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SYMHC Classics: Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson’s stances on political and civil rights issues and his communist affiliations catalyzed protests that were fueled with an undercurrent o…
6 months, 1 week ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Complicated Werewolf
Holly discusses the complicated nature of the Loudun possessions. Tracy talks about the ways that entertainment media can cause fear.
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6 months, 1 week ago
Peter Stumpp, Werewolf of Bedburg
Peter Stubbe or Peter Stumpp, also known as the Werewolf of Bedburg, was part of a case in Germany where the concepts of witchcraft and lycanthropy w…
6 months, 1 week ago
Loudun Possessions
In 17th century France a group of nuns described some unsettling visitations at their convent, which developed into a story of possession, political …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
SYMHC Classics: Bell Witch
This 2016 episode covers a haunting story from the early 1800s. Many narratives have blossomed from the Bell Witch story, but when you really try to …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: Ticks and Spiders
Tracy shares a story about getting poor directions from GPS. Holly talks about her theory regarding William Outlaw's confession, and both hosts discu…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Alice Kyteler and the Kilkenny Witch Trials
Alice Kyteler's witchcraft trial shocked 14th century Ireland. Today, the charges against her are seen largely as nonsense, and more about personal v…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Three More Eponymous Diseases: Arthropod Bites
These diseases - West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - are named for the places where outbreaks happened. But they're als…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
SYMHC Classics: S.S. Arctic
This 2014 episode covers the collision of the S.S. Arctic with another ship in a fog in 1854. The resulting panic led to the deaths of most of the pa…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Behind the Scenes Minis: The Grisly Shipwreck
Holly talks about the many survivor accounts of the Medusa shipwreck, which were questioned regarding bias and intent. There's also a follow-up on wh…
6 months, 3 weeks ago