was a curse, an omen of misfortune that slithered into this world on a storm-wracked night. Others claim it was the child of a mother who, in her desperation or her rage, called upon the Devil himself. The details shift with time, but the warning remains the same: stay out of the pines after dark.

Because if you listen closely, past the rustling leaves and the distant howl of the wind, you might just hear the beat of leathery wings.

And by then, it’s already too late.

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Jersey Devil - Fact or Fiction?

The Jersey Devil and Folklore

The Legend of the Jersey Devil 

The Jersey Devil

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]]> 2504 yes 74. Unbound: The Moors Murders Part One: The Glove The wind whipped across the barren moors, carrying a silence that felt heavy, unnatural. The ground was hard, unyielding, but as the police worked, a sickening truth began to reveal itself. The first body was found. A young girl. The weight of that discovery settled in like a stone, each officer grappling with the horror of what lay before them.Staring out across the desolate expanse, they couldn’t yet fathom the depths of cruelty buried beneath that soil. But one thing became clear as the cold air pressed close around them—this wasn’t the end. It was only the beginning of uncovering a crime that would scar a nation and haunt generations to come.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Source Material Ian Brady Obituary by The Guardian Crime Stories Extended: Glasgow roots of sadistic Moors murderer. by Norman SilvesterThe link is established between serial killers and animal cruelty by The IndependentEXCLUSIVE: 'Myra was as ruthless as I was': Ian Brady's chilling beyond-the-grave confessions reveal for the first time how his peroxide-blonde 'soul mate' drew the first blood - and how the pair were 'surprisingly in tune' in their sheer enjoyment of kill by The Daily MailCoroner Commends Police After Moors Verdict by The Glasgow Herald Ian Brady Death: The Five Victims of the Moors Murderers by the BBCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:35:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The wind whipped across the barren moors, carrying a silence that felt heavy, unnatural. The ground was hard, unyielding, but as the police worked, a sickening truth began to reveal itself. The first body was found. A young girl. The weight of that... The wind whipped across the barren moors, carrying a silence that felt heavy, unnatural. The ground was hard, unyielding, but as the police worked, a sickening truth began to reveal itself. The first body was found. A young girl. The weight of that discovery settled in like a stone, each officer grappling with the horror of what lay before them.Staring out across the desolate expanse, they couldn’t yet fathom the depths of cruelty buried beneath that soil. But one thing became clear as the cold air pressed close around them—this wasn’t the end. It was only the beginning of uncovering a crime that would scar a nation and haunt generations to come.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Source Material Ian Brady Obituary by The Guardian Crime Stories Extended: Glasgow roots of sadistic Moors murderer. by Norman SilvesterThe link is established between serial killers and animal cruelty by The IndependentEXCLUSIVE: 'Myra was as ruthless as I was': Ian Brady's chilling beyond-the-grave confessions reveal for the first time how his peroxide-blonde 'soul mate' drew the first blood - and how the pair were 'surprisingly in tune' in their sheer enjoyment of kill by The Daily MailCoroner Commends Police After Moors Verdict by The Glasgow Herald Ian Brady Death: The Five Victims of the Moors Murderers by the BBCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Staring out across the desolate expanse, they couldn’t yet fathom the depths of cruelty buried beneath that soil. But one thing became clear as the cold air pressed close around them—this wasn’t the end. It was only the beginning of uncovering a crime that would scar a nation and haunt generations to come.

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Ian Brady Obituary by The Guardian 

Crime Stories Extended: Glasgow roots of sadistic Moors murderer. by Norman Silvester

The link is established between serial killers and animal cruelty by The Independent

EXCLUSIVE: 'Myra was as ruthless as I was': Ian Brady's chilling beyond-the-grave confessions reveal for the first time how his peroxide-blonde 'soul mate' drew the first blood - and how the pair were 'surprisingly in tune' in their sheer enjoyment of kill by The Daily Mail

Coroner Commends Police After Moors Verdict by The Glasgow Herald 

Ian Brady Death: The Five Victims of the Moors Murderers by the BBC

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]]> 2773 yes 73. Lore & Legends | Hatred That Won't Rest: The Jiangshi Curse In Qing Dynasty China, when a revered general's life comes to an abrupt and unceremonious end, his soldiers desperately attempt to bring him back with a dark ritual. But his is not the only restless soul haunting the blood-soaked battlefield that wants to return to the living world to complete its unfinished business. General Wei Cheng's body becomes inhabited by all the hatred of centuries of battle, turning him into a horrifying, undead monster and unleashing the legend of the jiangshi - the Chinese hopping vampire that terrorizes the lands.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration MaterialGutenberg.orgWikipediaPBSAncient Origins.netHistory AnswersRedditBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:24:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In Qing Dynasty China, when a revered general's life comes to an abrupt and unceremonious end, his soldiers desperately attempt to bring him back with a dark ritual. But his is not the only restless soul haunting the blood-soaked battlefield that... In Qing Dynasty China, when a revered general's life comes to an abrupt and unceremonious end, his soldiers desperately attempt to bring him back with a dark ritual. But his is not the only restless soul haunting the blood-soaked battlefield that wants to return to the living world to complete its unfinished business. General Wei Cheng's body becomes inhabited by all the hatred of centuries of battle, turning him into a horrifying, undead monster and unleashing the legend of the jiangshi - the Chinese hopping vampire that terrorizes the lands.Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Inspiration MaterialGutenberg.orgWikipediaPBSAncient Origins.netHistory AnswersRedditBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gutenberg.org

Wikipedia

PBS

Ancient Origins.net

History Answers

Reddit

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]]> 3537 no 72. Permission to Kill: The Jolly Black Widow Laughter is supposed to be a comforting sound—warm, familiar, a reminder of love and home. But not all laughter is kind. Some laughter drips with something darker, a chilling undercurrent that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.They called her the Giggling Granny. A sweet-faced woman with a gentle Southern drawl, she charmed neighbors, doted on her grandchildren, and had a penchant for romance magazines. But beneath the floral dresses and the grandmotherly smile lay something monstrous. A woman who spun wedding vows into funeral hymns, who turned love into poison.Nannie Doss wasn’t just a widow—she was a widow many times over. Husbands, children, even her own mother, all fell ill under her roof. And yet, when the authorities finally caught up with her, she never shed a tear. She simply laughed.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialSeason 1 - Episode 11 – The Giggling Granny by Murderous Minds Nannie Doss: Lonely Hearts Lady Loved Her Man to Death by Joseph Geringer Nannie Doss by The Encyclopedia of Alabama Deadlier Than the Male by Terry MannersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:16:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Laughter is supposed to be a comforting sound—warm, familiar, a reminder of love and home. But not all laughter is kind. Some laughter drips with something darker, a chilling undercurrent that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. They... Laughter is supposed to be a comforting sound—warm, familiar, a reminder of love and home. But not all laughter is kind. Some laughter drips with something darker, a chilling undercurrent that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.They called her the Giggling Granny. A sweet-faced woman with a gentle Southern drawl, she charmed neighbors, doted on her grandchildren, and had a penchant for romance magazines. But beneath the floral dresses and the grandmotherly smile lay something monstrous. A woman who spun wedding vows into funeral hymns, who turned love into poison.Nannie Doss wasn’t just a widow—she was a widow many times over. Husbands, children, even her own mother, all fell ill under her roof. And yet, when the authorities finally caught up with her, she never shed a tear. She simply laughed.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialSeason 1 - Episode 11 – The Giggling Granny by Murderous Minds Nannie Doss: Lonely Hearts Lady Loved Her Man to Death by Joseph Geringer Nannie Doss by The Encyclopedia of Alabama Deadlier Than the Male by Terry MannersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They called her the Giggling Granny. A sweet-faced woman with a gentle Southern drawl, she charmed neighbors, doted on her grandchildren, and had a penchant for romance magazines. But beneath the floral dresses and the grandmotherly smile lay something monstrous. A woman who spun wedding vows into funeral hymns, who turned love into poison.

Nannie Doss wasn’t just a widow—she was a widow many times over. Husbands, children, even her own mother, all fell ill under her roof. And yet, when the authorities finally caught up with her, she never shed a tear. She simply laughed.

Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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Season 1 - Episode 11 – The Giggling Granny by Murderous Minds 

Nannie Doss: Lonely Hearts Lady Loved Her Man to Death by Joseph Geringer 

Nannie Doss by The Encyclopedia of Alabama 

Deadlier Than the Male by Terry Manners

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]]> 4580 yes 71. Lore & Legends | The Terror of Madam Koi Koi Madam Koi Koi is an extremely harsh, cruel boarding school teacher in 1970s Nigeria who terrorizes her students with verbal and physical abuse. One day, the children have had enough and take matters into their own hands. But they accidentally unleash an immortal hatred that will haunt them forever, unless they can break Madam Koi Koi’s supernatural tie to the very soil where she lies.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialMadam Koi KoiScary Nigerian Urban Legends- Madam Koi KoiThe legend of the dead teacher who haunts secondary ...Madam Koi Koi: School Urban Legends | Newman MediaThe Origin: Madam Koi-KoiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:59:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Madam Koi Koi is an extremely harsh, cruel boarding school teacher in 1970s Nigeria who terrorizes her students with verbal and physical abuse. One day, the children have had enough and take matters into their own hands. But they accidentally unleash... Madam Koi Koi is an extremely harsh, cruel boarding school teacher in 1970s Nigeria who terrorizes her students with verbal and physical abuse. One day, the children have had enough and take matters into their own hands. But they accidentally unleash an immortal hatred that will haunt them forever, unless they can break Madam Koi Koi’s supernatural tie to the very soil where she lies.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialMadam Koi KoiScary Nigerian Urban Legends- Madam Koi KoiThe legend of the dead teacher who haunts secondary ...Madam Koi Koi: School Urban Legends | Newman MediaThe Origin: Madam Koi-KoiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 

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Madam Koi Koi

Scary Nigerian Urban Legends- Madam Koi Koi

The legend of the dead teacher who haunts secondary ...

Madam Koi Koi: School Urban Legends | Newman Media

The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi

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]]> 3343 no 70. Blood and Brass: The Axeman of New Orleans The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who claims to be more than mortal—a demon from hell.Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens.Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialThe American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia) by The University of MichiganThe Axeman of New Orleans by Crime + InvestigationFresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans by Mike DashThe Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants by The SmithsonianAxeman of New Orleans by Criminal MindsThe Axeman’s Letter by Tristan ZimmermanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:46:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who... The year is 1918, and New Orleans trembles under the weight of unseen terror. A figure moves through the night, targeting innocent families with brutal precision, leaving only questions and fear in his wake. They call him the Axeman, a killer who claims to be more than mortal—a demon from hell.Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens.Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialThe American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia) by The University of MichiganThe Axeman of New Orleans by Crime + InvestigationFresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans by Mike DashThe Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants by The SmithsonianAxeman of New Orleans by Criminal MindsThe Axeman’s Letter by Tristan ZimmermanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Then comes the letter. A chilling promise to spare those who fill their homes with the sound of jazz on a designated night. The city's response is unprecedented, its streets alive with music and panic as the Axeman's legend deepens.

Who was he? Why did he kill? And how has his story lingered in the city’s dark memory for over a century? The answers remain elusive, but the tale begins here.

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Episode Reference Material

The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919 (The Influenza Encyclopedia) by The University of Michigan

The Axeman of New Orleans by Crime + Investigation

Fresh light on the Axeman of New Orleans by Mike Dash

The Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants by The Smithsonian

Axeman of New Orleans by Criminal Minds

The Axeman’s Letter by Tristan Zimmerman


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]]> 3908 yes 69. Lore & Legends | The Legend of Tamamo-No-Mae: The Killing Stone The story of Tamamo-no-Mae, the basis for the Japanese legend of the "killing stone" and nine-tailed fox. Tamamo-no-Mae is a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm who becomes the center of a conflict in the imperial court when her true nature is called into question. Yasuchika, a skilled onmyōji, is tasked with investigating her mysterious origins, leading to escalating tension and danger.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialSessho-sekiJapan's 'killing stone' splits in two, releasing superstitions ...Sesshō sekiTamamo no Maehttps://yokai.com/sesshouseki/https://yokai.com/tamamonomae/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:22:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The story of Tamamo-no-Mae, the basis for the Japanese legend of the "killing stone" and nine-tailed fox. Tamamo-no-Mae is a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm who becomes the center of a conflict in the imperial court when her true nature is... The story of Tamamo-no-Mae, the basis for the Japanese legend of the "killing stone" and nine-tailed fox. Tamamo-no-Mae is a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm who becomes the center of a conflict in the imperial court when her true nature is called into question. Yasuchika, a skilled onmyōji, is tasked with investigating her mysterious origins, leading to escalating tension and danger.Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialSessho-sekiJapan's 'killing stone' splits in two, releasing superstitions ...Sesshō sekiTamamo no Maehttps://yokai.com/sesshouseki/https://yokai.com/tamamonomae/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sessho-seki

Japan's 'killing stone' splits in two, releasing superstitions ...

Sesshō seki

Tamamo no Mae

https://yokai.com/sesshouseki/

https://yokai.com/tamamonomae/

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]]> 3299 no 68. Twisted Bonds: The Maidens of Murder In 1933, a brutal crime shocked France and left the world questioning the thin line between loyalty and madness. Christine and Léa Papin, two quiet and devoted maids, carried out an act of unspeakable violence against their wealthy employers, the Lancelin family. But what drove these sisters to such a gruesome crime? Was it years of oppression and mistreatment, or something far more sinister lurking beneath their bond?Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialEdwards, Rachel, and Keith Reader. The Papin Sisters. Oxford University Press, 2001.Insanity Or Class Warfare? The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters. All That's Interesting.Papin Sisters: The Shocking 1933 Murder Case That Horrified France. The Lineup The Papin Sisters and the murder case that still haunts France after more than 80 years. The Vintage News.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:43:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 1933, a brutal crime shocked France and left the world questioning the thin line between loyalty and madness. Christine and Léa Papin, two quiet and devoted maids, carried out an act of unspeakable violence against their wealthy employers, the... In 1933, a brutal crime shocked France and left the world questioning the thin line between loyalty and madness. Christine and Léa Papin, two quiet and devoted maids, carried out an act of unspeakable violence against their wealthy employers, the Lancelin family. But what drove these sisters to such a gruesome crime? Was it years of oppression and mistreatment, or something far more sinister lurking beneath their bond?Macabrium is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialEdwards, Rachel, and Keith Reader. The Papin Sisters. Oxford University Press, 2001.Insanity Or Class Warfare? The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters. All That's Interesting.Papin Sisters: The Shocking 1933 Murder Case That Horrified France. The Lineup The Papin Sisters and the murder case that still haunts France after more than 80 years. The Vintage News.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Edwards, Rachel, and Keith Reader. The Papin Sisters. Oxford University Press, 2001.

Insanity Or Class Warfare? The Gruesome Case Of The Papin Sisters. All That's Interesting.

Papin Sisters: The Shocking 1933 Murder Case That Horrified France. The Lineup 

The Papin Sisters and the murder case that still haunts France after more than 80 years. The Vintage News.

