Mike Dash

Dr. Mike Dash, a historian specializing in curious history, delves into the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack, a creature known for its terrifying leaps and assaults in 1830s London. He discusses how sensational newspaper reporting shaped public perception and panic around the creature. Mike evaluates the credibility of notable attacks, like those involving Jane Alsop, while debunking theories about aristocrats as the culprits. The conversation also explores surprising global variations of the myth, linking it to broader themes of social immunity and urban legends.