England's Darkest Folklore

It's hard to wrap your head around all the disasters that befell Captain Anson's Royal Navy voyage around the world in the 1740s. Rampant scurvy, horrendous storms, marooning and mutiny to name but a few. 90% of the original crew never returned. Those who made it back to Britain ...  Show more

"It's like the Titanic, except you've never heard of it. And in a way, it's even weirder."So says today's guest, Cautionary Tales' host, Tim Harford, about the disastrous story he's taking Anthony and Maddy through.Airships were the ocean liners of the skies, and in the 1920s, Br ...  Show more

In the sleepy town of Enfield, Illinois, something stalks the shadows—something that defies every natural law and haunts every dark corner of the human imagination. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ Follow Carman Carrion! https://www.instagram.com/carmanc ...  Show more

Black Annis - is a terrifying figure in English folklore, specifically from Leicestershire, depicted as a blue-faced hag or witch with iron claws and a taste for human flesh, especially that of children.   The Warg - is a monstrous wolf-like creature of immense size, combining be ...  Show more

The Black Shuck is a supernatural beast that is said to be a harbinger of doom and bad luck. It can be found roaming the countryside and coastline of East Anglia.  Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/   Follow Carman Carrion!    https://www.facebook.com/car ...  Show more

The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to very dark places.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba. ...