This is how true crime should be done: From a historical perspective, long after anyone directly affected has passed. Without taking that time, true crime is just exploitation - turning a horrific event into entertainment, even as families could still be grieving.. Thank you, Well, I Never, for taking that time. This channel proves over and over that there are plenty of fascinating stories that can be told without crossing that line.
@@hiykidd2895Found the edge lord loser who creams over a new Dahmer or Bundy doc even though there is no new info. And likes to say they fall asleep to depravity. Good for you weirdo you like hearing the stories of monsters repeated or told and not the lives of the victims. 😂 Pathetic
I am absolutely in love with his voice and the way he tells stories..! He keeps my attention the entire way through and makes it feel as if he is talking to me directly instead of to his camera... Love the stories he finds and his blast from the past outfits are awesome..! He and Mr.Ballen are my 2 favorite story tellers, hands down!!!
@@TomFromRUclips Well, I have to applaud Mr Ballen for his success Tom, but I personally don't appreciate being taken for a mug with clickbait titles and stories I had heard but to which he had added his own version of events for dramatic effect. I unsubscribed after his Clint Eastwood vid nearly a year ago, entitled 'Someone You Know Was On This Plane!" The story was *totally* exaggerated and much nonsense was added. I had already heard Eastwood's version, which I took to be fact. Whilst Ballen's antics have worked for him financially and he has many adoring subscribers, I personally prefer honest channels/ storytellers. No hard feeling intended though. Each to his own ✌
@@lizzy198 I was just curious. Didn't know he did stuff like that. I only found his channel like 2 weeks ago. I'm with you though if he's just making up shit to make the story sound better that's not cool at all.
Right? Wtf? Did she know? How was that brought up? Was it just townies making her a horrible monster for being "treasonous" enough to kill her husband? What a messed up world- she fit in great.
Some say that the world is at it's worst today, but looking back at history and it's vile events such as chronic plagues, famine and war where you were lucky to make it to 20- I'd say humanity has gotten better. The crimes were atrocious as well, and how they were handled is nothing short of a crime in itself. How in the hell did anyone deal with life sober back then? Probably why alcohol played a key role in humanity for centuries.
Exactly! it's only that we can read and hear about them via social media, but people have ALWAYS been people and capable of awful things. More so because it was easier to get away with their crimes, I'd say. People looked the other way of SA and abuse of children and DV even more than they still do now!
Unfortunately we don't learn from our history! Medically more advanced but that's about it as far as I'm concerned.Pwople w money get away w murder n very sinister behavior!!!
the details of the first story, the head on the pike, the oedipal murderers, the block to the head. It's absolutely insane. How has that not been made into a movie yet?
Because there's no hero. No happy ending. Nothing to leave the audience feeling good. She wasn't even a serial killer. Hell she easnt even the murderer. Everyone dies. No real reason. No sacrifice. No war. Just a slut who had a guy murdered and then got burned at the steak for it.... maybe that's a European movie, it wouldn't work in Hollywood without some major rewrites.
@@cassiescott5696 What, the past is a distant country. It's not too different from Pirates of the Caribbean, though I guess you don't often see many movies with criminals' body parts on display in different parts of London. That was more of a 1300s thing than a 1700s to 1800s thing, if I'm not wrong.
My great great grandfather (on my dads side) DC James Anderson was the detective who caught Amelia Dyer. When my grandparents passed away, my dad found the evidence (the parcel found in the river that you included at 30:27) in their attic - detectives could keep evidence back then - and took it to the Reading Police Museum. What’s also weird is that my mum’s great grandmother moved into Amelia Dyers house in Reading after her. Years later, my mum and dad met and ended up married.
Without the forensic science that we have and the world being huge without the internet, people could commit a murder and move to another town or take a boat somewhere and that was the end of that case. Also you’re right, with laws like a servant killing their employer being the worst thing in the world, social standing was everything. Now it is just money not social standing, but it amounts to the same thing maybe.
The principle of equality under the law started in the British legal system & was carried around some of the world. There are always outliers but when the crown courts are investigated the results show that Judges follow the law without bias for/against class, race, religion etc when it comes to criminal courts. In the USA money dictates outcomes in life…
@@suzimonkey345 So in the UK they don't rely on money and connections and are pure and just. What garbage. How about the cash for honours scandal? And who are the top judges but the rich and aristocratic, old boys network.
I would do a little more watching of true crime RUclips channels. Every case in this video has been covered over and over by other creators in the last couple years. Brief Case, the Crime Reel, Mortis media, etc....... That's not to say this is not a good presentation of said cases, but lesser know? If you just mean "before our lifetime", then I guess .......
