Dark Fringe Radio

In this spine-chilling episode, join us as we delve into the mysterious and horrifying past of Poveglia Island, an infamous place steeped in darkness and tragedy. Nestled in the Venetian Lagoon, just off the coast of Italy, Poveglia Island holds a haunting secret that has captured the imaginations of thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts alike. Our journey begins with the island's haunting origins as a refuge for victims of the bubonic plague during the Middle Ages. Discover the gruesome details of how the afflicted were isolated and left to die in agonizing solitude, their anguished cries echoing through the desolate landscape. Tales of restless spirits and spectral apparitions are just the beginning of the chilling stories that surround this eerie island. But the horror doesn't end there. Poveglia Island's macabre history continued in the 20th century when it served as a psychiatric hospital. Uncover the chilling experiments conducted on the mentally ill, dark secrets that were concealed within its crumbli