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]]> 3223 yes 67. Lore & Legends | The Wendigo: Hunger that Never Ends Part Two A group of friends making a documentary on the legend of the wendigo ventures deep into the snow-covered wilderness. As they uncover eerie carvings, unease settles over them like the creeping cold. Hunger drains their strength, tensions rise, and the once-clear line between paranoia and reality begins to blur. When one of them goes missing, the others realize too late that something is terribly wrong—something that has been waiting in the shadows, watching, hungering. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:27:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media A group of friends making a documentary on the legend of the wendigo ventures deep into the snow-covered wilderness. As they uncover eerie carvings, unease settles over them like the creeping cold. Hunger drains their strength, tensions rise, and the... A group of friends making a documentary on the legend of the wendigo ventures deep into the snow-covered wilderness. As they uncover eerie carvings, unease settles over them like the creeping cold. Hunger drains their strength, tensions rise, and the once-clear line between paranoia and reality begins to blur. When one of them goes missing, the others realize too late that something is terribly wrong—something that has been waiting in the shadows, watching, hungering. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A group of friends making a documentary on the legend of the wendigo ventures deep into the snow-covered wilderness. As they uncover eerie carvings, unease settles over them like the creeping cold. Hunger drains their strength, tensions rise, and the once-clear line between paranoia and reality begins to blur. When one of them goes missing, the others realize too late that something is terribly wrong—something that has been waiting in the shadows, watching, hungering.


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]]> 2531 no 66. Podcast Update: A New Chapter Begins Big news, listeners! Haunted History is getting a new name. As our podcast has grown, so has our passion for uncovering not just haunted tales but also true crime, folklore, and forgotten legends. This new change will reflect the full scope of the eerie, mysterious, and macabre stories we tell. Listen to our update from Megan for the official reveal—same haunting atmosphere, same in-depth storytelling, just with a name that truly captures the dark archive of tales we bring to life.  When you see the new name, don’t worry—it’s still us! See you in the next episode! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:37:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Big news, listeners! Haunted History is getting a new name. As our podcast has grown, so has our passion for uncovering not just haunted tales but also true crime, folklore, and forgotten legends. This new change will reflect the full scope of the... Big news, listeners! Haunted History is getting a new name. As our podcast has grown, so has our passion for uncovering not just haunted tales but also true crime, folklore, and forgotten legends. This new change will reflect the full scope of the eerie, mysterious, and macabre stories we tell. Listen to our update from Megan for the official reveal—same haunting atmosphere, same in-depth storytelling, just with a name that truly captures the dark archive of tales we bring to life.  When you see the new name, don’t worry—it’s still us! See you in the next episode! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Big news, listeners! Haunted History is getting a new name. As our podcast has grown, so has our passion for uncovering not just haunted tales but also true crime, folklore, and forgotten legends. This new change will reflect the full scope of the eerie, mysterious, and macabre stories we tell.

Listen to our update from Megan for the official reveal—same haunting atmosphere, same in-depth storytelling, just with a name that truly captures the dark archive of tales we bring to life. 

When you see the new name, don’t worry—it’s still us!

See you in the next episode!


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]]> 120 no 65. Bloody Paramours: The Lonely Hearts Killers The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever. Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury. Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:39:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a... The ad promised love. The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever. Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury. Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The ad promised love.

The reply sealed a fate. Martha watched as Raymond penned another letter, his words a perfect trap—soft, seductive, laced with lies. She had read enough of them to know how this would end. A train ride, a candlelit promise, a kiss that tasted like forever.

Then the screams. The blood. The body they’d have to bury.

Another lonely heart, hopelessly in love. Hopelessly doomed.

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]]> 3152 yes 64. Lore & Legends | The Wendigo: Hunger that Never Ends Part One In the throes of a relentless winter, a hunter’s desperate act sets something terrible into motion, shaking a remote village to its core. As the cold tightens its grip, a new horror stalks the people, toying with them and seeming to relish in their fear. With each passing night, the fear grows, and the villagers must face the terrifying truth—something unnatural has awakened, and it will not stop until it is fed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:20:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the throes of a relentless winter, a hunter’s desperate act sets something terrible into motion, shaking a remote village to its core. As the cold tightens its grip, a new horror stalks the people, toying with them and seeming to relish in their... In the throes of a relentless winter, a hunter’s desperate act sets something terrible into motion, shaking a remote village to its core. As the cold tightens its grip, a new horror stalks the people, toying with them and seeming to relish in their fear. With each passing night, the fear grows, and the villagers must face the terrifying truth—something unnatural has awakened, and it will not stop until it is fed. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the throes of a relentless winter, a hunter’s desperate act sets something terrible into motion, shaking a remote village to its core. As the cold tightens its grip, a new horror stalks the people, toying with them and seeming to relish in their fear. With each passing night, the fear grows, and the villagers must face the terrifying truth—something unnatural has awakened, and it will not stop until it is fed.

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]]> 1609 no 63. Eternal Summer: The Lake Bodom Murders The waters of Lake Bodom shimmered beneath the pale light of dawn, a picturesque Finnish landscape seemingly untouched by time. But on the morning of June 5, 1960, the serenity of this idyllic lake was shattered, forever tainted by a crime so brutal it would haunt the nation for decades. Four teenagers ventured to the lake for a carefree camping trip, their laughter carried by the breeze, mingling with the rustle of pine trees. By sunrise, three would lie dead, their lives savagely stolen in the dark of night. The lone survivor, battered and dazed, would become both a victim and a suspect in a mystery that has never been fully unraveled. What happened at Lake Bodom? Who wielded the blade that ended three young lives? And why does the shadow of suspicion still loom over the case, more than sixty years later? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:38:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The waters of Lake Bodom shimmered beneath the pale light of dawn, a picturesque Finnish landscape seemingly untouched by time. But on the morning of June 5, 1960, the serenity of this idyllic lake was shattered, forever tainted by a crime so brutal... The waters of Lake Bodom shimmered beneath the pale light of dawn, a picturesque Finnish landscape seemingly untouched by time. But on the morning of June 5, 1960, the serenity of this idyllic lake was shattered, forever tainted by a crime so brutal it would haunt the nation for decades. Four teenagers ventured to the lake for a carefree camping trip, their laughter carried by the breeze, mingling with the rustle of pine trees. By sunrise, three would lie dead, their lives savagely stolen in the dark of night. The lone survivor, battered and dazed, would become both a victim and a suspect in a mystery that has never been fully unraveled. What happened at Lake Bodom? Who wielded the blade that ended three young lives? And why does the shadow of suspicion still loom over the case, more than sixty years later? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The waters of Lake Bodom shimmered beneath the pale light of dawn, a picturesque Finnish landscape seemingly untouched by time. But on the morning of June 5, 1960, the serenity of this idyllic lake was shattered, forever tainted by a crime so brutal it would haunt the nation for decades.

Four teenagers ventured to the lake for a carefree camping trip, their laughter carried by the breeze, mingling with the rustle of pine trees. By sunrise, three would lie dead, their lives savagely stolen in the dark of night. The lone survivor, battered and dazed, would become both a victim and a suspect in a mystery that has never been fully unraveled.

What happened at Lake Bodom? Who wielded the blade that ended three young lives? And why does the shadow of suspicion still loom over the case, more than sixty years later?


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]]> 2652 yes 62. Lore & Legends | America's Most Haunted Town: Dudleytown Hidden in Connecticut, USA lies the abandoned former location of Dudleytown, a place shrouded in mystery and thought to be cursed. Once a small colonial settlement, it was plagued by misfortune—bizarre deaths, unexplained vanishings, and eerie tales that sent its residents fleeing, never to return. Some say it was bad luck, others believe something far more sinister was at play. The ruins remain hidden beneath the dense canopy, but those who dare venture near report strange occurrences. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:04:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Hidden in Connecticut, USA lies the abandoned former location of Dudleytown, a place shrouded in mystery and thought to be cursed. Once a small colonial settlement, it was plagued by misfortune—bizarre deaths, unexplained vanishings, and eerie tales... Hidden in Connecticut, USA lies the abandoned former location of Dudleytown, a place shrouded in mystery and thought to be cursed. Once a small colonial settlement, it was plagued by misfortune—bizarre deaths, unexplained vanishings, and eerie tales that sent its residents fleeing, never to return. Some say it was bad luck, others believe something far more sinister was at play. The ruins remain hidden beneath the dense canopy, but those who dare venture near report strange occurrences. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hidden in Connecticut, USA lies the abandoned former location of Dudleytown, a place shrouded in mystery and thought to be cursed. Once a small colonial settlement, it was plagued by misfortune—bizarre deaths, unexplained vanishings, and eerie tales that sent its residents fleeing, never to return. Some say it was bad luck, others believe something far more sinister was at play. The ruins remain hidden beneath the dense canopy, but those who dare venture near report strange occurrences.


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]]> 2359 no 61. Aileen Wuornos: The Drifting Damsel of Death | Part Two The bar reeked of stale beer and desperation, but for Aileen Wuornos, it was just another night—until the law caught up with her. Arrested in a haze of flashing lights and betrayal, she was about to face the reckoning she had outrun for so long. This chapter of her story unfolds like a courtroom drama where justice and vengeance clash, and every word spoken carries the weight of life or death. Tyria Moore, the lover who once held Aileen’s trust, now becomes her undoing. Testimonies, confessions, and her fiery outbursts paint a picture of a woman teetering between victimhood and villainy. As the trial drags on and the world watches, Aileen’s fate is sealed—not just by the jury but by her own haunting words. Her execution in 2002 is not just the end of her life but the final, unsettling note in a tale of pain, anger, and infamy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:08:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The bar reeked of stale beer and desperation, but for Aileen Wuornos, it was just another night—until the law caught up with her. Arrested in a haze of flashing lights and betrayal, she was about to face the reckoning she had outrun for so long. This... The bar reeked of stale beer and desperation, but for Aileen Wuornos, it was just another night—until the law caught up with her. Arrested in a haze of flashing lights and betrayal, she was about to face the reckoning she had outrun for so long. This chapter of her story unfolds like a courtroom drama where justice and vengeance clash, and every word spoken carries the weight of life or death. Tyria Moore, the lover who once held Aileen’s trust, now becomes her undoing. Testimonies, confessions, and her fiery outbursts paint a picture of a woman teetering between victimhood and villainy. As the trial drags on and the world watches, Aileen’s fate is sealed—not just by the jury but by her own haunting words. Her execution in 2002 is not just the end of her life but the final, unsettling note in a tale of pain, anger, and infamy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The bar reeked of stale beer and desperation, but for Aileen Wuornos, it was just another night—until the law caught up with her. Arrested in a haze of flashing lights and betrayal, she was about to face the reckoning she had outrun for so long.

This chapter of her story unfolds like a courtroom drama where justice and vengeance clash, and every word spoken carries the weight of life or death. Tyria Moore, the lover who once held Aileen’s trust, now becomes her undoing. Testimonies, confessions, and her fiery outbursts paint a picture of a woman teetering between victimhood and villainy.

As the trial drags on and the world watches, Aileen’s fate is sealed—not just by the jury but by her own haunting words. Her execution in 2002 is not just the end of her life but the final, unsettling note in a tale of pain, anger, and infamy.


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]]> 3047 yes 60. Lore & Legends | La Llorona, The Wailing Woman of the Rio Bravo La Llorona, The Wailing Woman of the Rio Bravo, is the tragic legend of Mariana, a beautiful young woman in a small Mexican village who falls in love with a wealthy Spaniard, Don Rafael. Promised love and a better life, she bears his children, only to be abandoned when he marries another. Consumed by grief and betrayal, she descends into madness, ultimately drowning her own children in the Rio Bravo, believing it will reunite them forever. Realizing the horror of her actions, she wails in despair before drowning herself. But death offers no escape. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:25:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media La Llorona, The Wailing Woman of the Rio Bravo, is the tragic legend of Mariana, a beautiful young woman in a small Mexican village who falls in love with a wealthy Spaniard, Don Rafael. Promised love and a better life, she bears his children, only to... La Llorona, The Wailing Woman of the Rio Bravo, is the tragic legend of Mariana, a beautiful young woman in a small Mexican village who falls in love with a wealthy Spaniard, Don Rafael. Promised love and a better life, she bears his children, only to be abandoned when he marries another. Consumed by grief and betrayal, she descends into madness, ultimately drowning her own children in the Rio Bravo, believing it will reunite them forever. Realizing the horror of her actions, she wails in despair before drowning herself. But death offers no escape. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices La Llorona, The Wailing Woman of the Rio Bravo, is the tragic legend of Mariana, a beautiful young woman in a small Mexican village who falls in love with a wealthy Spaniard, Don Rafael. Promised love and a better life, she bears his children, only to be abandoned when he marries another. Consumed by grief and betrayal, she descends into madness, ultimately drowning her own children in the Rio Bravo, believing it will reunite them forever. Realizing the horror of her actions, she wails in despair before drowning herself. But death offers no escape.


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]]> 1845 no 59. Aileen Wuornos: The Drifting Damsel of Death | Part One Before she became one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was a girl born into chaos—raised in hardship, scarred by abuse, and desperate for survival. In this episode, we delve into Aileen’s troubled early life to uncover the moments that shaped her path to infamy. Was she a victim of circumstance or destined for darkness from the start? Join us for part one of this chilling two-part series as we explore the making of the "Damsel of Death". Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:28:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Before she became one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was a girl born into chaos—raised in hardship, scarred by abuse, and desperate for survival. In this episode, we delve into Aileen’s troubled early life to uncover... Before she became one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was a girl born into chaos—raised in hardship, scarred by abuse, and desperate for survival. In this episode, we delve into Aileen’s troubled early life to uncover the moments that shaped her path to infamy. Was she a victim of circumstance or destined for darkness from the start? Join us for part one of this chilling two-part series as we explore the making of the "Damsel of Death". Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Before she became one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was a girl born into chaos—raised in hardship, scarred by abuse, and desperate for survival. In this episode, we delve into Aileen’s troubled early life to uncover the moments that shaped her path to infamy. Was she a victim of circumstance or destined for darkness from the start? Join us for part one of this chilling two-part series as we explore the making of the "Damsel of Death".

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]]> 2940 yes 58. Lore & Legends | The Legend of Wewe Gombel Following the journey of Adi, a young boy who, after being neglected by his parents, is mysteriously abducted by the vengeful spirit Wewe Gombel. In Wewe Gombel's otherworldly realm, Adi learns of her tragic backstory: once a kind woman named Laras, she was betrayed and ostracized by her husband and the village, ultimately transforming into the spirit who now seeks to protect neglected children. Although Wewe Gombel’s love for Adi is genuine, it is rooted in pain, and she is driven by a desire to shield him from the hurt she herself endured. As Adi grows close to Wewe Gombel, he begins to long for a reunion with his own parents, hoping for answers and a chance at reconciliation. The story explores themes of parental responsibility, the enduring effects of neglect, and the possibility of redemption, offering a poignant tale of healing, love, and the complexity of family bonds. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:20:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Following the journey of Adi, a young boy who, after being neglected by his parents, is mysteriously abducted by the vengeful spirit Wewe Gombel. In Wewe Gombel's otherworldly realm, Adi learns of her tragic backstory: once a kind woman named Laras,... Following the journey of Adi, a young boy who, after being neglected by his parents, is mysteriously abducted by the vengeful spirit Wewe Gombel. In Wewe Gombel's otherworldly realm, Adi learns of her tragic backstory: once a kind woman named Laras, she was betrayed and ostracized by her husband and the village, ultimately transforming into the spirit who now seeks to protect neglected children. Although Wewe Gombel’s love for Adi is genuine, it is rooted in pain, and she is driven by a desire to shield him from the hurt she herself endured. As Adi grows close to Wewe Gombel, he begins to long for a reunion with his own parents, hoping for answers and a chance at reconciliation. The story explores themes of parental responsibility, the enduring effects of neglect, and the possibility of redemption, offering a poignant tale of healing, love, and the complexity of family bonds. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Following the journey of Adi, a young boy who, after being neglected by his parents, is mysteriously abducted by the vengeful spirit Wewe Gombel. In Wewe Gombel's otherworldly realm, Adi learns of her tragic backstory: once a kind woman named Laras, she was betrayed and ostracized by her husband and the village, ultimately transforming into the spirit who now seeks to protect neglected children. Although Wewe Gombel’s love for Adi is genuine, it is rooted in pain, and she is driven by a desire to shield him from the hurt she herself endured. As Adi grows close to Wewe Gombel, he begins to long for a reunion with his own parents, hoping for answers and a chance at reconciliation. The story explores themes of parental responsibility, the enduring effects of neglect, and the possibility of redemption, offering a poignant tale of healing, love, and the complexity of family bonds.


