The Morbid Curiosity Podcast podcast

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

A history podcast for the morbidly curious. From serial killers to ghosts, ancient remains to obscure medical conditions, let us satisfy your curiosity. (Some episodes may not be appropriate for children. Listener discretion is advised.)

A history podcast for the morbidly curious. From serial killers to ghosts, ancient remains to obscure medical conditions, let us satisfy your curiosity. (Some episodes may not be appropriate for children. Listener discretion is advised.)

 

#100

The Valley of Headless Men

The Nahanni region in Canada's Northwest Territories has a nickname - The Valley of Headle... more

26 Nov 2025

30 MINS

30:31

26 Nov 2025


#99

What's a Clyster? Obsolete Medical Terminology

Originally published for patrons on Jun 28, 2023. Let's take a casual dip into the world o... more

09 Nov 2025

32 MINS

32:01

09 Nov 2025


#98

Dracula: The Myths That Made the Vampire

Vampire folklore is ancient, but with the publishing of Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897, tha... more

28 Oct 2025

31 MINS

31:44

28 Oct 2025


#97

Baba Yaga

Originally published on Patreon on April 9th, 2025 'Baba Yaga is a powerful witch who terr... more

14 Oct 2025

29 MINS

29:12

14 Oct 2025


#96

Defended By Disease

Did you know that disease has been used to help people? In this episode we're going to dis... more

22 Sep 2025

32 MINS

32:15

22 Sep 2025


#95

Fear

Originally published for MCP Patrons of Feb 15, 2025. 'In this episode, Hallie explores th... more

08 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:56

08 Sep 2025


#94

Discovering King Tut

In November of 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered an ancient Egyptian royal tomb... more

25 Aug 2025

35 MINS

35:17

25 Aug 2025


#93

Head Transplants (MCP Remastered)

Originally released in Apr 24, 2017 with the title 'Getting Ahead in Life' Modern medicine... more

11 Aug 2025

30 MINS

30:48

11 Aug 2025


#92

The Salem Witch Trials - Afflicted & Accused

Originally released for Patrons on Sep 26, 2024 In this episode, Hallie dives into the web... more

15 Jul 2025

40 MINS

40:39

15 Jul 2025


#91

The History of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures, but throughout history, it was ... more

01 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:19

01 Jul 2025


#90

Changing Fortunes: A History of Highgate Cemetery

Originally released for Patrons on Feb 13, 2023. "Highgate cemetery was one of the first l... more

14 Jun 2025

33 MINS

33:22

14 Jun 2025


#89

Buried Alive: Taphophobia & Safety Coffins

Between the late 18th and early 20th century, the fear of premature burial was intense. Th... more

30 May 2025

31 MINS

31:05

30 May 2025


#88

Jack the Ripper: Evidence and Suspects

This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series, originally published on May 18th 2023. "In this... more

13 May 2025

36 MINS

36:16

13 May 2025


#87

Anna Essinger: The Teacher Who Defied Hitler

When you need a glimpse of hope in the most dire circumstances, there is Anna Essinger, a ... more

24 Apr 2025

37 MINS

37:29

24 Apr 2025


#86

Archaeology of the Titanic

Originally posted on Patreon on July 14, 2023. "In this episode, we discuss the archaeolo... more

11 Apr 2025

32 MINS

32:54

11 Apr 2025


#85

Crazy Sally, Bonesetter of Epsom

Bone-setting was the strength-based art of resetting broken bones, dislocations, and bad b... more

28 Mar 2025

32 MINS

32:33

28 Mar 2025


#84

The Lost Colony of Roanoke - MCP Remastered

Originally published as 'Lost' on Nov 14, 2016, this remastered episode was published on P... more

13 Mar 2025

39 MINS

39:07

13 Mar 2025


#83

Elements of Alchemy

Alchemy is an ancient practice combining mysticism with scientific observation in order to... more

03 Mar 2025

33 MINS

33:28

03 Mar 2025


#82

Ghost Hunting Equipment

Originally posted on Patreon on Feb 10, 2024 'In this episode, Hallie looks into how techn... more

12 Feb 2025

38 MINS

38:00

12 Feb 2025


#81

Dybbuk

The Dybbuk is a malevolent possessing spirit that originates in 16th century Jewish folklo... more

21 Jan 2025

32 MINS

32:34

21 Jan 2025