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An exposé on the depths of the internet. From sex trafficking and fraud to government secrets and anonymous hacking groups.

Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about someone committing a violent, reprehensible, even evil, act. And each time it happens, before we know anything about the circumstances, we are already sure of one thing: We are nothing like that perpetrator. But how can we be so sure? After all, we are all human. In Understanding the Dark Side of Human Nature, Professor Daniel Breyer takes us on a fascinating philosophical journey into many of the deepest and darkest questions that have engaged humanity for millennia.

Dark Psychology

Why is America living in an age of profound economic inequality? Why, despite the desperate need to address climate change, have even modest environmental efforts been defeated again and again? Why have protections for employees been decimated? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers? The conventional answer is that a popular uprising against "big government" led to the ascendancy of a broad-based conservative movement.

Kerry Daynes has worked with some of the most complex and challenging criminals in prisons and secure hospitals as well as the victims of crime. A large part of her day job is spent delving into the psyche of convicted men and women to try to understand what lies behind their actions and how to set them on the path to becoming law-abiding citizens. Welcome to the life of a forensic psychologist. No two days are the same. The people you work with are wildly unpredictable, sometimes frightening and often deeply frustrating. 

V. C. Andrews and the secret life of girls.

Spiritualism may have lost its original steam-punk appeal, but it continues to thrive in Lily Dale, the town that talks to the dead.

Donna Nocturne is a noir-style cultural commentary series set inside a twilight car ride. Through sharp dialogue and restrained satire, Donna dissects social media, algorithms, nostalgia markets, and the attention economy. When everything becomes content, who’s directing the show?

The after-hours podcast from Go Nipless — more 5-star reviews than any other nipple cover brand in 12 countries, with over 1,000,000 pairs sold worldwide. Hosts Mia and Jess break down wardrobe disasters, real customer reviews, and the questions women are too embarrassed to Google — from beach weddings to backless dresses and every fabric-transparency nightmare in between. Sizes A through DD. Every episode ends the same way: don't go braless. Go Nipless.

Step right up to discover how America's carnivals masked exploitation, rebellion, and power beneath their glittering lights. From the World's Fair to Trinidad's revolutionary street fires and New Orleans' segregated parades, Barnaby Ellison Thatch reveals documented histories carnival operators didn't want you to see. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

In Fire in the Dark, author Jack Donovan - best known for his underground classic, The Way of Men - explores the common themes in these myths that are still relevant to the lives of men today. Beginning with the simple, primal metaphor of the campfire, Donovan identifies a tripartite system of masculine roles and shows how those roles have been repeated again and again throughout the history of myth and religion.

Alex Calder dismantles the "Dark Ages" myth using archaeological evidence and surviving documents. Discover how Byzantine brilliance and Germanic adaptation reveal early medieval Europe as far more complex than Renaissance propaganda suggested. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

A podcast about the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor

For centuries, a hidden current has run through the world’s wisdom traditions—a dark, positive, feminine energy represented by such striking symbolic figures as the Tibetan Buddhist Tara, the Black Madonna of Catholicism, and the Hindu Kali. On The Power of the Dark Feminine, award-winning...

Dive into the shadows with Dark Anime Underground. We provide expert analysis of dark fantasy and seinen masterpieces like Berserk, Made in Abyss, and Attack on Titan. Explore psychological depth, complex themes, and gritty narratives that define the abyss of Japanese animation. If you're prepared to face the dark, join us for a deep dive into the world's most intense and challenging stories.

​"Welcome to Dark 5. Explore the greatest mysteries of this world and beyond with us. In each episode, we dive into the unknown to reveal what the shadows try to hide."

Welcome to Dark Case Files – the ultimate destination for chilling True Crime Stories, disturbing Unsolved Mysteries, and shocking FBI Case Files. ​Here, we bring you long-form crime storytelling: terrifying serial killer stories, haunting cold case investigations, and detailed police reports that reveal the darkest side of humanity. Our stories are crafted for late-night listening—perfect for relaxing, falling asleep, or diving deep into the eerie world of unsolved murders, missing persons cases, and real detective investigations. ​Join thousands of true crime enthusiasts exploring ...

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it. A simple phone call concerning an unexceptional pending drug trial turned into a massive conspiracy involving the Nicaraguan Contra rebels, L.A. and Bay Area crack cocaine dealers, and the Central Intelligence Agency.

Dive into the true origins of fear. Unlike Western monsters, Japanese Yokai and urban legends are rooted in dark history and ancient religion. We explore the folklore of Kyoto and beyond, uncovering the deep societal shadows, Shinto mysteries, and Buddhist lore behind Japan's most terrifying myths. A deep dive into the uncanny history of the East.

Ruhannah “Rue” Carew has always been captivated by her father’s tales of a mysterious wooden box filled with intriguing treasures, including a bronze figure of a god and the diary of a long-lost friend. When she encounters the charismatic but deceitful Eddie Brandes, he disguises his true intentions to win her affection and her familys approval, all while concealing his own marriage to the actress Ilse Dumont. The shocking truth about Eddie shatters Rues world, leaving her at a crossroads. With the support of her loyal friend Jim Neeland, Rue embarks on a journey across the Atlantic to ...