Holidays: The True Story of Hanukkah

Christmas - a time for carols, presents, mistletoe and...animal sacrifice? This week, we explore the ancient pagan festival that led to many Christmas traditions we hold dear - and others that are best forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice ...  Show more

The goat-like demon known as Krampus embodies the dark, unspoken truth of the year’s most cheerful holiday—that children will only be rewarded with candy and treats if they are good. Otherwise…they will be punished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho ...  Show more

There's a darker side to elegance and extravagance, and these curious tales will give you a look at some of our favorites.

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Violence. Corruption. Decadence. Kingpins and Queenpins live heightened lives. This new podcast tells their unbelievable stories. Kingpins tracks the rise and fall of the notorious, presenting bizarre and captivating tales from the underworld. Along the way, the hosts profile the ...  Show more

There's a lot to get upset about in life, but these two stories are perfect proof that sometimes one era's complaint is another's curiosity.

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. What do you think of when you think of “Luxury Fashion”? Glitz, glamor, status?…Nazis, perhaps?? Plot twist I know. In today’s episode, we talk about a few luxury fashion brands that have some pretty shady histories of racism, sexual assault, ...  Show more