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]]> 2824 no 57. From Hell: Jack the Ripper Part Three | Many Jacks London, 1888. The streets of Whitechapel were gripped by fear, each brutal killing a stark reminder of a predator who remained just out of reach. The horror left behind was matched only by the mounting questions. Who was responsible? What drove them to commit such heinous acts? And how did they escape justice? In this third chapter of our journey, we turn our attention to the suspects. From troubled individuals living on society’s fringes to powerful figures immune to scrutiny, theories abound. For over a century, investigators, historians, and enthusiasts have tried to piece together a picture of the person—or persons—behind the infamous murders. Join us as we examine the evidence, unpack the rumors, and consider the stories of those accused. Was the Ripper someone hiding in plain sight, or does the truth lie in the overlooked and unexpected? The answers may be elusive, but the search for them continues to captivate the world. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media London, 1888. The streets of Whitechapel were gripped by fear, each brutal killing a stark reminder of a predator who remained just out of reach. The horror left behind was matched only by the mounting questions. Who was responsible? What drove them... London, 1888. The streets of Whitechapel were gripped by fear, each brutal killing a stark reminder of a predator who remained just out of reach. The horror left behind was matched only by the mounting questions. Who was responsible? What drove them to commit such heinous acts? And how did they escape justice? In this third chapter of our journey, we turn our attention to the suspects. From troubled individuals living on society’s fringes to powerful figures immune to scrutiny, theories abound. For over a century, investigators, historians, and enthusiasts have tried to piece together a picture of the person—or persons—behind the infamous murders. Join us as we examine the evidence, unpack the rumors, and consider the stories of those accused. Was the Ripper someone hiding in plain sight, or does the truth lie in the overlooked and unexpected? The answers may be elusive, but the search for them continues to captivate the world. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices London, 1888. The streets of Whitechapel were gripped by fear, each brutal killing a stark reminder of a predator who remained just out of reach. The horror left behind was matched only by the mounting questions. Who was responsible? What drove them to commit such heinous acts? And how did they escape justice?

In this third chapter of our journey, we turn our attention to the suspects. From troubled individuals living on society’s fringes to powerful figures immune to scrutiny, theories abound. For over a century, investigators, historians, and enthusiasts have tried to piece together a picture of the person—or persons—behind the infamous murders.

Join us as we examine the evidence, unpack the rumors, and consider the stories of those accused. Was the Ripper someone hiding in plain sight, or does the truth lie in the overlooked and unexpected? The answers may be elusive, but the search for them continues to captivate the world.

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]]> 3099 yes 56. Lore & Legends | Baba Yaga: The Witch of the Snowy Forest When a young villager named Yuri ventures into her sinister forest to save his cursed village, he strikes a dangerous bargain to retrieve the mystical firebird. But as the story unfolds, Yuri learns the true cost of dealing with the unpredictable Baba Yaga. This episode explores the enduring power and peril of Slavic folklore's most enigmatic witch. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:56:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media When a young villager named Yuri ventures into her sinister forest to save his cursed village, he strikes a dangerous bargain to retrieve the mystical firebird. But as the story unfolds, Yuri learns the true cost of dealing with the unpredictable Baba... When a young villager named Yuri ventures into her sinister forest to save his cursed village, he strikes a dangerous bargain to retrieve the mystical firebird. But as the story unfolds, Yuri learns the true cost of dealing with the unpredictable Baba Yaga. This episode explores the enduring power and peril of Slavic folklore's most enigmatic witch. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When a young villager named Yuri ventures into her sinister forest to save his cursed village, he strikes a dangerous bargain to retrieve the mystical firebird. But as the story unfolds, Yuri learns the true cost of dealing with the unpredictable Baba Yaga. This episode explores the enduring power and peril of Slavic folklore's most enigmatic witch.


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]]> 2499 no 55. Minisode | A Stranger’s Son: The Vanishing of Bobby Dunbar There’s a photograph—a little boy in overalls, staring back at the camera with a shy, curious smile. For nearly a century, that boy has been at the center of one of the most perplexing mysteries in American history. His name was Bobby Dunbar... or was it? On a hot summer day in 1912, four-year-old Bobby disappeared while on a family trip to Swayze Lake, Louisiana. His parents searched tirelessly, their anguish echoing through the deep bayou. Then, eight months later, a miracle—or so it seemed. A boy matching Bobby’s description was found in Mississippi. But as one family rejoiced, another claimed him as their own, casting doubt on his identity and splitting the small-town community in two. Was this the joyous reunion it appeared to be? Or was it the start of a decades-long deception? Tonight, we’ll unravel the haunting tale of Bobby Dunbar, a story where love, loss, and lies blur the line between truth and illusion. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:51:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media There’s a photograph—a little boy in overalls, staring back at the camera with a shy, curious smile. For nearly a century, that boy has been at the center of one of the most perplexing mysteries in American history. His name was Bobby Dunbar... or was... There’s a photograph—a little boy in overalls, staring back at the camera with a shy, curious smile. For nearly a century, that boy has been at the center of one of the most perplexing mysteries in American history. His name was Bobby Dunbar... or was it? On a hot summer day in 1912, four-year-old Bobby disappeared while on a family trip to Swayze Lake, Louisiana. His parents searched tirelessly, their anguish echoing through the deep bayou. Then, eight months later, a miracle—or so it seemed. A boy matching Bobby’s description was found in Mississippi. But as one family rejoiced, another claimed him as their own, casting doubt on his identity and splitting the small-town community in two. Was this the joyous reunion it appeared to be? Or was it the start of a decades-long deception? Tonight, we’ll unravel the haunting tale of Bobby Dunbar, a story where love, loss, and lies blur the line between truth and illusion. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There’s a photograph—a little boy in overalls, staring back at the camera with a shy, curious smile. For nearly a century, that boy has been at the center of one of the most perplexing mysteries in American history. His name was Bobby Dunbar... or was it?

On a hot summer day in 1912, four-year-old Bobby disappeared while on a family trip to Swayze Lake, Louisiana. His parents searched tirelessly, their anguish echoing through the deep bayou. Then, eight months later, a miracle—or so it seemed. A boy matching Bobby’s description was found in Mississippi. But as one family rejoiced, another claimed him as their own, casting doubt on his identity and splitting the small-town community in two.

Was this the joyous reunion it appeared to be? Or was it the start of a decades-long deception? Tonight, we’ll unravel the haunting tale of Bobby Dunbar, a story where love, loss, and lies blur the line between truth and illusion.


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]]> 2087 no 54. From Hell: Jack the Ripper Part Two | Macabre Masterpiece The room was still. The kind of stillness that lingers after something terrible has unfolded, when the air itself feels heavy with unspoken truths. Pale winter light seeped through the grimy windows of 13 Miller’s Court, casting a cold clarity over the ruin within. Mary Jane Kelly, the youngest and most enigmatic of the Ripper’s victims, spent her final hours singing, seeking warmth, and grappling with her circumstances. By morning, her life had ended in an act of unimaginable brutality. In death, she became a symbol of despair, a mystery never solved, and the grim crescendo of a killer’s reign.  In Part 2 of our Jack the Ripper series, we pick up with Mary Jane Kelly’s final days, the chilling aftermath of her murder, and the questions that remain unanswered. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.hauntedhistorypod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialJack the Ripper 1888 by Richard JonesCasebook: Jack the Ripper by Stephen P. RyderThe Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook by Stewart P. EvansA big day in history: Mary Ann Nichols becomes the first victim of ‘Jack the Ripper’ (31 August1888) by BBC History MagazineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:46:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The room was still. The kind of stillness that lingers after something terrible has unfolded, when the air itself feels heavy with unspoken truths. Pale winter light seeped through the grimy windows of 13 Miller’s Court, casting a cold clarity over... The room was still. The kind of stillness that lingers after something terrible has unfolded, when the air itself feels heavy with unspoken truths. Pale winter light seeped through the grimy windows of 13 Miller’s Court, casting a cold clarity over the ruin within. Mary Jane Kelly, the youngest and most enigmatic of the Ripper’s victims, spent her final hours singing, seeking warmth, and grappling with her circumstances. By morning, her life had ended in an act of unimaginable brutality. In death, she became a symbol of despair, a mystery never solved, and the grim crescendo of a killer’s reign.  In Part 2 of our Jack the Ripper series, we pick up with Mary Jane Kelly’s final days, the chilling aftermath of her murder, and the questions that remain unanswered. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.hauntedhistorypod.com to learn more!Episode Reference MaterialJack the Ripper 1888 by Richard JonesCasebook: Jack the Ripper by Stephen P. RyderThe Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook by Stewart P. EvansA big day in history: Mary Ann Nichols becomes the first victim of ‘Jack the Ripper’ (31 August1888) by BBC History MagazineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part 2 of our Jack the Ripper series, we pick up with Mary Jane Kelly’s final days, the chilling aftermath of her murder, and the questions that remain unanswered. 

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Jack the Ripper 1888 by Richard Jones

Casebook: Jack the Ripper by Stephen P. Ryder

The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook by Stewart P. Evans

A big day in history: Mary Ann Nichols becomes the first victim of ‘Jack the Ripper’ (31 August1888) by BBC History Magazine

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]]> 3628 yes 53. Lore & Legends | The Vampire of New Orleans In the early 1900s, Jacques St. Germain, a mysterious and charming man claiming to be a descendant of the immortal 18th-century Count of St. Germain, arrives in New Orleans. He quickly becomes a prominent figure in high society, hosting extravagant dinner parties where he never eats or drinks, and captivating guests with stories that seem eerily personal.However, rumors swirl about strange noises from his mansion, and when a young woman is found bloodied and hysterical, claiming Jacques tried to drink her blood, the city's dark legend begins to resurface. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.hauntedhistorypod.com to learn more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:37:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the early 1900s, Jacques St. Germain, a mysterious and charming man claiming to be a descendant of the immortal 18th-century Count of St. Germain, arrives in New Orleans. He quickly becomes a prominent figure in high society, hosting extravagant... In the early 1900s, Jacques St. Germain, a mysterious and charming man claiming to be a descendant of the immortal 18th-century Count of St. Germain, arrives in New Orleans. He quickly becomes a prominent figure in high society, hosting extravagant dinner parties where he never eats or drinks, and captivating guests with stories that seem eerily personal.However, rumors swirl about strange noises from his mansion, and when a young woman is found bloodied and hysterical, claiming Jacques tried to drink her blood, the city's dark legend begins to resurface. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.Connect with us!• Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok• Follow us on Facebook• Subscribe on YoutubeVisit us at www.hauntedhistorypod.com to learn more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
However, rumors swirl about strange noises from his mansion, and when a young woman is found bloodied and hysterical, claiming Jacques tried to drink her blood, the city's dark legend begins to resurface. 

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]]> 1720 no 52. Tyrant King: The Tragedy of Clipperton Island In the early 20th century, Clipperton was home to a small group of settlers, lured by hope and the promise of a new life. But their paradise quickly became a prison as war, disease, and the relentless elements closed in on them. What followed was a tale of survival, betrayal, and tragedy—a story where the line between life and death blurred, and desperation turned to horror Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Tyrant of Clipperton Island (Damn Interesting) by Marisa Brooke The Tyrant King of Clipperton Island (Historic Mysteries) by Lauren Dillon Abandoned by John Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:27:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the early 20th century, Clipperton was home to a small group of settlers, lured by hope and the promise of a new life. But their paradise quickly became a prison as war, disease, and the relentless elements closed in on them. What followed was a... In the early 20th century, Clipperton was home to a small group of settlers, lured by hope and the promise of a new life. But their paradise quickly became a prison as war, disease, and the relentless elements closed in on them. What followed was a tale of survival, betrayal, and tragedy—a story where the line between life and death blurred, and desperation turned to horror Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Episode Reference Material The Tyrant of Clipperton Island (Damn Interesting) by Marisa Brooke The Tyrant King of Clipperton Island (Historic Mysteries) by Lauren Dillon Abandoned by John Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the early 20th century, Clipperton was home to a small group of settlers, lured by hope and the promise of a new life. But their paradise quickly became a prison as war, disease, and the relentless elements closed in on them.

What followed was a tale of survival, betrayal, and tragedy—a story where the line between life and death blurred, and desperation turned to horror

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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The Tyrant King of Clipperton Island (Historic Mysteries) by Lauren Dillon

Abandoned by John Watts

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]]> 1734 yes 51. From Hell: Jack the Ripper Part One | The Canonical Five The streets of Whitechapel in the autumn of 1888 were a labyrinth of narrow alleys and hidden corners, cloaked in a chill that seeped into the bone. Beneath the flickering gas lamps, the city pulsed with a restless energy—uneasy, watchful. Lives intersected in the crowded tenements and bustling markets, but an unseen presence moved among them, deliberate and unseen. In the span of a few months, multiple lives were stolen in acts so gruesome they seemed to defy human comprehension. The details shocked even the most hardened residents of London’s East End, and the name of the killer became a puzzle that no one could solve. A figure without a face, a phantom whose crimes changed the fabric of the city forever. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:03:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The streets of Whitechapel in the autumn of 1888 were a labyrinth of narrow alleys and hidden corners, cloaked in a chill that seeped into the bone. Beneath the flickering gas lamps, the city pulsed with a restless energy—uneasy, watchful. Lives... The streets of Whitechapel in the autumn of 1888 were a labyrinth of narrow alleys and hidden corners, cloaked in a chill that seeped into the bone. Beneath the flickering gas lamps, the city pulsed with a restless energy—uneasy, watchful. Lives intersected in the crowded tenements and bustling markets, but an unseen presence moved among them, deliberate and unseen. In the span of a few months, multiple lives were stolen in acts so gruesome they seemed to defy human comprehension. The details shocked even the most hardened residents of London’s East End, and the name of the killer became a puzzle that no one could solve. A figure without a face, a phantom whose crimes changed the fabric of the city forever. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The streets of Whitechapel in the autumn of 1888 were a labyrinth of narrow alleys and hidden corners, cloaked in a chill that seeped into the bone. Beneath the flickering gas lamps, the city pulsed with a restless energy—uneasy, watchful. Lives intersected in the crowded tenements and bustling markets, but an unseen presence moved among them, deliberate and unseen.

In the span of a few months, multiple lives were stolen in acts so gruesome they seemed to defy human comprehension. The details shocked even the most hardened residents of London’s East End, and the name of the killer became a puzzle that no one could solve. A figure without a face, a phantom whose crimes changed the fabric of the city forever.


