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The Midnight Archives
by Lauren & Olivia
In The Midnight Archives, two friends explore the places where truth meets superstition… from eerie true crimes and restless ghosts to witchcraft, folklore, and the turning of the moon. These are the stories that linger long after midnight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Tales for All Hallow's Eve
On Halloween night, as the clock strikes twelve, The Midnight Archives open for the first time. We were once Is This Place Haunted?, but now, we’ve opened the door a little wider. Inside are five haunting tales: of curses, warnings, and the echoes of the past that still call through the dark.…
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Off The Cuff #1
Join us this week for chit-chats, updates and anything else in between. It’s off-the-cuff, it’s unfiltered, and it’s the perfect way to keep your curiosity satisfied between our main episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Loch Ness Monster
In this month's episode, we dive deep into the dark, murky waters of Scotland’s most famous legend—the Loch Ness Monster. Tales of a mysterious, long-necked creature have captured imaginations the world over for nearly a century. Is it real, or nothing more than an urban legend, passed down for...
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The Sauchie Poltergeist
The Sauchie Poltergeist is a chilling tale from 1960 in the village of Sauchie, Scotland. The mysterious events centered around 11-year-old Virginia Campbell, who had recently moved from Ireland. Witnesses reported unexplained knocking sounds, furniture moving on its own and other strange...
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Campfire Stories
This week's episode explores a mix of traditional campfire stories as well as lesser-known Scottish urban legends. Grab your hot chocolate, a cosy blanket and some s'mores, and join us around the campfire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Haunted Roads of the UK
We are back!!! And it's spooky season. From eerie apparitions, scary monks and ghostly animals, we explore the world’s most haunted roads in the UK. Buckle up as we share spine-chilling stories of paranormal encounters that will make you think twice before driving alone at night. We also delve…
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The Hat Man
He's everyone's favourite tinder profile... tall, dark and wears a fedora. It seems like everyone and their cat has had an encounter with the shadow spectre of the hat man. He has been seen during dreams, sleep paralysis and during the light of day when the individual is experience trauma. Join…
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Is This A Simulation?
Welcome to the podcast's FIFTIETH episode! This week, we discuss the theories that reality as we know it is indeed a computer simulation. With the take over of AI, the possibility that we are living in a simulated reality has been reported in literature as up to 50%. W. T. F. Previously this...
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The Appalachian Mountains
The spooky experiences of the Appalachian Mountains are deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the area, reflecting the historical, mystical, and sometimes eerie aspects of life in these ancient hills. Whether rooted in folklore, legend, or personal accounts, these stories contribute to the…
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Jack the Ripper
Trigger warning: this episode will discuss murder and torture. Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2024 delves into the infamous Jack the Ripper case. He terrorised the Whitechapel community in 1888 by committing some of the most gruesome murders the world had ever seen. The graphic and violent...
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Haunted Camping Experiences
Join us this week where we talk about scary and spooky camping experiences and suggested haunted locations where, if you are brave enough to pitch up on the dark woods alone. People have experienced, disembodied voices, touching, weird lights, UFOs, humanoid creatures, werewolves and flashers!...
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Crumlin Road Gaol
Often called "Europe's Alcatraz", Crumlin Road Gaol (also known as HM Prison Belfast) sits upon ten acres of ground in North Belfast. It was opened in 1846, making it the only Victorian era prison to currently exist in Northern Ireland. The first 106 inmates from the old prison in Carrickfergus...
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Halloween Debrief (Unhinged)
This week, we are unhinged, unedited and fully debriefing on the terrifying weekend we had together in Belfast. We did a paranormal investigation in Crumlin Road Gaol - and we have some WILD evidence. This will be included on our next ep! We discuss the investigation, the amazing witchy shop we...
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Halloween Special: The Pendle Witch Trials
Join us as we explore the sinister events that unfolded in 1612 in the Lancashire village of Pendle Hill. Lauren and Olivia will walk you through the intricate web of superstition, paranoia, and religious fervor that led to the infamous Pendle Witch Trials. Discover the lives and fates of the...
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Halloween Special: All Hallow's Eve
All Hallow's Eve is the traditional name for what we would all call Halloween. It is believed on October 31st, the veil between the world of the living and the dead is at its thinnest. We probably associate Halloween now with trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns or pumpkins, toffee apples and...
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Halloween Special: Friday the 13th
We're delving into the ominous world of Friday the 13th, a date that sends shivers down the spines of many. Join us as we explore the origins, myths, and cultural significance of Friday the 13th. We'll unravel the history behind this notorious day and how it became synonymous with bad luck. From...
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Halloween Special: Serial Killer Hauntings
Trigger warning: this episode contains description of sexual assault, murder, suicide and torture. Listener discretion is advised. In the first of our bonus Halloween episodes, we look into the crimes and afterlives of two of the most prolific serial killers in history. Ted Bundy and John Wayne...
