In this chilling double feature, we journey from the blood-soaked stone walls of Edinburgh Castle, where centuries of war, betrayal, and torture have left more than just a historical legacy—ghosts still whisper in the dungeons. Then we head deep into the icy heart of Norway’s Isdalen Valley, where the mysterious death of an unidentified woman—now known only as The Isdal Woman—has baffled investigators for over 50 years. Was she a spy, a runaway, or something even more sinister?
Join us as we unravel two haunting tales—one rooted in ancient battlefields, the other buried in Cold War secrecy. Secrets, shadows, and spine-tingling revelations await in this unforgettable episode of Humor, Haunts, and Homicide.
Show Sources-
Edinburgh Castle
- 1. Historic Environment Scotland. Edinburgh Castle: Official Guidebook. Edinburgh, 2021.
- 2. Tabraham, Chris. Edinburgh Castle: The Official Souvenir Guide. Historic Scotland, 2017.
- 3. Mackenzie, Peter. Traditions of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, 1824.
- 4. The Scotsman. “The Haunting History of Edinburgh Castle.” Accessed 2024.
- 5. Paranormal Database. “Edinburgh Castle Ghost Sightings and Reports.”
- 6. British Paranormal Society. “Hauntings of Edinburgh Castle: A Paranormal Investigation.”
- 7. The National Trust for Scotland. “The Lang Siege and Mary, Queen of Scots.”
The Ice Valley Mystery
1. BBC News – "The Isdal Woman: Norway’s most mysterious death." (Available online)
2. The Bergen Police Archives – Investigative files and reports from 1970.
3. Norwegian Institute of Forensic Sciences – DNA analysis and forensic reports, 2006.
4. “The Isdal Woman: A Cold Case,” by Norwegian Police Department – Various investigative reports from 1970-1980s.
5. "The Woman in the Ice Valley," by William H. Lee, 2017 – A book analyzing theories and investigative leads.
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