Cursed Voices: Dark History and Unsolved Mysteries

Step into the archives, where history whispers through the cursed and the forgotten.Cursed Voices is a dark history podcast unearthing scary history from the shadowy corners of the past. From European folklore and unsolved mysteries to medieval history and cursed artifacts, we explore history's mysteries and dark stories that textbooks leave behind.If you crave spooky history deep-dives that blur the line between myth and chilling reality, you're so very welcome here.We drop new episodes every Thursday. Follow us... and let the past speak.

Cursed Voices: Dark History and Unsolved Mysteries is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Cursed Voices: Dark History and Unsolved Mysteries, a history show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  They Put Kepler's Mother on Trial for Witchcraft Katharina Kepler | Scandals & Strange History

  Aug 18, 202615 minS1

  When your own neighbors put you on trial for witchcraft over a cup of tea, you call your genius scientist son. This unhinged history documentary follows Katharina Kepler, mother of famed astronomer Johannes Kepler, as she fights to escape the stake during Europe's peak mass hysteria. Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week! Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ :00:00 - The Great Astronomer & The Witchcraft Accusation02:30 - Herbal Remedies & Leonberg’s Wild Witch Rumors04:45 - Gravedigger Allegations & The Somnium Sci-Fi Danger08:57 - Arrest & Riding Through the 30 Years' War10:08 - Kepler's Scientific Defense & The Torture Test13:23 - Release, Final Days & Katharina Kepler's Legacy ️ :Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoices PS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ‼ & :Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ :This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes. :All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! -- & • Gregory of Tours: The World of the Franks (Queens & Marriage) - UNC Greensboro• Les Grandes Chroniques de France (MS Français 2608) - Digital Scan of Manuscript via Gallica (1390-1405)• James T. Shotwell (Ed.), "History of the Franks" (Records of Civilization) - Columbia University (1916)• Ian N. Wood, "The Secret Histories of Gregory of Tours" - Revue Belge de Philologie et d'Histoire (1993)️ Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #19

  Ep. 19 - The Servant Who Became a Ruthless Queen Fredegund | Scandals & Strange History

  Aug 14, 202623 minS1

  This palace servant schemed her way to the throne, eliminating rivals and plotting takeovers that make Game of Thrones seem tame. Jump into this weird history documentary, where Queen Fredegund’s 40-year blood feud proved medieval royalty was more ruthless than we can imagine. Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week! Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ :00:00 - The Servants-to-Queen Rise of Fredegund03:20 - The Assassination of Galswintha & Royal Feud06:56 - Poisoned Daggers & The Fall of Sigibert10:27 - Epidemics, Tax Burning & Palace Purges17:08 - The 300-Noble Oath, Camouflaged Warfare & Legacy️ :Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoices PS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices ‼ & :Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ :This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes. :All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! -- & • Gregory of Tours: The World of the Franks (Queens & Marriage) - UNC Greensboro• Les Grandes Chroniques de France (MS Français 2608) - Digital Scan of Manuscript via Gallica (1390-1405)• James T. Shotwell (Ed.), "History of the Franks" (Records of Civilization) - Columbia University (1916)• Ian N. Wood, "The Secret Histories of Gregory of Tours" - Revue Belge de Philologie et d'Histoire (1993)️ Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.#WeirdHistory #HistoryDocumentary #WomensHistory #HistoryPodcast #DarkHistory #HistoryUncovered #HiddenHistory #WomenInHistory #CursedVoices

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  Episode #18

  Ep 18 - The Runaway Nun Who Became a Spanish Soldier ⚔️ Catalina de Erauso | Scandals & Strange History

  Aug 11, 202613 minS1

  Escaping a convent to survive duels, hunt for treasure, and fight in the Spanish army sounds crazy, but this weird history documentary is 100% real. Dive into 1600s chaos as Catalina de Erauso spends two decades living on the run under fake identities across South America. Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week! Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ :00:00 - Escaping the Convent & Living in Disguise03:45 - High-Seas Fugitive & Church Sanctuary05:48 - Becoming the "Lieutenant Nun" & Tragic Duel09:15 - Captured & The Shocking Confession10:55 - Royal Pensions, Papal Audiences & Legacy : Watch every investigation in our Weird History Podcast playlist so far: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOiNv1OMz-g&list=PLA9OU_V3Ht0zwkOUHMOOJZMzKUaJR6Tu7&index=1️ :Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ & :Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ :This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes. :All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! -- & • The Autobiography of Doña Catalina de Erauso - University of Maryland (EADA)• Eva Mendieta, "In Search of Catalina de Erauso" - University of Nevada (2008)• José María González Ochoa, "The Incredible Story of Catalina de Erauso" - National Geographic History• Catalina de Erauso: Original 17th-Century Manuscripts & Records - PARES & Spain’s Ministry of Culture️ Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.#WeirdHistory #HistoryDocumentary #WomensHistory #HistoryPodcast #DarkHistory #HistoryUncovered #HiddenHistory #WomenInHistory #CursedVoices

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  Episode #17

  Ep. 17 - 4 Books That Taught People to Fake Possession | Weird History Explained

  Apr 13, 202621 minS1

  <p>The worst possession hoaxes came with instructions. In the 16th & 17th centuries, some of the most dangerous books were the ones meant to expose demons. Instead, they helped shape fake demonic possession, staged exorcisms, and deadly accusations. This episode explores 4 books linked to the Bilson Boy, Anne Gunter, Sara Williams and the Denham Exorcisms, and Marthe Brossier, showing how fake possession performances could deceive everyone- and even cost innocent lives.</p><p>⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.</p><p>🕯️ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: https...

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  Episode #16

  Ep. 16 - Alien Abduction or Troll?! A 1660 Priest's Bizarre Deposition | Weird History Explained

  Mar 26, 202620 minS1

  <p>In 1660, a priest swore his wife was abducted by 'non-humans.' Centuries later, it still baffles the UFO community, historians, and folklorists. Was it a troll, a Swedish Vittra, an alien- or something else? Because one strange encounter that night changed their lives forever.</p><p>⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.</p><p>🕯️ Down the Rabbit Hole: If you enjoyed the mystery of the Vittra, you’ll love our deep dive into the 100km+ of 'Devil' footprints that appeared one snowy night in the UK: https://youtu.be/WSgAmWp2_9E</p><p>📍 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝: Bring Swedish folklore...

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