Lore

Explore the fascinating story of Rosa Matilda Richter, the world's first human cannonball, and the rise and legacy of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Delve into the tragic circus train disaster and the dark secrets behind the glittering circus facade. Learn about Pepper's Ghost, a clever illusion technique used in Victorian theatre.

Exploring the history of vampire legends, from literature to real-life incidents. The podcast covers the unsettling discoveries in New Orleans, the tale of Count Estruk, the legends of the Casket Girls, and the violent incident involving investigators drained of blood in the city. It also touches on the arrest and confession of the Carter brothers, who may have escaped their fate.

This podcast provides recommendations for further exploration of sea monster folklore and creatures in freshwater lakes in three older episodes. It serves as a guide for listeners who enjoyed the recent episode on sea monsters.

Explore the fascination with hybrid creatures in folklore and entertainment. Delve into the illustrations of sea monsters in Gesner's Book. Uncover the ongoing debate about mysterious creatures. Learn about a shocking event at a slaughterhouse. Discover a terrifying saurian monster in New Zealand. Dive into the Maori myth of the Taniva and its puzzling existence.

Explore the fascinating history and significance of magical objects used for protection, including horseshoes, witch bottles, and the Hand of Glory. Learn about European witch trials, the stereotypes surrounding witches, and the connection between magic and food, such as the use of witch cakes to identify witches.

Discover bizarre and gruesome relics, including medicinal cannibalism and the folklore surrounding touching a human corpse, in this deeper look into the subject matter of the recent episode of Lore.

This podcast explores the fascinating world of human remains, from the relic economy in the Middle Ages to the significance of relics in the Catholic Church. It also delves into the posthumous journey of Gene Roddenberry's ashes into outer space and the intriguing story of the mummified arm in the Church of St. James the Greater.

This podcast explores the haunted histories of bridges, including Emily's Bridge in Stowe, Vermont, and the legend of Lydia in Jamestown, North Carolina. The host discusses the symbolism and paranormal encounters associated with these bridges. The episode also mentions sponsorship by BetterHelp and Rockbrook Camera.

Discover three topically related episodes about unusual witch trials in different locations and time periods. Learn why they are worth listening to.

This podcast explores the dark consequences of public opinion in the past, delving into the use of witchcraft beliefs for manipulation in Spain, the operations of the Spanish Inquisition, and the aftermath of the Basque witch trials.