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Throughout history people have vanished without a trace. This week we discuss the five Sodder children who disappeared as their house burned to the ground on Christmas Eve 1945 and the Lost Colony of Roanoke, a histories mysteries favorite! These two unexplainable cases are full of intriguing details and possible theories, so join us as we talk about the investigations which have been unsolved to this day!

Treasure...from the ancient riches of Egypt's pharaohs to the current search for the cache at Oak Island, humans have been seeking hidden and lost loot for thousands of years. Join us as we discuss some secret and vanished riches you may not know about. Gold, silver, and jewels of the South, Faberge Eggs, and The Amber Room piqued our interest. We hope they will appeal to our listeners too! Come along as we hunt for the stories about these literal gems!

"They're here!!!" Hollywood movie curses that is. Poltergeist and Rosemary's Baby were a few movies that were plagued by malevolence and death. Listen as well tell you more about the bad luck that befell some of Hollywood's most iconic films.

A famous architect, an affair and a murder? Add a mansion built by ghosts and you've got Episode 6 of Coffee and Chitchat!

Frankenstein's Castle is one of the many names of the mysterious tower that sits alone in a popular park in Dayton, Ohio.  It has quite the history and lore attached to it.  Join us to uncover what's truth and what's fiction and also enjoy some ghostly eyewitness accounts!  Then, take a break from ghost stories to hear about one of our hometown favorites, Sue the T-Rex, who is housed at the Field Museum.  Learn about her discovery and how she ended up here in Chicago!

Fire, tragedy, loss of life, this episode has it all!  Join us as we discuss two of the fires that ravaged Chicago and how they could have been prevented.

Why can't visiting a grave be both a peaceful experience and one of shared family memories?  It can, join us as we tell you how.  In addition, learn about Chicago's most famous ghost, Resurrection Mary!

Have you ever wondered why we fear the number thirteen or why horseshoes are good luck?  We did too, join us as we discuss why you should never open and umbrella in the house, why you should never leave shoes on the table and the origins of other famous old wives tales and superstitions.

Hollywood has a reputation for scandal.  Join us as we discuss two older salacious stories about a murder involving actress Lana Turner and the sexual harassment perpetrated by Alfred Hitchcock.