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We all know at least one creepy person in our lives, but how far can creepy behavior go? In this episode, we tell two stories about creepy guys who took it above and beyond into the disturbing and murderous. Lock your doors and check your attics before listening to this episode of Under the Pendulum.

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And we're back!! Thank you so much to everyone for being so kind and understanding of our little hiatus, but we are back! So, let's talk about some horrible things. On today's episode, we will be talking about some deadly and dangerous toys of the 20th and 21st century along with some honorable mentions. Instead of putting that mysterious toy in your mouth, listen to this episode of Under the Pendulum. 

Welcome to the second episode of Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. This episode we talk about the practical application of seriation. Emily explains an exercise that she gave her students to better understand how to distinguish archaeological evidence into cultural time periods. 

Greetings fellow lovers of all things spooky! On this episode, Emily Seabold joins Chris in talking about Medieval and Renaissance views and superstitions concerning the existence and activities of Werewolves. Who let the dogs out? We don't know, but a lot of people are dead in this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. 

We are taking a break from our normal show to bring you a sneak preview of a new podcast we are launching; Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, an Anthro 101 podcast. Emily Seabold and Chris Weber talk all things Archaeology, Anthropology, and History. On this episode, Emily and Chris talk about the history, implications, and art of Osteomancy. Thank you everyone for your support and we hope you enjoy this preview of Sharp Rocks and Dead Things, brought to you by Under the Pendulum. 

Off with their heads!!! But not before you listen to this episode. This episode we take a look at three examples of posthumous trials and executions. You heard right, posthumous. We cover what happened to Oliver Cromwell, Gilles van Ledenberg, and Pope Formosus and the Cadaver Synod after their deaths. Because even in death, they couldn't escape pissed off and powerful enemies. Things get messy on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. 

Sources: 

Formosus Sources

https://daily.jstor.org/the-cadaver-synod-putting-a-dead-pope-on-trial/

http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/Medievaltrials/The_Body_of_Pope_Formosus.pdf

https://www.medievalists.net/2017/07/cadaver-synod-low-point-history-papacy/

Guerra, Stephen. History of the Papacy Podcast. Episode 89: A Very Cadaver Synod Christmas! 2019

Cromwell Sources

https://historyinnumbers.com/people/oliver-cromwell/execution/

https://historyinnumbers.com/people/oliver-cromwell/cromwells-head/

https://ehistory.osu.edu/biographies/oliver-cromwell

https://www.cromwellmuseum.org/cromwell/cromwell-the-man/mp

https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/oliver-cromwell-and-family

Ledenberg Sources

https://historiek-net.translate.goog/gilles-ledenberg-johan-oldenbarnevelt/59881/?_x_tr_sl=nl&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

https://historiek-net.translate.goog/maurits-van-oranje-1567-1625/5382/?_x_tr_sl=nl&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

https://historiek-net.translate.goog/executie-van-johan-van-oldenbarnevelt-1619/42652/?_x_tr_sl=nl&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

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

Welcome to Under the Pendulum and a new year. We take a reflective look back at 2021 and remember the good times as we cover animal attacks! We talk about five different stories of animals getting their revenge. Some you might have heard and some you might not have heard of, but they all will draw blood. Get all your shots before listening to this episode. 

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Happy Holidays from us here at Under the Pendulum! We hope you enjoy this holiday tale of murder as we perform "Back for Christmas" from 1948 on the radio show Suspense. 

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Thank you everyone for being patient with us as we took a break to see family, but we're back at it! To kick off the month of December and Christmas, on this episode we are talking Winter Monsters and Christmas Creatures. We will discuss and tell tales about the Yule Cat, the Kallikantzaroi, the Nuckelavee, and the Qallupilliut. What do they have in common? Well let's jus say that children are on the menu on this episode of Under the Pendulum Podcast. 

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Heather’s Sources:

https://brickthology.com/2018/12/23/jolakotturinn/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-icelands-christmas-witch-much-cooler-and-scarier-krampus-180967605/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_HQZclF7Y

https://www.daimonologia.org/2015/12/kallikantzaroi-christmas-goblins-of.html

https://www.interesly.com/kallikantzaroi-raise-hell-at-christmas/

https://westviewnews.org/2021/12/03/the-kallikantzaroi-who-stole-christmas/web-admin/

Chris' Sources:

         Dennison, W. Traill. “Orkney Folklore. Sea Myths.” The Scottish Antiquary, or, Northern Notes and Queries, vol. 5, no. 19, Edinburgh University Press, 1891, pp. 130–33, http://www.jstor.org/stable/25516359.

http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/nuckenc.htm

https://www.transceltic.com/scottish/nuckelavee-malevolent-creature-terrorised-scotlands-northern-isles

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuckelavee#:~:text=The%20nuckelavee%20is%20a%20mythical,of%20Shetland%20and%20the%20kelpie.

https://tiaandpiujuq.com/qalluipilluit/

http://www.inuitmyths.com/traditional.htm

https://yamunahrodvitnir.medium.com/qalupalik-the-monstrous-inuit-mermaid-3a72d937d1f8

Sadly Halloween has come and gone, but we all must carry on. On this episode, we talk about four instances of strange weather phenomenon. We will discuss the history, theories, and science behind Sky Quakes, Blood Rain, the Kentucky Meat Shower, and animals raining from the sky. As if this world wasn't weird enough...

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