EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 56 MIN
N is for Nursery Rhymes: Plague, Affairs, Dead Priests & the Deeply Unhinged History of Your Favorite Childhood Songs
from Macabre : Dark History · host Dark History and True Crime
In this episode of MACABRE: Dark History, we descend into the unsettling origins of classic nursery rhymes.Current vibes: Nursery rhymes… but make it ✨childhood trauma✨This week we’re asking the important questions:— Who or what was Humpty Dumpty and why was he really on that wall?— What exactly were Jack and Jill doing up on that hill? 👀— And how does Henry VIII manage to ruin everything, including birds?🎙️ Join the unhinged ladies of Macabre as we dig into the creepy, chaotic, and downright disturbing origins of the rhymes that raised us.Perfect for fans of: Morbid, Last Podcast on the Left, My Favorite Murder, and anyone who loves a good true crime mystery with a side of comedy. New to dark history podcasts? Welcome. Been here since episode one? Grab your wine.Loving MACABRE?If you think we’ve earned your 5 star review…we would “spoop” our pants if you share your raving review on your favorite podcast platform Want More? Spotify Exclusive subscribers get ad-free episodes, early access, and bonus content you won’t hear anywhere else.Want even more? Patreon members unlock additional bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early releases, and exclusive MACABRE perks.Have a story you want us to tell?📩 Send it to [email protected] to connect with fellow listeners?Join our private Facebook group: Macabre PodcastAnd don’t forget to grab your MACABRE merch at🖤 www.gothiccthreads.com#dark history podcast, #nursery rhymes explained, #creepy history, #true crime comedy, #macabre podcast, #historical mysteries, #childhood lies, #horror history, #folklore origins, #dark comedy podcast
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