Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: The Devil's Den
Oct 9, 2019
Discover the chilling history of Devil's Den, a key site in the Civil War with a staggering death toll. Unearth ghostly tales of spectral soldiers and eerie encounters that continue to haunt visitors today. The podcast dives into supernatural legends and examines famous photographs, questioning the reality behind haunting experiences. With tales of ghastly figures and technological glitches, it blends history with the paranormal, all wrapped in a humorous tone. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into America’s haunted past!
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Ghostly Encounter
- A woman climbing in Devil's Den felt a hand grab her ankle.
- She saw a man in a Civil War uniform, who vanished when she called her friend.
Helpful Hippie Ghost
- A woman got lost in Devil's Den and a disheveled man pointed her in the right direction.
- Described as having a floppy hat, long hair, barefoot, and in rags, he resembled a First Texas Confederate soldier.
First Texas Ghost
- Another woman wearing a University of Texas sweatshirt saw a similar figure.
- He pointed at her shirt and said, "First Texas," before disappearing, reinforcing the Confederate soldier theory.