In this episode, we learn that an apple a day did not keep the doctor away in the 1600's . Bubonic plague was running rampant, and so were plague doctors! So, why did they wear an elongated mask? Why was everyone so stinky? ....is that guy carrying a wand?
Join us as we unpack these questions and more!

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/science/plague-doctor

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plague_doctor#:~:text=Plague%20doctors%20rarely%20cured%20patients,referred%20to%20as%20%22empirics%22

https://www.britannica.com/science/humor-ancient-physiology

https://www.britannica.com/science/medical-examiner

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/plague-doctors-beaked-masks-coronavirus

https://screenrant.com/haunting-bly-manor-plague-doctor-ghost-explained/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/a-mysterious-plague-doctor-is-haunting-this-english-town

To get back in the swing of things after a long Memorial Day weekend, Ken enlightens the girls on the Morristown UFO that was observed over New Jersey in 2009.

History Channel UFO Hunter - Part 1

https://www.history.com/videos/morristown-lights-part-1

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morristown_UFO_hoax
https://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-04-01/

This a tall order, but someone had to do it. This week we are talking about something of an a-gnome-ly! Everyone knows that people come in different shapes and sizes; this week SSS talks about the tallest of tall and the smallest of small.

Sources:

https://youtu.be/5udQVNdr8uA

https://www.britannica.com/topic/phoenix-mythological-bird

https://symbolsage.com/what-are-gnomes/

https://heresajoke.com/gnome-jokes/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/giants-north-america-005196

https://www.historicmysteries.com/myths-legends/ancient-giants/4045/

In this week’s episode, tune in to yet another… cannibalism story. Apparently there’s way too many of these stories out there and Libby decided to toss another one on the pile. But this one comes with a twist, Issei Sagawa sees no punishment for his crimes and not only becomes a celebrity, but profits off his experience. It’s a disturbing tale you won’t want to miss.

Sources:

The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood

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

Ken picks up where he left off last week on Albert Fish. You'll need a strong stomach for this one...

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Something's fishy in this week's episode, and it isn't Libby's thoughts on TTPD. Ken dives into the unfortunate life of Frank Howard/Hamilton/Albert Fish while the girls try to keep things light.

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This week’s episode Libby covers the truly horrifying tale of the Ibadan Forest of Horror. Enter at your own risk.

Sources:

The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood

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

https://www.unilad.com/news/nigeria-forest-of-horror-ibadan-153026-20230412

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26721112

If Emily had her way, we'd be calling this episode 'Outback Steakhouse Reviews'!

What starts off as an innocent haunting quickly turns into quite a bit more...

Sources:

The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood

https://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-laplante

On this episode, Emily caved and decided to play with a Oujia board!!

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APRIL FOOLS!!

On this episode, Emily talks about a Grimoire, some creepy kids and an uncomfortable rocking chair... sounds like a recipe for some hauntings!!!

Sources:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/cursed-books

https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteries/grand-grimoire/34106/

https://www.grunge.com/475421/the-scary-story-behind-the-most-haunted-rocking-chair-in-history/

https://listverse.com/2021/10/07/10-haunting-facts-about-the-painting-the-hands-resist-him/

https://www.grunge.com/468481/the-scary-story-behind-the-most-haunted-painting-in-history/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/unexplained/2002/haunted_painting/ebay_haunted_painting_01.shtml

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

What’s something that makes you just go… ✨WOMEN✨. It’s these ladies. Some accomplished, some rebellious, some bloodied and some who may or may not have been murderers, but today the crew are covering some memorable women in history and they’re wild stories.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khawla_bint_al-Azwar

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

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

https://www.lovebritishhistory.co.uk/2023/02/lady-mary-bankes-and-1643-siege-of.html

https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/theroigne-de-mericourt

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Artemisia-I

https://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/background/42.html

https://www.archeotravelers.com/en/2020/06/16/artemisia-i-of-caria/

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tr%C6%B0ng_sisters

https://www.history.com/news/trung-sisters-vietnam-rebellion-han-dynasty

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freyd%C3%ADs_Eir%C3%ADksd%C3%B3ttir

https://allthatsinteresting.com/freydis-eiriksdottir

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

https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/wrestling/article/3100842/forget-mulan-meet-khutulun-mongolias-undefeated

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

http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/ching-shih/