It was Christmas Day, 1929 and the Lawson family were preparing to celebrate. There was a cake being baked, hunting traditions being honored, and a family gathering in what should have been a joyful, peaceful holiday. But beneath that calm veneer, something far darker stirred. By the end of the day, the Lawson farmhouse would become the epicenter of a nightmare—a scene so gruesome it would stain the memory of Christmas forever. What drives a man to turn on his own family? What breaks inside some...
Dec 17, 2024•51 min
The house looms before you, shrouded in shadows, its countless windows like unblinking eyes. As you step inside, the air grows heavier, and the walls seem to shift around you. Staircases spiral into ceilings, doors open to nowhere—this is no ordinary home. This is the Winchester Mystery House, built by a woman haunted by grief and guilt, endlessly constructing to escape the spirits she believed were hunting her. Tonight, the house is waiting. Are you ready to step inside? Macabrium is produced b...
Dec 13, 2024•27 min
On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, erupted in flames. Amid the chaos, George and Jennie Sodder managed to rescue four of their ten children, but five others—Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty—were believed to have perished in the fire. Yet, no remains were ever found. What begins as a tragedy soon twists into one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries. Cryptic clues surface—a strange phone call, a missing ladder, cut wires, and a suspicio...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
The air inside Chillingham Castle feels heavy, as if the stones themselves remember the horrors that unfolded here. Beneath the grandeur of its medieval walls lies a darker tale—the story of John Sage, or Dragfoot, a man whose cruelty echoes through the centuries. On today's minisode we are exploring the history, the ghosts and the legends behind one of England’s most haunted castles. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and r...
Dec 06, 2024•27 min
Beneath its dazzling beauty lies a dark and twisted tale. The Hope Diamond, a gemstone of unmatched brilliance, has passed through the hands of kings, thieves, and collectors, leaving behind a legacy of wealth, betrayal, and tragedy. From its fabled origins to its glittering display in modern museums, whispers of a curse have followed the diamond for centuries. Its owners have faced ruin, madness, and untimely deaths—coincidences too chilling to ignore. Was the gem imbued with a malevolent force...
Dec 03, 2024•56 min
Sarah Jane Robinson was a seemingly ordinary woman whose life took a sinister turn. Beneath her unassuming exterior lay a web of greed, betrayal, and death. Accused of a string of poisonings in 19th-century Massachusetts, Robinson’s story captivated and horrified the public, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Was she a cunning killer driven by desperation, or was she a victim of circumstance and suspicion? Today we are exploring the twists and turns of her case and the lingering shadows of...
Nov 26, 2024•36 min
In 19th-century India, a chilling name spreads terror across the land: Thug Behram. As the leader of the infamous Thuggee cult, he is said to have orchestrated a reign of murder and mayhem, claiming over 900 lives with his silken noose. His actions, shrouded in secrecy, are driven by a fanatical devotion to the goddess Kali, blurring the line between religious faith and cold-blooded violence. Through history, myth, and fear, we explore the dark world of Thug Behram, and ask the burning question:...
Nov 19, 2024•44 min
In 1912, a horrifying event rocked the small town of Villisca, Iowa: the Moore family and two young guests were found brutally murdered in their beds, struck down by an unknown killer with an axe. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved, leaving a shadow over the town and the house where the murders occurred Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown...
Nov 12, 2024•49 min
Not long after she started her new life in the American Midwest, Belle Gunness begun methodically luring unsuspecting suitors through personal ads to her farm...only for them to later disappear without a trace. As the police began investigating her mysterious farmhouse fire, their shocking and gruesome discovery would reveal Belle as being one of America’s most infamous female serial killers. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writi...
Nov 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 39
Amidst the rolling hills and dense forests of the Gévaudan region, local villagers were plagued by fear as sightings of a massive, wolf-like entity increased, leading to a whirlwind of panic and superstition. Was the Beast a mere legend fueled by the imagination of frightened townsfolk, or was it a real monster lurking just beyond the shadows? Happy Halloween! Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, M...