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]]> 3335 yes 50. Lore & Legends | "Am I Beautiful?" The Haunting of Kuchisake-Onna In a time long past, Akiko was known for her beauty, a treasure admired by all, yet it became her greatest curse. As the lonely wife of a distant samurai, whispers of betrayal turned her husband’s love to cruelty. His blade marred her face, and his final words cut deeper than steel: “Who will find you beautiful now? Betrayed and broken, Akiko’s grief festered into vengeance. From her suffering rose the Kuchisake-Onna—the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Now, her spirit roams the shadows, asking a question laced with peril: "Am I beautiful?” Her tale is one of heartbreak, revenge, and the haunting presence of a legend that refuses to fade. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:03:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In a time long past, Akiko was known for her beauty, a treasure admired by all, yet it became her greatest curse. As the lonely wife of a distant samurai, whispers of betrayal turned her husband’s love to cruelty. His blade marred her face, and his... In a time long past, Akiko was known for her beauty, a treasure admired by all, yet it became her greatest curse. As the lonely wife of a distant samurai, whispers of betrayal turned her husband’s love to cruelty. His blade marred her face, and his final words cut deeper than steel: “Who will find you beautiful now? Betrayed and broken, Akiko’s grief festered into vengeance. From her suffering rose the Kuchisake-Onna—the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Now, her spirit roams the shadows, asking a question laced with peril: "Am I beautiful?” Her tale is one of heartbreak, revenge, and the haunting presence of a legend that refuses to fade. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a time long past, Akiko was known for her beauty, a treasure admired by all, yet it became her greatest curse. As the lonely wife of a distant samurai, whispers of betrayal turned her husband’s love to cruelty. His blade marred her face, and his final words cut deeper than steel: “Who will find you beautiful now?

Betrayed and broken, Akiko’s grief festered into vengeance. From her suffering rose the Kuchisake-Onna—the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Now, her spirit roams the shadows, asking a question laced with peril: "Am I beautiful?”

Her tale is one of heartbreak, revenge, and the haunting presence of a legend that refuses to fade.

Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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]]> 1899 yes 49. Minisode | The Curse of The Lost Tomb In 1922, the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb stunned the world—a treasure sealed for over 3,000 years beneath the Egyptian sands. But soon after the tomb was opened, whispers of a curse began to spread. Strange deaths and misfortunes plagued those who disturbed the boy king’s rest. Was it ancient vengeance, coincidence, or something different entirely? Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Megan Alda, Derek Stephen Brown and Chloë Kibbe.Visit us at www.hauntedhistorypod.com to learn more.Episode Reference Material The Discovery of the Tomb of TutankhamenTutankhamen’s CurseCould A Deadly Fungal Infection Explain The "Curse" Of Tutankhamun's Tomb?Egypt's 'King Tut Curse' Caused by Tomb Toxins?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:28:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 1922, the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb stunned the world—a treasure sealed for over 3,000 years beneath the Egyptian sands. But soon after the tomb was opened, whispers of a curse began to spread. Strange deaths and misfortunes plagued... In 1922, the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb stunned the world—a treasure sealed for over 3,000 years beneath the Egyptian sands. But soon after the tomb was opened, whispers of a curse began to spread. Strange deaths and misfortunes plagued those who disturbed the boy king’s rest. Was it ancient vengeance, coincidence, or something different entirely? Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Megan Alda, Derek Stephen Brown and Chloë Kibbe.Visit us at www.hauntedhistorypod.com to learn more.Episode Reference Material The Discovery of the Tomb of TutankhamenTutankhamen’s CurseCould A Deadly Fungal Infection Explain The "Curse" Of Tutankhamun's Tomb?Egypt's 'King Tut Curse' Caused by Tomb Toxins?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was it ancient vengeance, coincidence, or something different entirely? 

Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Megan Alda, Derek Stephen Brown and Chloë Kibbe.

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The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen

Tutankhamen’s Curse

Could A Deadly Fungal Infection Explain The "Curse" Of Tutankhamun's Tomb?

Egypt's 'King Tut Curse' Caused by Tomb Toxins?

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]]> 1287 no 48. Christmas Eve Special | Krampus: The Dark Demon of Christmas Snow blankets the Alpine villages as the nights grow long and cold. Fires crackle in hearths, and children eagerly await St. Nicholas, hoping for treats and toys. But deep in the shadows of the season lurks another figure—a creature of horn and claw, dragging chains through the frostbitten night. For centuries, the legend of Krampus has haunted the dreams of the wicked, a grim enforcer who punishes those unworthy of holiday cheer. Is he a pagan remnant, a warning to misbehaving children, or something darker altogether? Join us as we journey into the heart of this chilling folklore. With each twist of the tale, the line between myth and reality blurs. Lock your doors and keep the fire burning—Krampus is coming. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:09:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Snow blankets the Alpine villages as the nights grow long and cold. Fires crackle in hearths, and children eagerly await St. Nicholas, hoping for treats and toys. But deep in the shadows of the season lurks another figure—a creature of horn and claw,... Snow blankets the Alpine villages as the nights grow long and cold. Fires crackle in hearths, and children eagerly await St. Nicholas, hoping for treats and toys. But deep in the shadows of the season lurks another figure—a creature of horn and claw, dragging chains through the frostbitten night. For centuries, the legend of Krampus has haunted the dreams of the wicked, a grim enforcer who punishes those unworthy of holiday cheer. Is he a pagan remnant, a warning to misbehaving children, or something darker altogether? Join us as we journey into the heart of this chilling folklore. With each twist of the tale, the line between myth and reality blurs. Lock your doors and keep the fire burning—Krampus is coming. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Snow blankets the Alpine villages as the nights grow long and cold. Fires crackle in hearths, and children eagerly await St. Nicholas, hoping for treats and toys. But deep in the shadows of the season lurks another figure—a creature of horn and claw, dragging chains through the frostbitten night.

For centuries, the legend of Krampus has haunted the dreams of the wicked, a grim enforcer who punishes those unworthy of holiday cheer. Is he a pagan remnant, a warning to misbehaving children, or something darker altogether?

Join us as we journey into the heart of this chilling folklore. With each twist of the tale, the line between myth and reality blurs. Lock your doors and keep the fire burning—Krampus is coming.


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]]> 1517 no 47. Minisode | Holiday Lore: Ghosts of the Solstice On a cold, snowy night, you hear it—a faint melody drifting through the air. The sound is beautiful yet unsettling, as if the voices belong to another time. You step outside, expecting to find cheerful carolers braving the winter chill, but there’s no one there. The singing fades, swallowed by the wind, leaving only questions behind.   Who—or what—sings these haunting songs? Light the fire, settle in, and join us as we explore the darker side of Christmas. Anote: In today's episode we explore the chilling legend of phantom carolers—ghostly singers who haunt the winter nights. While not based on historical events, these tales are rooted in folklore and passed-down traditions, offering a glimpse into the eerie side of holiday storytelling. Join us for a journey into the darker corners of Christmas lore. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:44:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On a cold, snowy night, you hear it—a faint melody drifting through the air. The sound is beautiful yet unsettling, as if the voices belong to another time. You step outside, expecting to find cheerful carolers braving the winter chill, but there’s no... On a cold, snowy night, you hear it—a faint melody drifting through the air. The sound is beautiful yet unsettling, as if the voices belong to another time. You step outside, expecting to find cheerful carolers braving the winter chill, but there’s no one there. The singing fades, swallowed by the wind, leaving only questions behind.   Who—or what—sings these haunting songs? Light the fire, settle in, and join us as we explore the darker side of Christmas. Anote: In today's episode we explore the chilling legend of phantom carolers—ghostly singers who haunt the winter nights. While not based on historical events, these tales are rooted in folklore and passed-down traditions, offering a glimpse into the eerie side of holiday storytelling. Join us for a journey into the darker corners of Christmas lore. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a cold, snowy night, you hear it—a faint melody drifting through the air. The sound is beautiful yet unsettling, as if the voices belong to another time. You step outside, expecting to find cheerful carolers braving the winter chill, but there’s no one there. The singing fades, swallowed by the wind, leaving only questions behind.  

Who—or what—sings these haunting songs?

Light the fire, settle in, and join us as we explore the darker side of Christmas.

Anote: In today's episode we explore the chilling legend of phantom carolers—ghostly singers who haunt the winter nights. While not based on historical events, these tales are rooted in folklore and passed-down traditions, offering a glimpse into the eerie side of holiday storytelling. Join us for a journey into the darker corners of Christmas lore.

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]]> 1437 no 46. Christmas Day Carnage: The Lawson Family Murders It was Christmas Day, 1929 and the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate. There was a cake being baked, hunting traditions being honored, and a family gathering in what should have been a joyful, peaceful holiday. But beneath that calm veneer, something far darker stirred.   By the end of the day, the Lawson farmhouse would become the epicenter of a nightmare—a scene so gruesome it would stain the memory of Christmas forever. What drives a man to turn on his own family? What breaks inside someone to twist love into destruction?   The answers, if they ever existed, are buried in time, along with Charles Lawson’s final, haunting secrets. This is the story of a family frozen in their final moments, of a crime that defies understanding, and of a legacy that still echoes nearly a century later.   Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:31:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media It was Christmas Day, 1929 and the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate. There was a cake being baked, hunting traditions being honored, and a family gathering in what should have been a joyful, peaceful holiday. But beneath that calm veneer,... It was Christmas Day, 1929 and the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate. There was a cake being baked, hunting traditions being honored, and a family gathering in what should have been a joyful, peaceful holiday. But beneath that calm veneer, something far darker stirred.   By the end of the day, the Lawson farmhouse would become the epicenter of a nightmare—a scene so gruesome it would stain the memory of Christmas forever. What drives a man to turn on his own family? What breaks inside someone to twist love into destruction?   The answers, if they ever existed, are buried in time, along with Charles Lawson’s final, haunting secrets. This is the story of a family frozen in their final moments, of a crime that defies understanding, and of a legacy that still echoes nearly a century later.   Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It was Christmas Day, 1929 and the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate. There was a cake being baked, hunting traditions being honored, and a family gathering in what should have been a joyful, peaceful holiday. But beneath that calm veneer, something far darker stirred.  

By the end of the day, the Lawson farmhouse would become the epicenter of a nightmare—a scene so gruesome it would stain the memory of Christmas forever. What drives a man to turn on his own family? What breaks inside someone to twist love into destruction?  

The answers, if they ever existed, are buried in time, along with Charles Lawson’s final, haunting secrets. This is the story of a family frozen in their final moments, of a crime that defies understanding, and of a legacy that still echoes nearly a century later.  


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]]> 2975 yes 45. Minisode | Legacy of Grief: The Winchester Mystery House The house looms before you, shrouded in shadows, its countless windows like unblinking eyes. As you step inside, the air grows heavier, and the walls seem to shift around you. Staircases spiral into ceilings, doors open to nowhere—this is no ordinary home.   This is the Winchester Mystery House, built by a woman haunted by grief and guilt, endlessly constructing to escape the spirits she believed were hunting her. Tonight, the house is waiting. Are you ready to step inside?  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:41:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The house looms before you, shrouded in shadows, its countless windows like unblinking eyes. As you step inside, the air grows heavier, and the walls seem to shift around you. Staircases spiral into ceilings, doors open to nowhere—this is no ordinary... The house looms before you, shrouded in shadows, its countless windows like unblinking eyes. As you step inside, the air grows heavier, and the walls seem to shift around you. Staircases spiral into ceilings, doors open to nowhere—this is no ordinary home.   This is the Winchester Mystery House, built by a woman haunted by grief and guilt, endlessly constructing to escape the spirits she believed were hunting her. Tonight, the house is waiting. Are you ready to step inside?  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The house looms before you, shrouded in shadows, its countless windows like unblinking eyes. As you step inside, the air grows heavier, and the walls seem to shift around you. Staircases spiral into ceilings, doors open to nowhere—this is no ordinary home.  

This is the Winchester Mystery House, built by a woman haunted by grief and guilt, endlessly constructing to escape the spirits she believed were hunting her. Tonight, the house is waiting. Are you ready to step inside? 


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]]> 1555 no 44. Unknown Fate: The Enduring Mystery of the Sodder Children On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, erupted in flames. Amid the chaos, George and Jennie Sodder managed to rescue four of their ten children, but five others—Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty—were believed to have perished in the fire. Yet, no remains were ever found.  What begins as a tragedy soon twists into one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries. Cryptic clues surface—a strange phone call, a missing ladder, cut wires, and a suspicious insurance salesman with veiled threats. Eyewitness accounts suggest the children may have been seen alive, far from the smouldering ruins of their home. Were the children victims of the flames—or of a more sinister plot? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:51:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, erupted in flames. Amid the chaos, George and Jennie Sodder managed to rescue four of their ten children, but five others—Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty—were... On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, erupted in flames. Amid the chaos, George and Jennie Sodder managed to rescue four of their ten children, but five others—Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty—were believed to have perished in the fire. Yet, no remains were ever found.  What begins as a tragedy soon twists into one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries. Cryptic clues surface—a strange phone call, a missing ladder, cut wires, and a suspicious insurance salesman with veiled threats. Eyewitness accounts suggest the children may have been seen alive, far from the smouldering ruins of their home. Were the children victims of the flames—or of a more sinister plot? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, erupted in flames. Amid the chaos, George and Jennie Sodder managed to rescue four of their ten children, but five others—Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty—were believed to have perished in the fire. Yet, no remains were ever found. 

What begins as a tragedy soon twists into one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries. Cryptic clues surface—a strange phone call, a missing ladder, cut wires, and a suspicious insurance salesman with veiled threats. Eyewitness accounts suggest the children may have been seen alive, far from the smouldering ruins of their home.

Were the children victims of the flames—or of a more sinister plot?


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]]> 4049 yes 43. Minisode | Chillingham Castle and the Ruthless Executioner The air inside Chillingham Castle feels heavy, as if the stones themselves remember the horrors that unfolded here. Beneath the grandeur of its medieval walls lies a darker tale—the story of John Sage, or Dragfoot, a man whose cruelty echoes through the centuries. On today's minisode we are exploring the history, the ghosts and the legends behind one of England’s most haunted castles. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:12:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The air inside Chillingham Castle feels heavy, as if the stones themselves remember the horrors that unfolded here. Beneath the grandeur of its medieval walls lies a darker tale—the story of John Sage, or Dragfoot, a man whose cruelty echoes through... The air inside Chillingham Castle feels heavy, as if the stones themselves remember the horrors that unfolded here. Beneath the grandeur of its medieval walls lies a darker tale—the story of John Sage, or Dragfoot, a man whose cruelty echoes through the centuries. On today's minisode we are exploring the history, the ghosts and the legends behind one of England’s most haunted castles. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The air inside Chillingham Castle feels heavy, as if the stones themselves remember the horrors that unfolded here. Beneath the grandeur of its medieval walls lies a darker tale—the story of John Sage, or Dragfoot, a man whose cruelty echoes through the centuries.

On today's minisode we are exploring the history, the ghosts and the legends behind one of England’s most haunted castles.

