33 Best Dark History Podcasts

1. Lore

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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.more Host Aaron Mahnke
Email ****@aaronmahnke.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
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2. Dark History

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Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with 'Murder, Mystery & Makeup,' has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn't have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse in both the true crime and history spaces.more Host Bailey Sarian
Producer/Network Audioboom Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Paul, Joan
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 32.8K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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Jump down new rabbit holes with Timesuck, the weekly podcast that takes you on a fascinating and bizarre journey through history's darkest corners, most shocking conspiracies, and wildest true stories. Hosted by acclaimed standup comedian and storyteller Dan Cummins, each episode blends dark humor with deep research to uncover hidden truths about infamous historical figures, unsolved mysteries, notorious serial killers, and more...more Host Dan Cummins
Email ****@dancummins.tv
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 23.8KFacebook 57.2KTwitter 7.3K Avg Length 129 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history's spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets...more Hosts Dr. Anthony Delaney, Dr. Maddy Pelling
Producer/Network History Hit
Email ****@nurnberg.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Dr. Caroline Dodds Pennock, Dr. Irving Finkel +29 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.1K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. My Victorian Nightmare

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Here you'll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. For ad-free listening, witchy content, Victorian True Crime Extras and Dark Poetry, join The Fan Coven!If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grisly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead...more Host Genevieve Manion
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.7K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Conspirators Podcast

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The Conspirators is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the dark and disturbing stories from history your teacher never told you about. On the show I discuss unsolved mysteries, serial killers, survival stories, strange disappearances and other bizarre true events from the past.more Host Nate Hale
Producer/Network The Conspirators Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 1.2KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 13.2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Human F*ckery

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If you waited by the TV for new episodes of 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' each weekend or wasted study hall reading the weird parts of the encyclopedia, this one's for you SPECIFICALLY. 'Human F*ckery' pits a doctor of psychology and an investigative journalist against one another in a battle of wits, research, and creative storytelling. Each episode the curious pair get assigned a topic...more Producer/Network Human F*ckery
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jeffry Denman, Jennifer Johnson +6 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 113 Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. The Dark Side of Seoul Podcast

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Korean dark history, ghost tales, folklore, serial killers, true crime, and more. You are about to discover why Korea has the spookiest stories and darkest history.Folklorist Shawn and history buff Joe delve into Korea's gruesome stories of massacres, betrayals, and blood. It's like 'Game of Thrones' in Asia. We share our passion for Korea and its struggles throughout time. If you enjoy shows like 'Kingdom,' this is the podcast for you. Even if you know nothing about Korea, its history will become your new addiction.Subscribe, sit back, and enjoy.more Hosts Joe McPherson, Shawn Morrissey
Producer/Network ZenKimchi
Email ****@darksideofseoul.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 73Facebook 4.2KTwitter 10.4KInstagram 11.6K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Rotten to the Core

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Welcome, my darlings, to the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true crime and the shadowy corners of history, exploring the twisted desires that drive these rotten souls to the brink of infamy. Hosted by the delightfully devious queer queen, Joshua Waters.more Producer/Network Black Label
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 71 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Dark History: Where The Darkness See's The Light

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Step into the shadows of the past—where truth is more disturbing than fiction. The Dark History Podcast drags the forgotten, the forbidden, and the downright horrifying stories of our world into the light. From blood-soaked streets of Victorian London to the twisted minds of history's most ruthless figures, every episode plunges you into an immersive narrative built on meticulous research and haunting detail. Hosted by Rob Bradley, Dark History doesn't just tell stories—it makes you feel them. Each episode unravels real events that shaped our world in ways you were never taught, told through vivid storytelling that grips you from the first word to the last breath...more Host Rob Bradley
Producer/Network Dark History
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 68 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The New England Gothic

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Explore dark and obscure stories from the depths of New England history with host Cait Ford.This podcast is solely for entertainment purposes.
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 68Instagram 686 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Macabre : Dark History

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From (A)rsenic to (Z)ombies, Macabre: A Dark History Podcast exhumes the darkest corners of the past. We dig deep into deadly devices, ghastly crimes, and sinister secrets that history tried to bury. Join us as we unearth the truth—one morbid tale at a time through a not-so-serious approach to storytelling, MACABRE offers a uniquely entertaining escape into the strange and sinister corners of the world. Warning : This podcast explores graphic and disturbing themes. Listener discretion is advised. #morbid #macabre #darkhistory #truecrime #darkhumormore Producer/Network Macabre Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jonathan Gerlach, Jerzy Tabeau +3 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Disturbing History

