This podcast explores unconventional relationships throughout history, including a story of two Irish women who ran away together, a mysterious disappearance with troubled love, and the tragic life and hauntings of Oscar Wilde. It also discusses theories of Wilde being a vampire or ghost, and explores sightings of his ghost at Modlin College.
Love stories throughout history have often faced obstacles and adversity, highlighting the universal challenges of romantic relationships.
The podcast explores haunting tales of love, illustrating the enduring power of these relationships even after death.
Deep dives
Love stories faced with obstacles
Throughout history, love stories have been marred by various obstacles and challenges. From societal expectations and economic class differences to forbidden relationships and legal barriers, many couples have had to hide their love and face adversity. The podcast explores the struggles faced by these couples, emphasizing the universal nature of these challenges and the enduring power of love.
The story of Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler
The episode recounts the story of Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler, two women who formed a close bond and fell in love. Despite societal disapproval and attempts to separate them, they ran away together and faced numerous hurdles. They eventually settled in Wales and lived as a married couple, accepted by their friends but still encountering prejudice. After their deaths, rumors of haunting emerged, suggesting their spirits may still be lingering in their former home.
The tragic tale of Pierce Gaviston
The podcast shares the tragic story of Pierce Gaviston, who was close friends with King Edward II of England. When Gaviston's influence over the king angered the nobles, they plotted against him, leading to his capture, gruesome execution, and alleged haunting. Witnesses claim to have seen Gaviston's headless ghost at Scarborough Castle, where he was betrayed and captured.
The doomed love of Bella Raheid and Timbre Cate
The episode tells the tale of Bella Raheid and Timbre Cate, two saloon dancers in the Wild West who were reportedly lovers. Their relationship faced turmoil when a manipulative man named Tug Daniels came between them, resulting in tragic deaths. Witnesses have claimed to see the ghosts of Bella and Timbre, both separately and together, haunting various locations associated with their lives and performances.
Love has always been a sort of the type of pain and heartbreak that leaves a mark after death, even when those romances don’t quite fit the expectations of the world around them.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.