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]]> 1530 yes 42. The Curse of the Hope Diamond: A Legacy of Tragedy Beneath its dazzling beauty lies a dark and twisted tale. The Hope Diamond, a gemstone of unmatched brilliance, has passed through the hands of kings, thieves, and collectors, leaving behind a legacy of wealth, betrayal, and tragedy. From its fabled origins to its glittering display in modern museums, whispers of a curse have followed the diamond for centuries. Its owners have faced ruin, madness, and untimely deaths—coincidences too chilling to ignore. Was the gem imbued with a malevolent force, or do its tragedies simply reflect the turbulent times it survived? We are diving into the shadowy history of the Hope Diamond, peeling back layers of myth and reality to uncover the truth behind its haunting reputation.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:24:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Beneath its dazzling beauty lies a dark and twisted tale. The Hope Diamond, a gemstone of unmatched brilliance, has passed through the hands of kings, thieves, and collectors, leaving behind a legacy of wealth, betrayal, and tragedy. From its fabled... Beneath its dazzling beauty lies a dark and twisted tale. The Hope Diamond, a gemstone of unmatched brilliance, has passed through the hands of kings, thieves, and collectors, leaving behind a legacy of wealth, betrayal, and tragedy. From its fabled origins to its glittering display in modern museums, whispers of a curse have followed the diamond for centuries. Its owners have faced ruin, madness, and untimely deaths—coincidences too chilling to ignore. Was the gem imbued with a malevolent force, or do its tragedies simply reflect the turbulent times it survived? We are diving into the shadowy history of the Hope Diamond, peeling back layers of myth and reality to uncover the truth behind its haunting reputation.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Beneath its dazzling beauty lies a dark and twisted tale. The Hope Diamond, a gemstone of unmatched brilliance, has passed through the hands of kings, thieves, and collectors, leaving behind a legacy of wealth, betrayal, and tragedy.

From its fabled origins to its glittering display in modern museums, whispers of a curse have followed the diamond for centuries. Its owners have faced ruin, madness, and untimely deaths—coincidences too chilling to ignore. Was the gem imbued with a malevolent force, or do its tragedies simply reflect the turbulent times it survived?

We are diving into the shadowy history of the Hope Diamond, peeling back layers of myth and reality to uncover the truth behind its haunting reputation. 


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]]> 3229 yes 41. “Wholesale Slaughter”: The Boston Borgia, Sarah Jane Robinson Sarah Jane Robinson was a seemingly ordinary woman whose life took a sinister turn. Beneath her unassuming exterior lay a web of greed, betrayal, and death. Accused of a string of poisonings in 19th-century Massachusetts, Robinson’s story captivated and horrified the public, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Was she a cunning killer driven by desperation, or was she a victim of circumstance and suspicion? Today we are exploring the twists and turns of her case and the lingering shadows of her unsettling legacy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:32:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Sarah Jane Robinson was a seemingly ordinary woman whose life took a sinister turn. Beneath her unassuming exterior lay a web of greed, betrayal, and death. Accused of a string of poisonings in 19th-century Massachusetts, Robinson’s story captivated... Sarah Jane Robinson was a seemingly ordinary woman whose life took a sinister turn. Beneath her unassuming exterior lay a web of greed, betrayal, and death. Accused of a string of poisonings in 19th-century Massachusetts, Robinson’s story captivated and horrified the public, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Was she a cunning killer driven by desperation, or was she a victim of circumstance and suspicion? Today we are exploring the twists and turns of her case and the lingering shadows of her unsettling legacy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sarah Jane Robinson was a seemingly ordinary woman whose life took a sinister turn. Beneath her unassuming exterior lay a web of greed, betrayal, and death. Accused of a string of poisonings in 19th-century Massachusetts, Robinson’s story captivated and horrified the public, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Was she a cunning killer driven by desperation, or was she a victim of circumstance and suspicion?

Today we are exploring the twists and turns of her case and the lingering shadows of her unsettling legacy.


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]]> 2115 yes 40. Silent Assassins: Thug Behram and the Thuggee Cult In 19th-century India, a chilling name spreads terror across the land: Thug Behram. As the leader of the infamous Thuggee cult, he is said to have orchestrated a reign of murder and mayhem, claiming over 900 lives with his silken noose. His actions, shrouded in secrecy, are driven by a fanatical devotion to the goddess Kali, blurring the line between religious faith and cold-blooded violence.   Through history, myth, and fear, we explore the dark world of Thug Behram, and ask the burning question: was his legend rooted in reality—or was it a tale spun from fear and power? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:40:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 19th-century India, a chilling name spreads terror across the land: Thug Behram. As the leader of the infamous Thuggee cult, he is said to have orchestrated a reign of murder and mayhem, claiming over 900 lives with his silken noose. His actions,... In 19th-century India, a chilling name spreads terror across the land: Thug Behram. As the leader of the infamous Thuggee cult, he is said to have orchestrated a reign of murder and mayhem, claiming over 900 lives with his silken noose. His actions, shrouded in secrecy, are driven by a fanatical devotion to the goddess Kali, blurring the line between religious faith and cold-blooded violence.   Through history, myth, and fear, we explore the dark world of Thug Behram, and ask the burning question: was his legend rooted in reality—or was it a tale spun from fear and power? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 19th-century India, a chilling name spreads terror across the land: Thug Behram. As the leader of the infamous Thuggee cult, he is said to have orchestrated a reign of murder and mayhem, claiming over 900 lives with his silken noose. His actions, shrouded in secrecy, are driven by a fanatical devotion to the goddess Kali, blurring the line between religious faith and cold-blooded violence.  

Through history, myth, and fear, we explore the dark world of Thug Behram, and ask the burning question: was his legend rooted in reality—or was it a tale spun from fear and power?


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]]> 2578 yes 39. The Axe Man’s Trail of Death: Murder in Villisca In 1912, a horrifying event rocked the small town of Villisca, Iowa: the Moore family and two young guests were found brutally murdered in their beds, struck down by an unknown killer with an axe. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, leaving a shadow over the town and the house where the murders occurred Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:35:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In 1912, a horrifying event rocked the small town of Villisca, Iowa: the Moore family and two young guests were found brutally murdered in their beds, struck down by an unknown killer with an axe. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains... In 1912, a horrifying event rocked the small town of Villisca, Iowa: the Moore family and two young guests were found brutally murdered in their beds, struck down by an unknown killer with an axe. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, leaving a shadow over the town and the house where the murders occurred Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 1912, a horrifying event rocked the small town of Villisca, Iowa: the Moore family and two young guests were found brutally murdered in their beds, struck down by an unknown killer with an axe. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, leaving a shadow over the town and the house where the murders occurred


Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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]]> 2857 yes 38. Triflers Need Not Apply: Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men Not long after she started her new life in the American Midwest, Belle Gunness begun methodically luring unsuspecting suitors through personal ads to her farm...only for them to later disappear without a trace.  As the police began investigating her mysterious farmhouse fire, their shocking and gruesome discovery would reveal Belle as being one of America’s most infamous female serial killers. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000 full 39 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Not long after she started her new life in the American Midwest, Belle Gunness begun methodically luring unsuspecting suitors through personal ads to her farm...only for them to later disappear without a trace.  As the police began investigating her... Not long after she started her new life in the American Midwest, Belle Gunness begun methodically luring unsuspecting suitors through personal ads to her farm...only for them to later disappear without a trace.  As the police began investigating her mysterious farmhouse fire, their shocking and gruesome discovery would reveal Belle as being one of America’s most infamous female serial killers. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Not long after she started her new life in the American Midwest, Belle Gunness begun methodically luring unsuspecting suitors through personal ads to her farm...only for them to later disappear without a trace. 

As the police began investigating her mysterious farmhouse fire, their shocking and gruesome discovery would reveal Belle as being one of America’s most infamous female serial killers.

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]]> 2771 yes 37.Halloween Special: The Beast of Gévaudan Amidst the rolling hills and dense forests of the Gévaudan region, local villagers were plagued by fear as sightings of a massive, wolf-like entity increased, leading to a whirlwind of panic and superstition. Was the Beast a mere legend fueled by the imagination of frightened townsfolk, or was it a real monster lurking just beyond the shadows? Happy Halloween!  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:01:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Amidst the rolling hills and dense forests of the Gévaudan region, local villagers were plagued by fear as sightings of a massive, wolf-like entity increased, leading to a whirlwind of panic and superstition. Was the Beast a mere legend fueled by the... Amidst the rolling hills and dense forests of the Gévaudan region, local villagers were plagued by fear as sightings of a massive, wolf-like entity increased, leading to a whirlwind of panic and superstition. Was the Beast a mere legend fueled by the imagination of frightened townsfolk, or was it a real monster lurking just beyond the shadows? Happy Halloween!  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amidst the rolling hills and dense forests of the Gévaudan region, local villagers were plagued by fear as sightings of a massive, wolf-like entity increased, leading to a whirlwind of panic and superstition.

Was the Beast a mere legend fueled by the imagination of frightened townsfolk, or was it a real monster lurking just beyond the shadows?

Happy Halloween! 

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]]> 1563 yes 36. Implements of Hell: The Brooklyn Vampire Today's haunting tale is of a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of history. Often referred to as the Brooklyn Vampire, Albert Fish’s gruesome crimes unfolded in the early 20th century, painting a portrait of madness, obsession, and cannibalism that blurred the lines between reality and nightmare. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Today's haunting tale is of a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of history. Often referred to as the Brooklyn Vampire, Albert Fish’s gruesome crimes unfolded in the early 20th century, painting a portrait of madness, obsession, and... Today's haunting tale is of a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of history. Often referred to as the Brooklyn Vampire, Albert Fish’s gruesome crimes unfolded in the early 20th century, painting a portrait of madness, obsession, and cannibalism that blurred the lines between reality and nightmare. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today's haunting tale is of a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of history. Often referred to as the Brooklyn Vampire, Albert Fish’s gruesome crimes unfolded in the early 20th century, painting a portrait of madness, obsession, and cannibalism that blurred the lines between reality and nightmare.

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]]> 2553 yes 35. Footpath in the Snow: The Gruesome Killings at Hinterkaifeck On the morning of March 30th, 1922, 63-year-old Andreas Gruber was walking around his rural farmstead when he noticed a set of foot tracks in the fresh snow. These tracks led from the forest and seemed to move towards his family’s farmhouse. Curiously, or perhaps, disturbingly, they didn’t head back out. Odd things had been happening at his property lately, and this was just the most recent occurrence of many. Little did Andreas Gruber know, in less than 24-hours, he along with his entire family would all be dead. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:11:00 -0000 full 36 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On the morning of March 30th, 1922, 63-year-old Andreas Gruber was walking around his rural farmstead when he noticed a set of foot tracks in the fresh snow. These tracks led from the forest and seemed to move towards his family’s farmhouse.... On the morning of March 30th, 1922, 63-year-old Andreas Gruber was walking around his rural farmstead when he noticed a set of foot tracks in the fresh snow. These tracks led from the forest and seemed to move towards his family’s farmhouse. Curiously, or perhaps, disturbingly, they didn’t head back out. Odd things had been happening at his property lately, and this was just the most recent occurrence of many. Little did Andreas Gruber know, in less than 24-hours, he along with his entire family would all be dead. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the morning of March 30th, 1922, 63-year-old Andreas Gruber was walking around his rural farmstead when he noticed a set of foot tracks in the fresh snow. These tracks led from the forest and seemed to move towards his family’s farmhouse. Curiously, or perhaps, disturbingly, they didn’t head back out.

Odd things had been happening at his property lately, and this was just the most recent occurrence of many. Little did Andreas Gruber know, in less than 24-hours, he along with his entire family would all be dead.

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]]> 3217 yes 34. Amityville: The Most Haunted of Houses We venture back to that dark day on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family in their Amityville home, igniting a series of eerie occurrences and haunted legends. It was only a year later that the Lutz family's terrifying experience after moving into the house, would spark widespread fascination and fear. Let's explore the events that transformed a seemingly ordinary home into a place of horror and lasting infamy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:38:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media We venture back to that dark day on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family in their Amityville home, igniting a series of eerie occurrences and haunted legends. It was only a year later that the Lutz family's... We venture back to that dark day on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family in their Amityville home, igniting a series of eerie occurrences and haunted legends. It was only a year later that the Lutz family's terrifying experience after moving into the house, would spark widespread fascination and fear. Let's explore the events that transformed a seemingly ordinary home into a place of horror and lasting infamy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We venture back to that dark day on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family in their Amityville home, igniting a series of eerie occurrences and haunted legends. It was only a year later that the Lutz family's terrifying experience after moving into the house, would spark widespread fascination and fear.

Let's explore the events that transformed a seemingly ordinary home into a place of horror and lasting infamy.


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]]> 2143 yes 33. The Fox Sisters: Talking to the Dead The infamous Fox Sisters from upstate New York whose alleged communication with spirits in 1848 captivated the nation. The rapping sounds in their home were soon hailed as the voices of the dead, sparking a global fascination with the afterlife. But as their fame grew, so did the rumors of deception. What started as innocent wonder soon unraveled into a shocking revelation: the sisters' supernatural encounters were nothing more than clever tricks.  Today we explore the thin line between belief and manipulation, the rise of a spiritual movement, and the lingering question—did the Fox Sisters fool the world, or did they believe their ghostly tales? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:11:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The infamous Fox Sisters from upstate New York whose alleged communication with spirits in 1848 captivated the nation. The rapping sounds in their home were soon hailed as the voices of the dead, sparking a global fascination with the afterlife. But... The infamous Fox Sisters from upstate New York whose alleged communication with spirits in 1848 captivated the nation. The rapping sounds in their home were soon hailed as the voices of the dead, sparking a global fascination with the afterlife. But as their fame grew, so did the rumors of deception. What started as innocent wonder soon unraveled into a shocking revelation: the sisters' supernatural encounters were nothing more than clever tricks.  Today we explore the thin line between belief and manipulation, the rise of a spiritual movement, and the lingering question—did the Fox Sisters fool the world, or did they believe their ghostly tales? Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The infamous Fox Sisters from upstate New York whose alleged communication with spirits in 1848 captivated the nation. The rapping sounds in their home were soon hailed as the voices of the dead, sparking a global fascination with the afterlife. But as their fame grew, so did the rumors of deception. What started as innocent wonder soon unraveled into a shocking revelation: the sisters' supernatural encounters were nothing more than clever tricks. 

Today we explore the thin line between belief and manipulation, the rise of a spiritual movement, and the lingering question—did the Fox Sisters fool the world, or did they believe their ghostly tales?


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]]> 2688 yes 32. Icebound: The Tale of Franklin’s Lost Expedition Today’s story is one shrouded in mystery; it’s the tale of an ambitious expedition that met with disaster, resulting in the death and disappearance of 129 souls. The many searches and recovery missions in the years that followed only produced more questions. Why were the abandoned ships found so far apart from each other? Had there been any survivors? Did the crew really result to cannibalism for survival? And were some answers found in the spirit world?  Today, I’ll be telling you the tale of Franklin’s Lost Expedition. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:24:00 -0000 full 33 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Today’s story is one shrouded in mystery; it’s the tale of an ambitious expedition that met with disaster, resulting in the death and disappearance of 129 souls. The many searches and recovery missions in the years that followed only produced more... Today’s story is one shrouded in mystery; it’s the tale of an ambitious expedition that met with disaster, resulting in the death and disappearance of 129 souls. The many searches and recovery missions in the years that followed only produced more questions. Why were the abandoned ships found so far apart from each other? Had there been any survivors? Did the crew really result to cannibalism for survival? And were some answers found in the spirit world?  Today, I’ll be telling you the tale of Franklin’s Lost Expedition. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today’s story is one shrouded in mystery; it’s the tale of an ambitious expedition that met with disaster, resulting in the death and disappearance of 129 souls. The many searches and recovery missions in the years that followed only produced more questions. Why were the abandoned ships found so far apart from each other? Had there been any survivors? Did the crew really result to cannibalism for survival? And were some answers found in the spirit world? 

