In the late 1500s, over 100 colonists disappeared from their settlement on Roanoke Island. Left in their place was one mysterious word carved into a tree... "CROATOAN."

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Sources

The Lost Colony — An Outer Banks Mystery by Linda Coutant for the National Parks Conversation Association 

The “Croatoan” Mystery of the Lost Roanoke Colony May Finally Be Solved by Jessica Mason

How Transatlantic History Shaped the World as We Know it by Chantae Reden for Royal Caribbean  

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In the early 1800s, John Bell moved his wife, Lucy and their children from North Carolina to Robertson County, Tennessee where he purchased 320 acres of farmland along the Red River. For years this family lived happily in their home, but in the summer of 1817, things would drastically change for the Bell family. From big corn field roaming dogs, invisible chains dragging on the floor, all the way to ghosts flat out slappin' people awake... buckle up and join us as we discuss the Bell Witch. 

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Sources

Articles:

Tennessee Legends: The Bell Witch by Victoria Kleinpeter from the Tennessee State Museum

Bell Witch lore spins dark tale, but could science explain it all? By Katie Nixon from The Tennessean

The Bell Witch: The Scariest Ghost Story in Tennessee by Meghan E. Gattignolo

The Elusive, Maddening Mystery of the Bell Witch by Colin Dickey posted on Atlas Obscura 

The Strange Legend of the Bell Witch from Genteel & Bard

Bell Witch by William T. Turner from the Tennessee Encyclopedia

Historian, descendant recount Bell Witch legend by Cassandra Stephenson from the Associated Press

Bell Witch from Wikipedia 

Videos:

The Bell Witch Haunting by MrBallen

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Happy Halloween Season!! We are kicking off spooky month with Witches and Wizards. What do you know about Merlin? If you're like Matti, you know nothing at all. Come dive into the surprising origins of Merlin with the Legend Logic Podcast. 

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Sources to check out:

• Medievalists.net

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Whether you find it repulsive or fascinating, anthropodermic books exist among us. Join in as we discuss the Red Barn Murder and the killer who, if legend is true, found himself literally wrapped around the story of his own gruesome actions. 

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Sources to check out:

• Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom

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Whether it's in your history book, in the news, or even in your bible, humans have been keeping select human body parts for various reasons. Dive in to an interesting conversation with us.

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Sources to check out:

• ATI - Egypt

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From a flat porous Earth to a giant cow balancing the world on her horns, humans have always tried to come up with the explanations for the things that happen around us. Different cultures have used different logic and legends to wrap their heads around Earthquakes. Tune in as we dive into a few tales that may or may not answer the question, "what is an earthquake?" 

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Sources to check out:

What is an Earthquake? — NASA Science Space Place

A Brief History of Seismology to 1910

Earthquake Legends

Reelfoot Lake History — Old Cypress Lodge in Reelfoot, TN

Aristotle and Earthquake Data: A Historical Note by Spyros Missiakoulis

Namazu — The Ancient History Behind the Earthquake Causing Catfish 

Norse Mythology for Smart People — Loki Bound 

Norse Mythology for Smart People — The Death of Baldur

Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer

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March 11, 2011 devastated Japan. A magnitude 9.0 earthquake strong enough to shift the Earth's axis hit off the coast of Japan. What came next destroyed communities and caused a ripple effect that left taxi drivers terrified, men possessed, and calls from the ghosts of those lost. 

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Sources to check out:

• Ghosts of the tsunami still wander by Andrew Salmon of Asia Times

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This is episode two of the "Failed Assassination Attempts" prompt Matti and David pulled out of the chest of mystery. Listen in to hear about the Drama King (King Louis XV) and his would-be assassin who brought a tiny knife for seemingly no reason. 

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Sources to check out:

• The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think by Dave Roos

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This is episode one of the "Failed Assassination Attempts" prompt Matti and David pulled out of the chest of mystery. Listen in to hear about an intelligence agency that thought a can of soda and spray on poison would equal a great assassination plan. 

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Sources to check out:

• 10 Craziest Failed Assassination Attempts

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This is episode two of the "Disgusting things people eat or things that are Illegal to eat" prompt Matti and David pulled out of the chest of mystery. We were all grossed out by David's episode and now it's Matti's turn. Back in the days of grave robbing, people got creative (and nasty) when it came to relocating corpses. Tune in to find out just how disgusting history can be. 

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Sources to check out:

• Bodies at the Bottom of the Barrel by Steph Distasio 

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