Having trouble sleeping, I decided to watch some documentaries and came across your channel. Amazing storyteller and the background music and your soothing voice relaxed me and I started falling asleep. But I didn’t want to fall asleep because I wanted to listen to your stories! 😊
This is my first time watching your channel. My mum is Scottish from Dundee, near Broughty Ferry, and I miss the UK. I just adore your voice and your delivery of the cases here: not to mention your excellent research and presentation. So happy I have found the channel.
This channel came up as a suggestion after watching another favourite true crime storyteller of mine. Why wasn't this suggested earlier??? Absolutely brilliant!!! Whoever you are Mr. Narrator, you have got this down to perfection. The atmosphere, the studio (if I may call it that), the fascinating stories, and even your attire, make it eerily feel like you are actually reporting these horrific crimes from the times they took place. A sort of "News At Ten" from the past. And the added illustrations and "live scene" shots complement the story telling. I have many hours of your content to look forward to, and so has my daughter, who I know will enjoy all your hard work. Say hello to a new subscriber, thank you 👍
I don't even know how I found it in the first place but I just realized I love this channel so much - I'm currently in quarantine so seeing this hour long video uploaded really made my day! I also really love your way of narrating these things, it's very pleasant listening to you
Obsessed with this channel. Stories are clear with good amount of details so it doesn’t get boring and also cases I’ve never heard of which is nice I’ve been looking for older crimes. He also has a great narration voice.
Your channel is my happy place. I love the stories, the impeccable research, the balanced analysis, and the melodic voice and sartorial elegance of the presenter. EXCEPTIONAL!
This channel is the best! I've been looking for one that covers historic true crimes in an engaging and respectful tone. I have many books on the subject, but sometimes you'd rather hear it covered by an engaging and creative narrator. Thank you for doing what you do :)
I really appreciate how you shed light on the hardships, discrimination and inequality that women faced every single day. It allows me to see how far we've come as a socity and, yet, how much more progress we have yet to gain.
I love the stories, the delivery and that accent!! "Well, I never" makes me think of the classic stories I used to listen to from BBC. I miss them!!! I'd almost swear the gentleman is either a Squire or Baronette ( sp?). I've never been to the UK, but always wanted to go there! Great work, sir!! and I so look forward to future installments!!!
With the current trend for a return to some imaginary, rose tinted glorious past people need to take note of the reality of the past. While I studied for my History degree a fellow student and myself used one of our holidays to do some research into a subject we'd both run across in other academic modules. We looked into the instances of women taking their own lives due to finding themselves destitute, pregnant or generally crushed by the harsh and cruel attitudes of those who handled the levers of power in the class ridden Victorian society. We concluded that those who dwell on a return, for instance, to a society governed by such values are deluding themselves with their highly selective view of the past. Thank you for another fabulous piece of work Paul. I do hope you excellent videos help to educate and inform people who haven't been exposed to the harsher realities of our country.
@@Loralanthalas Me neither but brextards, usually poorly educated ones, keep trying to pull the "Things were great before we joined the EU." bullshit followed by "You're not old enough to know." Type crap missing the point that I have a degree in contemporary history versus their rose tinted fantasy. To be honest I'm getting tired of trying to talk to pensioners and idiots who simply throw a wobbly and spit their dummies out once I start using those pesky facts.
@@Loralanthalas Many are seduced by the images, depressed by life today, longing for the feelings of childhood and a world with strict roles and rules. It's exactly the same thing as watching postwar westerns, a time that is perceived as simple, good vs evil, shooting people who give you trouble. You think gun-toting white guys don't have a feeling that the Old West was their era?
It's difficult to believe someone has reached university level education and knows so little about the social history of their country. Perhaps if you read more widely this would fix it. Have you never read Charles Dickens and other 19th centuary authors? I'm not throwing shade, I just find it hard to understand.
This came on as an automatic video after another I was watching...... Bloody brilliant!!! Liked and subbed. Even your voice is absolutely perfect for narration.❤️
What a delightfully lengthy surprise! And you put up a normal video today as well. Keep it up! Your channel has grown 10 fold from when I first stumbled upon it and I believe it's only up from here for you :3
I have just come across this channel and am intrigued as I'm currently reading a book called Rivals of the Ripper. Unsolved murders of women in late victoriana London. So enjoyed the fact that you are doing similar stories.
You have such a pleasant and easy listening voice. Only one problem, it relaxes me so much that I keep nodding off.....LOL. Really enjoy listening to you tell us these stories. I believe that you and Mr. Ballen are the best story tellers I have ever listened to here on the internet. Thank you for sharing with us and you have a new subscriber.
I love this show!! Your narration is superb, and it's so beautifully presented. It's so very interesting how crimes were investigated, and punishments administered. So different today. I love your channel, Thank-you!!! 💕
I clicked on the video and seeing the length of the it I was “Buckle in, this will be fun!” I was excited to see a compilation of several of his amazing stories! I haven’t missed an episode and totally enjoyed perusing through these again Thank you for your incredible stories and gifting us with your incredible story telling!
You got some doozies there! I didn’t know much of HH Holmes story. He lives up to his rep even eliminating all of the myths. What a scoundrel! Nice long WIN vid. Thank you. ☕️🌻
What a wonderful way to wake up! I forgot to turn my alarm off and when I picked up the phone to do so, there appeared a notification from you! I forgot all about going back to sleep. Lol. Thank you. Love the argyle sweater! I love it and it's hard to find now. I like real ones, not the ones with the pattern printed on the front. Hope you're having a good day, or evening as I don't know where you are and thank you again for the video! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! You are the first person I have ever heard tell the actual facts of the H.H. Holmes Case. So many people just vomit out the sensationalized stories that were published at the time and not the actual police records of the events.
I found this accidentally but I can’t stop watching them his voice makes it really watchable I watch a lot of crime programmes but really love this one thank you x
you have a very good narration voice, and i love how you deliver the information. Victorian crime is always interesting, especially when the coppers track down the criminals, and how they figure it out with the limited science they had.
This is my first time to this channel, and I love it! You’ve got a new subscriber. Such interesting, unique stories that I’ve never heard about before. Very refreshing. I love your narration and your passion just seeps through the screen! Xxx
Stumbled upon this channel by accident, subscribed because of the quality content! 😊 I had no idea the Victorian era was so brutally bloody! Interestingly, the extreme violence cannot possibly be blamed on the influence of video games, films and the like, leading to a head scratching quandary!
Found another older true crime channel 2 add to my bedtime list, going on the list with BRIEFCASE and Deadly Women. Thank you 4 being such a wonderful story teller few people have gift of storytelling anymore
Only somewhat recently found your channel and how glad I am that I did! My only regret is that I have now completely caught up on all your videos xD Your work is very well done! I really appreciate the calm, factual, and respectful manner in which you present the details and information of a story or case, and the moments of wit, breaking expression, or occasional giggles are perfectly sprinkled in. Especially for the stories set in England, I love that you go to their present day locations to show them as well. Rambling now, but again, amazing work, and thank you for sharing it with us!
breaking news today a rhonda hancock has been arrested today for murder she states she had been studying case files from a you tube channel called absolute history..... XD kidding love dont red rum me :P
@@smuledude5054 There are lots of caves & woods in Alabama to hide Lots of snakes to kill & eat but as long as I can watch this channel I'll be ok! It's not easy being on the run for a 63 year old such as myself! I just loved what you said it was so original I'm still laughing and y'all keep watching my back & let me know when they stop looking! Lol!
In historical times, "jail fever" or "gaol fever" was common in English prisons, and is believed by modern authorities to have been typhus. It often occurred when prisoners were crowded together into dark, filthy rooms where lice spread easily.
Could have been any infectious desease causing fever. People coughing into each other's faces, malnourished and driven to exhaustion. Sounds like heaven for viruses and bacteria
Hello Mr Brodie, I am enjoying yet another wonderful episode of Victorian crime stories. I love listening to your soothing voice. I’m a subscriber and a fan. Thank you for your attention to detail and truth in each story. Awesome work!
I absolutely loved watching this it’s really good and the way the stories are told is so well done you don’t want to move until the video is finished. I love listening to history and learning about the past . Thank you so much by far one of my favourite channels ❤️🥰❤️
My husband could be a decendant of Kate Webster. I saw her name at Wandsworth Prison as she was one of the last women to be hanged there. I always wondered what the story was, how fascinating! Thanks for covering 😊
First time listener! Noticed the channel links to Ask a Mortician and That Chapter and i cannot describe how much it joys me to have another great channel on my list of favorites. A great find and right at the right time as i finish my exams and have time to enjoy stories and sew some pouches :)
Right. I feel the relaxations of listening while having a drink and focusing on something outside the daily worries. Something interesting that does demand my input.
A stellar job again, with entrancing narration! Thank you from across the pond for busting myths surrounding HH Holmes. He wasn't a serial killer. He killed those who were inconvenient to him or could make him some money. The "Murder Castle" was newspaper sensationalism, which unfortunately continues to be believed today.
He was definitely a serial killer. "Serial killers murder three or more victims, but each victim is killed on separate occasions. Unlike mass murderers and spree killers, serial killers usually select their victims, have cooling-off periods between murders, and plan their crimes carefully"
@@omniexistus No he was a serial killer, a mass killer kills four or more people at one location during one continuous period of time, whether it is done within a few minutes or over a period of days.
Another great episode. I think it's important to remember that only pretty stupid criminals faced justice. The mill, mine and factory owners, the politicians, those in holy orders and the landed gentry largely got away with it. Come to think of it, things have improved only slightly.
Yes!! The number of very serious crimes that go unsolved today in Britain is truly shocking! The police don’t even have a suspect in over 30% of the women murdered in recent decades. Less than 2% of rapes reported to the police get to court!! (I recently read an article on violent crime against women in Britain. I’m certain that the statistics on male victims won’t be any better!)
This is how true crime should be done: From a historical perspective, long after anyone directly affected has passed. Without taking that time, true crime is just exploitation - turning a horrific event into entertainment, even as families could still be grieving.. Thank you, Well, I Never, for taking that time. This channel proves over and over that there are plenty of fascinating stories that can be told without crossing that line.
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That's silly , it's not turning it into entertainment, it's good to give victims a voice , there's a way to do it that's respectful of those involved.
Found the cry baby
It's educational
@@hiykidd2895Found the edge lord loser who creams over a new Dahmer or Bundy doc even though there is no new info. And likes to say they fall asleep to depravity. Good for you weirdo you like hearing the stories of monsters repeated or told and not the lives of the victims. 😂 Pathetic
I am absolutely in love with his voice and the way he tells stories..! He keeps my attention the entire way through and makes it feel as if he is talking to me directly instead of to his camera... Love the stories he finds and his blast from the past outfits are awesome..! He and Mr.Ballen are my 2 favorite story tellers, hands down!!!
Mr Ballen exaggerates his stories greatly. On this channel we get the crimes as they really happened
I might recommend They Got Away With Murder channel also, great storytelling and well written
@@lizzy198 exaggerates how?
@@TomFromRUclips Well, I have to applaud Mr Ballen for his success Tom, but I personally don't appreciate being taken for a mug with clickbait titles and stories I had heard but to which he had added his own version of events for dramatic effect. I unsubscribed after his Clint Eastwood vid nearly a year ago, entitled 'Someone You Know Was On This Plane!" The story was *totally* exaggerated and much nonsense was added. I had already heard Eastwood's version, which I took to be fact. Whilst Ballen's antics have worked for him financially and he has many adoring subscribers, I personally prefer honest channels/ storytellers. No hard feeling intended though. Each to his own ✌
@@lizzy198 I was just curious. Didn't know he did stuff like that. I only found his channel like 2 weeks ago. I'm with you though if he's just making up shit to make the story sound better that's not cool at all.
Catherine Hayes’ story is an absolute horrific one. My jaw dropped to the floor when Mr. Brody said that it might be her son.
This is a "Greek tragedy"!
Right? Wtf? Did she know? How was that brought up? Was it just townies making her a horrible monster for being "treasonous" enough to kill her husband? What a messed up world- she fit in great.
@@Loralanthalas Right! Sooo many questions!
@@tienikefick1478 ha! Now I'm all like wtf thinking about this story again. Lol
Incestuou Mother, damn 😨😱
Some say that the world is at it's worst today, but looking back at history and it's vile events such as chronic plagues, famine and war where you were lucky to make it to 20- I'd say humanity has gotten better. The crimes were atrocious as well, and how they were handled is nothing short of a crime in itself. How in the hell did anyone deal with life sober back then? Probably why alcohol played a key role in humanity for centuries.
Exactly! it's only that we can read and hear about them via social media, but people have ALWAYS been people and capable of awful things. More so because it was easier to get away with their crimes, I'd say. People looked the other way of SA and abuse of children and DV even more than they still do now!
Unfortunately we don't learn from our history! Medically more advanced but that's about it as far as I'm concerned.Pwople w money get away w murder n very sinister behavior!!!
the details of the first story, the head on the pike, the oedipal murderers, the block to the head. It's absolutely insane. How has that not been made into a movie yet?
Because there's no hero. No happy ending. Nothing to leave the audience feeling good. She wasn't even a serial killer. Hell she easnt even the murderer. Everyone dies. No real reason. No sacrifice. No war. Just a slut who had a guy murdered and then got burned at the steak for it.... maybe that's a European movie, it wouldn't work in Hollywood without some major rewrites.
Just found this channel and I'm obsessed!This is amazing and I enjoy the storytelling so much!
No one would believe it lol. Have a look at the case of Bathsheba Spooner
@@cassiescott5696 What, the past is a distant country. It's not too different from Pirates of the Caribbean, though I guess you don't often see many movies with criminals' body parts on display in different parts of London. That was more of a 1300s thing than a 1700s to 1800s thing, if I'm not wrong.
They use to always do that
My great great grandfather (on my dads side) DC James Anderson was the detective who caught Amelia Dyer. When my grandparents passed away, my dad found the evidence (the parcel found in the river that you included at 30:27) in their attic - detectives could keep evidence back then - and took it to the Reading Police Museum.