Today, I’ll be telling you the tale of Franklin’s Lost Expedition.

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]]> 2214 yes From the Archive | Poltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-archive-poltergeist-a-cursed-movie-set--62413358 Even though we are away on holiday this week, we are still busy prepping for our fall season and are introducing some exciting changes which will be announced very soon! In the meantime check out this popular episode from our archive!- Megan & ChloëPoltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusiasts, the cult-classic, Poltergeist. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.  You can listen ad-free by becoming a member of our Patreon!Connect with us on our socials: • Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok • Follow us on FacebookSources available at www.hauntedhistorypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:11:00 -0000 full 32 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Even though we are away on holiday this week, we are still busy prepping for our fall season and are introducing some exciting changes which will be announced very soon! In the meantime check out this popular episode from our archive! - Megan &... Even though we are away on holiday this week, we are still busy prepping for our fall season and are introducing some exciting changes which will be announced very soon! In the meantime check out this popular episode from our archive!- Megan & ChloëPoltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusiasts, the cult-classic, Poltergeist. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.  You can listen ad-free by becoming a member of our Patreon!Connect with us on our socials: • Follow us on Instagram• Follow us on TikTok • Follow us on FacebookSources available at www.hauntedhistorypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Megan & Chloë

Poltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set
Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusiasts, the cult-classic, Poltergeist.

Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe. 

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]]> 1351 yes 31. In the Sea of Tranquility: The Moon Landing Explained When the US government launched the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969, two American men became the first humans to trod upon the surface of Earth’s moon. Now this story is mainly one of triumph and marks the beginning of a new great age of exploration. But what events transpired that catapulted the US government to push for this mission? And what are some of the conspiracies that have been trickling out of the cultural conversation when it comes to the infamous Moon Landing? Today I’m telling you the story  behind the Apollo 11 moon landing and the great Space Race! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:14:00 -0000 full 31 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media When the US government launched the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969, two American men became the first humans to trod upon the surface of Earth’s moon. Now this story is mainly one of triumph and marks the beginning of a new great age of exploration. But... When the US government launched the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969, two American men became the first humans to trod upon the surface of Earth’s moon. Now this story is mainly one of triumph and marks the beginning of a new great age of exploration. But what events transpired that catapulted the US government to push for this mission? And what are some of the conspiracies that have been trickling out of the cultural conversation when it comes to the infamous Moon Landing? Today I’m telling you the story  behind the Apollo 11 moon landing and the great Space Race! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When the US government launched the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969, two American men became the first humans to trod upon the surface of Earth’s moon. Now this story is mainly one of triumph and marks the beginning of a new great age of exploration. But what events transpired that catapulted the US government to push for this mission? And what are some of the conspiracies that have been trickling out of the cultural conversation when it comes to the infamous Moon Landing?

Today I’m telling you the story  behind the Apollo 11 moon landing and the great Space Race!


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]]> 3146 no 30. Lost Souls: The Rolling Hills Asylum https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-souls-the-rolling-hills-asylum--62413365 What is now known as one of the most haunted places in America, first began as a sanctuary offering respite and care for the unfortunate. Soon however it devolved into madness, mayhem and murder. Today's story is on the history and haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube ⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:57:00 -0000 full 30 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media What is now known as one of the most haunted places in America, first began as a sanctuary offering respite and care for the unfortunate. Soon however it devolved into madness, mayhem and murder. Today's story is on the history and haunting of Rolling... What is now known as one of the most haunted places in America, first began as a sanctuary offering respite and care for the unfortunate. Soon however it devolved into madness, mayhem and murder. Today's story is on the history and haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube ⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What is now known as one of the most haunted places in America, first began as a sanctuary offering respite and care for the unfortunate. Soon however it devolved into madness, mayhem and murder. Today's story is on the history and haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum.

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]]> 1764 no 29. Dark Waters: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood The In the early morning hours of November 29th, 1981, just off the coast of Catalina Island, the lifeless body of famous Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was found drifting in the water. What drove Natalie to meet her end that way, and who – if anyone – is responsible for her death? Today I am telling you the tale of the mysterious death of Natalie Wood. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:51:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The In the early morning hours of November 29th, 1981, just off the coast of Catalina Island, the lifeless body of famous Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was found drifting in the water. What drove Natalie to meet her end that way, and who – if anyone... The In the early morning hours of November 29th, 1981, just off the coast of Catalina Island, the lifeless body of famous Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was found drifting in the water. What drove Natalie to meet her end that way, and who – if anyone – is responsible for her death? Today I am telling you the tale of the mysterious death of Natalie Wood. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The In the early morning hours of November 29th, 1981, just off the coast of Catalina Island, the lifeless body of famous Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was found drifting in the water. What drove Natalie to meet her end that way, and who – if anyone – is responsible for her death? Today I am telling you the tale of the mysterious death of Natalie Wood.


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]]> 2778 no 28. Ice Cream Blonde: The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd On the morning of December 16th 1935, Hollywood starlet Thelma Todd was found slumped over in her brown Lincoln after a lavish night out, in an apparent suicide. However as questions surrounding her death began to arise, it would soon become clear that this was not a simple cut-and-dry case. Today I am telling you the tale of the unsolved death of Thelma Todd, the "Ice Cream Blonde". Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:52:00 -0000 full Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On the morning of December 16th 1935, Hollywood starlet Thelma Todd was found slumped over in her brown Lincoln after a lavish night out, in an apparent suicide. However as questions surrounding her death began to arise, it would soon become clear... On the morning of December 16th 1935, Hollywood starlet Thelma Todd was found slumped over in her brown Lincoln after a lavish night out, in an apparent suicide. However as questions surrounding her death began to arise, it would soon become clear that this was not a simple cut-and-dry case. Today I am telling you the tale of the unsolved death of Thelma Todd, the "Ice Cream Blonde". Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the morning of December 16th 1935, Hollywood starlet Thelma Todd was found slumped over in her brown Lincoln after a lavish night out, in an apparent suicide. However as questions surrounding her death began to arise, it would soon become clear that this was not a simple cut-and-dry case. Today I am telling you the tale of the unsolved death of Thelma Todd, the "Ice Cream Blonde".


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]]> 2971 no 27. Wrath of the Gods: The Deadly Eruption of Mount Vesuvius In the late summer of 79 AD, Ancient Rome experienced one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption completely obliterated everything in its wake, leaving a death toll of over 20,000 souls. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:06:00 -0000 full 26 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the late summer of 79 AD, Ancient Rome experienced one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption completely obliterated everything in its wake, leaving a death toll of over 20,000 souls. Today I am telling you the story of the... In the late summer of 79 AD, Ancient Rome experienced one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption completely obliterated everything in its wake, leaving a death toll of over 20,000 souls. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the late summer of 79 AD, Ancient Rome experienced one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption completely obliterated everything in its wake, leaving a death toll of over 20,000 souls.

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]]> 2637 no 26. In the Dead of the Night: The Dark Strangler In the 1920s a killer known as The Dark Strangler terrorized cities across the United States and into Canada. He would claim the lives of at least 26 victims before finally being apprehended and sentenced to hang, becoming known as one of the most prolific serial killers of the time.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 May 2024 22:23:00 -0000 full 25 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media In the 1920s a killer known as The Dark Strangler terrorized cities across the United States and into Canada. He would claim the lives of at least 26 victims before finally being apprehended and sentenced to hang, becoming known as one of the most... In the 1920s a killer known as The Dark Strangler terrorized cities across the United States and into Canada. He would claim the lives of at least 26 victims before finally being apprehended and sentenced to hang, becoming known as one of the most prolific serial killers of the time.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the 1920s a killer known as The Dark Strangler terrorized cities across the United States and into Canada. He would claim the lives of at least 26 victims before finally being apprehended and sentenced to hang, becoming known as one of the most prolific serial killers of the time. 


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]]> 3523 no 25. Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste On December 4th, 1872, the Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. The last entry in the ship’s log had been penned ten days prior. The ship’s cargo was untouched, its provisions, aplenty. The crew’s personal belongings lay intact. In fact, nothing seemed largely amiss aboard the ship, which was disheveled but very much still seaworthy. That is, apart from one leering fact. Of the ten souls onboard the ship when she set sail from New York nearly a month prior, not a single person remained… Today I am telling you the tale of Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 May 2024 01:49:00 -0000 full 24 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On December 4th, 1872, the Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. The last entry in the ship’s log had been penned ten days prior. The ship’s cargo was untouched, its provisions, aplenty. The crew’s... On December 4th, 1872, the Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. The last entry in the ship’s log had been penned ten days prior. The ship’s cargo was untouched, its provisions, aplenty. The crew’s personal belongings lay intact. In fact, nothing seemed largely amiss aboard the ship, which was disheveled but very much still seaworthy. That is, apart from one leering fact. Of the ten souls onboard the ship when she set sail from New York nearly a month prior, not a single person remained… Today I am telling you the tale of Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On December 4th, 1872, the Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. The last entry in the ship’s log had been penned ten days prior. The ship’s cargo was untouched, its provisions, aplenty. The crew’s personal belongings lay intact. In fact, nothing seemed largely amiss aboard the ship, which was disheveled but very much still seaworthy. That is, apart from one leering fact. Of the ten souls onboard the ship when she set sail from New York nearly a month prior, not a single person remained…

Today I am telling you the tale of Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste


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]]> 2773 no 24. Edgar Allan Poe: The Mysterious Death of the Master of Macabre Edgar Allen Poe is a name that resonates with many. Even if you haven't read his writing directly, chances are you've encountered something influenced by the master of macabre.  But how he met his end is shrouded in mystery. What led to the death of the 'father of the detective story'? Was it an accident? Was it self-inflicted? Or perhaps… it was something more sinister?  Today, I’m telling you the tale of Edgar Allen Poe and The Mysterious Death of the Master of Macabre.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:22:00 -0000 full 23 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Edgar Allen Poe is a name that resonates with many. Even if you haven't read his writing directly, chances are you've encountered something influenced by the master of macabre.  But how he met his end is shrouded in mystery. What led to the death of... Edgar Allen Poe is a name that resonates with many. Even if you haven't read his writing directly, chances are you've encountered something influenced by the master of macabre.  But how he met his end is shrouded in mystery. What led to the death of the 'father of the detective story'? Was it an accident? Was it self-inflicted? Or perhaps… it was something more sinister?  Today, I’m telling you the tale of Edgar Allen Poe and The Mysterious Death of the Master of Macabre.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Edgar Allen Poe is a name that resonates with many. Even if you haven't read his writing directly, chances are you've encountered something influenced by the master of macabre.  But how he met his end is shrouded in mystery. What led to the death of the 'father of the detective story'? Was it an accident? Was it self-inflicted? Or perhaps… it was something more sinister? 

Today, I’m telling you the tale of Edgar Allen Poe and The Mysterious Death of the Master of Macabre. 


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]]> 3529 no 23. Forty Whacks: The True Tale of Lizzie Borden "Lizzie Borden took an axe/She gave her mother forty whacks/When she saw what she had done/She gave her father forty-one" You may have heard this playground rhyme before, but did you know that it was inspired by the true tale of the infamous murderess, Lizzie Borden? Lizzie, in a fit of fury, is said to have ruthlessly and mercilessly killed her parents with an axe. But how much of the playground rhyme – and the echoes through time surrounding Lizzie’s story – are true? Today I am telling you the true story of Lizzie Borden. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:45:00 -0000 full 22 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media "Lizzie Borden took an axe/She gave her mother forty whacks/When she saw what she had done/She gave her father forty-one" You may have heard this playground rhyme before, but did you know that it was inspired by the true tale of the infamous... "Lizzie Borden took an axe/She gave her mother forty whacks/When she saw what she had done/She gave her father forty-one" You may have heard this playground rhyme before, but did you know that it was inspired by the true tale of the infamous murderess, Lizzie Borden? Lizzie, in a fit of fury, is said to have ruthlessly and mercilessly killed her parents with an axe. But how much of the playground rhyme – and the echoes through time surrounding Lizzie’s story – are true? Today I am telling you the true story of Lizzie Borden. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Lizzie Borden took an axe/She gave her mother forty whacks/When she saw what she had done/She gave her father forty-one"

You may have heard this playground rhyme before, but did you know that it was inspired by the true tale of the infamous murderess, Lizzie Borden? Lizzie, in a fit of fury, is said to have ruthlessly and mercilessly killed her parents with an axe. But how much of the playground rhyme – and the echoes through time surrounding Lizzie’s story – are true? Today I am telling you the true story of Lizzie Borden.


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]]> 1893 no 22. The Mad Prince of Korea And The Murders That Haunted The Royal Court On the morning of July 12th 1762, the body of Crown Prince Sado was removed from the rice chest that he was forced to enter the week prior by his father, King Yeongjo. Over the course of the week, Prince Sado would beg and plead to be released, his cried ignored until eventually he succumbed to the fierce heat, dehydration and starvation.  But why would a father commit such a horrific act to his own son? Was the Crown Prince Sado the sadistic serial killer that had been responsible for over a hundred deaths in the palace, or was this all part of a political conspiracy? Today's story is of "The Mad Prince of Korea And The Murders That Haunted The Royal Court. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:47:00 -0000 full 21 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media On the morning of July 12th 1762, the body of Crown Prince Sado was removed from the rice chest that he was forced to enter the week prior by his father, King Yeongjo. Over the course of the week, Prince Sado would beg and plead to be released, his... On the morning of July 12th 1762, the body of Crown Prince Sado was removed from the rice chest that he was forced to enter the week prior by his father, King Yeongjo. Over the course of the week, Prince Sado would beg and plead to be released, his cried ignored until eventually he succumbed to the fierce heat, dehydration and starvation.  But why would a father commit such a horrific act to his own son? Was the Crown Prince Sado the sadistic serial killer that had been responsible for over a hundred deaths in the palace, or was this all part of a political conspiracy? Today's story is of "The Mad Prince of Korea And The Murders That Haunted The Royal Court. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the morning of July 12th 1762, the body of Crown Prince Sado was removed from the rice chest that he was forced to enter the week prior by his father, King Yeongjo. Over the course of the week, Prince Sado would beg and plead to be released, his cried ignored until eventually he succumbed to the fierce heat, dehydration and starvation. 

But why would a father commit such a horrific act to his own son? Was the Crown Prince Sado the sadistic serial killer that had been responsible for over a hundred deaths in the palace, or was this all part of a political conspiracy? Today's story is of "The Mad Prince of Korea And The Murders That Haunted The Royal Court.


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]]> 2970 no 20. The Countess Who Fooled the Queen: Jeanne de la Motte's Diamond Necklace Scam Tales of grand heists and elaborate scams have long captivated our imaginations and among these daring exploits, one story stands out as particularly audacious - the tale of a self-proclaimed countess who dared to deceive none other than the Queen of France herself.  Jeanne de la Motte, a noblewoman fallen on hard times (or so she would say), orchestrated a very daring scheme to steal a lavish, and extremely expensive diamond necklace.  Today, I'm telling you the story of the Countess Who Duped the Queen, a scandalous scam that forever altered the course of French history. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:11:00 -0000 full 20 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Tales of grand heists and elaborate scams have long captivated our imaginations and among these daring exploits, one story stands out as particularly audacious - the tale of a self-proclaimed countess who dared to deceive none other than the Queen of... Tales of grand heists and elaborate scams have long captivated our imaginations and among these daring exploits, one story stands out as particularly audacious - the tale of a self-proclaimed countess who dared to deceive none other than the Queen of France herself.  Jeanne de la Motte, a noblewoman fallen on hard times (or so she would say), orchestrated a very daring scheme to steal a lavish, and extremely expensive diamond necklace.  Today, I'm telling you the story of the Countess Who Duped the Queen, a scandalous scam that forever altered the course of French history. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tales of grand heists and elaborate scams have long captivated our imaginations and among these daring exploits, one story stands out as particularly audacious - the tale of a self-proclaimed countess who dared to deceive none other than the Queen of France herself.  Jeanne de la Motte, a noblewoman fallen on hard times (or so she would say), orchestrated a very daring scheme to steal a lavish, and extremely expensive diamond necklace. 

