Happy Halloween! We have some guest lecturers today for class- The Middle Seats podcast! Our friends Jake, Nate, and Drew are joining us for a lesson on Interview With The Vampire. We share our thoughts on the book by Anne Rice and the 1994 movie. We also share who we would cast in a 2024 remake of the movie.Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Any stories you would like us to share? Follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast and send us an email at darkacademiathepodcost@gmail...

It's study time! Prof. Nicki takes us through the second installment of Haunted Libraries. Plus, Prof. Allie has (finally) finished ACOTAR.Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.Sources used in this episode:“The history of the Willard Library.” The Little House of Horrors, https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/willard-library/. Accessed 21 O...

Ever wondered why you should never say the word "Macbeth" in a theater? What would happen if you did? Prof. Allie takes us through the curse of The Scottish Play. How did the curse begin and how has it effected performers and audience members alike?Do you have a story you would like to share? Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own.*Sources used in t...

This episode is a testament to our love for modern medicine. Prof. Nicki takes us to medieval Europe to teach us all about the Bubonic Plague and The Decameron. What was day-to-day life like during this dark, disgusting time? Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Any ghost story you would like to share? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own.*Sources used in this episode:Black Death ‑ C...

Double, double toil and trouble! Prof. Allie dives into how King James VI of Scotland/King James I of England was the actual worst. Learn about how toxic masculinity lead to the mass murder of innocents. Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Do you want us to do a Twilight deep dive? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own.*"Daemonologie." 1597....

This week, Prof. Nicki gives us the ultimate book corner. Learn all about how some of the spookiest locations throughout the world have inspired some of the spookiest pieces of literature. Also, a ghost gives us all a lesson in modesty.Do you have any topics you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Any book recommendations? Send us an email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own. Not ...

This week, our professors discuss one of the darkest pieces of literature published- the Malleus Maleficarum. Learn all about how one of history's biggest losers influenced thousands of government sanctioned murders. Plus an in depth discussion of the penultimate episode of season 2 of House of the Dragon.Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Which dragon is your favorite? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us o...

On this week's episode, Prof. Nicki takes us to the finger lakes district in upstate New York. Learn all about the strange happenings at Wells College. Also, we are back with another addition of Game of Thrones corner.Do you have a ghost story to share? A campus you would like us to cover? What would you do if your school randomly closed down? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademia.*All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with Wel...

All aboard! This week, Prof. Allie takes us down to Bristol, Tennessee to discuss the mysterious hauntings at Tennessee High School, where not all hauntings were once living beings. Plus, hear all about our House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 thoughts.Do you have a story you would like to share? A campus you would like us to cover? What are your thoughts on carpets? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS...

Field trip! This week, Prof. Nicki takes a deep dive into 4 haunted museums throughout New York state. What would you do if a ghost tried to throw hands?Do you have a campus you would like to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Have you gone to the Saratoga Race Track before? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SPOILERS. CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.*All opinions stated are ...

Join Prof. Allie and Prof. Nicki for a quick trip down under. This week, Prof. Allie discusses La Trobe University in Australia. How is this university tied to a closed down psychiatric facility?Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? What is your favorite animal fun fact? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with La Trobe Univ...

It's time for a trip on the subway because Prof. Nicki is taking us to The Bronx. We are going to learn all about the hauntings and crime surrounding Fordham University. Also, Prof. Nicki and Prof. Allie discuss all of their favorite exhibits at The Bronx Zoo.Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any topics you want us to discuss? Are you also afraid of ghost children? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opini...

On this week's episode, Prof. Allie takes us to our neighbors in the North, Canada! Grab a coffee and learn all about the hauntings of the University of Toronto. The 6 is full of sparring stonemasons and paranormal professors.Do you have a campus or topic you would like us to cover? Do you have a ghost story you would like to share? Kendrick or Drake? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast. *All opinions stated are our own...

Prof. Nicki is taking us to the underground of Rome this week as we discuss The Vatican Archives. What ancient secrets are buried underneath Vatican City? What is the dress code for visiting The Vatican?Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Any Vatican City fashion tips? Send us an email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with The Vatic...

It's time for some KNOTTY PINE! Prof. Allie takes us back to the Crescent City to give us a lesson on the Buckner Mansion and its tie to the American Horror Story Universe. Plus, Prof. Nicki gives a quick lesson on different architecture styles.Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Do you agree that season 3 was one of the best season's of AHS? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathe...

This week, Prof. Nicki takes us to the land of horse racing and whiskey- Kentucky! We'll learn all about a ghost dog and another lady in a dress of a specific color haunting the grounds of Eastern Kentucky University. Also, will Prof. Allie be able to move passed her dislike of elevators?Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Did you win a lot of money at the Kentucky Derby? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us...

Time to strike a match and light up this juke joint. This week, we are in the live music capital of the world, Austin, Texas! Prof. Allie takes us through UT Austin. Hook 'em!Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Do you have a ghost story you would like to share? Are you a university benefactor? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with University of Texas at Austin.*...

Happy Walpurgisnacht! Hop on your brooms because this week, Prof. Nicki takes us to Salem State University. Hear all about how the land remains haunted by the trauma of 1692.Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? What is your Roman Empire? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with Salem State University.*Sources used for this ...

We've finally made it to the Motherland- Ireland! Prof. Allie deep dives into the history and spooky happenings at Trinity College Dublin. Find out all about the top university in the Emerald Isle. Do you have any ghost stories? Is there a campus or topic you would like us to cover? Were you personally victimized by the ending of Normal People too? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.*All opinions stated are our own. Not affi...

Time for a haunted study session. Prof. Nicki gives us a tour of some of the most haunted campus libraries in the United States. We will be traveling from Alabama to Colorado to Illinois. Shoutout to our friends at The Haunted and the Strange! Give them a listen wherever you get your podcasts.Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any stories you would like to share? Have you had a creepy encounter while pulling an all nighter in the library? Send us an email at darkacade...

Hear ye! Hear ye! We are touring The College of William and Mary in this week's episode of Dark Academia. Prof. Allie covers everything from colonial soldiers to grave robbing to Kendrick Lamar. Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Have you been to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast. *All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with...

Hello Sassenachs, this week Prof. Nicki takes us on a tour of St. Andrew's University in Fife, Scotland.  Learn all about Scottish witches and the inspiration behind Macbeth. Plus, Prof. Nicki tells the scariest eyelid story ever told. Do you have a campus you would like us to cover?  Any ghost stories to share? Want to share your opinions on golf? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast. *All opinions stated are our own. Not...

Join your professors this week on a trip down to the Research Triangle in North Carolina. Prof. Allie is here to discuss everything macabre at UNC Chapel Hill, where the dead are always afoot. Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Want to rant about your March Madness bracket? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast. *All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with UNC...

On this week's episode of Dark Academia, Prof. Nicki and Prof. Allie are joined by a special guest to discuss the hauntings of Gettysburg College. Listen to learn all about an elevator ride to hell on earth. Plus, Prof. Matt talks about all of his ghostly experiences. Do you have a campus you would like us to cover? Do you have a ghost story you would like to share? Have you visited Gettysburg? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram...