The infamous Elizabeth Bathory is a Hungarian Noblewoman holding a Guinness World Record as the most prolific female serial killer in history. But was she a cold-blooded killer? Or a wealthy widow caught in the crosshairs of a war-torn country? Join me as I attempt to unravel fact from fiction in part two of this dive into the Blood Countess, covering the charges against her, the outcome of a trial she never participated in, and her shockingly quiet end.

Resources:

História hradu - Čachtický hrad

Countess Bathory's case - Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood Countess

The Bloody Countess? | Notes on Hungarian History

Elizabeth Bathory | Biography, Husband, Castle, & Facts | Britannica

Elizabeth Báthory - Wikipedia

Countess Elizabeth Bathory - The Blood Countess — Clandestine Entry — Crime Library

bledsaw.pdf

Béla IV of Hungary - Wikipedia

Palatine of Hungary - Wikipedia

Konrad III Rudy - Wikipedia

Voivode of Transylvania - Wikipedia

Deutsche Biographie - Nádasdy, Pál

Pál (Nádasdy) Nádasdy de Nádasd et Fogaras-Föld (abt.1597-1633) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree

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The infamous Elizabeth Bathory is a Hungarian Noblewoman holding a Guinness World Record as the most prolific female serial killer in history. But was she a cold-blooded killer? Or a wealthy widow caught in the crosshairs of a war-torn country? Join me as I attempt to unravel fact from fiction in this two-part dive into the workings of the Kingdom of Hungary and the makings of a Blood Countess.

Resources:

História hradu - Čachtický hrad

Countess Bathory's case - Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood Countess

The Bloody Countess? | Notes on Hungarian History

Elizabeth Bathory | Biography, Husband, Castle, & Facts | Britannica

Elizabeth Báthory - Wikipedia

Countess Elizabeth Bathory - The Blood Countess — Clandestine Entry — Crime Library

bledsaw.pdf

Béla IV of Hungary - Wikipedia

Palatine of Hungary - Wikipedia

Konrad III Rudy - Wikipedia

Voivode of Transylvania - Wikipedia

Deutsche Biographie - Nádasdy, Pál

Pál (Nádasdy) Nádasdy de Nádasd et Fogaras-Föld (abt.1597-1633) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree

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In this episode we head straight into the heart of an urban legend that has crossed continents and haunted sleepovers for generations, unnerving even the bravest amongst us. You know her name, but where did the legend of Bloody Mary begin? Is it rooted in history, superstition, or something darker? Dim the lights, gather your courage, and join me as we attempt to get to the bottom of the shivers and screams.

Resources:

Bloody Mary (folklore) - Wikipedia

Who Is Bloody Mary? The Truth Behind The Creepy Urban Legend

Where did the legend of Bloody Mary come from? | HowStuffWorks

Mary I of England - Wikipedia

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Did you know Christmas was once banned?  The Puritans weren’t exactly fans of holiday cheer, and their crackdown on festivities was... intense. From outlawed feasts to fines for celebrating, it’s a wild story of power, religion, and culture clashes.

Join me as I unwrap this fascinating chapter of history and explore how Christmas almost disappeared entirely! 

Resources:

Church of England ‑ Anglican Church | HISTORY

History of the Church of England | The Church of England

History of the Church of England - Wikipedia

Saturnalia - Wikipedia

Mithra, god of the sun, was born on December 25, day of the winter solstice

Sol Invictus - Wikipedia

Other Gods Born to Virgins on December 25 Before Jesus Christ | Griffin

Christmas controversies - Wikipedia

Christmas under the Puritans | History Today

How Christmas Was Celebrated in the 13 Colonies | HISTORY

Washington Irving - Wikipedia

Dionysus (Bacchus) - Greek God of Wine and Grape Harvest. | Greek Gods and Goddesses - Titans - Heroes and Mythical Creatures

Theophany - Wikipedia

Epiphany (holiday) - Wikipedia

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In 1735, deep within the shadowy New Jersey Pine Barrens, a mysterious birth took place. A haggard mother brought forth a creature with the head of a dragon—at least, that's how the legend goes. But is there more to the story? In this episode, we unravel the origins of the Jersey Devil, separating myth from reality.  

