Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic

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14 minutes 57 seconds

The Portsmouth Poltergeist | Minisode
In September 1962, Mr. and Mrs. Daughtery, an elderly couple residing in Portsmouth, Virginia, along with their great-great-grandson Cleveland Harmon, found themselves at the center of inexplicable occurrences. Within their home, objects began moving on their own, and furniture inexplicably flew about, leaving no rational explanation for the chaos. As news of the bizarre happenings spread, curious onlookers and psychic investigators from far and wide converged on the Daughtery residence. The investigators quickly speculated that these were classic signs of poltergeist activity.

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29 April 2024, 5:00 am
29 minutes 1 second

Fire at the Cahill Mansion
At 1:20 pm on Saturday, July 19, 1970, a fire broke out in an abandoned home in Hadsboro, Mississippi, that was well known throughout the community as haunted. But what made the incident so unbelievable wasn't necessarily the claim of spirits there, but rather the fact a psychic had foretold of the Cahill House's fiery demise less than a year prior.

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22 April 2024, 5:00 am
44 minutes 8 seconds

Introducing: Historical Blindness

Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.

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15 April 2024, 5:00 am
31 minutes 36 seconds

Mystery of the Atlanta Blood House
On Tuesday, September 8, 1987, 77-year-old Minnie Clyde Winston stepped out of her bathtub onto the tile floor and felt something sticky under her foot. Holding a towel, she looked down and discovered she was standing in a small puddle of red liquid—a substance that would later be identified as human blood. But if that wasn't alarming enough, Minnie and her husband Willie soon found instances of blood spatter like this in almost every room of their house. As disturbing as this must have been, what made it worse is that the cause of this strange occurrence has never been proven, leading some to believe it might have been a manifestation of the supernatural.

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8 April 2024, 5:00 am
33 minutes 50 seconds

Massacre at the Sultan's Palace
“Blood Seeped Under the Door, Down the Steps, and into the Street…”
On the corner of Orleans Avenue and Dauphine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans is a stately three-and-a-half-story mansion that is said to be the site of a massacre so significant that blood flowed from the building and into the street.
It is the tale of a mysterious Turkish gentleman, perhaps even the brother of a Sultan, who arrived in New Orleans, threw wild parties, and was then viciously murdered.
But is this story true or is it like the city of New Orleans— the product of an ever-changing cultural landscape that merges the past and the present; evolving and intersecting with other well-known legends like that of Pere Antoine’s Date Palm, or The Tree of the Dead.
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1 April 2024, 5:00 am
31 minutes 2 seconds

The Chapel Hill Ghost Light
For almost a century, folks who dare head out to the old L&N train tracks at night, on the edge of the small town of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, have found themselves face-to-face with a strange ball of light that eerily bounces down the line. Some say the light is the spirit of a headless railroad worker, others a murdered woman, but no matter what has caused it, hundreds have purportedly witnessed the strange phenomenon.

Additional Resources for This Episode:
- Tennessee Ghosts and Legends Podcast
- Ghostly Cries From Dixie by Pat Fitzhugh
- Thirteen Tennessee Ghosts and Jeffery by Kathryn Tucker Windham
- The Chapel Hill (Ghost) Light Song by Us Two and Him
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25 March 2024, 5:00 am
10 minutes 45 seconds

Where is Mamie Thurman Buried? | Minisode
In our recent episode Mamie Thurman's Lingering Spirit, we explored the unsolved murder of a woman whose spirit purportedly haunts 22 Mine Road, just outside of Logan, West Virginia; however, there is one mystery that we didn't discuss-- the place where Mamie Thurman was buried. So this week's minisode does exactly that.

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18 March 2024, 5:00 am
34 minutes 3 seconds

Mamie Thurman's Lingering Spirit
Head southwest out of Logan, West Virginia and you’ll end up on an isolated strip of road up in the Appalachian Mountains where folks claim the spirit of a lady in white has been hitchhiking with coal drivers for almost a century. The tale isn’t that much different than others seen in ghost stories all over the world, but here on 22 Mine Road, folks know exactly who the specter is– a woman named Mamie Thruman, who was murdered and left here in the mountains almost a century ago. Tragically, while a man was convicted of the crime, most believe her killer got away.

