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We're asking the real questions this week, folx: did Poe have a time machine? Also, what were the circumstances that led to his death? And what the hell is a "Poe Toaster?" Tune in to hear the answers and much, much more! 

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

For Further Reading:

https://www.eapoe.org/geninfo/poedeath.htm 

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/edgar-allan-poe

https://www.eapoe.org/index.htm 

https://www.eapoe.org/balt/poegrave.htm 

https://www.eapoe.org/balt/poechh.htm 

https://observer.com/2007/10/poes-mysterious-death-the-plot-thickens/ 

https://www.upworthy.com/3-moments-that-might-convince-you-edgar-allan-poe-was-a-time-traveler-rp7 

https://www.centauri-dreams.org/2021/09/07/the-unusual-prescience-of-edgar-allen-poe/ 

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How much do you know about what really happened out on the California Trail? Well... Tune in to find out! 

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

For Further Reading:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Donner-party

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-donner-party 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Party 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Trail 

Puppet History - Season 2, episode 8

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Everyone knows about the cursed LaLaurie Mansion, but what about the dark history beyond Nicholas Cage and the reported hauntings? And who was Madame Delphine LaLaurie? Tune in as we uncover some historical truths. 

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

For Further Reading:

https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/?srsltid=AfmBOopa8U7oLMhyY4-sHUBkh1vCUE81ZxX2OrmIi67jNMWO8YhHQ6dp 

https://hauntedhistorytours.com/blog/a-step-into-darkness-the-haunting-tale-of-the-lalaurie-mansion/

https://www.neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com/blog/lalaurie-mansion 

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3756&context=etd 

Carolyn Long - Madame LaLaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House

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You really wouldn't believe what the deal is with the Mormons. Hannah takes Georgia through an abbreviated history of the Latter Day Saints movement, both of them trying hard to understand from an anthropological lens.

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

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You've lived through a global pandemic, but have you ever lived through an epidemic? Dr. Benjamin Rush sure did, not 20 years after he penned his name down on the Declaration of Independence. Did he have some quirky ideas on how to heal people afflicted with yellow fever? Well... yeah. Have we learned anything from that experience? Well... sorta.

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

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It's time for the second epiosde of our second and we're talking about two brothers who didn't deserve any second chances. There are also two of us. There's a 2 thing here somewhere... Anyway, join us for a small dose of what life was like in the Revolutionary War era as we talk vigilante justice and all things gruesome in the poorly documented case of the Harpe Brothers. Spoiler warning: it does get pretty graphic so be wary!

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

https://www.webstercoky.com/history/harps.php

https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/606?tour=41&index=1

https://www.appalachiabare.com/the-devil-in-appalachia-the-bloodthirsty-harpe-brothers/

http://tnency.utk.tennessee.edu/entries/micajah-and-wiley-harpe/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpe_brothers

https://wckyhistory-genealogy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Accounts-of-the-Harpe-Brothers.pdf 

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Aaaaaand we're back! Welcome to our season of American folk tales, true crime, cryptids, and other stories. In this episode, Georgia and Hannah play a little New Year's catch-up, then dive right into the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and  American colonization.

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

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Happy Pre-Season 2! Tune in to this very special episode as we are joined by friend-of-the-show Jordan to discuss all things pseudoarchaeology in all of its racist, fake news un-glory. And please head over to JaySea Archaeology to learn more from Jordan! 

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

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Tune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages.

From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Shannon Webster.

Starring:
Georgia Abrams as Dr. Edwina "Edie" Hopkins,
Hannah Rucinski as Ms. Carlotta Rossi,
Special Guest, Darin McVay as Detective Manfred Mann,
and Shannon Webster as the Keeper of Arcane Lore.

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

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Tune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages. 

From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Shannon Webster. 

Starring: 
Georgia Abrams as Dr. Edwina "Edie" Hopkins,
Hannah Rucinski as Ms. Carlotta Rossi,
Special Guest, Darin McVay as Detective Manfred Mann,
and Shannon Webster as the Keeper of Arcane Lore.

Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.

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