The Witch Trial of World War Two

The Witch Trial of World War Two

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'Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot...'Every year across Britain, people come together to burn bonfires in commemoration of the failed plot to blow up Parliament and the King. It's often portrayed as a simple story, but in today’s episode Anthony ...  Show more

Scotland's Worst Poltergeist

How long could you stand living in a house haunted by a vengeful poltergeist?That's the situation a Scottish family found themselves in in the late 17th century. As members of the local community gathered to try investigate, a terrifying mystery unfolded... What was the cause beh ...  Show more

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