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Folklore of Ireland (w. Special Guest Emma)
This week, the girls discuss traditional Irish folklore, including the banshee (Irish: bean sí), the leprechaun (Irish: lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) and St Patrick himself. There is a lot of crossover between Irish and Scottish folklore as Celtic nations which is fascinating! For more info,...
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The Mercy Brown Vampire Incident
In this chilling episode, we delve into the eerie legend of Mercy Brown, a case that sent shivers down the spines of late 19th-century New England. Mercy Brown's tragic demise and the inexplicable deaths that followed her family members led to a shocking accusation of vampirism. As we unravel the...
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Astral Projection
Astral projection is a form of out of body experiences, a phenomena when one's spiritual body separates from the physical body. Many people describe travelling to different countries, planets, periods of time as well as alternate timelines. There are also warnings of grave danger if you do it...
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Witch Trials of Scotland - Peebles
The first of our witchcraft series, in this episode, we dive into the chilling history of witch trials that plagued Scotland with the influence demon obsessed King James the 6th (1st of England). Olivia and Lauren discuss the beliefs, both religious and cultural, politics and social dynamics that...
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Haunted Aviation
Who knew airports were SO haunted? Join us this week to discuss the countless haunted airports, ghostly happenings in the terminals and the eery remnants of those who perished in tragic accidents. We also talk conspiracy theories, the Illuminati, and hidden underground runways. If you're flying...
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Near Death Experiences
Join us as we journey through near death experiences, often referred to as NDEs. We discuss commonalities between people who have experience death before and the ten common factors in NDEs. There have been countless, well-known NDEs which we also chat about! This was such an interesting topic…
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Paranormal Chats w. Spooky Island Radio
This week, the ever-lovely Andy from Spooky Island Radio joins Olivia to chat all things paranormal! We discuss demonic possession and whether this overlaps with mental illness, and also about the secrets that The Vatican are keeping. Did you know they have hired 250 ordained exorcists recently?!...
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Kindred Spirits
Casper, eat your heart out. This week, we decided to focus on a happier paranormal vibe and look into friendly ghosts. Olivia takes us through more heartwarming spooky visits that people have had at various times throughout their life. We have life saving from the other side, spirit cuddles and…
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The Big Grey Man of Ben Macdui
On top of the Scotland's (and the UK's) second tallest mountain within the Cairngorms resides a beast like cryptoid who stalks unsuspecting mountain climbers on their walk to the peak. Walking alone in the midst down the stoney path the sounds of monstrous footsteps and heavy breathing is never…
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True Crime Tangents #1 - The Black Dahlia (Part Two)
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DESCRIPTION OF MURDER, SUICIDE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. In part two of our first True Crime Tangent, Olivia talks us through suspects in the Black Dahlia case and who is the most likely killer. We also discuss ghostly sightings of Elizabeth seen in LA, which may...
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True Crime Tangents #1 - The Black Dahlia (Part One)
TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains descriptions of suicide, sexual assault, torture and murder You asked, we listened. Our first True Crime special is based on the tragic death of Elizabeth Short, known infamously as The Black Dahlia. 22-year-old Elizabeth's body was found horrendously...
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The Haunted Vaults of Edinburgh
Deep within the bowels of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh lie the underground vaults. It's one of the UK's most notoriously haunted locations, with thousands of ghostly experiences documented every year. Having been used as a subterranean slum in the late 1700s, the environment bred the…
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Haunted Dolls
This week, Olivia takes us through two of the most infamous haunted dolls: Robert the Doll and Annabelle. We talk through what makes both of them so prolific in the paranormal community and why they remain so feared today. Then, learn about the haunted dolls you can buy for yourself. That's…
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Sinister Sessions #4
This week, the gals are covering both spooky and UFO true tales from friends, family and Reddit. Tune in and get your knickers abducted with fear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The A70 UFO Abduction
The terrifying A70 road incident happened on August 27th 1992 shortly after 11:30pm, when two friends Gary Wood and Colin Wright were travelling between Edinburgh and Tarbrax en route to deliver a satellite system to their friends house. Their journey which was supposed to have taken no more than...
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Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Covenanters Prison and The Mackenzie Poltergeist
The Mackenzie Poltergeist is one of the most infamous ghosts of all time. Who was George Mackenzie, and what is the history of the graveyard which he violently haunts? Join us this week as Olivia talks us through the history of Greyfriars Kirkyard, and what is called the world's first…
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The West Bow Wizard of Edinburgh
Taking place in today's Victoria Street, (Edinburgh, Scotland), there is no such story as dark as the tale of Major Thomas Weir, known in history of the West Bow Wizard. Weir, in his day, a renowned preacher suddenly confessed to his congregation horrific sins including incest, witchcraft and...
