EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 30 MIN
Episode 197 - The Devil's Footprints of 1855
from Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror · host The Lunatics Project
On the morning of February 9, 1855, residents across Devon, England awoke to a baffling sight. Strange hoof-like footprints stretched through fresh snow for miles, appearing in dozens of towns and villages. According to contemporary reports, the tracks crossed walls, rooftops, frozen rivers, and other obstacles, fueling rumors that the Devil himself had walked the countryside overnight.Nearly 200 years later, the Devil's Footprints remain one of history's most enduring unsolved mysteries.Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support the show
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On the morning of February 9, 1855, residents across Devon, England awoke to a baffling sight. Strange hoof-like footprints stretched through fresh snow for miles, appearing in dozens of towns and villages. According to contemporary reports, the tracks crossed walls, rooftops, frozen rivers, and other obstacles, fueling rumors that the Devil himself had walked the countryside overnight. Nearly 200 years later, the Devil's Footprints remain one of history's most enduring unsolved mysteries. Ge...
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