Today, I'm telling you the story of the Countess Who Duped the Queen, a scandalous scam that forever altered the course of French history.


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]]> 2199 no 19: The Day the Blizzard Was King Our stories here at Haunted History often revolve around the misdeeds of cruel people, societal ills, and unexplained phenomena. But what about the natural world? Nature, in all its splendor and power, knows not right from wrong. Today, I am telling you the story of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, one of the worst winter storms in history. It was the day the blizzard was King. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 19 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Our stories here at Haunted History often revolve around the misdeeds of cruel people, societal ills, and unexplained phenomena. But what about the natural world? Nature, in all its splendor and power, knows not right from wrong. Today, I am telling... Our stories here at Haunted History often revolve around the misdeeds of cruel people, societal ills, and unexplained phenomena. But what about the natural world? Nature, in all its splendor and power, knows not right from wrong. Today, I am telling you the story of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, one of the worst winter storms in history. It was the day the blizzard was King. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our stories here at Haunted History often revolve around the misdeeds of cruel people, societal ills, and unexplained phenomena. But what about the natural world? Nature, in all its splendor and power, knows not right from wrong. Today, I am telling you the story of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, one of the worst winter storms in history. It was the day the blizzard was King.


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]]> 1547 no 18: Murder Castle: The Tale of America’s First Urban Serial Killer It's May 5th, 1893, and you are setting foot in Chicago’s Jackson Park to see for yourself what this whole “Chicago World’s Fair” thing is all about. At the time, you don’t know it, but this event will be called “the fair that changed America”. This is because, underneath the veneer of celebration, imagination, and bustle, a dark underbelly writhed, claiming the lives of the unsuspecting. Hidden in plain sight, a monster laid in wait, the likes of which America had never seen…  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 18 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media It's May 5th, 1893, and you are setting foot in Chicago’s Jackson Park to see for yourself what this whole “Chicago World’s Fair” thing is all about. At the time, you don’t know it, but this event will be called “the fair that changed America”. This... It's May 5th, 1893, and you are setting foot in Chicago’s Jackson Park to see for yourself what this whole “Chicago World’s Fair” thing is all about. At the time, you don’t know it, but this event will be called “the fair that changed America”. This is because, underneath the veneer of celebration, imagination, and bustle, a dark underbelly writhed, claiming the lives of the unsuspecting. Hidden in plain sight, a monster laid in wait, the likes of which America had never seen…  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's May 5th, 1893, and you are setting foot in Chicago’s Jackson Park to see for yourself what this whole “Chicago World’s Fair” thing is all about. At the time, you don’t know it, but this event will be called “the fair that changed America”. This is because, underneath the veneer of celebration, imagination, and bustle, a dark underbelly writhed, claiming the lives of the unsuspecting. Hidden in plain sight, a monster laid in wait, the likes of which America had never seen… 

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]]> 1728 no 17: Nightmare Death: The True Story That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Picture this. It’s a Saturday night in 1984, you are dressed head to toe in denim and you and a group of friends are headed out to the movies to catch the newest supernatural slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street.  The movie was a hit. It struck all the right nerves and left a lasting impression among horror aficionados and all moviegoers alike. Now, what if I told you that the Wes Craven slasher was actually inspired by a true series of events that unfolded in 1981, just a few years before the release of the film? It might be hard to believe, but it’s true. Today I’m telling you the tale of Nightmare Death: The True Story That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:59:00 -0000 full 17 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Picture this. It’s a Saturday night in 1984, you are dressed head to toe in denim and you and a group of friends are headed out to the movies to catch the newest supernatural slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street.  The movie was a hit. It struck all... Picture this. It’s a Saturday night in 1984, you are dressed head to toe in denim and you and a group of friends are headed out to the movies to catch the newest supernatural slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street.  The movie was a hit. It struck all the right nerves and left a lasting impression among horror aficionados and all moviegoers alike. Now, what if I told you that the Wes Craven slasher was actually inspired by a true series of events that unfolded in 1981, just a few years before the release of the film? It might be hard to believe, but it’s true. Today I’m telling you the tale of Nightmare Death: The True Story That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Picture this. It’s a Saturday night in 1984, you are dressed head to toe in denim and you and a group of friends are headed out to the movies to catch the newest supernatural slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street.  The movie was a hit. It struck all the right nerves and left a lasting impression among horror aficionados and all moviegoers alike. Now, what if I told you that the Wes Craven slasher was actually inspired by a true series of events that unfolded in 1981, just a few years before the release of the film? It might be hard to believe, but it’s true. Today I’m telling you the tale of Nightmare Death: The True Story That Inspired ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’.


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]]> 1126 no 16: Fearmongering on the High Seas: The Life of Blackbeard Blackbeard has inspired generations of storytelling in his own right. From the 1718 novel On Stranger Tides to the 2015 Hollywood movie Pan - a stylized prequel to a better-known novel, J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In the movie, the character of Blackbeard takes center stage, serving as the main antagonist.  One story, however, that seems to linger above all others in regards to Blackbeard's legendary life, is the existence of his so-called 'lost treasure'. But is there any truth to this claim, or is it simply tall tales? Today's story is on the life, death and legacy of Blackbeard.   Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0000 full 16 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Blackbeard has inspired generations of storytelling in his own right. From the 1718 novel On Stranger Tides to the 2015 Hollywood movie Pan - a stylized prequel to a better-known novel, J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In the movie, the character of... Blackbeard has inspired generations of storytelling in his own right. From the 1718 novel On Stranger Tides to the 2015 Hollywood movie Pan - a stylized prequel to a better-known novel, J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In the movie, the character of Blackbeard takes center stage, serving as the main antagonist.  One story, however, that seems to linger above all others in regards to Blackbeard's legendary life, is the existence of his so-called 'lost treasure'. But is there any truth to this claim, or is it simply tall tales? Today's story is on the life, death and legacy of Blackbeard.   Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Blackbeard has inspired generations of storytelling in his own right. From the 1718 novel On Stranger Tides to the 2015 Hollywood movie Pan - a stylized prequel to a better-known novel, J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In the movie, the character of Blackbeard takes center stage, serving as the main antagonist. 

One story, however, that seems to linger above all others in regards to Blackbeard's legendary life, is the existence of his so-called 'lost treasure'. But is there any truth to this claim, or is it simply tall tales? Today's story is on the life, death and legacy of Blackbeard.  


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]]> 1620 no 15: Ghosts of a Tragedy: The Hauntings of Fukushima For the people of Fukushima Prefecture, in Japan, time stopped at 2:46pm on March 11th , 2011. This is the moment that the coastal region was rocked by the Tōhoku earthquake, the largest in Japan’s history. The quake lasted all of 6 minutes, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, raising buildings and roads in the blink of an eye. Many human lives were lost in those few minutes. But the horror had only just begun. The quake created a tsunami, pummeling the Fukushima nuclear power plant. But the triple threat – earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster – engendered a fourth, and maybe less explored calamity. Shortly after the Fukushima disaster, reports started surfacing from the surviving family members of those who lost their lives…reports of apparitions.  Today, I will tell you the story of the ghosts of Fukushima. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0000 full 15 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media For the people of Fukushima Prefecture, in Japan, time stopped at 2:46pm on March 11th , 2011. This is the moment that the coastal region was rocked by the Tōhoku earthquake, the largest in Japan’s history. The quake lasted all of 6 minutes, and... For the people of Fukushima Prefecture, in Japan, time stopped at 2:46pm on March 11th , 2011. This is the moment that the coastal region was rocked by the Tōhoku earthquake, the largest in Japan’s history. The quake lasted all of 6 minutes, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, raising buildings and roads in the blink of an eye. Many human lives were lost in those few minutes. But the horror had only just begun. The quake created a tsunami, pummeling the Fukushima nuclear power plant. But the triple threat – earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster – engendered a fourth, and maybe less explored calamity. Shortly after the Fukushima disaster, reports started surfacing from the surviving family members of those who lost their lives…reports of apparitions.  Today, I will tell you the story of the ghosts of Fukushima. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For the people of Fukushima Prefecture, in Japan, time stopped at 2:46pm on March 11th , 2011. This is the moment that the coastal region was rocked by the Tōhoku earthquake, the largest in Japan’s history. The quake lasted all of 6 minutes, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, raising buildings and roads in the blink of an eye. Many human lives were lost in those few minutes. But the horror had only just begun. The quake created a tsunami, pummeling the Fukushima nuclear power plant. But the triple threat – earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster – engendered a fourth, and maybe less explored calamity. Shortly after the Fukushima disaster, reports started surfacing from the surviving family members of those who lost their lives…reports of apparitions. 

Today, I will tell you the story of the ghosts of Fukushima.


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]]> 1643 no 14: The Beast of Extermination: Gilles de Rais Demon summoner. Sadist. Child murderer.  History is peppered with dark and disturbed characters. People who left unchecked, exercised untold horrors onto the unsuspecting, the marginalized, and the vulnerable. Often, these folks operated from positions of privilege and power, as we saw last week with our tale about the Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory. One man in particular – a precursor to Elizabeth, if you will – takes the cake in terms of bloodshed, madness, and overall mayhem. This man, a perhaps lesser-known counterpart to history’s true crime “heavy hitters”, is alleged to be the fabled inspiration for the fairy-tale character of ‘Bluebeard’. A man reportedly so vile, so inhumane, that he makes the tales enshrouding Elizabeth Bathory seem like a walk in the park. Today, I will tell you the story of the child murderer, heretic, and serial killer, Gilles de Rais. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0000 full 14 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Demon summoner. Sadist. Child murderer.  History is peppered with dark and disturbed characters. People who left unchecked, exercised untold horrors onto the unsuspecting, the marginalized, and the vulnerable. Often, these folks operated from... Demon summoner. Sadist. Child murderer.  History is peppered with dark and disturbed characters. People who left unchecked, exercised untold horrors onto the unsuspecting, the marginalized, and the vulnerable. Often, these folks operated from positions of privilege and power, as we saw last week with our tale about the Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory. One man in particular – a precursor to Elizabeth, if you will – takes the cake in terms of bloodshed, madness, and overall mayhem. This man, a perhaps lesser-known counterpart to history’s true crime “heavy hitters”, is alleged to be the fabled inspiration for the fairy-tale character of ‘Bluebeard’. A man reportedly so vile, so inhumane, that he makes the tales enshrouding Elizabeth Bathory seem like a walk in the park. Today, I will tell you the story of the child murderer, heretic, and serial killer, Gilles de Rais. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Demon summoner. Sadist. Child murderer. 

History is peppered with dark and disturbed characters. People who left unchecked, exercised untold horrors onto the unsuspecting, the marginalized, and the vulnerable. Often, these folks operated from positions of privilege and power, as we saw last week with our tale about the Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory. One man in particular – a precursor to Elizabeth, if you will – takes the cake in terms of bloodshed, madness, and overall mayhem. This man, a perhaps lesser-known counterpart to history’s true crime “heavy hitters”, is alleged to be the fabled inspiration for the fairy-tale character of ‘Bluebeard’.

A man reportedly so vile, so inhumane, that he makes the tales enshrouding Elizabeth Bathory seem like a walk in the park. Today, I will tell you the story of the child murderer, heretic, and serial killer, Gilles de Rais.


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]]> 2890 no 13: Blood Countess: The True Story of Elizabeth Bathory Imagine, a countess living alone in a dark castle, bathing herself in the blood of young virgins in order to retain a youthful glow. This is the aura that enveloped Elizabeth Bathory of Hungary, a woman who has been labeled as one of history’s most prolific serial killers – with vampiric tendencies on top of it all! But, when it comes to the so-called “Blood Countess”, what is fact and what is fiction? Today, we dive into the world of one of history’s most enigmatic women. In doing so, we’ll hear about royal rivalries that would give Game of Thrones a run for its money and accounts of gore that tie into the likes of Vlad the Impaler. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:49:00 -0000 full 13 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Imagine, a countess living alone in a dark castle, bathing herself in the blood of young virgins in order to retain a youthful glow. This is the aura that enveloped Elizabeth Bathory of Hungary, a woman who has been labeled as one of history’s most... Imagine, a countess living alone in a dark castle, bathing herself in the blood of young virgins in order to retain a youthful glow. This is the aura that enveloped Elizabeth Bathory of Hungary, a woman who has been labeled as one of history’s most prolific serial killers – with vampiric tendencies on top of it all! But, when it comes to the so-called “Blood Countess”, what is fact and what is fiction? Today, we dive into the world of one of history’s most enigmatic women. In doing so, we’ll hear about royal rivalries that would give Game of Thrones a run for its money and accounts of gore that tie into the likes of Vlad the Impaler. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Imagine, a countess living alone in a dark castle, bathing herself in the blood of young virgins in order to retain a youthful glow. This is the aura that enveloped Elizabeth Bathory of Hungary, a woman who has been labeled as one of history’s most prolific serial killers – with vampiric tendencies on top of it all! But, when it comes to the so-called “Blood Countess”, what is fact and what is fiction?

Today, we dive into the world of one of history’s most enigmatic women. In doing so, we’ll hear about royal rivalries that would give Game of Thrones a run for its money and accounts of gore that tie into the likes of Vlad the Impaler.


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]]> 1712 no 12: Cinematic Neurosis: The ‘True’ Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’ https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-cinematic-neurosis-the-true-story-behind-the-exorcist--62413385 The idea that demons can possess a person isn’t new. Many ancient cultures held the belief that evil spirits could enter the human body and make us do things that are either beyond our capabilities, or just downright evil. And, just as many cultures believed that an entity could occupy a person, they also believed that this spirit could be forced out. Today, we tell the story of the ‘real-life’ exorcism that inspired the famous movie, as well as another, maybe lesser-known instance of documented exorcism. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.   Connect with us on our socials:  • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok  • Follow us on Facebook Sources available at www.hauntedhistorypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:40:06 -0000 full 12 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The idea that demons can possess a person isn’t new. Many ancient cultures held the belief that evil spirits could enter the human body and make us do things that are either beyond our capabilities, or just downright evil. And, just as many cultures... The idea that demons can possess a person isn’t new. Many ancient cultures held the belief that evil spirits could enter the human body and make us do things that are either beyond our capabilities, or just downright evil. And, just as many cultures believed that an entity could occupy a person, they also believed that this spirit could be forced out. Today, we tell the story of the ‘real-life’ exorcism that inspired the famous movie, as well as another, maybe lesser-known instance of documented exorcism. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.   Connect with us on our socials:  • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok  • Follow us on Facebook Sources available at www.hauntedhistorypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, we tell the story of the ‘real-life’ exorcism that inspired the famous movie, as well as another, maybe lesser-known instance of documented exorcism.

