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Quick update on what's coming up

for the next few weeks its going to be one video a week rather than the usual pace. two reasons. first I'm going to be away on holiday for a bit at the start of July. second im trying out a few new things with the videos and im still working out exactly how I want to do it, so theyre taking a little longer to put together while I get it right


on the poll, thank you to everyone who voted. it was close enough that im going to do a bit of both. im going to remake the older videos but take them deeper and darker in the new format, and ill also be setting up a separate channel with all the original videos left completely untouched. ill share that second channel a bit later, after my appeal goes through, just because i dont want to risk anything affecting it while thats still in motion


new videos will be going out on fridays from now on


last thing. because ive taken down a lot of the old videos the view count has dropped off quite a bit, which is expected.

so for the time being im going to lean into the more popular topics to rebuild things back up. once its settled again ill start working the more obscure stuff back in too, theres a lot of it i still want to get to


more soon

2 days ago | [YT] | 90

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A note from behind the curtain🕯️

A heads up, my fellow Archivists you'll see a lot of older videos disappear over the next few weeks. Everything before the Phantom of the Opera video is being unlisted (not deleted) before the 6th of July, and I'm starting now.

Why? I'm in the middle of a monetization appeal, and the older material is what's tripping the "inauthentic content" flag holding everything up. Clearing it out gives the channel the cleanest shot at getting sorted. Housekeeping, not a funeral.

But those videos aren't lost I've got two ways to bring them back, and I want your vote:

A) Move them to a new home channel, kept forever as they are (this waits until the appeal's settled won't risk it before then).

B) Remake them in the new format: deeper, darker, properly polished.

Vote below 👇

And one more thing no video today. I had one in the works, but partway through I realized the script had started to feel like a lecture rather than a story, which isn't what we're here for.

I've fixed it now, but I was running a bit low after that, so rather than force out something half-finished I'm aiming to have it ready for Friday. Quality over a rushed upload, always.

Thank you for your patience while I get the house in order.

Keep the candle lit. 🕯️

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 94

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40,000. Thank you.

I know the channel has been in a weird place lately and you've been patient with it.

The rebuild is going well, the reapplication is on track, and I feel better about what's coming than I have in a while.


More to come very soon. 🖤

1 month ago | [YT] | 202

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Hey everyone,
I want to be upfront with you my appeal to get the channel remonetised was unfortunately unsuccessful.


The exact reasoning is a bit vague, but reading between the lines, it seems to be connected to some of my older videos that are still live on the channel. I have another chance to appeal in 90 days, so here's my plan.


Over the coming weeks, I'm going to be slowly phasing out the older videos and remaking the ones that deserve a second life. Not all of them some topics didn't land the way I'd hoped and I'd rather leave them behind. But the ones worth revisiting? I'm rewriting them from scratch. New scripts, new research, new depth. So even if you've watched the originals, there should be plenty in the new versions that feels fresh.


If you've seen the remade Roanoke video, that's the kind of treatment I'll be giving the upcoming remakes.


What this means for you: I'm aiming to put out 2 videos a week one completely new topic and one remake of an older video. First up, I'm aiming to have a remade version of the dark stories behind nursery rhymes ready for Friday.


It's not the news I was hoping to share, but honestly I'm looking at it as an opportunity. The channel has come a long way since some of those early uploads, and I'd rather the library reflect the standard we're at now.


If there are any older videos you'd particularly love to see remade, let me know in the comments that'll help me decide what to prioritise.


Thanks for sticking around. More to come very soon.

1 month ago | [YT] | 228

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The votes are in and honestly it couldn't have been closer.

Roanoke and Biblically Accurate Angels were locked at 30% each, but Roanoke held the lead for longer before Angels caught up at the end so that's the one we're going with first.


Here's the order:
🏛️ Roanoke —> The Colony That Vanished
👼 Biblically Accurate Angels —> They Were Never Beautiful
🪆 Annabelle —> The Real Story Behind the World's Most Haunted Doll
💀 The Dancing Plague of 1518 —> They Danced Until They Died


The voiceover is already recorded for all 4. So I need to do the rest of the editing now on all 4.

On a separate note some of you have already found The Midnight Vault, my second channel. If you haven't yet, here's the link:

www.youtube.com/channel/UCPe1...


If you enjoy the Archives, the Vault is the darker companion this is where the classified files live.

Government programmes they ran on their own people. Cover-ups that went all the way to the top. The history that was deliberately buried. Five videos already up and what's coming next goes even deeper the families that bought governments, the places that should never have been built, and the conspiracy theories that turn out to be far more disturbing when you strip away the fiction and look at what's actually documented. New files dropping regularly.

The reason I built it (the second channel) is simple I've always been just as curious about what's happening around us as I am about what happened in the past. And the more I dug, the more I kept finding stories about people and institutions in power that I couldn't just sit on. Some of this history isn't ancient, some of it shaped the world we're living in right now and that felt like something worth sharing.


Right now the videos sit at 10-15 minutes while I find the right style and format. As I scale they'll grow into the longer deep dives similar to what this channel is known for (probably to around the 30 min mark with the fast paced edits that are currently on the second channel).


And just to be clear this changes nothing here. The Midnight Archives is still making longform content and that's not going anywhere.

The Vault is an addition, not a replacement.

I'll be dropping another poll soon just polishing up some scripts I've been working on. But if there's something specific you've been wanting to see covered, drop it in the comments below and I'll see if I can get to work on it.

The Archives runs on your curiosity as much as mine. 🕯️

2 months ago | [YT] | 94

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Hey everyone 🌙

The Cleopatra video is going to be a couple of days later than planned won't be able to get it finished today. Been dealing with some stuff behind the scenes on the channel that I'll be filling you in on soon.

