Horrific History & Hauntings

Explore different ways to die in alphabetical order, from the devastating impact of a tsunami to the dangers of fireworks and jaywalking. Discover the religious connotations of Job Syndrome and a legal battle over a death certificate.

Join us on a tour of America's haunting mysteries and legends state by state, including the legend of the Beast of Busco in Indiana, the haunted history of Independence Mental Hospital in Iowa, and America's first ghost, Nelly Butler. The hosts also discuss workplace safety and progress in gay rights, and promote their podcast network, Gruesome Gaming Group.

Unveiling the shocking stories behind wedding traditions, such as cake cutting symbolizing man's control, feeding cake to each other for prosperity, shooting brides with arrows in ancient China, and the controversy of cake smashing at weddings.

Learn about dangerous beauty trends throughout history, from lethal corsets to killer cosmetics. Also explore the use of X-ray machines in salons and bizarre practices like black teeth in Japan. Plus, get a brief mention of pigeon poop hair growth and promotion of other podcasts.

Unwrap the intriguing origins of Christmas, including the pagan celebration of Yule and captivating tales behind beloved traditions. Learn about mistletoe, stockings, and the mischievous folklore of Krampus. Dive into dark origins of holiday traditions, explore tragic fires, and touch on sex workers. Discover the connection between Christmas and the winter solstice, Scandinavian feasting, and the adoption of December 25th as Jesus' birth celebration.

This crossover episode explores the topic of video games causing violence and harm, dissecting infamous cases and examining the research behind the claims. It discusses the concept of distinguishing between reality and virtual reality in games, the influence of video games on violent behavior, the controversies surrounding Grand Theft Auto, and the dangers of 'swatting' and false claims. It also highlights the importance of responsible gaming and online safety.

Explore the spooky history of tuberculosis, the New England vampire scare, and the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Learn about bizarre treatments, paranormal phenomena, and the decline of vampire beliefs in New England.

Explore various ways to die in alphabetical order, from accidental discovery of x-rays to tragic deaths caused by hazing rituals. Learn about the dangers of Christmas decorations, hookworm disease, and the devastation of hurricanes. Also, discover strategies for simplifying the holidays and check out their other podcasts and platforms.

Unearth the secrets of forensic science in this gripping podcast episode as they explore body farms and their role in solving crimes. Learn about studying and excavating human bodies, infectious diseases, and forensic anthropology. Discover the shocking story of Dr. Bass's mysterious death and a moonshine operation masquerading as a cemetery. Reflect on accidents and cave-ins and find out about other podcasts in the gruesome gaming group podcast network.

Explore chilling legends and hauntings across America, including the Alaskan Triangle, Slaughterhouse Canyon, and the Boggy Creek monster. Uncover the dark history of Sunland Hospital's paranormal sightings and abuse. Delve into the tragic fire at Georgia's Ellis Hotel and the myth of the night marchers in Hawaii. Discover the legend of the Charmand and haunted spots like Hillsgate's Bridge and the whole house in Illinois.