Even if you haven’t read the book, you know the story. Written by Bram Stoker at the end of the 19th century, Dracula tells of an ancient vampire lord who leaves his homeland behind to terrorize the population of Victorian Britain.
But that’s not the whole story.
The roots of this legendary horror novel stretch far into the distant past…and deep into the human psyche. This podcast will reveal how Stoker melded ancient folklore and contemporary fiction. It will show how he exploited Victorian fears around sex, science and religion. And it will explain why even now we remain fascinated by his creatures of the night.
Binge all episodes of The Real History of Dracula exclusively with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify by visiting www.wondery.com/links/the-real-history-of-dracula
“The Historian’s Table” believes that taking an honest look at history means taking an honest look at ourselves. We go straight to the historian because history cannot be separated from those who write it.
Fall 2024 marks 50 years since both the legendary Rumble in the Jungle fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, and the Zaire’ 74 music festival, headlined by the likes of James Brown, BB King, Miriam Makeba and myriad other stars.
Muhammad Ali’s life bobs and weaves through an era of revolutions and disruptive social change in both the US and Africa. In the lead up to this highly politicized superfight, Ali and many other freedom fighters are forced to confront old truths and build bridges toward understanding while they learn to wield the power of influence and sacrifice. Featuring personal accounts of the monumental effort it took to put on these events, Rumble walks backstage with a staggeringly powerful group of fighters, performers, producers and activists, uplifting the legacy of Black Excellence.
The History Museum proudly presents “A Bend in Time,” a podcast of curated histories hosted by Aaron Helman of the greater South Bend, Indiana area.
Series 7 explores the earliest days of the city of South Bend, from the great Kankakee swamp and early French explorers to famous firsts and the Potawatomi Trail of Death.
This series is presented in conjunction with The History Museum’s America250 programming and the exhibit First Peoples, First Settlers: Indiana’s Interwoven Roots, which explores the beginnings of settlement in the area and the interactions between European settlers and America’s Native peoples. First Peoples, First Settlers is on display until January 31, 2026.
Visit The History Museum’s website at historymuseumsb.org
A history podcast ONLY about the 80s and 90s. The music, the movies, the people, the politics, the culture and more. Rad history for our troubled times.
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Imagine 16 American rabbis jailed for their beliefs. The Rabbis Go South is a thrilling seven-episode podcast that tells the little-known story of Jewish-Black solidarity during the Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine, Florida. This inspiring tale is a powerful reminder of hope in a divided world. A Hub & Spoke Expo presentation.
Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. From the hitmakers at Wondery and Ballen Studios, we bring you REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. The stories are real, and the secrets are shocking.
Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.
Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. For ad-free listening, witchy content, Victorian True Crime Extras and Dark Poetry, join The Patreon!
And check out my new podcast series, The Death of Edgar Allan Poe!
Podcast destinado a la divulgación de los principales hechos, procesos y personalidades de la Historia de la Humanidad, aptos para todo público. Dictados por el Profesor y Licenciado en Historia, Lucas Botta. Desde Córdoba, Argentina, para todo el mundo.
From the Vault tells the history of our state and all of its people from the perspective of items that we hold in our archives at The South Carolina Historical Society.
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