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]]> 1337 no 11: A Community Bewitched: The Salem Witch Trials https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-a-community-bewitched-the-salem-witch-trials--62413388 An entire community under a spell, an invisible threat. This forces one the masses to turn on each other, to cast aspersions, to point fingers. Neighbour’s become enemies; enemies take each other down. You can trust no one, as even members of your own family begin  whispering under their breaths: “witch”. This is what happened to the folks of Salem,  Massachusetts in 1692. For less than a year, the community seemed to suffer a bout of collective insanity as it persecuted over 200 of its own. Many died under the weight of false accusations of witchcraft and devil worshipping. But what was the source of this wave of hysteria? Was it a deal with the Devil? Or just plain old frenzy? Let’s find out together as we dive into today’s special episode on the Salem Witch Trials. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.   Connect with us on our socials:  • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok  • Follow us on Facebook Sources available at www.hauntedhistorypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0000 bonus 11 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media An entire community under a spell, an invisible threat. This forces one the masses to turn on each other, to cast aspersions, to point fingers. Neighbour’s become enemies; enemies take each other down. You can trust no one, as even members of your own... An entire community under a spell, an invisible threat. This forces one the masses to turn on each other, to cast aspersions, to point fingers. Neighbour’s become enemies; enemies take each other down. You can trust no one, as even members of your own family begin  whispering under their breaths: “witch”. This is what happened to the folks of Salem,  Massachusetts in 1692. For less than a year, the community seemed to suffer a bout of collective insanity as it persecuted over 200 of its own. Many died under the weight of false accusations of witchcraft and devil worshipping. But what was the source of this wave of hysteria? Was it a deal with the Devil? Or just plain old frenzy? Let’s find out together as we dive into today’s special episode on the Salem Witch Trials. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe.   Connect with us on our socials:  • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok  • Follow us on Facebook Sources available at www.hauntedhistorypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/macabrium--6354060/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  whispering under their breaths: “witch”. This is what happened to the folks of Salem,
 Massachusetts in 1692. For less than a year, the community seemed to suffer a bout of collective insanity as it persecuted over 200 of its own. Many died under the weight of false accusations of witchcraft and devil worshipping. But what was the source of this wave of hysteria? Was it a deal with the Devil? Or just plain old frenzy? Let’s find out together as we dive into today’s special episode on the Salem Witch Trials.

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]]> 2305 no 10: The Real-Life Arkham Asylum: Danvers State Hospital What if I told you that the asylum responsible for churning out the villains in Batman comics was real? Or, at least, that there exists a “real-life” analog to it? Today, I’m taking you all on a tour of another one of America’s most haunted asylums, a place known as the “birthplace of the lobotomy”. Come with me as I tell you the origin story of the inspiration for the Arkham Asylum: the Danvers State Hospital. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:37:00 -0000 full 10 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media What if I told you that the asylum responsible for churning out the villains in Batman comics was real? Or, at least, that there exists a “real-life” analog to it? Today, I’m taking you all on a tour of another one of America’s most haunted asylums, a... What if I told you that the asylum responsible for churning out the villains in Batman comics was real? Or, at least, that there exists a “real-life” analog to it? Today, I’m taking you all on a tour of another one of America’s most haunted asylums, a place known as the “birthplace of the lobotomy”. Come with me as I tell you the origin story of the inspiration for the Arkham Asylum: the Danvers State Hospital. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if I told you that the asylum responsible for churning out the villains in Batman comics was real? Or, at least, that there exists a “real-life” analog to it? Today, I’m taking you all on a tour of another one of America’s most haunted asylums, a place known as the “birthplace of the lobotomy”. Come with me as I tell you the origin story of the inspiration for the Arkham Asylum: the Danvers State Hospital.

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]]> 1176 no 9: Folklore: The Vampire https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-folklore-the-vampire--62413354 Vampires are arguably one of the more well-known mythical creatures worldwide that seem to exist in some form in many cultures. But where did this legendary creature come from? And how has it changed over the years to form what we know now as a modern-day vampire?  Well tonight, we will find out, because this bonus episode is on the origins of the vampire! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:29:00 -0000 full 9 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Vampires are arguably one of the more well-known mythical creatures worldwide that seem to exist in some form in many cultures. But where did this legendary creature come from? And how has it changed over the years to form what we know now as a... Vampires are arguably one of the more well-known mythical creatures worldwide that seem to exist in some form in many cultures. But where did this legendary creature come from? And how has it changed over the years to form what we know now as a modern-day vampire?  Well tonight, we will find out, because this bonus episode is on the origins of the vampire! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Vampires are arguably one of the more well-known mythical creatures worldwide that seem to exist in some form in many cultures. But where did this legendary creature come from? And how has it changed over the years to form what we know now as a modern-day vampire? 

Well tonight, we will find out, because this bonus episode is on the origins of the vampire!


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]]> 975 no 8: The Lord of the Dolls Imagine, you’re paddling along a canal near Mexico City, and you are taken to a small island nestled in a lagoon. Verdant lawns, whimsical bridges made of twisted branches, Spanish moss falling in loose curls from crooked trees, from which hang the mangled bodies of endlessly eerie dolls. You heard right! This place, called “The Island of the Dolls”, or “La Isla de las Muñecas” in Spanish, is a small island located in the Xochimilco canal system, south of Mexico City. It is a popular dark tourism destination, and today, we’ll find out why! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Oct 2023 03:41:00 -0000 full 8 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Imagine, you’re paddling along a canal near Mexico City, and you are taken to a small island nestled in a lagoon. Verdant lawns, whimsical bridges made of twisted branches, Spanish moss falling in loose curls from crooked trees, from which hang the... Imagine, you’re paddling along a canal near Mexico City, and you are taken to a small island nestled in a lagoon. Verdant lawns, whimsical bridges made of twisted branches, Spanish moss falling in loose curls from crooked trees, from which hang the mangled bodies of endlessly eerie dolls. You heard right! This place, called “The Island of the Dolls”, or “La Isla de las Muñecas” in Spanish, is a small island located in the Xochimilco canal system, south of Mexico City. It is a popular dark tourism destination, and today, we’ll find out why! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Imagine, you’re paddling along a canal near Mexico City, and you are taken to a small island nestled in a lagoon. Verdant lawns, whimsical bridges made of twisted branches, Spanish moss falling in loose curls from crooked trees, from which hang the mangled bodies of endlessly eerie dolls. You heard right! This place, called “The Island of the Dolls”, or “La Isla de las Muñecas” in Spanish, is a small island located in the Xochimilco canal system, south of Mexico City. It is a popular dark tourism destination, and today, we’ll find out why!


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]]> 1142 no 7: Undark: The Story of the Radium Girls Today's story is one that many of you may not be familiar with. It's the shocking story of America's real-life 'ghost girls', who - along with the public - were poisoned for profit at the hands of big corporations. But how did something marketed as being able to increase vitality ultimately lead scores of young women to their deaths? And, was justice ever served for these women? Let's find out together, as today, I'm telling you the story of...the Radium Girls." Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:26:00 -0000 full 7 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Today's story is one that many of you may not be familiar with. It's the shocking story of America's real-life 'ghost girls', who - along with the public - were poisoned for profit at the hands of big corporations. But how did something marketed as... Today's story is one that many of you may not be familiar with. It's the shocking story of America's real-life 'ghost girls', who - along with the public - were poisoned for profit at the hands of big corporations. But how did something marketed as being able to increase vitality ultimately lead scores of young women to their deaths? And, was justice ever served for these women? Let's find out together, as today, I'm telling you the story of...the Radium Girls." Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today's story is one that many of you may not be familiar with. It's the shocking story of America's real-life 'ghost girls', who - along with the public - were poisoned for profit at the hands of big corporations. But how did something marketed as being able to increase vitality ultimately lead scores of young women to their deaths? And, was justice ever served for these women? Let's find out together, as today, I'm telling you the story of...the Radium Girls."


Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. 


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]]> 1563 no 6: Poltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-poltergeist-a-cursed-movie-set--62413389 Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusiasts, the cult-classic, Poltergeist.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠ • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:27:00 -0000 full 6 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusiasts, the cult-classic, Poltergeist. ... Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusiasts, the cult-classic, Poltergeist.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠ • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusiasts, the cult-classic, Poltergeist. 

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]]> 1351 no 5: Pagan Rituals: The Ancient Ram Inn This week we are exploring an old haunted Inn that sits on top of a 5,000-year-old pagan burial ground and is infamous for devil worship and even human sacrifice! Where is this Inn you ask, and is it really haunted? Listen to this week's episode, to find out! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube ⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:14:00 -0000 full 5 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media This week we are exploring an old haunted Inn that sits on top of a 5,000-year-old pagan burial ground and is infamous for devil worship and even human sacrifice! Where is this Inn you ask, and is it really haunted? Listen to this week's episode, to... This week we are exploring an old haunted Inn that sits on top of a 5,000-year-old pagan burial ground and is infamous for devil worship and even human sacrifice! Where is this Inn you ask, and is it really haunted? Listen to this week's episode, to find out! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube ⁠• Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are exploring an old haunted Inn that sits on top of a 5,000-year-old pagan burial ground and is infamous for devil worship and even human sacrifice! Where is this Inn you ask, and is it really haunted? Listen to this week's episode, to find out!

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]]> 1466 no 4: The Haunting of Bran Castle https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-the-haunting-of-bran-castle--62413364 The fall season of Haunted History is upon us! This week we are heading to Bran Castle in Romania, one of the top destinations for ghost-hunting tourists. But what makes Bran Castle so haunted? And what’s the connection between Count Dracula and Vlad the Impaler? You'll have to listen to this week's episode to find out! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:34:00 -0000 full 4 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media The fall season of Haunted History is upon us! This week we are heading to Bran Castle in Romania, one of the top destinations for ghost-hunting tourists. But what makes Bran Castle so haunted? And what’s the connection between Count Dracula and... The fall season of Haunted History is upon us! This week we are heading to Bran Castle in Romania, one of the top destinations for ghost-hunting tourists. But what makes Bran Castle so haunted? And what’s the connection between Count Dracula and Vlad the Impaler? You'll have to listen to this week's episode to find out! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The fall season of Haunted History is upon us!

This week we are heading to Bran Castle in Romania, one of the top destinations for ghost-hunting tourists. But what makes Bran Castle so haunted? And what’s the connection between Count Dracula and Vlad the Impaler? You'll have to listen to this week's episode to find out!


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]]> 1430 no 3: Most Haunted Forest: Hoia-Baciu https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-most-haunted-forest-hoia-baciu--62413392 This week we are visiting the Hoia Baciu Forest in Transylvania, Romania. A lot of the time this haunted forest gets overlooked when tourists visit Romania, as most people flock to all of the Dracula tourism, however, very strange and unexplainable events have happened to people visiting the forest that even scientists haven’t been able to explain, so come with me, and we’ll take a look into how Hoia Baciu earned the title of the world’s most haunted forest. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:47:00 -0000 full 3 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media This week we are visiting the Hoia Baciu Forest in Transylvania, Romania. A lot of the time this haunted forest gets overlooked when tourists visit Romania, as most people flock to all of the Dracula tourism, however, very strange and unexplainable... This week we are visiting the Hoia Baciu Forest in Transylvania, Romania. A lot of the time this haunted forest gets overlooked when tourists visit Romania, as most people flock to all of the Dracula tourism, however, very strange and unexplainable events have happened to people visiting the forest that even scientists haven’t been able to explain, so come with me, and we’ll take a look into how Hoia Baciu earned the title of the world’s most haunted forest. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ • Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are visiting the Hoia Baciu Forest in Transylvania, Romania. A lot of the time this haunted forest gets overlooked when tourists visit Romania, as most people flock to all of the Dracula tourism, however, very strange and unexplainable events have happened to people visiting the forest that even scientists haven’t been able to explain, so come with me, and we’ll take a look into how Hoia Baciu earned the title of the world’s most haunted forest.


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]]> 849 no 2: Beechworth Asylum: Human Experiments https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-beechworth-asylum-human-experiments--62413393 Like many asylums before the twentieth century, Beechworth has a dark history. So little was known about mental health then, that most of the treatments administered to patients would be considered torture by today's standards. Shackles, chains, electrocution, lobotomies, being submerged in cold water being purged and bled were just a few of the many things patients endured, and according to records, most of those admitted to Beechworth never made it out alive,  in fact, it’s reported over 9000 patients died while staying at the facility in the 128 years it was operational. Beechworth was ultimately decommissioned in 1995, but it remains, to this day in its original condition.  It’s now known as a hotspot for paranormal activity as the ghosts and spirits of the mistreated patients continue to roam the halls today,  still unable to escape, even in death. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠ • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:41:00 -0000 full 2 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media Like many asylums before the twentieth century, Beechworth has a dark history. So little was known about mental health then, that most of the treatments administered to patients would be considered torture by today's standards. Shackles, chains,... Like many asylums before the twentieth century, Beechworth has a dark history. So little was known about mental health then, that most of the treatments administered to patients would be considered torture by today's standards. Shackles, chains, electrocution, lobotomies, being submerged in cold water being purged and bled were just a few of the many things patients endured, and according to records, most of those admitted to Beechworth never made it out alive,  in fact, it’s reported over 9000 patients died while staying at the facility in the 128 years it was operational. Beechworth was ultimately decommissioned in 1995, but it remains, to this day in its original condition.  It’s now known as a hotspot for paranormal activity as the ghosts and spirits of the mistreated patients continue to roam the halls today,  still unable to escape, even in death. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠ Instagram • Subscribe on ⁠Youtube⁠ • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠ Visit us at ⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Like many asylums before the twentieth century, Beechworth has a dark history. So little was known about mental health then, that most of the treatments administered to patients would be considered torture by today's standards. Shackles, chains, electrocution, lobotomies, being submerged in cold water being purged and bled were just a few of the many things patients endured, and according to records, most of those admitted to Beechworth never made it out alive,  in fact, it’s reported over 9000 patients died while staying at the facility in the 128 years it was operational. Beechworth was ultimately decommissioned in 1995, but it remains, to this day in its original condition.  It’s now known as a hotspot for paranormal activity as the ghosts and spirits of the mistreated patients continue to roam the halls today,  still unable to escape, even in death.


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]]> 1363 no 1: Trapped Souls: The Iroquois Theatre This week I am taking you to the Iroquois Theatre where a horrific fire broke out during a packed show just after Christmas. Six hundred souls, mostly women, and children, were tragically killed in the deadliest single-building fire in US history. The theatre has been rebuilt and rebranded a few times over the years, but one thing has always remained, and that's the ghosts and spirits that are said to still haunt the area today.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0000 full 1 Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media This week I am taking you to the Iroquois Theatre where a horrific fire broke out during a packed show just after Christmas. Six hundred souls, mostly women, and children, were tragically killed in the deadliest single-building fire in US history. The... This week I am taking you to the Iroquois Theatre where a horrific fire broke out during a packed show just after Christmas. Six hundred souls, mostly women, and children, were tragically killed in the deadliest single-building fire in US history. The theatre has been rebuilt and rebranded a few times over the years, but one thing has always remained, and that's the ghosts and spirits that are said to still haunt the area today.  Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown.  • Follow us on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠www.macabriumpod.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week I am taking you to the Iroquois Theatre where a horrific fire broke out during a packed show just after Christmas. Six hundred souls, mostly women, and children, were tragically killed in the deadliest single-building fire in US history. The theatre has been rebuilt and rebranded a few times over the years, but one thing has always remained, and that's the ghosts and spirits that are said to still haunt the area today. 


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