Oct 31, 2024•27 min
Today's haunting tale is of a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of history. Often referred to as the Brooklyn Vampire, Albert Fish’s gruesome crimes unfolded in the early 20th century, painting a portrait of madness, obsession, and cannibalism that blurred the lines between reality and nightmare. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on Ins...
Oct 29, 2024•44 min
On the morning of March 30th, 1922, 63-year-old Andreas Gruber was walking around his rural farmstead when he noticed a set of foot tracks in the fresh snow. These tracks led from the forest and seemed to move towards his family’s farmhouse. Curiously, or perhaps, disturbingly, they didn’t head back out. Odd things had been happening at his property lately, and this was just the most recent occurrence of many. Little did Andreas Gruber know, in less than 24-hours, he along with his entire family...
Oct 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 36
We venture back to that dark day on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family in their Amityville home, igniting a series of eerie occurrences and haunted legends. It was only a year later that the Lutz family's terrifying experience after moving into the house, would spark widespread fascination and fear. Let's explore the events that transformed a seemingly ordinary home into a place of horror and lasting infamy. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative an...
Oct 15, 2024•37 min
The infamous Fox Sisters from upstate New York whose alleged communication with spirits in 1848 captivated the nation. The rapping sounds in their home were soon hailed as the voices of the dead, sparking a global fascination with the afterlife. But as their fame grew, so did the rumors of deception. What started as innocent wonder soon unraveled into a shocking revelation: the sisters' supernatural encounters were nothing more than clever tricks. Today we explore the thin line between belief an...
Oct 08, 2024•47 min
Today’s story is one shrouded in mystery; it’s the tale of an ambitious expedition that met with disaster, resulting in the death and disappearance of 129 souls. The many searches and recovery missions in the years that followed only produced more questions. Why were the abandoned ships found so far apart from each other? Had there been any survivors? Did the crew really result to cannibalism for survival? And were some answers found in the spirit world? Today, I’ll be telling you the tale of Fr...
Sep 16, 2024•38 min•Ep. 33
Even though we are away on holiday this week, we are still busy prepping for our fall season and are introducing some exciting changes which will be announced very soon! In the meantime check out this popular episode from our archive!- Megan & ChloëPoltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfunctions and the deaths of four members of the cast, today we explore the curse surrounding a movie franchise that marked a generation of horror-enthusia...
Sep 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 32
When the US government launched the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969, two American men became the first humans to trod upon the surface of Earth’s moon. Now this story is mainly one of triumph and marks the beginning of a new great age of exploration. But what events transpired that catapulted the US government to push for this mission? And what are some of the conspiracies that have been trickling out of the cultural conversation when it comes to the infamous Moon Landing? Today I’m telling you the...
Aug 20, 2024•54 min•Ep. 31
What is now known as one of the most haunted places in America, first began as a sanctuary offering respite and care for the unfortunate. Soon however it devolved into madness, mayhem and murder. Today's story is on the history and haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support ...
Aug 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 30
The In the early morning hours of November 29th, 1981, just off the coast of Catalina Island, the lifeless body of famous Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was found drifting in the water. What drove Natalie to meet her end that way, and who – if anyone – is responsible for her death? Today I am telling you the tale of the mysterious death of Natalie Wood. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Al...
Jul 09, 2024•47 min
On the morning of December 16th 1935, Hollywood starlet Thelma Todd was found slumped over in her brown Lincoln after a lavish night out, in an apparent suicide. However as questions surrounding her death began to arise, it would soon become clear that this was not a simple cut-and-dry case. Today I am telling you the tale of the unsolved death of Thelma Todd, the "Ice Cream Blonde". Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and re...
Jun 25, 2024•52 min
In the late summer of 79 AD, Ancient Rome experienced one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption completely obliterated everything in its wake, leaving a death toll of over 20,000 souls. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe on Youtube • Support us on Patreon Visit us at www.maca...
