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Nov 14, 2024

Rosalind Franklin was a brilliant yet underappreciated scientist whose work was instrumental in one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century - the discovery of the DNA double helix. Often overshadowed in the history books, Rosalind’s meticulous research in X-ray crystallography paved the way for...


Nov 7, 2024

Step into the shadowy world of Maila Nurmi, better known as Vampira, the iconic horror hostess who took 1950s Hollywood by storm. In this episode, we unravel the life and legacy of the woman behind the character, from her Finnish immigrant roots to her meteoric rise as one of TV’s first gothic stars.

Discover how...


Oct 31, 2024

Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, came from humble beginnings in small-town Kansas to the reigning queen of Halloween. Cassandra's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and daring to be different. We explore her early aspirations of stardom, her unexpected path to Hollywood, and the...


Oct 24, 2024

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of violence, death, and abuse of children. This is the haunting story of Enriqueta Martí, a figure whose crimes shook early 20th century Barcelona to its core. Known as "The Vampire of Barcelona," Martí lived a life shrouded in mystery and terror, preying on the...


Oct 17, 2024

Rachel Carson is the trailblazing marine biologist and author whose groundbreaking work forever changed the way we understand our environment. Best known for her 1962 book Silent Spring, Carson exposed the dangers of pesticides like DDT, catalyzing the modern environmental movement and leading to lasting changes in U.S....