Resources:

New Jersey Pine Barrens - Wikipedia

Sugar sand - Wikipedia

Baseball Rubbing Mud - Wikipedia

Jersey Devil - Wikipedia

Jersey Devil - Mythical Encyclopedia

Legend of the New Jersey Devil | The New Jersey Historical Society (jerseyhistory.org)

Japheth Leeds (1682-1748) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree

Man and the Biosphere Programme - Wikipedia

American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore

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In this episode, we take a look at the origins of our modern Halloween celebration. At how ancient people, like the Celts, still influence our lives - whether we know we're honoring their traditions or not.

Resources:

https://lightenthedark.com/the-ghosts-of-you-a-samhain-guided-meditation/

https://www.maeganclearwood.com/post/script-of-samhain-ritual

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain

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

https://www.history.co.uk/articles/samhain-and-the-pagan-roots-of-halloween

https://www.worldhistory.org/Samhain/

https://lightwarriorslegion.com/samhain-and-halloween-history-beliefs/

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What happens when people take fashion way too seriously? In today's episode, we discuss the hat riots in New York City during the 1920's.

Resources:

https://blog.batchgeo.com/1922-events/

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/year/1922

https://www.history.com/news/roaring-twenties-labor-great-depression

https://wise-answer.com/what-was-the-average-salary-in-1922/

https://gcelt.org/the-average-salary-in-the-1920s-a-glimpse-into-the-past/

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/20soirepar.pdf

https://www.jstor.org/stable/41813601

https://panamajack.com/blogs/from-panama-jack/the-history-of-the-straw-hat

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

https://www.brixton.com/blogs/broadcast/under-the-sun-the-history-and-ultimate-guide-to-straw-hats

https://edenbengals.com/what-does-a-straw-hat-symbolize/

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

https://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/the_straw_hat_riots_of_1922

 "Discard Date for Straw Hats

 "Good-bye to the Straw

"Straw Hat Smashing Orgy Bares

"City Has Wild Night of Straw

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In this episode of Immortal Monsters, we dive into the origins and complex relationships of Loki, the infamous trickster giant with the heart of a god. His journey from an outsider to a central figure of Norse mythology is filled with cunning, shape-shifting, and chaos! Join me as I shed a little candlelight on Loki's mischievous deeds and his unique relationship with the Allfather himself, the wise and one-eyed Odin. 

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Resources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Loki

https://mythology.net/norse/norse-gods/loki/

https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Norse/Loki/loki.html

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

https://mythicalencyclopedia.com/loki/

https://www.norsemythology.org/gods/loki

https://scandinaviafacts.com/did-loki-give-birth-to-animals-in-norse-mythology/

The Theft of Thor's Hammer Summary (shmoop.com)

Loki, the mischievous god and his pranks: His tricks and their consequences for the gods (histoires-du-monde.com)

The Fortification of Asgard - Norse Mythology for Smart People (norse-mythology.org)

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In another tale as old as time, the German Knecht Ruprecht is a Santa Claus precursor. One who has undergone transformation from a possibly-a-sprite god of the Black Forest to the sidekick of St. Nicholas. In both versions, there are elf-like creatures with a taste for blood! 

Resources:

11 Fascinating Facts About Germany You Didn't Know (theculturetrip.com)

98 Fun & Cool Facts about Germany You Probably Didn't Know | CBS

30 interesting facts about Germany: test your knowledge | Expatica

Knecht Ruprecht - Wikipedia

Who is Knecht Ruprecht? St Nicholas's Christmas-time Companion (germangirlinamerica.com)

Knecht Ruprecht: Santa’s German Helper | OddFeed

Black Forest - Wikipedia

The Longest Words in the German Language (thoughtco.com)

How does one go from being a valued midwife to being burned at the stake for witchcraft? In this episode, we walk through the tragic story of Walpurga Hausmännin. Listen on Podcast players worldwide.

Resources:

Walpurga Hausmannin - Wikipedia

Witchcraze readings - Free reading - 36 THE CONFESSION OF WALPURGA HAUSMANNIN, 1587 The prosecution - Studocu

https://youtu.be/l_j_KQX98iQ?si=jZ_P_yQFZagiv6Ku

Germany’s Most Famous Witch | German Language Blog (transparent.com)

Cunning Folk: Professional Magical Practitioners of Europe (magickalspot.com)

Walpurga Hausmannin — Experts@Minnesota (umn.edu)

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