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PODCAST

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects

Step into a world where history and horror collide. Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects is a podcast that digs into the chilling legends and haunted histories of the world’s most infamous artifacts. From the Dybbuk Box and Robert the Doll to the Hope Diamond and the Screaming Skull of Burton Agnes Hall, each episode uncovers the strange tales of objects said to bring misfortune, tragedy, or even death.Hosted by Mark Houston, Hexed blends eerie storytelling with cultural history and a dose of

history drama

All Episodes

6:55

Hexed: The Hands Resist Him

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2025/10/27

In 1972, artist Bill Stoneham painted The Hands Resist Him, a haunting image of a boy, a doll, and countless ghostly hands pressing against a glass door. Years later, the painting resurfaced on eBay with claims that its figures moved at night and even escaped the frame. In this episode of Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects, Mark Houston explores how one work of art became known as the most haunted painting in the world, blurring the line between creation and curse. Hosted on Acast. See

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5:40

Hexed: Robert the Doll

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

In Key West, Florida, a sailor-suited doll named Robert sits behind glass, and some say behind every misfortune of those who cross him. Visitors claim he moves, laughs, and curses anyone who disrespects him. In this episode of Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects, Mark Houston unravels the eerie history of Robert the Doll, from his mysterious 1904 origins to his modern legend as one of the most haunted artifacts in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:03

Hexed: The Myrtles Plantation Mirror

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

At the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, a grand gold-framed mirror is said to hold more than reflections. Visitors report ghostly faces and handprints that never fade. In this episode of Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects, Mark Houston explores the legend of the Myrtles Plantation Mirror, a relic tied to slavery, betrayal, and restless spirits. From the story of Chloe to modern ghost hunts, discover how one mirror became a haunting symbol of the South’s past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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4:50

Hexed: The Anguished Man

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2025/10/27

A faceless figure screaming in eternal torment, a canvas rumored to be mixed with human blood, and a haunting that blurs the line between art and obsession. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston unravels the unsettling mystery of The Anguished Man, a painting said to bring whispers, shadows, and dread to all who gaze upon it.Is it a genuine curse, or proof that fear itself can become a work of art? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:25

Hexed: The Delhi Purple Sapphire

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

A dazzling violet gem hidden deep within London’s Natural History Museum, said to bring illness, ruin, and death to all who possess it. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston uncovers the haunting tale of the Delhi Purple Sapphire, a stolen amethyst tied to colonial history, superstition, and sorrow.Is it truly cursed, or simply the weight of guilt and history disguised as misfortune? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:02

The Screaming Skull of Burton Agnes Hall

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

A dying woman’s final wish, a skull sealed within a mansion, and screams that echo through the centuries. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston explores the legend of Anne Griffith and the eerie skull said to haunt Burton Agnes Hall in Yorkshire, England.Is it a tale of loyalty and love turned to unrest, or just another echo of our fear of death itself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:45

Hexed: The Bassano Vase

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

A buried silver vase, a warning of death, and a trail of mystery stretching from Renaissance Italy to the 1980s. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston uncovers the legend of the Bassano Vase, an elegant relic said to bring sudden death to anyone who owns it.Is it a genuine artifact lost to time, or a modern myth polished into legend? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:26

Hexed: Busby's Stoop Chair

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

A simple wooden chair, a murderer’s curse, and three centuries of fear. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston uncovers the chilling legend of Busby’s Stoop Chair, a relic said to bring death to anyone who dares to sit in it. Is it truly cursed, or just another story where superstition outlives the truth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:28

Hexed: Little Bastard

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

A car built for speed, a legend born in tragedy. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston explores the haunting story of James Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder, known as Little Bastard.From the fatal crash that claimed Dean’s life to the string of bizarre accidents that followed, this is the tale of how a machine became a modern myth, and why its legend refuses to die. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:11

Hexed: Annabelle

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

A gift meant to comfort became an icon of terror. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston investigates the true story behind Annabelle, the infamous haunted doll.From her quiet beginnings in a Connecticut apartment to her place behind glass in the Warrens’ Occult Museum, this is the chilling tale where folklore, fear, and faith collide.Is Annabelle truly possessed, or just proof of the power of belief? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:27

Hexed: The Hope Diamond

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/27

A dazzling blue gem, a royal downfall, and a legend that refuses to fade. In this episode of Hexed, host Mark Houston traces the mysterious history of the Hope Diamond, from its sacred origins in India to its place in the Smithsonian.Was it truly cursed, or simply caught in the glow of human superstition? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:52

Hexed: The Dybbuk Box

Hexed: Stories of Cursed Objects ·

2025/10/15

An antique wine cabinet, a hidden spirit, and a trail of fear. Host Mark Houston unravels the chilling legend of the Dybbuk Box, where folklore, superstition, and psychology collide.Is it truly cursed, or only cursed by belief? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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