Spookish

What do military outposts, plague quarantine sites, and insane asylums have in common? They all occurred on this tiny island in Italy. Listen now to learn about its spookish past and present.

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Black Death ("Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani)

No trespassing: 9 places you’re not allowed to visit 

Poveglia Island: All About Venice’s Haunted Island

Poveglia Island | Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures

Poveglia Island - The Little House of Horrors

Poveglia Plague Island – Venice, Italy - Atlas Obscura

The haunting of Italy's Poveglia Island | Times of India Travel

The Horrifying Plague Filled History Of Poveglia Island

Italian Ghost Stories: Poveglia Island

Today, Heather introduces us to monsters lurking in the Appalachian Mountains: the Not Deer. Are they descendants of Norse gods, Native American folklore, or simply normal deer with a disease or two? Find out now!

No one really knows what happened to claim the lives of 9 incredibly experienced Soviet hikers back in 1959, but Bailey came prepared with theories and all the puzzling details for this episode.

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Has an Old Soviet Mystery at Last Been Solved? | The New Yorker

The Dyatlov Pass incident: How did nine Russian hikers lose their lives? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

How do you pronounce kolmogorova in English?

Dyatlov Pass: Cameras

If you have ever been interested in learning some basic truths about fairies or the fae, this is the episode for you. Heather walks us through what fairies are, where they reside, what they do, and most importantly, how to avoid them.

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Fairy - Wikipedia

Fae | Mythos and Legends Wiki

Lesson 1-1 - Fae Folk: The World of the Fae

Fae – Mythical Creatures Guide

Fae | Supernatural Beings Wiki

The Fae Meaning and Mythology Secrets You Need To Know - The Peculiar Brunette

In Summary: The Ballad of Tam Lin

Thomas the Rhymer

Sir Orfeo

Bailey teaches us all about the media phenomenon that is Mothman. From his origins to his cheeky statue, the story of Mothman is one you won't want to miss.

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Mothman Point Pleasant

The Terrifying Tale of West Virginia's Legendary Specter: The Mothman

e-WV | Mothman

The True Story Behind The Legendary Mothman Said To Terrorize West Virginia

Mothman Lands on Horse

4 Alleged Mothman Sightings That Preceded Disasters

An Unexpected Visitor

Bailey attempts to make sense of the cryptid, paranormal, and multi-dimensional madness that takes place at Skinwalker Ranch in today’s episode of Spookish.

What is Skinwalker Ranch?

Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

How Skinwalker Ranch Became a Hotbed of Paranormal Activity | HISTORY

I-Team: Skinwalker Ranch and the 'hitchhiker effect'

‘Havana syndrome’ not caused by energy weapon or foreign adversary, intelligence review finds - The Washington Post

WTF are the Skinwalker Ranch “Hitchhiker Effects?” How do you get and get rid of them? : r/skinwalkerranch

Today we talk about the doll who inspired the Chucky movies. Robert and his lifelong friend Gene got up to quite a bit of mischief.

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Wikipedia

A Boy & His Doll

Discover the Story of Robert the Doll

What Is The Curse of Robert the Doll

Ghostly Gatherings with Robert the Doll

What Did the Osbourne's Do During the Lockdown

The Creepy True Story Behind Chucky.

Robert the Doll Ghosts and Gravestone

Happy New Year! To celebrate, listen to this episode of stories from the lives of fellow creeps, including one which made Bailey literally cry in fear. You won't want to miss hearing these real life tales of terror!