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The Mysteries Of History

Let us tell you a mysterious tale, woven into the fabric of time.. Each week on our podcast we will take a look at a unique and fascinating piece of history. As gruesome, mysterious or unbelievable that these tales may sound, one thing is for sure...these events happened, these people existed and these places have made their mark on our historical landscapes.

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All Episodes

53:55

The Rise of the Dead

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/12/16

In Victorian England, death was everywhere. Epidemics were rife, working conditions were unbearable for the poor and child mortality was high. Victorian graveyards were literally full, overflowing even. There was a trade in the dead though. Body snatchers operated under the cover of darkness to feed the demand for corpses - science required these for medical advancements to happen. However, during these dark days, there was a greater horror. In the panic to bury the dead quickly, did anyone r...

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56:10

The Dangerous World Of The Highwaymen

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/11/24

Travel by road in a stagecoach in the 17th and 18th centuries in England if you dare.. you'd better arm yourself well for there are highwaymen out there! We all take travel for granted these days, but there was once a time not so long ago where a simple journey could cost you your life. Who were these mysterious highwaymen, these larger than life characters of myth and legend? Join us, as we delve beyond the stories and folklore and uncover the truth behind these carefree criminals. We'll lea...

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61:03

The St Brice's Day Massacre

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/10/25

It is the late Anglo-Saxon period and the Heathen Army, the Vikings, are again raiding English shores. Now, they are targeting English towns, cities and its people with precision...invasion is near. King Aethelred The Unready, the Anglo-Saxon King must repel them..but how? His solution, borne out of desperation or bad advise is drastic, it is brutal... Support the show Thank you for listening to our podcast. We really do appreciate your time spent with us! For more fascinating historical cont...

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55:06

King Alfred And The Viking Invasion

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/09/22

Anglo-Saxon Britain is under siege from a new threat from across the North Sea...the Great Viking Hoard. Fearsome warriors who are hellbent on claiming the rich and fertile lands of England for themselves. One Anglo-Saxon king, King Alfred The Great, stands up to them. He must protect his beloved kingdom of Wessex from annihilation. Join us, as we make our way through these dark and dangerous days and learn more about the people who called England their home over 1000 years ago. Support the s...

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34:50

Aqua Tofana - The Silent Killer

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/08/29

There is a way out...Speak to the right people, enter the well established underground network, and you can purchase a small vile of Aqua Tofana. In Renaissance Italy many desperate women are trapped in loveless and abusive marriages of convenience. There appears to be no way out except...poisoning. Join us and let us tell you about this incredible but largely unknown part of social history full of calculated treachery... Support the show Thank you for listening to our podcast. We really do a...

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45:47

Stone Tape Theory

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/07/28

Imagine if the walls could talk.... The stories they could tell...Well, maybe they can. Maybe..just maybe, the stone walls can record emotions or energies of times long ago. This is the intriguiging idea behind Stone Tape Theory. Join us as we unravel the theory behind this incredible suggestion. Along the way, we will present some fascinating cases and testimony from frightened and unsuspecting eye witnesses. We will also take a look at the role that science has to offer in this case. Can th...

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44:02

The Final Flight

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/07/12

On the 2nd July 1937, Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off from New Guinea on the final leg of their ground breaking round the world flight. They were never seen again... 88 years later, we take a look at the current hypotheses as to what could have happened. After all, an aircraft and 2 people cannot disappear... can they? Thank you for listening to our podcast. We really do appreciate your time spent with us! For more fascinating historical content, check out our bl...

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39:51

The Monmouth Rebellion

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/06/23

Rebellion and Retribution...It is the summer of 1685 and the Duke of Monmouth lands on the south coast of England. His mission? Take the English crown by force. James II is an unpopular Catholic King and the people of the West Country rally to Monmouth's cause. They are however untrained and poorly equipped. How will James II react to rebellion on his watch, and what punishment awaits those who dare to challenge his crown? Thank you for listening to our podcast. We really do appreciate your t...

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39:51

The Mysteries Of Skara Brae

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/06/09

In 1850, a storm peels back the sand and uncovers a complete Neolithic village in the Orkney Islands. This is Skara Brae, and the level of technological and cultural sophistication discovered here will astound you. Intricately carved stone objects including beds and furniture, highly decorated stone balls, jewellery, gaming dice - this is an advanced culture that existed before the building of Stonehenge. Let us delve into this mysterious site together. There are so many unanswered ques...

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24:17

Witchcraft - The Last Executions

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/05/25

These were dark days indeed...the persecution of mostly women during a period of time in our history made infamous by the Witch Trails. Religious fever and superstition were at their peak, but who were the last unfortunate souls to suffer a fate reserved for witches..

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23:48

The Brutal Demise of the Last Abbott of Glastonbury...

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/05/12

In the land of legend and folklore, in the midst of the Somerset Levels, lies the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. Once a mighty powerhouse of religious teaching and unbelieveable wealth, Glastonbury Abbey was led by the pious and devoted Abbott Richard Whiting. How then, in the mid 16th century, did Glastonbury Abbey fall into ruin and the aged Abbott Whiting face a most horrific ending.

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29:25

1607 Tsunami

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/05/04

Image giant waves crashing over the top of your house coming at you out of nowhere and advancing faster than you can run. We all hope that we ever encounter such a terrifying scene...but this did happen in the UK only a few hundred years ago. Was it a tsunami though...?

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17:38

Jay's Grave

The Mysteries Of History ·

2025/04/28

What is the story behind the grave beside a small lane in the depths of the beautiful and mysterious landscape of Dartmoor? Who was Jay and why are they buried here? Join the Mysteries of History as together, we will discover the sad story of Jay and delve into the philosophy of 18th century religious doctrine.

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