In this episode, Prof. Nicki walks us through the history of the tarot! How did the tarot deck we know today come to be? Plus, she reads Prof. Allie's cards.


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It's been a long time coming.... Prof. Allie is here to teach us all about some spooky animals! This episode was recorded on October 23rd, 2024. Prof. Allie gives her correct predictions for surprise songs at The Eras Tour New Orleans N1.

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“Black Cat Meaning: Myths and Facts Debunked.” Four Paws, https://www.fourpaws.com/pets-101/cat-corner/black-cat-myths-and-facts. Accessed 12 December 2024.

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Happy Halloween! We have some guest lecturers today for class- The Middle Seats podcast! Our friends Jake, Nate, and Drew are joining us for a lesson on Interview With The Vampire. We share our thoughts on the book by Anne Rice and the 1994 movie. We also share who we would cast in a 2024 remake of the movie.

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It's study time! Prof. Nicki takes us through the second installment of Haunted Libraries. Plus, Prof. Allie has (finally) finished ACOTAR.

Do you have a topic you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.

Sources used in this episode:

“The history of the Willard Library.” The Little House of Horrors, https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/willard-library/. Accessed 21 October 2024.

Jackson, William. “Sophia and the Haunted Harvey Library.” US Ghost Adventures, https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/31-days-of-halloween/sophia-and-the-haunted-harvey-library/. Accessed 21 October 2024.

Morehart, Phil. “Ghosts in the Stacks.” I Love Libraries, 31 October 2022, https://ilovelibraries.org/article/ghosts-in-the-stacks/. Accessed 21 October 2024.

Morlock, Angela. Shop Now - Willard Library Store, 11 April 2024, https://www.willardghost.com/. Accessed 21 October 2024.

Rugzie, Brandon, and Mitch Goth. “Uncover Willard Library's Haunting & Famous Grey Lady Ghost.” Haunted US, https://hauntedus.com/indiana/willard-library-haunted/. Accessed 21 October 2024.

Podcasts:

Haunted Library Livestreams Ghost Activity | Willard Library

Haunted Places: Harvey Public Library

Ever wondered why you should never say the word "Macbeth" in a theater? What would happen if you did? Prof. Allie takes us through the curse of The Scottish Play. How did the curse begin and how has it effected performers and audience members alike?

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*All opinions stated are our own.*

Sources used in this episode:

“Did Chris Rock suffer the curse of Macbeth at the Oscars?” The Independent, 29 March 2022, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/chris-rock-macbeth-curse-will-smith-b2046691.html. Accessed 27 September 2024.

Gillinson, Miriam. “Is the word 'Macbeth' really cursed? | Culture.” The Guardian, 13 July 2020, https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jul/13/is-the-word-macbeth-really-cursed. Accessed 27 September 2024.

“The Macbeth Superstition.” Bell Shakespeare, https://www.bellshakespeare.com.au/the-macbeth-superstition. Accessed 27 September 2024.

“Macbeth superstitions: History and removal of Scottish Curse.” Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 March 2019, https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/theater/2019/03/27/macbeth-superstitions-history-and-removal-scottish-curse/3288680002/. Accessed 27 September 2024.

McBean, Angus. “The Curse of the Scottish Play | Macbeth.” Royal Shakespeare Company, https://www.rsc.org.uk/macbeth/about-the-play/the-scottish-play. Accessed 27 September 2024.

Schumm, Laura. Why do actors avoid the word “Macbeth”?, 9 April 2014, https://www.history.com/news/why-do-actors-avoid-the-word-macbeth. Accessed 27 September 2024.

This episode is a testament to our love for modern medicine. Prof. Nicki takes us to medieval Europe to teach us all about the Bubonic Plague and The Decameron. What was day-to-day life like during this dark, disgusting time?

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Sources used in this episode:

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“Black Death | Definition, Cause, Symptoms, Effects, Death Toll, & Facts.” Britannica, 21 August 2024, https://www.britannica.com/event/Black-Death. Accessed 3 September 2024.

