The New England Gothic

The New England Gothic

By Cait HurleyHistory
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The New England Gothic episodes

  • The Real Nightmare on Elm Street
    Today we are discussing the case of the Stratford Poltergeist, aka The Real Nightmare on Elm Street.
    In 1850, an unseen force torments a reverend's family for months, in front of multiple reliable witnesses. Many claim the spirit of Goody Basset, a woman hanged for witchcraft on the property was the culprit. Others believe it was a demonic possession brought about by a seance gone wrong. Whatever the truth...this haunting is incredibly bizarre.
    Shout out to Ghostwatch Zine for personal photos and stories from this tale, more info can be found in Ghostwatch Zine Vol 3. Local Lore
    38 min
  • The Borden Curse

    Many people know the Borden name due to the notority of the Lizze Borden case. Truly an iconic New England true crime mystery. But the Borden family is massive, with many notable relatives, and quite a few dark tales surrounding the family. Lets discuss a few of these Borden stories! We've got ghosts, tragedy, mysterious skeletons, and more!


    Bonus: I also add in a personal paranormal experience.

    29 min
  • Jolly Jane Toppan, Angel of Death
    A woman with a mysterious past and a new identity fools everyone around her. Who could have guessed what was going on in the twisted, dark mind of one of America's most notorious and deadly women.
    Jane Toppan was an "Angel of Death" who went on a murderous spree during Victorian Era New England.
    Let's explore her story.
    49 min
  • The Witches Who Lived (Part 3) Aunt Jinny
    Salem was not the only place in New England to hold witch trials... This series will discuss the women who were not only tried as witches, but lived to become legends themselves. Part 3 will cover the New Hampshire legend of Aunt Jinny.
    17 min
  • The Witches Who Lived (Part 2) Hannah Cranna

    Salem was not the only place in New England to hold witch trials... This series will discuss the women who were not only tried as witches, but lived to become legends themselves. Part 2 covers the Wicked Witch of Monore, Hannah Cranna. 

    23 min
  • What does the soul weigh? The 21 Grams Experiment
    How much does a soul weigh? If the human soul is real, what is it made out of? Something tangible? Something measurable? I always imagined a little bit of stardust that would shoot right into space upon death. 
    In the 1900s one doctor set out on not only proving the soul exists and is tangible, but that it can be weighed.
    25 min

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