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Behind The Veil: The Mystery of Germany's "Dark Countess"
For years, a wealthy and mysterious couple lived in the town of Hildburghausen, Germany. The woman, known as "The Dark Countess", lived in total secrecy…
May 27
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The Dark Historian
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"The Werewolf of Bedburg": The Damnable Life and Death of Peter Stumpp
On October 31, 1589, Peter Stumpp was executed for a litany of crimes including being a werewolf, carrying on a sexual relationship with a succubus…
May 18
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Timothy Reynolds
Investigating Elizabeth Báthory: Hungary's Infamous "Blood Countess"
A name long synonymous with cruelty and murder, 16th century Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Báthory may have actually been a pawn in a political power…
May 12
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The Dark Historian
The Dark Knight: Gilles de Rais was One of History's Earliest Recorded Serial Killers
Within a short period of time, Gilles de Rais went from being one of the wealthiest and most accomplished war heroes in France to being accused of some…
May 5
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Timothy Reynolds
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April 2026
Dangerous Passage: The Strange and Controversial Death of Adventurer and Explorer Thomas Simpson
In June 1840, the bodies of renowned British explorer Thomas Simpson and two travel companions were shot dead on the plains of North Dakota. Nearly 200…
Apr 26
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Timothy Reynolds
Poet, Philosopher, Criminal: The Extraordinary Life and Mysterious Disappearance of François Villon
Renowned as an artist who lived his life on the fringes of polite society, François Villon struggled with his demons while simultaneously being regarded…
Apr 18
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The Dark Historian
The Body Suppliers: Investigating the Men Responsible for the Infamous West Port Murders
During the late 1820s in Edinburgh, Scotland, two men found that they could make good money selling cadavers to medical professionals. The problem arose…
Apr 12
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The Dark Historian
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