“Episode 456: The Black Death Part I - Stomp a Gerbil, Bribe a Rat.” Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MVhLMCQFbejHyI1erXYN1. Accessed 3 September 2024.

“Episode 457: The Black Death Part II - Passport to Hell.” Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pIfxl27Ad3lylFQLCD23f. Accessed 3 September 2024.

“Episode 458: The Black Death Part III - The Horny Popes.” Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yh4KRP8jqI13txALtrfhL. Accessed 3 September 2024.

“Episode 459: The Black Death Part IV - Meet The Flagellants!” Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Zwvu8ZlryYYSegIjiRfZf. Accessed 3 September 2024.

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Double, double toil and trouble! Prof. Allie dives into how King James VI of Scotland/King James I of England was the actual worst. Learn about how toxic masculinity lead to the mass murder of innocents.

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This week, Prof. Nicki gives us the ultimate book corner. Learn all about how some of the spookiest locations throughout the world have inspired some of the spookiest pieces of literature. Also, a ghost gives us all a lesson in modesty.

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“A Haunted History.” Winchester Mystery House, 30 September 2019, https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/a-haunted-history/. Accessed 11 August 2024.

“The Haunting of Hill House.” Book Bub, https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-haunting-of-hill-house-by-shirley-jackson-2018-03-19?

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McGuire, Patrick. “The Stanley Hotel's (Supposedly) Haunted History.” Uncover Colorado, 4 October 2023, https://www.uncovercolorado.com/stanley-hotel-haunted-history/. Accessed 11 August 2024.

“Rumored Hauntings at the Estate.” Winchester Mystery House, 7 November 2019, https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/rumored-hauntings-at-the-estate/. Accessed 11 August 2024.

Ryan, Brad. “'Medieval witch prison' dubbed Britain's 'most haunted house' up for sale.” ABC, 14 June 2019, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-14/haunted-house-that-housed-witches-in-medieval-times-for-sale/11208806. Accessed 11 August 2024.

“The Shining.” Book Bub, https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-shining-by-stephen-king.

Wright, Kristina. “6 Haunted House Books Inspired by Real Haunted Places.” Book Bub, 21 February 2024, https://www.bookbub.com/blog/haunted-house-books. Accessed 30 July 2024.

This week, our professors discuss one of the darkest pieces of literature published- the Malleus Maleficarum. Learn all about how one of history's biggest losers influenced thousands of government sanctioned murders. Plus an in depth discussion of the penultimate episode of season 2 of House of the Dragon.

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Sources used in this episode:

Birks, Arran. “The 'Hammer of Witches': An Earthquake in the Early Witch Craze – The Historian.” QMUL History Projects, 24 January 2020, https://projects.history.qmul.ac.uk/thehistorian/2020/01/24/the-malleus-maleficarum-an-earthquake-in-the-early-witch-craze/. Accessed 5 August 2024.

guide, step, and John Collier. “Malleus Maleficarum.” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_Maleficarum#Authors'_whereabouts_and_circumstances. Accessed 5 August 2024.

White, Ethan Doyle. “Satanism | Definition, Beliefs, Symbols, & Anton LaVey.” Britannica, 16 July 2024, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Satanism. Accessed 5 August 2024.

On this week's episode, Prof. Nicki takes us to the finger lakes district in upstate New York. Learn all about the strange happenings at Wells College. Also, we are back with another addition of Game of Thrones corner.

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THIS EPISODE CONTAINS HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SPOILERS.

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“Epidemics at Wells College.” Wellsipedia, https://wellsipedia.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/epidemics-at-wells-college/. Accessed 16 July 2024.

Wells College. “Wells College At a Glance.” Wells.edu, https://www.wells.edu/about/glance/. Accessed 16 July 2024.

Wignall, Allison. “Thirteen of the Most Haunted Colleges in the United States.” College Raptor, 22 December 2022, https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/college-comparisons/thirteen-haunted-college-campuses-united-states/. Accessed 16 July 2024.