On The Ghostlorist podcast, Ursula presents weekly scripted, narrated explorations into the world of true ghosts, hauntings and encounters with the unexplained. Listen to the full narrations on The Ghostlorist YouTube feed or on the Spotify podcast platform. Subscribe today and ring the notification bell to get notified when case episodes premiere.
CASE #12: THE HORROR OF AMEROIS: In Search of the Mothers of Darkness
we take you deep into the heart of the Ardennes Forest in Belgium, where one of the world’s most enigmatic and fearsome locations resides: the Mothers of Darkness Castle, also known as the Chateau des Amerois. Shrouded in mystery and rumor, this crumbling castle has earned a dark reputation as a center for occult practices, shadowy rituals, and otherworldly encounters. Is it truly a gathering place for secret societies and ancient rituals, as some claim? Or has its eerie aura and remote location simply fueled decades of conspiracy theories and ghost stories? From ghostly apparitions that have terrified visitors to chilling legends of blood sacrifice and hidden chambers, we’ll unravel the sinister tales that surround this infamous site. We’ll also explore the castle’s history, from its origins as a royal hunting lodge to its abandonment and transformation into a place of intrigue. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or a skeptic fascinated by the darker side of history, this episode is a must-listen for anyone captivated by haunted castles, supernatural legends, and the macabre secrets of Europe’s past. Join us as we uncover the truth—or get closer to it—about this enigmatic location, and prepare to question everything you think you know about the line between myth and reality.
CASE #11: THE TREAD OF DREADFUL FEET: The Haunting of Charles Dickens
Step into the haunted history of Charles Dickens, one of the most iconic authors of all time, as we explore the supernatural influences in his life and work. From ghostly encounters to the eerie inspiration behind A Christmas Carol, Dickens was deeply fascinated by the paranormal and often wove it into his timeless stories.
Discover the true hauntings and mysterious events that shaped his writing and learn how Victorian England’s obsession with ghost stories and the supernatural played a role in his legacy. Was Dickens himself a believer in the paranormal, or was it all part of his literary genius?
Join me as we uncover the spectral secrets of one of literature’s great masters in this episode of The Ghostlorist with Ursula Bielski
CASE #10: THE SUICIDE BRIDGE: The Brief, Haunted Span of Chicago’s High Bridge
Most Chiagoans now know that some 10 to 13,000 graves remain in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, originally the City Cemetery. But another, even darker secret hides here. Between 1893 and 1919, the park hosted many deaths of its own, both accidental and willful. The great majority occured around the now-forgotten High Bridge that stood over the lagoon—a span which quickly beCame known as Suicide Bridge.