What’s also weird is that my mum’s great grandmother moved into Amelia Dyers house in Reading after her. Years later, my mum and dad met and ended up married.
What an interesting connection!
Wow!! What a lovely story, so romantic too, your parents were destined for each other ♥️
Interesting, thanx for sharing 👍
@WellINever have you ever thought about doing a segment on human combustion mysterys
@@Cricket9579 😗
I love how you cover lesser known, but very intriguing, and interesting stories
Without the forensic science that we have and the world being huge without the internet, people could commit a murder and move to another town or take a boat somewhere and that was the end of that case. Also you’re right, with laws like a servant killing their employer being the worst thing in the world, social standing was everything. Now it is just money not social standing, but it amounts to the same thing maybe.
The principle of equality under the law started in the British legal system & was carried around some of the world. There are always outliers but when the crown courts are investigated the results show that Judges follow the law without bias for/against class, race, religion etc when it comes to criminal courts.
In the USA money dictates outcomes in life…
@@suzimonkey345 So in the UK they don't rely on money and connections and are pure and just. What garbage. How about the cash for honours scandal? And who are the top judges but the rich and aristocratic, old boys network.
@@addie_is_me I'm glad you put in the maybe. Maybe not.
I would do a little more watching of true crime RUclips channels. Every case in this video has been covered over and over by other creators in the last couple years. Brief Case, the Crime Reel, Mortis media, etc....... That's not to say this is not a good presentation of said cases, but lesser know? If you just mean "before our lifetime", then I guess .......
Having trouble sleeping, I decided to watch some documentaries and came across your channel. Amazing storyteller and the background music and your soothing voice relaxed me and I started falling asleep. But I didn’t want to fall asleep because I wanted to listen to your stories! 😊
I'd have nightmares! :D
This channel is the main reason I got RUclips and premium so I can listen with no commercials
This is my first time watching your channel. My mum is Scottish from Dundee, near Broughty Ferry, and I miss the UK. I just adore your voice and your delivery of the cases here: not to mention your excellent research and presentation. So happy I have found the channel.
The same to me 😊 Greetings from Germany (Aachen)
@@anna-ranja4573 love Germany! ❤️
I was st Andrews now in Turriff Scotland heyall 😂❤😂
This channel came up as a suggestion after watching another favourite true crime storyteller of mine. Why wasn't this suggested earlier??? Absolutely brilliant!!! Whoever you are Mr. Narrator, you have got this down to perfection. The atmosphere, the studio (if I may call it that), the fascinating stories, and even your attire, make it eerily feel like you are actually reporting these horrific crimes from the times they took place. A sort of "News At Ten" from the past. And the added illustrations and "live scene" shots complement the story telling. I have many hours of your content to look forward to, and so has my daughter, who I know will enjoy all your hard work. Say hello to a new subscriber, thank you 👍
Same I was watching Brief Case and then this gem came up. Like, where have you been? Victorian era grisly crimes? Yes, please!
1 hour of Mr. Paul Brodie's amazing stories and voice! Well, I never!
Here, here lol
Best comment EVER! Lol
Well, maybe you should 😞
What a treat xx
Originally Scottish, I think.
You Sir, have an amazing gift of being able to engage people when telling stories. Well, I never, that hour flew by.
New subscriber here!
Agreed!!
I agree and am a new subsciber. I have a friend who is blind and i shared this video....wonderful video thank you
Yes, I just subscribed myself!
Always love your content! Such a wonderful energy you have and such fascinating historical journeys you take us on! Thank you!
I don't even know how I found it in the first place but I just realized I love this channel so much - I'm currently in quarantine so seeing this hour long video uploaded really made my day! I also really love your way of narrating these things, it's very pleasant listening to you
Obsessed with this channel. Stories are clear with good amount of details so it doesn’t get boring and also cases I’ve never heard of which is nice I’ve been looking for older crimes. He also has a great narration voice.
A really good show,free from flashy music and ominous voiceovers.love it!
Your channel is my happy place. I love the stories, the impeccable research, the balanced analysis, and the melodic voice and sartorial elegance of the presenter. EXCEPTIONAL!
This channel is the best! I've been looking for one that covers historic true crimes in an engaging and respectful tone. I have many books on the subject, but sometimes you'd rather hear it covered by an engaging and creative narrator.
Thank you for doing what you do :)
I take my hour in the morning or after dinner to watch and learn from this channel. Every topic interests me ❤️Thank you very much
I appreciate the filming on location where you could, not always possible but it adds a nice element.
Love the outdoor filming too adds atmosphere 🇬🇧
He spends a lot of sicere energy and time, to bring us a great presentation. I would love to get drunk, with him!