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Key Highlights
- The Life and Mysterious Death of Mamie Thurman: An introduction to Mamie, her life in Logan, and the unsolved aspects of her murder.
- The Trial and Its Aftermath: Examination of the sensational trial that captivated the nation and the figures involved.
- Legends and Sightings: Reports of paranormal activity and sightings of Mamie's spirit in Logan, contributing to the legend's longevity.
- Cultural Impact: How Mamie Thurman's story has influenced local folklore, literature, and ghost tours in Logan.
- Investigations and Theories: A look at modern investigations into her death and the various theories that have emerged over the years.
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11 March 2024, 5:00 am
8 minutes 3 seconds

Listen Now: Even the Royals

Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real-life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big and very public. And there are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. Even the Royals is a new podcast from Wondery that takes you inside the cloistered world of royal families, past and present, where wealth and status often come at the expense of your freedom – and maybe even your life. In these stories, very human emotions, like jealousy, love, and disgust, have the power to reshape the world. This is just a preview of Even the Royals. You can listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at Wondery.fm/royals_southerngothic.

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22 February 2024, 6:00 am
29 minutes 8 seconds

Legend of the Female Stranger
In 1816 a mysterious couple arrived in Alexandria, Virginia and isolated themselves in Room Number 8 at the now historic Gadsby’s Tavern. Unfortunately, the young woman was deathly ill and despite receiving assistance from a local doctor, she passed away. After burying his supposed wife, the man then disappeared, but the headstone he purchased for her remains, complete with an eerie inscription that has fueled centuries of speculation surrounding the mystery as to the identity of that poor woman.

Key Highlights
- Historical Significance of Gadsby's Tavern: An introduction to Gadsby’s Tavern's role in early American history and its transformation into a museum and dining establishment.
- Arrival of the Female Stranger: The enigmatic tale of a young woman and her companion's arrival in Alexandria, seeking refuge at Gadsby's Tavern due to her grave illness.
- Death and Burial: The circumstances surrounding the Female Stranger's death, her extravagant funeral, and the mystery of her companion's sudden departure.
- The Mysterious Tombstone: Examination of the unique and cryptic epitaph on the Female Stranger's tombstone in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church cemetery.
- Ghostly Encounters: A collection of ghost sightings and paranormal experiences reported by visitors and staff at Gadsby’s Tavern, suggesting the lingering presence of the Female Stranger.
- Legends and Theories: Exploration of various theories about the Female Stranger's identity, including connections to Theodosia Burr Alston and other historical figures.
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Additional Resources for This Episode:
- Ghosts of Alexandria by Michael Lee Pope
- Haunted Virginia: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Old Dominion by L.B. Taylor
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19 February 2024, 6:00 am
37 minutes 35 seconds

The Enduring Mystery of Theodosia Burr Alston
Theodosia Burr Alston was a pioneer for early American women and was celebrated for her education and intellectual achievements, but to this day many remember her for her mysterious disappearance. On December 31, 1812, the daughter of notorious politician Aaron Burr, boarded a schooner headed for New York, but the ship never arrived.
Key Highlights
- The political ambitions and rivalries that led Aaron Burr to exile.
- Educational achievements and intellect of Theodosia Burr.
- Theodosia’s marriage to Joseph Alston, the richest man and eventual governor of South Carolina.
- The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the Patriot, the schooner believed to have been lost at sea.
- Speculation and theories surrounding the disappearance of Theodosia and the Patriot.
- Supernatural tales and local lore that suggest the spirit of Theodosia Burr Alston is still wandering locations she once did in life.
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Additional Resources for This Episode:
Theodosia Burr Alston: Portrait of a Prodigy by Richard N. Cote
Dear Theodosia: Collected Letters of Aaron Burr With His Daughter by Aaron Burr & Matthew L. Davis
The Life and Times of Aaron Burr by James Parton

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5 February 2024, 6:00 am
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