My Dark Path
My Dark Path explores the fringes of history, science, and the paranormal. In every episode, creator and host MF Thomas illuminates a topic taken from the dark corners of our world. Combining his personal, on-location research with insights from experts, researchers and historians, every episode will intrigue, excite, and perhaps, send a shiver down your spine. Visit www.mydarkpath.com for more information.
Episodes
Olga Schultz, born in South Dakota in 1913 to Russian immigrants, grew into a stunning, nature-loving woman. Her love for outdoor adventures was profound. In 1934, Olga married Carl Mauger, a carpenter in the oil industry, after a whirlwind romance. The newlyweds went elk hunting in Wyoming for their honeymoon. However, Olga disappeared under mysterious circumstances during the trip, leaving no trace despite an extens...
Imagine being forced to run a race where losing means death. That’s exactly what happened to Grand Vizier Haci Salih Pasha in 1822, a dramatic and little-known chapter from the annals of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire, one of history’s most formidable powers, spanned over 600 years, commanding vast territories across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Renowned for its rich culture, breathtaking architecture, and intric...
For two decades, a shadowy figure haunted the forests of Maules, Switzerland. Clad in a tattered military-style coat and an eerie gas mask, Le Loyon—also known as The Ghost of Maules—became a living legend. Who was this silent wanderer, and what compelled him to stalk the woods in obscurity?
In this chilling episode of My Dark Path, host MF Thomas embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind one of Europe’s strange...
In this captivating episode of My Dark Path, we delve into the eerie and little-known UFO phenomena that emerged amidst the chaos of World War II in Poland. From luminous spheres floating over war-torn Warsaw to enigmatic alien encounters in remote villages, these stories offer a fascinating glimpse into a world where the extraordinary intruded upon the everyday struggles of a country under siege.
Listeners will j...
Unravel the daring tale of Cold War espionage that reads like the plot of a Hollywood thriller. Set against the backdrop of the 1950s Space Race, we delve into the clandestine operation where CIA agents and a Mexican spy dismantled and studied a piece of Soviet space technology—the Luna satellite—right under the noses of the USSR.
From smoky salvage yards in Mexico City to the shadowy corridors of Langley, this st...
In this chilling episode of My Dark Path, we explore the hidden dangers of America’s highways, where the open road has served as a hunting ground for some of the nation’s most notorious and lesser-known serial killers. From the sinister “Coastal Kills” of Pee Wee Gaskins to the elusive I-70 Killer, and the terrifying exploits of the Freeway Killers, we uncover how the vast highway system enabled these criminals to eva...
Could Dinosaurs Still Roam the Congo's Jungle? Venture deep into the heart of the Congo where whispers of the prehistoric refuse to fade.
Brontosaurs in the Congo takes you on a riveting journey alongside intrepid explorers who come face-to-face with the impossible: a living legend surfacing from the depths of Lake Tele. Witness the astonishing encounter that challenges our understanding of time and nature.
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What if I told you that in a quiet Polish village, a simple farmer claimed to have been taken aboard an alien spacecraft—examined by beings not from this Earth?
The Emilcin alien abduction is one of the most compelling and controversial extraterrestrial encounters in European history. In May 1978, Jan Wolski, a humble farmer from the small village of Emilcin, Poland, claimed he was approached by two strange humanoid b...
Explore humanity's enduring fascination with communicating beyond the grave. From the ancient ghost story of Athenodorus to modern-day spirit boxes, this episode traces our 2000-year quest to bridge the gap between the living and the dead.
Journey with us to the haunted Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, where ghostly encounters and paranormal activity abound. Discover the hotel's dark history and ...
What flew past a DC-3 passenger plane on July 24, 1948, over Alabama, and why did the Air Force destroy the evidence?
In this intriguing episode as I’ll explore the Chiles-Whitted UFO sighting of 1948, one of the most compelling and mysterious encounters in UFO history. On the night of July 24, 1948, pilots Clarence Chiles and John Whitted reported seeing a glowing, cigar-shaped object with two rows of illuminated wind...
Are we alone in the universe? Brazil's Billings Reservoir holds a story so chilling, it might just answer that question. We'll plunge into the enigmatic waters to reveal a chilling tale that transcends the ordinary bounds of reality. We'll spotlight a harrowing 1988 case where the inexplicable mutilation of a local man sparks a firestorm of questions and theories. The entire event blurs the lines bet...
The name of Al Kite's murderer - Robert Cooper - is not in doubt. But Cooper's real identity and his motivations remain a mystery 20 years later.
In this episode, I delve into the chilling and mysterious Al Kite case, a true-crime saga that has baffled investigators and captured the public's attention. Al Kite, a kind-hearted and well-respected individual, met a tragic and perplexing end in...
North Korean sci-fi literature and cinema carry unique themes and messages that could only have originated in the Hermit Kingdom. This episode delves into how North Korea imagines a future of scientific and technological supremacy, often portraying the United States as the antagonist. It examines the historical context of North Korean science fiction, its role in promoting the state's ideology, and its imaginativ...
In late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese citizens are vanishing without a trace. These are ordinary folks - a high school girl walking home from badminton practice, a couple on a romantic beach stroll, just regular people living their lives.
For years, these disappearances are shrouded in mystery. Families are left wondering, the public is baffled, and there are all sorts of theories floating around but with...
It's probable that the same person committed a series of axe murders between 1898 and 1912 across the United States, including the infamous 1912 Villisca axe murders in Iowa. And, this serial killer appears to have traveled by train to perform these heinous acts. If it were the same person, he was responsible for at least 59 deaths, with the potential to have committed up to nearly 100.
The theory of...
Haunted Cemeteries. Everyone knows of at least one.
It is not a coincidence that “Midnight” Mary Hart and “Crazy” Sarah Winchester lie within a short distance of each other in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. Both are daughters of New Haven, buried in the city that raised them.
These two women now, through no fault of their own, are associated with death and places of death. The reality is, however, they were simple ...
On March 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM a magnitude-9.0 earthquake occurred in the western Pacific Ocean, 80 miles east of the Japanese city of Sendai. The seismic activity caused significant displacement of the Pacific Plate, which, in turn, led to the generation of highly destructive tsunami waves. A wave measuring 33 feet tall hammered the coast and submerged parts of Sendai, including its airport and countryside. At fir...
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, with 61 streets and over 4,000 shops covering 330,000 square feet or about the area of 6 football fields. Between 250,000 and 400,000 people visit it daily. This may make it first among the world's most-visited tourist attractions, with about 91 million annual visitors. The Grand Bazaar is also reputed to be the locatio...
In 2007 Murat Yalcin Yalman was working in the holiday village of Kumburgaz Turkey as a night watchman. From this vantage point, he started seeing odd lights in the sky over the water. After seeing these objects on multiple evenings, he finally bought a video camera and started shooting. In the series of videos taken over 3 years, several types of objects were captured. All appear round or oval with a metallic struc...
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