Just as I wanted to comment on how your way of storytelling would be perfect for the story of H. H. Holmes, you began telling it. Thank you. ❤️
A whole hour of listening? Well, I never! Thank you for your content, as always!
Mr. Paul, no idea how I found you, but, I'm glad I did. Amazing storytelling
Very odd
Great idea to do a compilation, Paul 👍
Really look forward to watching this..
I really appreciate how you shed light on the hardships, discrimination and inequality that women faced every single day. It allows me to see how far we've come as a socity and, yet, how much more progress we have yet to gain.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! 🙏😊
I love the stories, the delivery and that accent!! "Well, I never" makes me think of the classic stories I used to listen to from BBC. I miss them!!! I'd almost swear the gentleman is either a Squire or Baronette ( sp?). I've never been to the UK, but always wanted to go there! Great work, sir!! and I so look forward to future installments!!!
she threatened to kill herself if the wedding didn't happen... that's when you definitively know to never marry this woman.
...and sometimes it can go the other way when the man does that!!
In the end she got what she deserved
@Aurora Wolfe,you got that right -he should have fled!!!!
Biggest red flag!!
I had a woman do that to me, I then told her I was getting a restraining order if she didn’t leave me alone
With the current trend for a return to some imaginary, rose tinted glorious past people need to take note of the reality of the past.
While I studied for my History degree a fellow student and myself used one of our holidays to do some research into a subject we'd both run across in other academic modules. We looked into the instances of women taking their own lives due to finding themselves destitute, pregnant or generally crushed by the harsh and cruel attitudes of those who handled the levers of power in the class ridden Victorian society. We concluded that those who dwell on a return, for instance, to a society governed by such values are deluding themselves with their highly selective view of the past.
Thank you for another fabulous piece of work Paul. I do hope you excellent videos help to educate and inform people who haven't been exposed to the harsher realities of our country.
I've never known anyone who actually thinks the past was better who knew anything about it.
@@Loralanthalas Me neither but brextards, usually poorly educated ones, keep trying to pull the "Things were great before we joined the EU." bullshit followed by "You're not old enough to know." Type crap missing the point that I have a degree in contemporary history versus their rose tinted fantasy. To be honest I'm getting tired of trying to talk to pensioners and idiots who simply throw a wobbly and spit their dummies out once I start using those pesky facts.
@@Loralanthalas Many are seduced by the images, depressed by life today, longing for the feelings of childhood and a world with strict roles and rules. It's exactly the same thing as watching postwar westerns, a time that is perceived as simple, good vs evil, shooting people who give you trouble. You think gun-toting white guys don't have a feeling that the Old West was their era?
now is not better, unimaginable disaster is coming soon, technology has betrayed us
It's difficult to believe someone has reached university level education and knows so little about the social history of their country. Perhaps if you read more widely this would fix it. Have you never read Charles Dickens and other 19th centuary authors? I'm not throwing shade, I just find it hard to understand.
I won't get to listen to the whole video right now, but as soon as get these heathens off to school I know what I'm doing!! Brilliant!
jennifermaurer100 (9 Days ago)
"💓LORD💓" HAVE MERCY! Heathens?
(And💓LORD💓" Please FORGIVE Me!)...
LOL! 😆
WOW!!! A series of stories by my favorite historian of unusual behaviors. Fabulous. Thank you!
This came on as an automatic video after another I was watching......
Bloody brilliant!!! Liked and subbed. Even your voice is absolutely perfect for narration.❤️
Love this long episode I’ve played it twice and fallen asleep straight away 😴 thank you ! Can’t wait for some more longer ones ❤️
That was brilliantly done! Loved the content and the presentation is absolutely the best on RUclips. I've played it three times now. It's just superb
What a delightfully lengthy surprise! And you put up a normal video today as well. Keep it up! Your channel has grown 10 fold from when I first stumbled upon it and I believe it's only up from here for you :3
Long form content with such high quality throughout is a pretty rare find on YT - I’m very glad to have found this channel
i love true crime from the past AND your narration.... thank you!
Your delivery is impeccable. The vast majority of these tales I've never heard of before. So much research. Thank you for your work, sir.
I have just come across this channel and am intrigued as I'm currently reading a book called Rivals of the Ripper. Unsolved murders of women in late victoriana London. So enjoyed the fact that you are doing similar stories.
I just discovered your content! Well done, exceptional delivery!
You have such a pleasant and easy listening voice. Only one problem, it relaxes me so much that I keep nodding off.....LOL. Really enjoy listening to you tell us these stories. I believe that you and Mr. Ballen are the best story tellers I have ever listened to here on the internet. Thank you for sharing with us and you have a new subscriber.