She's worth the wait though. See you very soon.

2 months ago | [YT] | 125

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Cleopatra drops on Friday. Almost everything you think you know about her is wrong.

While that's being finished, I've got scripts ready for these four and I want you to help me decide on what comes next.

One of them is a complete remake of my Roanoke video it was one of my earliest scripts and you deserve a version that does the story justice.


Which one do you want first?

2 months ago | [YT] | 92

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Hi everyone, here is the latest update regarding the channel and the appeal.

The Update: Unfortunately, the channel was not re-monetized this time around. However, the good news is that I can re-appeal on April 6th. From now until then, I am committed to making the best possible content for you guys. I’m not going anywhere, and I’m going to use this time to prove the quality of The Midnight Archives.

The New Format: As promised, I am bringing a human face to the stories. The new videos will feature me in front of the camera introducing the topic (roughly 2-3 minutes) before we dive into the stories you love.

The Voice (Your Feedback): In the last poll, the majority of you voted for me to use my real voice. I hear you! I will be transitioning to this starting in February.

Immediate Future: I have a few videos left over that I need to re-edit (adding the new filmed intros and more images). These will still use the AI voice as I don't want to waste the work already done.

February Onwards: I will balance AI voice and my real voice until I get to a point where I can handle the whole process myself to the high quality you deserve.

Current Delay: I am itching to get these new videos out, but I am waiting on one last piece of equipment. It was supposed to arrive this past Saturday but never showed up! Once it’s here, I can start recording immediately (just need to record the intro's got the bulk of the videos ready to go).

Sorry for the slight delay I just don't want the quality of the channel to drop off by rushing without the right gear.

Thank you for sticking with me. We press on! 🕯️

5 months ago | [YT] | 304

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A Thank You, An Update, and A New Direction for The Archives 🌙

First, I want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. Reading through your messages of support honestly meant the world to me. It’s been a stressful week, but knowing this community has my back kept me going.

The Update: I haven’t heard back regarding the appeal yet, but I’ve used this quiet time to take a break from editing and really think about the future of the channel.

The Problem: It seems the YouTube algorithm is flagging the channel as "inauthentic" or "mass-produced." Because I use AI tools for efficiency, the system isn't seeing the human research and writing effort that goes into every script. To fix this, I need to bring more "humanity" back to the videos.

The Plan:

A New Host: Going forward, I’m going to step in front of the camera for Intros and Outros. Think of me as a "Host" guiding you into the Archives. I’m admitting now I’m a bit camera shy! I’ve been practicing to make sure I’m not too awkward, so please bear with me as I get comfortable.

Visuals & Sound: I’m going to start adding Sound Effects and more frequent image changes. I know many of you said you mostly "listen" rather than watch (which is why I kept images static previously), but unfortunately, the algorithm dislikes static images. The new format will be more dynamic to keep YouTube happy.

The Big Question (The Voice): I’ve been using an AI voice for two reasons:
1) It saves time,
and
2) When I originally tried recording, I actually strained my throat and the quality dropped off!

However, I am more than happy to record the narration myself if that’s what you prefer.

I will be making a "Test Video" soon where you can hear my real voice and the new format. I’m new to voice acting, so there will be a learning curve, but I’m willing to learn if it makes the content better for you.

A Note on Schedule: With these upgrades (filming, recording, and editing SFX), I won't be able to keep up the "Video A Day" pace anymore. I need to assess how long this new process takes, but I promise you this: I will not rush it. I would rather upload slightly less often than give you rubbish content. Quality is the priority now.


Discord is Coming: By popular demand, I am currently setting up a Discord server! 👾 I’ll post the link right here on the Community Tab as soon as it's ready so we can stay in touch properly.

Next Steps: I have a few videos ready, but I’m holding off on posting them until the appeal is sorted (I don't want to risk confusing the review process). I’ll likely update them to this new format before you see them.

Thank you for being patient with me while I evolve the channel. Let me know your thoughts on the real voice vs. AI voice below! 👇

5 months ago | [YT] | 176

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Important Update for The Midnight Archives Community 🌙

We started The Midnight Archives with a simple goal: to create immersive, long-form historical documentaries that serve as a companion for you whether you are working, studying, or trying to drift off to sleep.

Through your support, this channel has become a daily routine for so many of you, and I am incredibly specific for the community we’ve built.

The Situation Recently, our channel was demonetized following a review for “inauthentic content.”

This was a surprise, as we take great pride in acting as the creative director for every story selecting the topics, shaping the narrative structure, and directing the research to ensure we are bringing you valuable, accurate historical storytelling.

What Happens Next? We are currently in the process of appealing this decision to show the human editorial vision and effort that goes into every single documentary.

However, I will be taking a short break from our usual daily upload schedule to re-evaluate our production workflow and ensure we are meeting the highest standards possible for the platform.

The Good News Before I take this brief pause, I have a few videos that were already completed and ready to go. I will be releasing these over the coming days so you still have new stories to listen to while we work behind the scenes to get things back on track.

How You Can Help If The Midnight Archives has helped you sleep, focus, or learn about history, you are welcome to share your experience in the comments below. Honest feedback helps reviewers understand the genuine value this community sees in our work.

A Small Request: Please keep comments respectful and constructive.
🚫 Do not attack YouTube
🚫 Do not use angry language
🚫 Do not spam identical comments

I genuinely love creating these documentaries for you, and I am committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure the future of this channel.

Thank you for sticking with us.

— The Midnight Archives Team

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