Jun 11, 2024•45 min•Ep. 26
In the 1920s a killer known as The Dark Strangler terrorized cities across the United States and into Canada. He would claim the lives of at least 26 victims before finally being apprehended and sentenced to hang, becoming known as one of the most prolific serial killers of the time. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloë Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. • Follow us on Instagram • Subscribe ...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
On December 4th, 1872, the Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. The last entry in the ship’s log had been penned ten days prior. The ship’s cargo was untouched, its provisions, aplenty. The crew’s personal belongings lay intact. In fact, nothing seemed largely amiss aboard the ship, which was disheveled but very much still seaworthy. That is, apart from one leering fact. Of the ten souls onboard the ship when she set sail from New York nearly a mon...
May 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 24
Edgar Allen Poe is a name that resonates with many. Even if you haven't read his writing directly, chances are you've encountered something influenced by the master of macabre. But how he met his end is shrouded in mystery. What led to the death of the 'father of the detective story'? Was it an accident? Was it self-inflicted? Or perhaps… it was something more sinister? Today, I’m telling you the tale of Edgar Allen Poe and The Mysterious Death of the Master of Macabre. Macabrium is produced by ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 23
"Lizzie Borden took an axe/She gave her mother forty whacks/When she saw what she had done/She gave her father forty-one" You may have heard this playground rhyme before, but did you know that it was inspired by the true tale of the infamous murderess, Lizzie Borden? Lizzie, in a fit of fury, is said to have ruthlessly and mercilessly killed her parents with an axe. But how much of the playground rhyme – and the echoes through time surrounding Lizzie’s story – are true? Today I am telling you th...
Apr 16, 2024•33 min•Ep. 22
On the morning of July 12th 1762, the body of Crown Prince Sado was removed from the rice chest that he was forced to enter the week prior by his father, King Yeongjo. Over the course of the week, Prince Sado would beg and plead to be released, his cried ignored until eventually he succumbed to the fierce heat, dehydration and starvation. But why would a father commit such a horrific act to his own son? Was the Crown Prince Sado the sadistic serial killer that had been responsible for over a hun...
Apr 02, 2024•52 min•Ep. 21
Tales of grand heists and elaborate scams have long captivated our imaginations and among these daring exploits, one story stands out as particularly audacious - the tale of a self-proclaimed countess who dared to deceive none other than the Queen of France herself. Jeanne de la Motte, a noblewoman fallen on hard times (or so she would say), orchestrated a very daring scheme to steal a lavish, and extremely expensive diamond necklace. Today, I'm telling you the story of the Countess Who Duped th...
Mar 19, 2024•38 min•Ep. 20
Our stories here at Haunted History often revolve around the misdeeds of cruel people, societal ills, and unexplained phenomena. But what about the natural world? Nature, in all its splendor and power, knows not right from wrong. Today, I am telling you the story of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, one of the worst winter storms in history. It was the day the blizzard was King. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chl...
Dec 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 19
It's May 5th, 1893, and you are setting foot in Chicago’s Jackson Park to see for yourself what this whole “Chicago World’s Fair” thing is all about. At the time, you don’t know it, but this event will be called “the fair that changed America”. This is because, underneath the veneer of celebration, imagination, and bustle, a dark underbelly writhed, claiming the lives of the unsuspecting. Hidden in plain sight, a monster laid in wait, the likes of which America had never seen… Macabrium is produ...
Nov 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 18
Picture this. It’s a Saturday night in 1984, you are dressed head to toe in denim and you and a group of friends are headed out to the movies to catch the newest supernatural slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street. The movie was a hit. It struck all the right nerves and left a lasting impression among horror aficionados and all moviegoers alike. Now, what if I told you that the Wes Craven slasher was actually inspired by a true series of events that unfolded in 1981, just a few years before the...
Nov 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 17