I love this show!! Your narration is superb, and it's so beautifully presented. It's so very interesting how crimes were investigated, and punishments administered. So different today. I love your channel, Thank-you!!! 💕
I was quite happy to see the length of this video. I love your narration and attention to detail. Your channel is the best!
I clicked on the video and seeing the length of the it I was “Buckle in, this will be fun!” I was excited to see a compilation of several of his amazing stories! I haven’t missed an episode and totally enjoyed perusing through these again Thank you for your incredible stories and gifting us with your incredible story telling!
I love to listen to you thank you for taking the time to share these stories with us ,blessing from New Orleans Louisiana
You got some doozies there! I didn’t know much of HH Holmes story. He lives up to his rep even eliminating all of the myths. What a scoundrel!
Nice long WIN vid. Thank you. ☕️🌻
HH Holmes is something. Read Devil in the white city. I can’t remember the author
Excellent clear narration.
What a wonderful way to wake up! I forgot to turn my alarm off and when I picked up the phone to do so, there appeared a notification from you! I forgot all about going back to sleep. Lol. Thank you. Love the argyle sweater! I love it and it's hard to find now. I like real ones, not the ones with the pattern printed on the front. Hope you're having a good day, or evening as I don't know where you are and thank you again for the video! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! You are the first person I have ever heard tell the actual facts of the H.H. Holmes Case. So many people just vomit out the sensationalized stories that were published at the time and not the actual police records of the events.
I found this accidentally but I can’t stop watching them his voice makes it really watchable I watch a lot of crime programmes but really love this one thank you x
you have a very good narration voice, and i love how you deliver the information. Victorian crime is always interesting, especially when the coppers track down the criminals, and how they figure it out with the limited science they had.
I really like this compilation of short stories. Just perfect!!
This is my first time to this channel, and I love it! You’ve got a new subscriber. Such interesting, unique stories that I’ve never heard about before. Very refreshing. I love your narration and your passion just seeps through the screen! Xxx
Stumbled upon this channel by accident, subscribed because of the quality content! 😊
I had no idea the Victorian era was so brutally bloody! Interestingly, the extreme violence cannot possibly be blamed on the influence of video games, films and the like, leading to a head scratching quandary!
Books.
Found another older true crime channel 2 add to my bedtime list, going on the list with BRIEFCASE and Deadly Women. Thank you 4 being such a wonderful story teller few people have gift of storytelling anymore
I listen to Brief case too love it 🇬🇧
Only somewhat recently found your channel and how glad I am that I did! My only regret is that I have now completely caught up on all your videos xD Your work is very well done! I really appreciate the calm, factual, and respectful manner in which you present the details and information of a story or case, and the moments of wit, breaking expression, or occasional giggles are perfectly sprinkled in. Especially for the stories set in England, I love that you go to their present day locations to show them as well. Rambling now, but again, amazing work, and thank you for sharing it with us!
I do indeed love historical crime. Thank you for your hard work with each video. Stellar story telling
I really enjoy the longer length videos. Please keep up the great job.
I love hearing the stories of murder back in the old days They we're the murders that we never knew about! I can't wait for the next one to be told!
breaking news today a rhonda hancock has been arrested today for murder she states she had been studying case files from a you tube channel called absolute history..... XD kidding love dont red rum me :P
@@smuledude5054 There are lots of caves & woods in Alabama to hide Lots of snakes to kill & eat but as long as I can watch this channel I'll be ok! It's not easy being on the run for a 63 year old such as myself! I just loved what you said it was so original I'm still laughing and y'all keep watching my back & let me know when they stop looking! Lol!
@@rhondahancock96 lolz long as you love it all that matters :)
What an interesting post. The narrator is straight-forward and knowledgeable, even as he's telling the most horrific details. Well done.
Let the early weekend begin with Mr. Brodie's amazing story telling skills. Thank you for this amazing content and the delivery.
Ooh a few stories in one, yay. Thank you dear one. Huge fan. Blessed be.
You had me at "adulterous and wicked!" lol :) Great storytelling! Love your channel! :)
In historical times, "jail fever" or "gaol fever" was common in English prisons, and is believed by modern authorities to have been typhus. It often occurred when prisoners were crowded together into dark, filthy rooms where lice spread easily.
Could have been any infectious desease causing fever. People coughing into each other's faces, malnourished and driven to exhaustion. Sounds like heaven for viruses and bacteria
Love this channel, LOVE the way the stories are presented. Always looking forward to the next episode.👌👌👌
I absolutely love this channel! Great work, fantastic history.
I do love these stories, but the way you tell them improves them enormously. Thank you.
Another great episode! Don't stop, don't even slow down. You're getting better and better at making these videos. You're getting it down to a science.
Excellent video. Fascinating stories & great presentation. Thanks!
EXCELLENT! Just watched my first video of yours. Cannot wait for more!
