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A Shameful Secret: The Brutal Massacre of the Black Donnellys
In February 1880, a family of Irish Catholic immigrants in Upper Canada were viciously murdered by a group of vigilantes after a bitter feud finally…
Jul 9
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Donna Patton
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June 2026
"The Valley of the Headless Men": Canada's "Cursed" Nahanni Valley
Deep in the Canadian wilderness, the Nahanni Valley is one of the world's last truly untamed lands, however, because of the numerous deaths and…
Jun 19
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Donna Patton
Echoes of the Past: The Captivating Tale of the Bocksten Man
In 1936, a young boy in Sweden happened upon a discovery that proved to be one of the most significant archaeological finds of the twentieth century
Jun 7
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Rao Moeez
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May 2026
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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Rao Moeez
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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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