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Disturbing History is a dark history podcast uncovering the strange, sinister, and little-known stories the past tried to bury. Each week, we explore unsolved mysteries, secret societies, forgotten crimes, eerie folklore, lost civilizations, historical conspiracies, and disturbing events that never made it into your high school textbook .Hosted by author, investigator, and storyteller Brian King-Sharp, Disturbing History dives deep into: Unsolved historical mysteries Secret societies and hidden power structures Dark folklore and urban legends Lost colonies and vanished civilizations True cri..more Email ****@paranormalworldproductions.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rick Lagina, Marty Lagina
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 48 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Two Towns Over

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Two Towns Over looks at the dark side of history, using dark humor and natural curiosity. We also discuss fun stuff, as well. But usually, it's just dark.Discord: https://discord.gg/Ndn8EdgeKQPatreon.com/twotownsovertiktok.com/@twotownsoverpodcastFacebook.com/ttopodInstagram: @twotownsovermore Hosts Don Bingham, Rubin, Josh
Producer/Network Don Bingham
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Cyndi
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 2.2KTwitter 12Instagram 67 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. The Darkives: Serious history. Told not so seriously

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The Darkives is a history podcast where Jamie and Leo dive headfirst into the strangest, creepiest, and most disturbing stories the past tried to bury (and somehow manage to laugh along the way).Each week, we unravel forgotten voyages, infamous historical figures, bizarre disasters, and centuries-old true crime, breaking it all down the way you would with friends - curious, slightly horrified, and occasionally cracking jokes when things get too dark...more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Dark Britain

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Present History presents Dark Britain, a podcast that recounts the darkest parts of British history. It's Historical True Crime, if you will. Developed by Zachary Peatling and Chloe Storer . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Present History
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Horrific History & Hauntings

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Horrific History & Hauntings is a podcast that explores the dark and disturbing side of the past. From the supernatural and hauntings to gruesome crimes and atrocities in history. The hosts, Beth and Ramie, will take you on a journey through the most terrifying events in history. Each episode will feature a different topic, such as Salem Witch Trials, true crime, the Chernobyl disaster and other tragic incidents, both caused by humans and mother nature. You will hear facts, legends, theories, and opinions. We try to toss in some humor when appropriate as well...more Producer/Network Gruesome Gaming Group
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. The Dark History Podcast

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Behind every era of progress lies a trail of shadows. Hosted by Ben Carter , The Dark History Podcast exposes the hidden crimes, secret scandals, and untold atrocities that shaped the modern world. From forgotten wars and political corruption to cults, serial killers, and suppressed documents — these are the stories history tried to forget. Told with respect and authenticity, every episode reveals the darker side of human nature and the hidden motives behind the events that defined civilization. Because the truth about history… is rarely clean. ⚠️ Listener discretion is advised...more Producer/Network True Crime Files
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Under the Mat: A Dark History Podcast

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Under the Mat is a dark history podcast uncovering the overlooked corners of our collective past, centring feminist and anti-violence perspectives to challenge how we remember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Aubrianna Snow
Recent Guests Dr. Elaine Hyshka, Dr. Harvey Imani Whitfield +3 more
Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Not Your History Class Podcast

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A history podcast from an amateur historian that dives into the dark and macabre details of all sorts of incredible and mind-blowing stories from our past. My name is Lauren Powers and I strive to tell you all of the nitty gritty details that you never learned in class; after all, education is our strongest weapon against tyranny.more Producer/Network Not Your History Class Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Ruth Coker Burks
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Our Grim Past | Morbid, Dark, Spooky, History

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Have you ever wanted to go down a rabbit hole of messed up history but you don't know where to start? What about hearing a weird snippet of history and wanting to learn more about it? Us too! Every Week, Our Grim Past allows listeners to take a deep dive into the weird, morbid, and messed up side of history. I'm your host Sophia, each week me and my co host Maia look forward to sharing the morbid with you. I remember feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the vastness of google in the middle of going down a rabbit hole, not knowing which sites are credible to use and over simply having a lack of sources...more Producer/Network Sophia Matthews, Maia Maxwell
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Turlock Unburied

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Turlock Unburied explores the dark history of Turlock and California's Central Valley — unsolved murders, forgotten fires, scandals, and local legends buried in old newspaper archives and public records. Each episode uncovers stories that once shook the community and still echo today.more Producer/Network Scott Wejmar
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. History's Devils

