Dark History: Where The Darkness See’s The Light

Albert Fish — The Boogeyman How does a human being become a monster? In this disturbing episode of The Dark History Podcast, Rob explores the life and crimes of Albert Fish, one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. Behind the appearance of a harmless old man was a predator responsible for some of the most horrifying crimes ever recorded. From a troubled childhood and a lifetime of mental illness to the murders that shocked America, we follow Fish's descent into darkness and the investigation that finally brought him to justice. Along the way, we examine the disappearances of Francis McDonnell, Billy Gaffney, and Grace Budd, whose tragic case would expose the true extent of Fish's depravity. This is not an easy listen. It is one of the darkest stories in modern criminal history. Join Rob as he uncovers the chilling story of the man newspapers called The Boogeyman. Because sometimes the monsters are real. Follow The Dark History Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord: https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter/X: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21 Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com If you enjoy The Dark History Podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review on your podcast platform of choice. It is one of the best ways to help new listeners discover the show and helps us continue exploring the darkest corners of human history.

While the world was fixated on Vietnam and the Cold War, another catastrophe was unfolding almost unnoticed. Between 1967 and 1970, Nigeria descended into one of the most devastating conflicts of the 20th century — the Biafran War — where starvation was deliberately used as a weapon, and children became the frontline. In this harrowing episode of The Dark History Podcast, we uncover the full story of the Nigerian Civil War and the breakaway state of Biafra. From colonial borders drawn by the British, to ethnic violence, oil politics, and mass civilian death, this is the history behind one of the first modern, televised humanitarian disasters. You’ll hear how over 1–3 million people died, most of them civilians. How a total land, air, and sea blockade starved an entire population into submission. And how the world was forced to confront a new horror — kwashiorkor, the starvation disease that left children skeletal, bloated, and silent in front of international cameras. This episode explores: The real causes of the Biafran War and Nigerian Civil War The Igbo massacres and the birth of the Republic of Biafra How starvation became an intentional military strategy The role of Britain, the Soviet Union, and Cold War geopolitics The origins of modern humanitarian aid and Doctors Without Borders Why Biafra still matters today This is not a simplified war story. It’s a deep, immersive, and disturbing account of genocide, famine, colonial legacy, and moral failure — and a warning about how easily silence can kill. If you’re searching for dark history podcasts, forgotten wars, true history, or disturbing historical events, this episode is essential listening. Come closer to the fire — and prepare for one of the heaviest episodes we’ve ever made. 🌐 Follow Dark History Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord:https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg TikTok:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter / X:@darkhistory2021 Instagram:@dark_history21 Email:darkhistory2021@outlook.com

For centuries, people across Europe were gripped by a terrifying belief: that their bodies were made of glass. In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, we uncover the forgotten psychological phenomenon known as The Glass Delusion — a historical mental illness that convinced kings, scholars, poets, and servants alike that a single touch could shatter them into pieces. From Charles VI of France, the king who ruled an empire while terrified of sitting down, to a learned scholar who believed he had transformed into a fragile glass vessel, this episode explores how fear, culture, medicine, and metaphor fused into one of the strangest mass delusions in recorded history. Set against the backdrop of the late Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Scientific Revolution, this story reveals: Why glass became the ultimate symbol of human fragility How early medicine failed those suffering from delusions Why the Glass Delusion spread among intellectual and aristocratic circles How cultural fears shape the way mental illness presents itself And why this condition vanished almost entirely by the 18th century This isn’t just a strange historical curiosity. It’s a deeply human story about anxiety, identity, and what happens when the mind turns the body into a prison. If you’re fascinated by dark history, forgotten mental illnesses, historical psychology, medieval madness, and the unsettling ways culture influences fear — this episode is for you. 🕯️ Support the Show Patreon (ad-free episodes & exclusive content):https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Merch Store:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 🌐 Follow Dark History Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord:https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg TikTok:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter / X:@darkhistory2021 Instagram:@dark_history21 Email:darkhistory2021@outlook.com

At 5:10 a.m. on November 11th, 1918, the First World War was officially over.But the killing didn’t stop. Six hours later, as clocks edged toward eleven, men were still being ordered forward. Shells were still falling. Machine guns were still firing. And across Europe, soldiers who had survived four years of industrial slaughter were killed in the final minutes — some seconds — before peace. In this episode of The Dark History Podcast, we narrow the lens to those last moments. We follow the final soldiers killed by Britain, France, the United States, Canada, and Germany — men who endured the entire war only to die when it no longer mattered. George Edwin Ellison. Augustin Trébuchon. Henry Gunther. George Lawrence Price. Names tied not to victory or defeat, but to timing. This isn’t a story about treaties or triumph.It’s about delay. Obedience. And a war that refused to end cleanly. Because when the guns finally fell silent, the world moved on — and left these men behind. *** Patreon link https://patreon.com/Darkhistory2021?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link *** Merch:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Discord https://discord.gg/3mHPd3xg Email: darkhistory2021@outlook.com Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLSvwJJV/ YouTube :https://youtube.com/c/DarkHistory2021 Twitter: @darkhistory2021 Instagram: @dark_history21