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Cursed Voices: Dark History and Unsolved Mysteries

Cursed Voices: Dark History and Unsolved Mysteries

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 Step into the archives, where history whispers through the cursed and the forgotten. Cursed Voices is a dark history podcast unearthing scary history from the shadowy corners of the past. From European folklore and unsolved mysteries to medieval history and cursed artifacts, we explore history's mysteries and dark stories that textbooks leave behind. If you crave spooky history deep-dives that blur the line between myth and chilling reality, you're so very welcome here. We drop new episodes every Thursday. Follow us... and let the past speak.Cursed Voices: Jess Lathrop, M.A. and Larry Lathrop, M.S.
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    • Ep. 13 - Gilles de Rais: Innocent or First Serial Killer in the World? | Historical True Crime Stories

      Ep. 13 - Gilles de Rais: Innocent or First Serial Killer in the World? | Historical True Crime Stories
      Feb 11 2026
      He was executed as a serial killer who allegedly spiraled after Joan of Arc's death. But history reveals a different story- was he actually innocent?Let's dive into the dark history behind one of the world's worst serial killers- so YOU can decide if this is one historical true crime story told horribly wrong.⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.📍 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝: To get the 'full' experience, check out the Château de Tiffauges' Bluebeard night festivals in July and August! They lean pretty heavily into the folklore, but it was Gilles de Rais' primary residence! Check it out HERE. (They handle these bookings directly, but we'd love to hear how you like it!)‼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.🖼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Pied Piper (Historic Fairy Tale Postcard) – CC BY 2.0. From the Jack Zipes Historic Fairy Tale Postcard Collection. Photo courtesy of MCAD Library (2023).• Gilles de Retz (historical mixed-media figure) – CC BY-SA 3.0. Sculpture by George S. Stuart (2007).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/gilles-de-rais-first-serial-killerPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --🎙️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: RØDE PodMic USB 👉 https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 👉 https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare 👉 https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva 👉 https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels 👉 https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)✒️ Episode Chapters:00:00- Intro: Noble Lineage & Nepo Baby: Gilles de Rais and Joan of Arc History 03:15- The Timeline of Triggers: From War Hero to Dark History 06:30- The Parental Lock: Extravagance & The King's Decree 09:45- Turn To The Medieval Occult: Alchemy & Demon Summoning 13:00- Crossing The Final Line: The Castle Siege & Kidnapping 16:15- Inquisitio Infamiae: Historical True Crime Stories & The Investigation 19:30- Two Possible Truths: Medieval Serial Killers or Political Plot? 22:45- Power & Money: The Duke of Brittany's Land Grab 26:00- Ulterior Motives Or Justice? Hidden History of the Trial 29:15- The Potential Crime Window: Examining the Timeline Flaws 32:30- Three Sets of Confessions: Servants vs. Clergy 35:45- Speed-Run Inquisition: Heresy Trial Irregularities 39:00- High Stakes, High Pressure: The Threat of Torture 42:15- Confession or Coercion? The Detailed Admission 45:30- Sentencing & Execution: The End of Gilles de Retz 48:45- Was He A Monster -or- A Victim? Unsolved Mysteries Conclusion📬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: 💀 Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com 📰 Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ ☕ Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices 📧 Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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      52 min
    • Ep. 12 - Vrykolakas: A Real Zombie in Mykonos History or Greek Urban Legend? | Dark History Podcast