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Fairies of Scotland
Fairies, or fair folk, are an important part of Scottish folklore. Fair folk are said to be metaphorical mirrors, being either good or evil, reflecting human nature back to itself. All waterways, mountains and lochs in Scotland are said to be protected by a fairy. Celtic mythology is steeped in...
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Haunted Bothies of Scotland
One of the key activities for anyone wishing to take in the awe inspiring landscape of the Scottish wilderness is to hike up one of of 100's of mountain ranges. While venturing up these long paths, it's not uncommon for many a hillwalker to take overnight refuge in a bothy. Although after a hard...
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Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas
We're back! Season two is here, a mere four days before Christmas. Christmas these days might mean beautiful lights, cosy fires, eggnog, Elf or Love Actually and presents, but back in the day... it was creepy as shit. Join us this week as Olivia explores the creepy old folklore and traditions...
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Sinister Sessions #3
This is our final episode in series one, thank you all so much for listening! We are ending with another Sinister Sessions! We regale you with scary stories of a frightening Ouija board experiment (from one of our listeners), haunted friend experiences and Olivia snoring on her girls trip. We…
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Reddit Deep Dive
We're not scared by many things, but the deep pits of Reddit is one of them. Olivia goes down the rabbit hole of haunted Reddit, regaling us with some terrifying ghost tales. Enjoy the penultimate episode of season one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Amityville Haunting
The Amityville House is one of the most easily recognised images in the world of horror. It is the scene of a horrific mass murder in 1974, where Ronnie DeFeo Jr. brutally shot his whole family while they slept. It was later the scene of the famous haunting of the Lutz family (which this episode...
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The Witch Trials of North Berwick
We've all heard of the witch trials in Salem, but did you know Scotland had their very own trials a hundred years before? This week, Olivia touches upon the Salem witch trials and how history led to that point. There is written evidence of the condemnation of witchcraft as far back as 1800 BC! In...
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Sinister Sessions #2
For the final episode in month of macabre, Olivia and Lauren are joined once again by the delightful Andy (and his cat Lizzy) from the podcast Spooky Island Radio. In this Sinister Session, we share spooky experiences including; the infamous hat man, messages from the dead, imaginary friends and...
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The Bell Witch Haunting
The Bell Witch haunting is one of the most well-documented supernatural occurrences in American history. It tells of the haunting of the Bell Family of Red River, Tennessee over several years, attacks focused on the head of the family John Bell and his daughter Elizabeth known as "Betsy". The…
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The Demonic Possession of Anneliese Michel
Our second episode of Month of Macabre is about the terrifying true story of Anneliese Michel, a young woman from Bavaria, West Germany. She harrowingly underwent 67 exorcisms in the space of 10 months, and tragically died at the age of 23. She'd underwent over five years of psychiatric treatment...
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EVP (Electric Voice Phenomena)
This week we discuss the essential ghost hunting methodology of EVP. Are you a budding ghost hunter? Then, you need to invest in a good old fashioned tape recorder and start asking questions. Lauren chats through the history of the method, why we use it today and why she's team Kathy (RHOBH).…
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Haunted New Zealand
This week, Olivia talks us through the infamous Forgotten World Highway in New Zealand, which is known for being incredibly remote and mysterious (and beautiful)! Join us as we look into into the now derelict Kingseat Hospital's history, which was a psychiatric care facility that opened in 1929.…
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Glamis Castle
Coming to you LIVE from NZ and Scotland! This week, Lauren and Olivia discuss Glamis Castle in the Scottish highlands, an almost iconic Scottish landmark. Apart from having a long and sometimes dark history, it's for centuries has connections with the Royal family. Hosted on Acast. See...
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The Others & Friends
This week, our beloved host Olivia is preparing to fly across the world so until she returns to the pod next week Lauren is joined by a mystery guest to discuss our favourite ghostly film and some scary experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ouija Board
DISCLAIMER: we do not endorse use of the Ouija board. JUST DON'T DO IT. The talking board, the spirit board... whatever you call it, the Ouija board is a staple in many spiritualistic practices today. Olivia takes us through the history of the Ouija board, how it was birthed in the Spiritualism...
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Sinister Sessions #1
Welcome to Sinister Sessions. The first of (hopefully) many, we discuss creepy stories from our friends, families and listeners. This week's we have a phantom doorbell ringer, dream visitations and cupboards opening themselves. Nope. Full disclosure, we do talk about RHOBH at the start of the ep...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In The Midnight Archives, two friends explore the places where truth meets superstition… from eerie true crimes and restless ghosts to witchcraft, folklore, and the turning of the moon.
These are the stories that linger long after midnight.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In The Midnight Archives, two friends explore the places where truth meets superstition… from eerie true crimes and restless ghosts to witchcraft, folklore, and the turning of the moon. These are the stories that linger long after midnight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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