Historable

It took us 100 episodes but it's finally happening - this week, Historable presents the Knights Templar! Michelle shares the story of their origins, history along with some conspiracy theories about this powerful group. Cheers to 100!

This holiday season, you better be nice and not naughty or you may get a visit from Krampus! In this episode, Michelle tells us all about this creepy holiday figure that enjoys punishing children for misbehaving during Christmas time. 

This week, Deanna dives deep into the spooky waters of the Bermuda Triangle. This region of the world is filled with lots of mystery, maritime myths, and unexplained phenomena. Hear the story of several vanished ships, missing aircraft, and some of the theories behind them. 

Our spooky nature theme continues this week with a focus on two very creepy islands. First up is Isla de las Muñecas, also known as the Island of the Dolls.  This island is located outside Mexico City and covered in....lots of creepy decaying dolls. Poveglia is a well known haunted island near Venice filled with a history of plagues, mental illness and so much creepiness. Hear the history of these two places and why you may (or may not) want to visit. 

This week, the spookiness continues to one of America’s most haunted bodies of water - Lake Lanier. This man made lake has a dark and deadly history that you won’t believe. From the Lady of the Lake to an underwater cemetery- this is one body of water we wouldn’t want to swim in. 

This week, Deanna covers the story of Heaven's Gate. This was an American cult led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles in the 1970s through the 1990s. This group believed that the Earth was about to be wiped clean and that the only way to survive was to leave their human bodies behind and ascend to a spaceship flying behind the Hale-Bopp comet. In this episode, hear about their origins, their story and unfortunate tragic end. 

This week, Michelle tells us about the history of the Aokigahara Forest in Japan. This dense and beautiful forest lies at the edge of Mount Fuji and has many stories that have contributed to its reputation as the Suicide Forest. Learn more about why and how this came to be and the steps that are being taken to help those that may be struggling.

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You are not alone.*

This week, Michelle addresses the most important question of our time: "How often do you think about the Roman Empire?". If it isn't something that crosses your mind often, get ready for it to invade your thoughts. In this episode, she walks through the extensive history of the rise and eventual fall of this powerful empire. 

This week, Michelle explores a community that focuses on simplicity, faith, and tradition in the modern age: the Amish. Known for their horse-drawn buggies, handmade quilts, and dismissal of many of today's conveniences, the Amish provide a fascinating contrast to the hustle and bustle of 21st-century life. So, whether you're curious about their origins, practices, or their commitment to living "off the grid" - join us as we chat all things Amish!

This episode was originally released in February of 2022.

We are still enjoying our summer break but we decided to re-release some of our favorite episodes. 

This week we cover our first topic for Black History Month. Robert Smalls was an enslaved man working in Charleston Harbor when the American Civil War broke out. On one fateful night he gathered his family, friends and his wits when he attempted and succeeded at stealing a Confederate supply ship which he then sailed north to safety. Robert then returned to the area, but this time fighting for the Union. When the war was over, he kept on fighting as a Representative in the United States Congress.