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Cursed Voices: Dark History and Unsolved Mysteries

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by Cursed Voices: Jess Lathrop, M.A. and Larry Lathrop, M.S.

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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.

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April 13, 2026

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

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.⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.🕯️ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: <a href="https://cursedvoices.com/4-books-fake-possession">https://cursedvoices.com/4-books-fake-possession⁠</a> ‼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Some images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis. 🖼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• The Bewitching of Anne Gunter (2000), page 7 – Used as published reference image. James Sharpe. Source: Google Books.• English translation excerpt from Marianne Closson (2022) – Used as translated research quotation. Source: UNA Éditions.Full image URLs and attribution links: <a href="https://cursedvoices.com/4-books-fake-possession" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://cursedvoices.com/4-books-fake-possession</a> Public Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people -- 🎙️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :<ul><li>Microphone: RØDE PodMic USB 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oB"> https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oB</a></li><li>Laptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/4pgyFZb"> https://amzn.to/4pgyFZb</a></li><li>Video Editing: Filmora Wondershare 👉 <a href="https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershare">https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershare</a></li><li>Content Creation: Canva 👉 <a href="https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voices"> https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voices</a></li><li>Soundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/44R00K7"> https://amzn.to/44R00K7</a></li></ul>(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)✒️ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Fake Possession: A Weird History Documentary01:22 - The Skeptic's Handbook & The Exorcism Hoax06:36 - Witchcraft History: The Tragic Case of Anne Gunter11:05 - The Exorcist's Playbook: History of the Catholic Church16:04 - Marthe Brossier & The Possession Fraud19:22 - Uncovering these Historical Enigmas📬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: 💀 Updates:<a href="https://www.cursedvoices.com"> https://www.cursedvoices.com</a> 📰 Newsletter:<a href="https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/"> https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/</a> ☕ Support:<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices"> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices</a> 📧 Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.

March 26, 2026

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

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.⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.🕯️ 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📍 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝: Bring Swedish folklore & dark history to life with <a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Stockholm/Private-Swedish-horror-history-and-dark-folklore-1-5h-Stockholm-Ghost-Walk/d907-16888P41?pid=P00221490&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=vittra-youtube" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">this mind-blowing private tour in Stockholm</a>! It's an unforgettable way to experience Sweden's weird history- from elves and trolls to true crime and persecutions. (This is a Viator affiliate link.) ‼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Some 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. 🖼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Northern lights over abandoned meteorological station – CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8F%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B5_%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%8F%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B4_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%BC_%D0%B7%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%BC_%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%B9.jpg Full image URLs and attribution links (including public domain images): https://cursedvoices.com/vittra-priest-deposition Public Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --🎙️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :<ul><li>Microphone: RØDE PodMic USB 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oB"> https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oB</a></li><li>Laptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/4pgyFZb"> https://amzn.to/4pgyFZb</a></li><li>Video Editing: Filmora Wondershare 👉 <a href="https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershare">https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershare</a></li><li>Content Creation: Canva 👉 <a href="https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voices"> https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voices</a></li><li>Soundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/44R00K7"> https://amzn.to/44R00K7</a></li></ul>(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.) ✒️ Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro: A Bizarre Historical Mystery1:21 - Swedish Folklore Explained: The Vittra & Troll Mythology3:03 - Disrespecting the Vittra: True Folk Tales & Warnings5:45 - 1660s Swedish History: A Strange Encounter at the Door7:19 - Dark History: The Stranger Demands a Midwife8:59 - The Impossible Journey: Alien Abduction or Interdimensional Beings?9:45 - Delivering the Baby: A Creepy History Event11:28 - Missing Time: Paranormal History & UFO Folklore12:51 - The Reward: A Strange History of Silver Spoons14:08 - The Evidence: Uncovering Hidden History & Legal Documents18:11 - Unsolved Mysteries: Trolls, Aliens, or Just Weird History? 📬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: 💀 Updates:<a href="https://www.cursedvoices.com"> https://www.cursedvoices.com</a> 📰 Newsletter:<a href="https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/"> https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/</a> ☕ Support:<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices"> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices</a> 📧 Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.

