The Valley of Headless Men

About this episode

This episode explores the legends surrounding the Valley of Headless Men in Canada's Northwest Territories, where several decapitated bodies have been discovered.

The Nahanni region in Canada's Northwest Territories has a nickname - The Valley of Headless Men - because several decapitated bodies have been discovered over the years. Most of these were found during the goldrush and while some suggest foul play, there is also talk of strange beasts and spirits in the valley. Let's explore these legends.

Topics covered

• decapitated bodies
• legends
• strange beasts
• spirits
• goldrush
• foul play

Keywords

• Valley of Headless Men
• Nahanni region
• decapitated bodies
• Canada
• goldrush
• legends
• strange beasts
• spirits

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Nahanni region, Canada, Northwest Territories

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