I don’t know how or WHY I haven’t found your channel until today but maaaaannnn am I glad it was recommended to me ❤️
Hello Mr Brodie, I am enjoying yet another wonderful episode of Victorian crime stories. I love listening to your soothing voice. I’m a subscriber and a fan. Thank you for your attention to detail and truth in each story. Awesome work!
Excellent narration and introducing me to crimes I hadn't heard about. Well done!
How perfect to have your lovely voice to tell crime stories to us.
I absolutely loved watching this it’s really good and the way the stories are told is so well done you don’t want to move until the video is finished. I love listening to history and learning about the past . Thank you so much by far one of my favourite channels ❤️🥰❤️
I like this gentlemen's voice and manner of storytelling.It is very calming before bed.Thank you,sir.
My husband could be a decendant of Kate Webster. I saw her name at Wandsworth Prison as she was one of the last women to be hanged there. I always wondered what the story was, how fascinating! Thanks for covering 😊
Where have you been all my life?? No matter, I'm now a subscriber!
TY for the true story of H.H. Holmes!
Thanks for this...very good narrative😊
Thank you for that wonderful hour. It’s a pleasure to listen to your voice. Very relaxing, even when you are talking about the most horrific crimes.
A great compilation, loved every minute off it.
So did Catherine. 👈. 🤫
First time listener! Noticed the channel links to Ask a Mortician and That Chapter and i cannot describe how much it joys me to have another great channel on my list of favorites. A great find and right at the right time as i finish my exams and have time to enjoy stories and sew some pouches :)
H H Holmes was truly on another level. He must have thoroughly enjoyed his chosen "profession". It can't have been only for the money.
I love history and I enjoy true crime but until now I didn't know I needed them combined. Lovely stuff, love the channel, I just discovered you. ❤
Brilliant storytelling! Thank you Sir! These are incredible and very chilling, cannot believe humans are capable of doing such horrible things!🥺
Immediately got hooked on this channel
I love this content. Paul is the sort of guy you want to go to a country pub with a fireside and just listen. Seeking out his stylist. So, so cool.
Right. I feel the relaxations of listening while having a drink and focusing on something outside the daily worries. Something interesting that does demand my input.
Oh yes 🇬🇧👍
Absolutely braw Paul and I’ve obviously subscribed to your amazing content.
Outstanding my friend.
Whoa! An hour? Is it one of our birthdays? Thank you from a relatively new subscriber in Cape May, New Jersey.
I absolutely ADORE Cape May! 🙂❤👻🦇🧛♀️🙂
Excellent work there sir. Thank you so much. 👍
As gruesome as the content was, your research and delivery of events were mesmerizing and captivating...
Great episode. I Enjoy the way you tell the storys and how respectfull of the victims you are.
A stellar job again, with entrancing narration! Thank you from across the pond for busting myths surrounding HH Holmes. He wasn't a serial killer. He killed those who were inconvenient to him or could make him some money. The "Murder Castle" was newspaper sensationalism, which unfortunately continues to be believed today.
Does that make him a mass murderer then?
@@omniexistus more like a grifter/con artist/psychopath. Mass murder is killing a bunch of people at once.
He was definitely a serial killer. "Serial killers murder three or more victims, but each victim is killed on separate occasions. Unlike mass murderers and spree killers, serial killers usually select their victims, have cooling-off periods between murders, and plan their crimes carefully"
@@omniexistus No he was a serial killer, a mass killer kills four or more people at one location during one continuous period of time, whether it is done within a few minutes or over a period of days.
@@janetpendlebury6808 no. Serial killers are motivated differently than Holmes was.
You have a follower, my friend.
I absolutely love your style and manner of presentation. I look forward to listening.
With love- a new sub from Texas.
Another great episode. I think it's important to remember that only pretty stupid criminals faced justice. The mill, mine and factory owners, the politicians, those in holy orders and the landed gentry largely got away with it. Come to think of it, things have improved only slightly.
Yes!! The number of very serious crimes that go unsolved today in Britain is truly shocking!
The police don’t even have a suspect in over 30% of the women murdered in recent decades. Less than 2% of rapes reported to the police get to court!!
(I recently read an article on violent crime against women in Britain. I’m certain that the statistics on male victims won’t be any better!)
Yep, not much has changed!
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Except for the right wing idiots whom crave a retrograde world.
IMPROVED , you are joking , it is still a country of them the Elite and us the Peasants, nothing has changed and the Government don’t give a shit
@@markwilliamwestonwilson1503 true but they haven't brought back the workhouse, yet.
Thank you for this upload, love your content. Cheers from the land Down Under. ✌️
✨ Nice, thank you from New Zealand 🌿
Amazing stuff!! Thank you so much for a fascinating hour!🙂