This podcast episode dives into the haunted histories of Atlanta, including ghostly tales from the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and the Fox Theatre. It also explores the unsettling story of the brutal murders in the haunted Montgomery House and discusses an unsolved murder case with a lingering presence.
The discovery of an ancient Viking grave beneath a home in Northern Norway highlights the rich history of the region.
The Winekoff Hotel in Atlanta, which experienced a devastating fire in 1946, is rumored to be haunted by the victims of the tragedy.
Deep dives
The Discovery of an Ancient Viking Grave in a Family Home
During a home refurbishment, Mary Ann Christensen and her husband discovered an ancient Viking grave beneath the floorboards of their family home in Northern Norway. They called in archaeologists to investigate, confirming the thousand-year-old burial site.
Atlanta's Historical Significance and Haunted Past
Atlanta, founded in 1837, has a rich history and is known for its connection to the Civil War. Battles like the Battle of Peach Tree Creek, the Battle of Atlanta, and the Battle of Ezra Church took place in the city. Many haunted locations, such as Kennesaw Mountain, the Old Farmhouse, and the Fox Theatre, have ties to Atlanta's civil war past.
The Tragic Legacy of the Winekoff Hotel
The Winekoff Hotel in Atlanta, built in 1912, was deemed fireproof and boasted a reinforced steel structure. However, a devastating fire in 1946 claimed the lives of 119 guests, making it the deadliest hotel fire in American history. The hotel, which is now the Ellis Hotel, is said to be haunted by the victims of the tragic fire.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, one American city has climbed out of a dark and painful past. But the shadows of those early tragedies have proven to be impossible to leave behind
Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.