Welcome back to Strange Snapshots! Today’s Snapshot will focus on The Danse Macabre, based on our main episode #8, Virtuoso.

**Trigger Warnings**

- discussion on Death and Decay

- discussion on the black plague

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Wikipedia: Danse Macabre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danse_Macabre

Wiki: Danse Macabre (Saint-Saëns) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danse_macabre_(Saint-Sa%C3%ABns)

The Collector: What Does the Dance Macabre Symbolize? An Allegory of Death - https://www.thecollector.com/danse-macabre-middle-ages-danse-of-death/

Britannica: The Dance of Death - https://www.britannica.com/art/dance-of-death-art-motif

La Phil: Danse Macabre - https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/284/danse-macabre

Welcome back to Something Strange! We have a super special episode today - guests Frank and Sage from the Unknown, Unsolved, Unseen podcast will be joining us today to discuss the mysterious Hex House Murder, and Pow Wow practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch!  

Please go check out Frank and Sage’s podcast, Unknown, Unsolved, Unseen - they totally rock!

**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

Mentions of child death, murder, mutilation of a corpse

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References:

• Wikipedia: Rehmeyer’s Hollow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rehmeyer%27s_Hollow 

• Uncharted Lancaster: Witchcraft and Murder in Hex Hollow - https://unchartedlancaster.com/2022/11/23/the-river-witch-curse-of-hex-hollow/ 

• York Daily Record: Murder and Witchcraft: The Incredible Story of York County’s Hex Murder - https://www.ydr.com/story/news/history/blogs/york-town-square/2017/10/14/murder-and-witchcraft-incredible-story-york-countys-hex-murder/764018001/

• The Squonk and the Hag: Nelson Rehmeyer the Hex Hollow Murder - https://thesquonkandthehag.com/2023/03/16/nelson-rehmeyer-the-hex-hollow-murder/  

• WGAL (YouTube): Spells, curses and murder: The story of the infamous 'Hex House - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDTPtGwW2PY 

• American Hauntings: The “Hex House” murder - https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/hexhouse 

• Penn Live: Hex Murder Roiled Central PA A Century Ago - https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2024/10/hex-murder-roiled-central-pa-a-century-ago-column.html 

• York County Libraries (YouTube): Murder in Hex Hollow; A True Crime Story From York County Libraries - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nsdsil9fZU 

• Wikipedia: Pow-wow (Folk Magic) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pow-wow_(folk_magic) 

• (This source is really cool and goes into some pretty deep detail about this practice from a historical view) GlenCairn Museum: Powwowing in Pennsylvania; Healing Rituals of the Dutch Country - https://www.glencairnmuseum.org/newsletter/2017/3/2/powwowing-in-pennsylvania 

• LancasterOnline: What is Powwow, the Pennsylvania Dutch spiritual healing practice? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GYgg_isse8 

Berks History Center: The Origin and Practition of Pow-Wow: Among the Pennsylvania Germans - https://berkshistory.org/article/the-origin-and-practition-of-pow-wow-among-the-pennsylvania-germansthe-origin-and-practition-of-pow-wow/

Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 23, and we’re back at it again with our deep dive into the Titanic! Today, we’re discussing the discovery of the infamous wreck.

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References:

• Smithsonian Magzine: Why the Titanic Still Fascinates Us - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-the-titanic-still-fascinates-us-98137822/

• Wikipedia: Douglas Woolley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Woolley

• Youtube, Oceanliner Designs: The Bizarre Schemes to Raise Titanic! -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEu23gUFXog

• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: 1985 Discovery of RMS Titanic - https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/ocean-human-lives/underwater-archaeology/rms-titanic/1985-discovery-of-rms-titanic/

• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Ships & Techology used during the Titanic Expeditions - https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/ocean-human-lives/underwater-archaeology/rms-titanic/ships-technology-used-during-the-titanic-expeditions/

• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: 1986 Return to the RMS Titanic - https://www.whoi.edu/ocean-learning-hub/ocean-topics/ocean-human-lives/underwater-archaeology/rms-titanic/1986-return-to-the-rms-titanic/

• Documentary, “Titanic: The Nightmare and the Dream” (accessed via Youtube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwVX43gQYec&t=1923s

Welcome to our first Bonus Friday Fun episode! When there is an extra Friday in the month, we will post some fun bonus content. Today, our bonus content is pulled from our previous podcast, Sauntering Vaguely Podwards, and focuses on the mythology surrounding the Garden of Eden! 

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**Disclaimers**

Sauntering Vaguely Podwards is not officially linked to the authors, or the writers and/or producers of the novel or show. We claim no ownership over Good Omens or any of its trademarks.

The views represented in this show do not necessarily represent our views, or the views of our employers. 

This Podcast does contain spoilers for all things Good Omens, including the original novel, the Amazon Prime TV show, the radio broadcast, and other Good Omens content.

Sources:

• Attridge, H. W., Meeks, W.A.  (Ed.). (2006). The HarperCollins study 

• Bible: New revised standard version. HarperCollins.

• Gaiman, N., Pratchett, T. (2006). Good omen: The nice and accurate prophecies of Agnes Nutter, witch . HarperCollins. 

• Gaiman, N. (2019). Good omens: The quite nice and fairly accurate script book. HarperCollins.

• N. Gaiman, C. Sussman, R. Wilkins, R. Brown, D.  Mackinnon, C. Skinner, & S. Winstone.(Executive Producers). (2019, May 3- present). Good Omens [TV series]. Good Omens. Amazon Prime Video, BBC Studios, Narrativia, & The Blank Corporation .