      Ep. 12 - Vrykolakas: A Real Zombie in Mykonos History or Greek Urban Legend? | Dark History Podcast
      Feb 4 2026
      In 1701, a French scientist documented a living nightmare. The Vrykolakas wasn't just a Greek myth: it was a walking corpse that seemed to defy death.On this dark history podcast episode, we open the journals of Joseph Pitton de Tournefort to investigate one of the strangest real vampire stories in Mykonos history. Was it mass hysteria, ancient curses, or the darkest chapter of Greek folklore?⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.🕯️ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits:https://cursedvoices.com/vrykolakas-zombie📍 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝: Want to learn more about Mykonos' history in person? This Private Small-Group Tour of Mykonos for the golden treatment, or if you're coming from a cruise, this Mykonos Excursion tour is more affordable but every bit as incredible! (These are Viator affiliate links.)‼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.🖼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Roman Christian cross pendant (1700–1899) – CC BY-SA 4.0. Oxfordshire County Council, photo by Anni Byard (2011).• Djerba synagogue courtyard – CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Mohammed90m (2017).• Midsummer in Kilpisjärvi, Lapland – CC BY 2.0. Photo by Ninara (2022).• Iznik pottery, Istanbul Archaeological Museums – CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Carole Raddato (2023).• Mykonos, Greece – CC BY 2.0. Photo by Bengt Nyman (2017).• Byzantine Greek incense burner – CC0 / Public Domain. Photo by Gary Todd (2016).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/vrykolakas-zombiePublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --🎙️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :Microphone: RØDE PodMic USB 👉 https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oBLaptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 👉 https://amzn.to/4pgyFZbVideo Editing: Filmora Wondershare 👉 https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershareContent Creation: Canva 👉 https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voicesSoundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels 👉 https://amzn.to/44R00K7(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)✒️ Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Vrykolakas of Mykonos: A Real Zombie in Greek Folklore 01:41 - Joseph Pitton de Tournefort: The French Botanist's Eyewitness Account 04:21 - The Cursed Corpse: Origins of a Scary Urban Legend 07:10 - What is a Vrykolakas? Real Vampire Stories vs. Folk Horror 11:16 - The Exhumation Ritual: A Gruesome Moment in Scary History 13:31 - Mass Hysteria Cases: When a Village is Paralyzed by Terror 15:58 - Fire and Ash: Solving a Historical Mystery📬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: 💀 Updates: https://www.cursedvoices.com 📰 Newsletter: https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/ ☕ Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices 📧 Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.
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      18 min
    • Ep. 11 - Grey Lady of Glamis Castle: A Witch Trial That Shocked Scotland | Dark History, True Scary Stories

      Ep. 11 - Grey Lady of Glamis Castle: A Witch Trial That Shocked Scotland | Dark History, True Scary Stories
      Jan 28 2026
      Was Lady Janet Douglas a witch, or just a mother- burned alive by a vengeful King, allegedly doomed to walk the halls of Glamis Castle forever?On this dark history podcast episode, we dive into the Douglas feud, the ruthless King James V, and Scotland witch trials to reveal the cruel fate of Lady Glamis, the legendary Grey Lady ghost- one of the true scary stories behind the most haunted castle in Scotland.⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.🕯️ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https://cursedvoices.com/grey-lady-glamis📚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬: Special thanks to The Glamis Castle Archives at Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. for permission to use the following materials:- "Historical depiction of Lady Glamis being burnt at the stake, painted by Jeanie Lindsay in the late 19th century, from The Earl of Strathmore’s Game Book, Vol.194," © Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Used with permission.- "Manuscript extract from the books of the High Court of Justiciary of the Acts and Conviction against Janet Dowglas, Lady Glamis, and her son, Lord John Glamis" © Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Used with permission.Note: These materials are visible in the podcast/youtube video portion of this episode ONLY.‼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.🖼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Arms of the House of Douglas of Glenbervie (Earls of Angus) – CC BY-SA 4.0. Illustration by Euryrel (2022).• Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street – CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo by Luxury Herring (2014).• Castle Howard Chapel – CC BY 3.0. Photo by Mdbeckwith (2014).• Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland – CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Bryan… (2018).• Glamis Castle – CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo by Darrin Antrobus (2012).• Potion and book display (The Making of Harry Potter, 2012) – CC BY 2.0. Photo by Karen Roe (2012).• Burning at the stake (19th-century illustration) – CC BY 2.0. Source: Mullica (2016).Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/grey-lady-glamisPublic Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --✒️ Episode Chapters:00:00 The Legend of the Grey Lady Ghost 00:52 Who was Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis? 02:18 Margaret Tudor and the Douglas Family Feud 03:17 Clan Douglas VS King James V 05:20 A King’s Grudge: The Douglas Vendetta Begins 07:33 The Fall of Lady Glamis: Scotland Witch Trials12:44 The Forced Confession of John Lyon 14:40 Tragic Execution at Edinburgh Castle16:13 The Paranormal History of Glamis Castle 18:21 Sighting by Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon20:53 Scottish Folklore: The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle 22:20 Conclusion: The Dark Truth📬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: 💀 Updates:⁠ https://www.cursedvoices.com⁠ 📰 Newsletter:⁠ https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/⁠ ☕ Support:⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices⁠ 📧 Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#GlamisCastle #DarkHistory #WitchTrials #HauntedScotland #CursedVoices #HistoryPodcast #TrueScaryStory #UnsolvedMysteries #ScaryHistory #ScottishHistory #TudorHistory #ScottishFolklore #GhostStories
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      23 min
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