After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

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  • This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories.


    Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings.


    After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets.
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  • Titanic: The Final Hours (Part 2)

    Titanic: The Final Hours (Part 2)
    Nov 4 2024

    Part 2/2. Iceberg, panic and lives changed forever. Loss, survival, and myth-making. Today is part two of the most famous maritime disaster in history.


    Maddy Pelling takes Anthony Delaney through the tragic sinking of Titanic, from the fateful moment the iceberg is spotted through to what the wreck means today for people around the world.


    Special thanks to our guest Marnie Wood a cultural historian and a producer on Titanic: In Colour.


    Voice acting by Lucy Davidson and Stephen Ventura.


    Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick and Charlotte Long.


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    48 mins
  • The King's Witch Trial: North Berwick Witches

    The King's Witch Trial: North Berwick Witches
    Oct 31 2024

    Maddy and Anthony have a new TV documentary out all about King James VI of Scotland's witch hunts, available on History Hit TV.


    When James VI of Scotland's new wife, Anne of Denmark, is almost lost in a storm at sea he thinks he knows who is to blame. Witches. The King personally leads the investigation that follows, coming face-to-face with at least one of the accused, Agnes Sampson. What on earth is going on here?


    Anthony and Maddy are joined by Dr Louise Yeoman, historian of witchcraft and radio producer for BBC Scotland who latest series is House of the Lion.


    Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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    34 mins
  • Titanic: The Doomed Ship (Part 1)

    Titanic: The Doomed Ship (Part 1)
    Oct 28 2024

    Part 1/2. Come on board the White Star Line's latest marvel, the splendour of the sea, the Titanic. Today we begin the story of the most ill-fated voyage in history.


    Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story this week with special thanks to our guest Marnie Wood a cultural historian and a producer on Titanic: In Colour.


    Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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    43 mins

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A Guilty Pleasure!

I stumbled across this podcast and from the first episode, I haven't been able to stop listening!

Historical True Crimes - what's not to love!

Such a knowledgeable and fantastic podcast, brilliantly hosted by Anthony & Maddy, along with a range of fab guests.

Discussing a range of fascinating tales and more often gruesome historical mysteries & events. Respectfully and eloquently discussed, they give us a glimpse into the historical attitudes, political and social class positions and potential impacts. It's hard not to learn a few things from this show!

When will this podcast be made into a Netflix show? as I'm all for it! ;)

keep up the amazing work!






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A different history

Fascinating podcast, as I study history it’s always wonderful to engage with ideas and stores I don’t usually come across! Also, it’s great how histories of myth are given as much room and respect as those more ‘factual’ histories. Additionally, the discussion on gender and class in relation to each episode is fascinating! Great guests too!

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Such a nice show

Kind and knowledgeable hosts and guests :) + fascinating topics that are being discussed. Love the mix of academic concepts and interesting tales.

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Hooked on dark history!

I discovered this podcast a little over a month ago from following Anthony on Instagram (and waiting patiently for his book to come out) and have nearly caught up with all episodes!

As a lover of 18th (and 19th) century history it’s been great hearing differing perspectives of history I’m already familiar with, but also learning about topics I have never heard of and probably wouldn’t have come across myself.

Anthony and Maddy are great hosts and the guests are always interesting…it’s also given me a whole heap of book recommendations so very grateful for that too!

Whatever era or aspect of history (or true crime) you may be interested in, there will definitely be something for you in this podcast!

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Brilliant-I can’t get enough of these podcasts!

I could quite happily listen to these podcasts for hours (and I often do!?!). The episodes covered are mysteriously intriguing and brought to life by presenters who are genuinely passionate about their histories. Hands down the best history podcast I’ve listened to.

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fantastic podcast

Really interesting episodes, brilliantly delivered, I look forward to each one, each episode is delivered in a way that is entertaining but respectful of the subject, absolutely brilliant and so glad I found this!

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