March 13, 2026

Ep. 15 - This Priest Saved 1800 Witches from the Spanish Inquisition | Dark History

How did the Basque witch trials spiral into the largest European witch hunt in history? And how did one skeptical priest manage to shut it all down, changing the Spanish Inquisition forever? On this dark history podcast episode, we explore the terrifying Zugarramurdi witch hunt. We uncover how mass hysteria fueled the Logroño trials, and how a single man of faith used logic to save 1,800 accused witches from the flames.⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.🕯️ Down the Rabbit Hole: Explore the episode hub for research notes, location guides, and image credits: [ URL]📍 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝: Step into the magic of Basque villages along the Spain/French border with this incredible day tour. <a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Bilbao/Excursion-from-Bilbao-San-Sebastian-Hondarribia-and-Getaria/d4485-6877P123?pid=P00221490&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=cursed-voices-logrono" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check it out HERE</a>. (This is a Viator affiliate link.) ‼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Some 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.🖼️ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:• Navarre in Spain (SVG) – CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.• Casa de Sefarad – condemned outfit (14784579882) – CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.• Inmaculada Concepción, la Colosal (Bartolomé Esteban Murillo) – CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.• 18.03.28 Inauguración Exposición Murillo, Sevilla (cropped) – CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.• AHA_Witches02, AHA_Witches03, AHA_Witches04, AHA_Witches05, and AHA_Witches06 – Images from Brujas, Inquisición y Auto de Fe de Logroño (1610–2010). Source: Laicismo.org. Mixed licensing as published on source page (CC BY-SA 4.0 / Public Domain depending on individual image). Full image URLs and attribution links: https://cursedvoices.com/mass-witch-panic-1610 Public Domain Note: A full list of public domain images used in this episode is included at the above link for clarity and completeness.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: This episode is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend or evolving narratives.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Research, writing, and production by Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. & Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. -- All content created by real people - not AI --🎙️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫: People often ask about the tools we use to produce the show. (We earn a commission from the following links at no extra cost to you.) Here is our current setup :<ul><li>Microphone: RØDE PodMic USB 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://amzn.to/3Ltw6oB</a></li><li>Laptop: ASUS Vivobook S16 with Intel Core i9 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/4pgyFZb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://amzn.to/4pgyFZb</a></li><li>Video Editing: Filmora Wondershare 👉 <a href="https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershare" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://cursedvoices.com/filmorawondershare</a></li><li>Content Creation: Canva 👉 <a href="https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voices" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://partner.canva.com/cursed-voices</a></li><li>Soundproofing: Focusound 24 Pack Acoustic Foam Panels 👉<a href="https://amzn.to/44R00K7" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://amzn.to/44R00K7</a></li></ul>(As An Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.) ✒️ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: Spanish Inquisition, Fear, and the Logroño Witch Trials02:00 - The Basque Witch Trials Begin08:30 - Rumors, Panic, and Mass Hysteria in History15:45 - Zugarramurdi and the Spread of Witchcraft Accusations24:30 - Real Witch Hunts and the Machinery of the Inquisition33:40 - The Auto de Fe at Logroño42:20 - Historical Witch Trials and Public Spectacle50:50 - Dark History of the Church and the Power of Fear60:10 - What the European Witch Trials Reveal About Human Nature69:30 - Final Thoughts: Creepy History, Historical Mystery, and Scary Lessons 📬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: 💀 Updates:<a href="https://www.cursedvoices.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.cursedvoices.com</a> 📰 Newsletter:<a href="https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://cursedvoices.com/mythfits/</a> ☕ Support:<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices</a> 📧 Business: cursedvoicesyt@gmail.comCopyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast.#SpanishInquisition #WitchTrials #DarkHistory #WitchHunt #EuropeanHistory #ScaryHistory #TrueScaryStories #CursedVoices

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What is 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.
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