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What makes someone evil?HISTORY'S DEVILS is a weekly deep-dive podcast that investigates the world's most infamous historical figures. Each episode explores the life, actions, and legacy of a terrible person from history, sorting through myths to examine the facts behind their reputation and to judge just how wicked they truly were.Hosted by Professor James Crossland, HISTORY'S DEVILS covers dictators, tyrants, war criminals, cult leaders, revolutionaries, con-artists, conspiracy theorists and just plain terrible people, combining deep research with compelling storytelling to reveal the dark..more Producer/Network James Crossland
Email ****@ljmu.ac.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Cursed Voices: Dark History and Unsolved Mysteries

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Step into the archives, where history whispers through the cursed and the forgotten.Cursed Voices is a dark history podcast unearthing scary history from the shadowy corners of the past. From European folklore and unsolved mysteries to medieval history and cursed artifacts, we explore history's mysteries and dark stories that textbooks leave behind.If you crave spooky history deep-dives that blur the line between myth and chilling reality, you're so very welcome here.We drop new episodes every Thursday. Follow us... and let the past speak.more Producer/Network Cursed Voices: Jess Lathrop, M.A. and Larry Lathrop, M.S.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Time & Tales Podcast

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Time & Tales Podcast — Dark History. Strange Lore. One Tale at a Time. Welcome to Time & Tales Podcast — Dark History. Strange Lore. One Tale at a Time. Each week we bring you the spookiest tidbits from history and folklore. If macabre facts, eerie fables, and 4am rabbit holes are your natural habitat, you're in the right place. New episodes every week, wherever you listen. Prepared and presented by LaNae and CJ . One an author of dark fairy tales, fantasy, and folk horror; the other a skeptical engineer who keeps the evidence front and center. Expect the occasional...more Producer/Network LM Riviere + CJ Prime
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James +1 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Night of the Living History

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Join your host, Britney and co-host Annie in exploring spooky history! This podcast is dedicated to real history stories that contain macabre and dark themes and sometimes witches, vampires, and monsters.more Producer/Network Britney Rhoades
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. The House of Syx

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History has a dark side, and we're shining a lantern on it.The House of Syx unearths true crime, strange history, and unsolved mysteries from before the 1970s. Hosted by a wife, an obsessive researcher with a love for the macabre, and her husband, who shows up skeptical but can't look away, this podcast blends sharp storytelling with off-the-cuff commentary.From the foggy streets of Victorian London to a locked cabin adrift in the Atlantic, each weekly episode dives deep into the bizarre, the brutal, and the baffling...more Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. The Velvet Guillotine

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History didn't ask permission. Neither do we.The Velvet Guillotine is dark history told honestly. Hosted by April Rain, the show follows the stories power tried to bury: institutional violence, medical exploitation, cursed objects, bad ideas, worse men, buried records, social panic, erased victims, and archives that were never neutral. This is not history as trivia. This is history as a crime scene. Dastardly Files Wednesdays. Main deep dives Fridays. Postscripts Sundays. Join The Dark Archive on Patreon for case files and deeper notes.more Producer/Network April Rain
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29. BRISTOL IT'S CRIMINAL?

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BRISTOL: IT'S CRIMINAL Bristol made its fortune on trade, empire, rebellion — and sometimes outright criminality. BRISTOL: IT'S CRIMINAL is a dark history and true crime podcast from Show of Strength, presented by Sheila Hannon. Each episode, in conversation with a knowledgeable guest, uncovers the city's most notorious stories: pirates and press gangs, public executions and body snatchers, corruption, colonial violence and the blurred line between legal power and crime. This isn't sanitised heritage...more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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30. Eerie Excursions

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Witch trials, gruesome tortures, bloody battles, the dark side of British history still lurks in the shadows. We explore these dark tales and spooky stories each week by visiting places around the country (possibly on your doorstep), each time guided by local experts.more Producer/Network Eerie Excursions
Email ****@gmail.com
Recent Guests Rob, Peter +1 more
Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. Mania

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The Mania Podcast explores dark, historical stories, casting light on wicked events and individuals from before modern times. From Victorian superstitions to bizarre, Medieval witchcraft, our labyrinth of iniquity, mystery, and nightmares await. Here, the dead return to share their tales, only now the living listen.more Producer/Network Harlequin Grim
Email ****@harlequingrim.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 49 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Dark History Time with Brian

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A Dark History/True crime podcast where I bring you cases and events that encompass what I like to term Dark History.
Host Brian Ward
Producer/Network Dark History Time with Brian
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 466 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. Dark History

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In this series we will discuss the darker side of history. The information you will hear has been researched on notable sites and sources. I will post new episodes every week with some occasional setbacks. Thanks for all the support. This is Dark History.more Producer/Network Googoomomo2007
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact