Dark Wales Tours Podcast

The Most Beautiful Underworld You’ve Never Heard Of - The Story of Annwn

The Story of Annwn — The Underworld of Welsh Mythology What if the afterlife wasn’t a place of fire and torment… but something hauntingly beautiful? In this cinematic deep-dive, we explore Annwn, the breathtaking and mysterious underworld of Welsh mythology — a land of eternal youth, forgotten gods, and soul-stirring beauty. But beneath its serene surface lies something strange, seductive, and possibly real... From the Greek Hades to the Egyptian Duat and Christian visions of Hell, we compare ancient beliefs about the afterlife — but it’s Wales that offers something truly otherworldly. And more terrifying because it’s so calm. You’ll learn: What Annwn really was — and why it defies every underworld stereotype How it connects to myths across cultures The story of the Black Cauldron, Pwyll, and the strange land beneath the Welsh hills How Disney, and even Stephen King were influenced by Welsh myth And whether the underworld could actually be real... What if the underworld is closer than we think?

The Man Who Ate the Dead’s Sins: Wales’ Darkest Funeral Traditions

What if one man could absorb your sins… after you died? In this chilling episode, Dark Wales Tours uncovers one of the most haunting and mysterious funeral traditions in history — the tale of the Welsh Sin-Eater. Buried by time and shrouded in superstition, this ancient ritual saw outcast men consume food placed on the chest of the dead to spiritually cleanse their souls. But at what cost? Join us as we journey through forbidden folklore, flower-strewn graveyards, and ghost-lit moorlands, uncovering the funeral customs that shaped a nation — and still linger in the Welsh landscape today. This is not just history. This is the living memory of the dead.

Terrifying Sightings Are Pouring In – What’s Stalking Wales?

Terrifying sightings are flooding in across Wales… Locals are shaken. Livestock is vanishing. And eerie trail cam footage has surfaced showing what might be a real-life predator roaming the hills. Is it just a myth — or something darker? In this gripping deep-dive, we investigate the truth behind the Big Cats of Wales. From chilling eyewitness reports to ancient Welsh folklore like Cath Palug, we uncover the shadowy evidence pointing to real panther-like creatures living undetected in the Welsh countryside. Could decades of sightings be dismissed so easily? Or are these creatures truly stalking the shadows of Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, and beyond?

The Dead Welshman Who Fooled Hitler: WWII’s Greatest Deception

In this chilling episode of Dark Wales Tours, we uncover the astonishing true story of Glyndwr Michael — a homeless man from Aberbargoed, South Wales — who became the centrepiece of one of the most daring and successful deception operations in military history: Operation Mincemeat. When British intelligence needed to trick Hitler and divert German forces away from the real Allied invasion site, they turned to an unlikely hero… a man who had died alone and forgotten. But thanks to a forged identity, a briefcase full of fake secrets, and the approval of both Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower, Glyndwr Michael’s corpse would mislead the entire German war machine — saving thousands of lives in the process. You’ll discover: • The Welsh roots of Operation Mincemeat • How Churchill and Eisenhower greenlit this eerie plan • Why Spanish autopsy fears nearly ruined everything • How the deception led directly to the successful invasion of Sicily • And how Eisenhower's visit to haunted Margam Park ties it all back to our modern ghost tours... From the shadows of South Wales to the beaches of Sicily, this is espionage, tragedy, and dark history at its most unbelievable.

How the Welsh Dragon Inspired Fantasies Greatest Stories

Discover the story of Y Ddraig Goch—the iconic Welsh dragon! From its ancient origins in the legend of Dinas Emrys to its role as a symbol of Wales, this mythical creature has inspired countless tales of heroism and resilience. But did the Welsh dragon also influence some of the greatest dragons in modern fantasy, including Drogon from Game of Thrones and Smaug from The Hobbit?

Welsh Legends That Deserve the Big Screen Treatment

Dive into the incredible stories of Wales's most legendary rulers! From Owain Glyndŵr’s fiery rebellion to Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd’s fearless stand, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd’s ultimate sacrifice to Rhodri Mawr’s unifying leadership, these tales are packed with action, romance, betrayal, and heroism. 
Imagine Braveheart, The Last Kingdom, or Gladiator—but with a distinctly Welsh twist. These rulers not only shaped history but left a legacy that still inspires today. It’s time their stories hit the big screen!

​Séances and Scandals: The Shocking Truth Behind Spiritualism in Wales

Wales has a long and mysterious history of spiritualism, séances, and ghostly encounters. But behind the séances and spirit communication lies a world of scandal, deception, and the supernatural. In this video, we uncover the rise of spiritualism in Wales, its connection to Victorian séances, and the figures who shaped (or exploited) the movement—including the 3rd Marquess of Bute, Harry Price, and infamous mediums of the era.
Did spirits truly communicate with the living, or was it all an elaborate hoax?
What scandals rocked the spiritualist movement in Wales?
Which haunted locations and séances became infamous in paranormal history?

Dark Tudor Secrets They Never Taught You

Wales gave birth to the most famous royal dynasty in British history — but the Tudors carried more than royal blood... they carried dark secrets.

In this chilling episode, Dark Wales Tours uncovers the hidden origins of the Tudor Dynasty and their deep ties to Welsh folklore, witchcraft, and the paranormal.

What did the Tudors believe about ghosts?

Were they involved in occult practices? 

Why do so many Tudor-era castles remain haunted to this day?

Join us as we explore the mystical landscapes of Wales, the supernatural beliefs of the Tudors, and how ancient Celtic magic may have shaped the course of British monarchy.

Time isn't what you think! Science, Folklore and the Welsh Gateway to the Past

TIME ISN’T WHAT YOU THINK… In this mind-bending journey through Welsh folklore, global mysteries, and the science of time itself, we uncover stories of people who slipped through time.

From the eerie tales of the Tylwyth Teg, Wales' mysterious fairy folk said to steal people away for years... to scientific theories of relativity, wormholes, and parallel universes, this is a deep dive into one of humanity’s most haunting questions:

👉 What if time travel isn't fiction… but folklore, physics, and fact colliding? With chilling accounts from Bold Street in Liverpool, strange vanishing hikers in the Brecon Beacons, and eerie global reports from the Bermuda Triangle to Versailles, this video ties it all back to the ancient hills of Wales—where time may ripple, pause, and fold over itself.

🔍 Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, the evidence, emotion, and historical parallels might just leave you questioning reality.

Is Sleep Paralysis Just Science or Something Far more Sinister

Have you ever woken up unable to move—terrified, frozen—and felt like something else was in the room with you? You're not alone.

Around the world, people are reporting the same haunting experience: paralysis, shadow figures, whispers in the dark... and a presence watching. But is sleep paralysis just a glitch in your REM cycle? Or could there be something darker—something real—behind the nightmares?

In this chilling episode of Dark Wales Tours, we explore the terrifying intersection of neuroscience, folklore, and the paranormal. From the Welsh Gwrach y Rhibyn to global night demons and shadow people, this deep dive will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about your own mind… and what lurks at the edge of sleep. 

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