Tucked in the ancient hills of Appalachia are tiny stone crosses — rare, mystical, and steeped in sorrow and magic. In this episode, we trace the origins of fairy crosses, or staurolite crystals, and the legends they carry. Are they the crystallized tears of heartbroken fairies? Or the sacred remnants of Cherokee grief along the Trail of Tears?

Mickeeley shares the stories passed down through generations — from protective talismans to presidential good luck charms — while Xavier reacts to the strange intersections of geology, folklore, and heartache.

Sip something warm, and hold tight to your cross — this one’s a mix of beauty and ache.

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