Take a step back in time to the Woodruff Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee! A gorgeous French Victorian home built by Amos Woodruff.

In this episode, we dive into the dark history of the Hellfire Clubs of West Wycombe and Dublin—secret societies made up of powerful elites known for secrecy, scandal, and excess.

We explore what’s historically documented, including the clubs’ members, locations, and influence, while also unpacking the rumors and speculation that surround them—ranging from immoral rituals to alleged occult practices. Where does history end, and legend begin?

We also examine reports of possible hauntings, with visitors describing shadow figures, strange sounds, cold spots, and an unsettling sense of being watched—especially within the caves of West Wycombe and the ruins in Dublin.

Join us as we uncover the nefarious truths, lingering mysteries, and paranormal claims tied to two of history’s most infamous secret societies.

Sources:

Haunted Hellfire Caves - The REAL Hellfire Club - Amy's Crypt

The Hell Fire Club: Ireland's Darkest Enigma - Secret Ireland

Supernatural Dublin - The Hellfire Club - Dublin.ie

The Hell Fire Club: One of Ireland's Most Haunted Sites

The Hellfire Club: Six facts about the spooky Dublin sect known for devil worship, black magic and blasphemy | The Irish Pos

The Hellfire Club: British high-society's most exclusive and scandalous group | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

So since we’re headed straight into winter time, we really wanted to focus on an episode that just feels snowy and chilly. So speaking of holiday chills - we’re focusing today on Tromso (Trom-say), Norway – the “Gateway to the Arctic”. Tromso is a vibrant little city above the Arctic Circle, where the sun vanishes for two entire months out of the year! And if Santa’s workshop has a dark side, some might say it could be Tromso, Norway.

Sources:

• Best Arctic – “Halloween in Tromsø, Norway: A Tale of the City’s Ghosts” (Arctic Cathedral priest ghost, Lady in White, ghost ship, phantom hiker)
• Visit Tromsø – “Ghost Walk – Tromsø Budget Tours” (city built on an ancient graveyard, guided ghost walk details)
• Visit Tromsø – “Mystical Halloween in Tromsø” (local myths and legends: ghosts, trolls, huldras, and northern creatures)
• Life in Norway – “The Story of ‘Draugen’, Norway’s Haunting Sea Spirit” (background on the Draugen sea ghost and coastal folklore)
• Austin Ghost Tours – “Norwegian Ghost Folklore” (overview of Norwegian ghost types, including the Draugen)
• Wikipedia – “Draugr” (general context on draugr / draugen in Norse and Nordic folklore)
• Tromsø Budget Tours – official site (company behind the Tromsø ghost walk and local history tours)
• AAA / TripCanvas – “Tromso’s Haunted Walking Tour” (overview of a commercial haunted walking tour experience in Tromsø)
• Visit Tromsø & general tourism content – for setting, geography, and polar-night / northern lights atmosphere around Tromsø and Northern Norway