• Ehrman, B. D. (2014). The Bible: A historical and literary introduction. Oxford University Press.

Welcome back to Strange Snapshots, and a super huge welcome to Star of the Creepy Shit Podcast! Join us today as we discuss a theory behind the possible identity of the infamous Axeman of New Orleans.

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References:

• The Lineup - Murder, Mockery, and Jazz: The Axeman of New Orleans: https://the-line-up.com/the-axeman-of-new-orleans

• Art and Culture Magazine: The Axeman of New Orleans: https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/the-axeman-new-orleans/

• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axeman_of_New_Orleans

• Smithsonian Magazine Article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/axeman-new-orleans-preyed-italian-immigrants-180968037/

• Reveille article: https://lsureveille.com/155805/entertainment/louisiana-true-crime-the-new-orleans-axeman-who-murdered-italian-grocers-unfond-of-jazz/

• New Orleans Ghosts: The Axeman of New Orleans - https://neworleansghosttour.com/the-axeman-of-new-orleans/

Welcome back to Something Strange, and welcome back to our super special guest, Ali (you may remember Ali from episode 10, Pendulum!) Today, we’ll be taking a trip into the ancient Appalachian mountains, and discussing all the strange happenings that are said to come from them! 

Click here to check out the website for Pioneer Tunnel and Steam Train coal mine tours in Ashland, PA: https://www.pioneertunnel.com/

**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

Death, drowning

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References:

• ​Wikipedia : Appalachian Mountains - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Mountains 
• ​Appalachian Regional Commission: About the Appalachian Region -  https://www.arc.gov/about-the-appalachian-region/
• ​Encyclopedia Britannica:  Appalachian Mountains - https://www.britannica.com/place/Appalachian-Mountains
• ​National Park Service: Appalachian National Scenic Trail -  https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm
• ​The Wandering Appalachian: Legends and Folklore; Uncovering Applicaian Myths and Mysteries -  https://www.thewanderingappalachian.com/post/legends-and-folklore-uncovering-appalachian-myths-and-mysteries
• ​Blue Ridge Outdoors: Appalachian Legends - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/features/appalachian-legends/ 
• ​The Collector: 6 Appalachian Folk Stories -  https://www.thecollector.com/appalachian-folk-stories-scary/ 
• ​Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide: Appalachian Folklore, Monsters, and Supersitions - https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/appalachian-folklore-and-superstitions/

In case you missed it, check out our August Not-Live! (Instagram has decreed we no longer are allowed to do lives until we have 1000 followers on our page. We're so close - please go give us a like!) Nerdy goodies, IG polls, and Christiana vs. Horror Movies!

Welcome back, Strangers! Today, Christiana will be taking us on a journey learning about the strange and deadly disease, rabies. 

Disclaimer: Neither Bri or Christiana are doctors, and none of the information in this episode is meant to be taken as medical advice. If you have questions about rabies for yourself or your pet, please reach out to a doctor or veterinarian!

**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

Discussion of scientific experimentation on animals, death, oldtime medical procedures.

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References:

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Rabies - https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/rabies

• Center for Disease Control: About Rabies - https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/about/index.html

• Center for Disease Control: Global Rabies: What you should know - https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/around-world/index.html

• Merck Manual, Consumer Version: Rabies - https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/brain-spinal-cord-and-nerve-disorders/brain-infections/rabies#Symptoms_v8544912

• Mission Rabies: https://missionrabies.com/

• National Library of Medicine: Four Thousand Years of Concepts Relating to Rabies in Animals and Humans, Its Prevention and Its Cure - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6082082/#:~:text=The%20epitome%20of%20the%20One%20Health%20paradigm%E2%80%94and,to%20humankind%20for%20at%20least%204000%20years.&text=The%20tools%20and%20concepts%20currently%20available%20to,and%20the%20first%20post%2Dexposure%20prophylaxis%20(PEP)%20regimen.

• Science Museum Group: St. Hubert’s Key - https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co107664/st-huberts-key

• WebMD: What is a Bezoar? - https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/what-is-a-bezoar

• World Health Organization: World Rabies Day - https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-rabies-day

• American Association for the Advancement of Science: Surviving Rabies is now Possible - https://www.aaas.org/taxonomy/term/9/surviving-rabies-now-possible

• Smithsonian Magazine: The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-poe-180952936/

Welcome to our very first installment of Strange Snapshots! Today’s Snapshot will focus on EVPs and disembodied voices, based on our main episodes Ghostly Voices and Ghosthunting 101.

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Welcome back to Something Strange! For our second July episode, we’ll be learning all about the mythical figure of Lilith!

**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**

Infant and child death, death during childbirth, sexual assault

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References:

• Britannica: Lilith - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lilith-Jewish-folklore
• Britannica: Samael - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Samael
• Jewish Women’s Archive: Lilith - https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/lilith
• Religion for Breakfast: The Origins of Lilith/Adam's First Wife? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIY0tKSg_XY
• Lilith Through the Times: Lilith in Ancient Texts - https://skhadka.sites.gettysburg.edu/Lilith/lilith-in-ancient-texts/
• How Stuff Works: The History of Lilith, From Demon to Adam's First Wife to Feminist Icon - https://people.howstuffworks.com/lilith.htm
• Wikipedia: Lilith in Pop Culture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilith_in_popular_culture ( I was so close to going a whole Ep)
• Ehrman, B. D. (2014). The Bible: A historical and literary introduction. Oxford University Press.
• Attridge, H. W., Meeks, W.A. (Ed.). (2006). The HarperCollins study Bible: New revised standard version. HarperCollins.