Step into the shadows of ancient tales and uncover the chilling truths they conceal in Episode 6 of Unexplained History: The Dark Side of Folklore. Host Tom McKenzie guides you through a haunting journey into three legends that reflect humanity's darkest fears: the eerie Black-Eyed Children, the vengeful Rusalka, and the insatiable Wendigo.
Discover why these tales endure, from the unnerving knock of the Black-Eyed Children, whose empty, void-like eyes strip away our sense of safety, to the sorrowful melody of the Rusalka, a spirit born of betrayal and tragedy who lingers in Eastern Europe's misty waters. Finally, face the Wendigo, a creature of icy hunger and greed, born from the harsh winters of North America, embodying our primal fears of isolation and moral decay.
The Dark Side of Folklore isn’t just a retelling of ghostly legends—it’s an exploration of their cultural roots and the universal truths they reveal about our vulnerabilities, desires, and the thin line between myth and reality. Brace yourself for an episode that will challenge your understanding of folklore and leave you questioning the shadows that lurk in your own world.
Listen now, and let the tales remind you that sometimes, the scariest monsters come from within.