Season 4: Episode 46: Salem Part 1

Salem Part 1

1692,

The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions that took place in 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, marking one of America's most notorious cases of mass hysteria. Accusations of witchcraft led to the execution of twenty people, mostly women, and the imprisonment of many more. The mass paranoia and fear-driven persecutions have since been extensively studied, but many mysteries remain. What were the real causes behind this outbreak of collective fear and condemnation, and could such a thing…

happen again in modern society?

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Season 4: Episode 45: Augusta Gein

Augusta Gein

1900’s,

Augusta Gein was the domineering mother of Ed Gein, a notorious criminal who inspired characters in several famous horror films. Raised in a reclusive and strict religious environment, Augusta instilled in her sons a fear of the outside world and a belief that all women, except herself, were evil and sinful. As Ed grew older, his unhealthy attachment to his mother would manifest…

in unthinkable ways

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Season 4: Episode 44: Arnie Johnson

Arnie Johnson

1981,

In 1981, Arne Cheyenne Johnson was tried for the murder of his landlord, Alan Bono, in what became known as the "Devil Made Me Do It" case, as Johnson's defense claimed that he was…

Possessed by a demon

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Season 4: Episode 43: The Integratron

The Integratron

Modern Day,

George Van Tassel was a fascinating figure in the mid-20th century, known primarily for his claims of extraterrestrial contact and his ambitious construction project in the California desert: the Integratron. This unique dome-shaped structure, inspired by a mix of Nikola Tesla's science and Van Tassel's alleged alien encounters, was designed to rejuvenate human cells and…

offer time travel.

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Season 4: Episode 42: The Chonovisor

The Chonovisor

Modern Day,

The Chronovisor, shrouded in mystery, is said to be a device capable of peering through the veils of time, offering glimpses into the past and future. Rumored to be hidden within the Vatican's vaults, the Chronovisor's existence sparks debates about the boundaries of science, history, and…

the very fabric of reality.

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Season 4: Episode 41: Shinigami

Shinigami

Modern Day,

In the shadowed realms of Japanese folklore, the Shinigami are grim figures, likened to gods of death. They silently lure souls to the afterlife, but one tale suggests that not every soul is taken willingly...

What happens when a human challenges their fate?

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Season 4: Episode 40: The Beast of Bray Road

The Beast of Bray Road

1936,

The Beast of Bray Road, said to lurk in rural Wisconsin, is a mysterious creature often described as a werewolf or bear-like being. Witnesses claim its glowing eyes and enormous stature are unlike anything they've ever seen. But as more sightings are reported, one has to wonder: what is it really after…

and who will be its next unsuspecting victim?

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Season 4: Episode 39: The Great Train Heist of 1963

The Great Train Heist of 1963

1963,

In 1963, a gang of 15 criminals executed the audacious Great Train Robbery, making off with £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train in Buckinghamshire, England. But as the police closed in, the question remained…

would they all escape, or would justice catch up to them?

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