Scarytales

This week we are bringing you the legend of the Tooth Fairy, because what is scarier than American Capitalism? 

Sources:

-https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/tooth-fairy/how-much-does-the-tooth-fairy-pay-for-a-tooth

-https://www.twohigdentistry.com/blog/2018/07/the-history-and-mythology-of-the-tooth-fairy

-https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2016/09/14/where-did-the-tooth-fairy-come-from/?sh=5ea3f93259d4

-https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/true-crime-story-behind-horror-movie-the-dentist

-https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/killer-driller-hed-article-1.2319200

Can you believe that we've been doing this thing for one whole year?! To celebrate, we are back with a bonus episode AND...MERCH. Check our instagram for more info. This week we discuss one of America's most spooky spots, The Stanley Hotel. All demons and no puppies make Hannah and Lacie dull girls. Get it? Cause it's about The Shining. 

Sources:

-https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/stanley-hotel

-https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-haunted-stanley-hotel-4108817

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Surprise! This week Chase fills in for Hannah to discuss the legend of Bloody Mary. Ya know, the creepy lady in the mirror? We all played this "game" as children, but where did it come from? There are several women throughout history who could be responsible for this ritual, the scariest being The Blood Countess herself, Elizabeth Bathory. This one is not for the feint of heart. 

Our Sources: 

-https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary

-https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/myth-bloody-mary-180974221/

-https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/mary-i

-https://www.moillusions.com/troxlers-fading-optical-illusion/

-https://folklorethursday.com/halloween/faces-in-the-mirror-the-urban-legend-of-bloody-mary/

-https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/558091/origin-bloody-mary-and-why-we-think-we-see-things-mirrors

-https://annfosterwriter.com/2019/11/22/elizabeth-bathory/

-https://www.grunge.com/190380/the-most-notorious-female-serial-killers/

-http://infamouslady.com/new_research.html

Happy October!! We decided to start the spookiest month with telling you about the real story behind our favorite scary movie, The Conjuring. Listen with the lights on. 

Sources:

-https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting

-https://screenrant.com/conjuring-movie-true-story-bathsheba-sherman-history-explained/

-https://theconjuringhouse.com

-http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/the-conjuring-the-true-story-of-the-perron-family-haunting/

-https://newenglandghoststories.com/tag/conjuring-house/

Since this is a podcast about fairy tales, this week we are talking about the creatures who gave our show its name. Fairies, fae, good people, the neighbors...these magical beings go by many names and their stories originate from all over the world. And for one unfortunate woman, belief in these legends cost her everything.  

Our Sources:

-https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/history-of-fairies-18dff807000e

-https://www.grunge.com/213096/the-legend-of-fairies-explained/

-https://www.learnreligions.com/lore-about-fae-at-beltane-2561643

-https://historycollection.com/the-charred-remains-of-bridget-cleary-were-found-in-a-bog-and-opened-up-a-chilling-investigation-involving-fairies/3/

-https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/539793/bizarre-death-bridget-cleary-irish-fairy-wife

-https://ericwedwards.wordpress.com/2015/08/14/the-origin-and-lore-of-fairies-and-fairy-land/

-https://magickandalchemy.com/faery-mythology-changelings/

This week we decided to cover an entire time period, because THE VICTORIANS. This seemingly bleak and dismal era is what inspired many of the stories we tell today. Fascinated by death, these people took the word "macabre" to a whole new level. Speaking of death, this period produced Jack the Ripper who terrorized the streets of London in 1888, becoming one of the world's most notorious serial killers. The mystery of his killing spree remains unsolved, but we look to break down the most likely suspects. 

Our Sources:

-https://www.britannica.com/event/Victorian-era

-http://www.vintageconnection.net/VictorianLaundry.htm

-https://www.mimimatthews.com/2018/09/16/teeth-whitening-in-the-victorian-era-from-charcoal-paste-to-sulfuric-acid/

-https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/victorian/food-and-health/

-https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/519291/when-lewis-carroll-was-suspected-being-jack-ripper

-https://www.casebook.org/intro.html

How could a story about 101 puppies be anything but absolutely adorable? Enter the original story made famous by Dodie Smith in 1956. A likable tale, but one that may not be suitable for "children." We can't lie though. The real life woman who inspired Cruella De Vil seems like a pretty fun gal.  Speaking of evil women, Katherine Knight tops the list and she wasn't above killing a couple puppies herself. This one is a doozy.

Sources:

-https://filmdaily.co/news/cruella-tallulah/

-https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/05/real-cruella-de-vil-tallulah-bankhead

-https://7news.com.au/news/crime/katherine-knight-butchers-husband-john-price-then-boils-his-head-and-plates-him-up-c-1852824

-https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm

-https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2

The story of King Arthur is one that uses scraps of history and folklore to create a legend that has been retold for ages. As with many retellings, the  line between fact and fiction can be blurred. This week, we sit down to discuss the history behind several famous Arthurian tales and try to answer the question "was King Arthur a real person?" Lacie then delivers a true crime story with a sword wielding monster that changed the lives of a small Sweden town forever. 

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There are few places wrapped in more mystery and superstition than The Bermuda Triangle. Also known as "The Devil's Triangle", this 500,000 square miles of doomed water has claimed the lives of many, with more than 100 known disappearances. Join us as we dive into the tragic stories and theories surrounding one of the wold's greatest mysteries. 

For more information:

-abandoned-ship-the-mary-celeste-174488104

-https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/bermuda-triangle

-http://floridazone.blogspot.com/2014/03/disappearance-of-witchcraft.html

We're back with another classic this week. Rapunzel is a fairy tale that has been passed down for centuries with each re-telling becoming more dark and twisted than the one before. The story of the long haired princess was inspired by Saint Barbara, a real life christian martyr who suffered endlessly at the hands of her own father. Unfortunately, the victim of our true crime story suffered a similar fate, possibly worse. Elisabeth Fritzl was kidnapped and held hostage for years by a man that the community praised as a hero. This is a story of a monster hiding in plain sight. 

This week's snack break is brought to you by Bluff Park Baked Goods. Follow them on IG at @bluffparkbakedgoods for melt in your mouth bundt cakes, custom ordered to please your tastebuds. 

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