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Back to SearchEp. 76: Volterra Lunatic Asylum, Part 1 (1888-1912)
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In this week's episode, we head to Tuscany, Italy, to the hilltop town of Volterra. Learn about the early history of the Volterra Lunatic Asylum, the political climate of Italy at the t…
Published on 10 months ago
Ep. 75: Legends and Lore of Rolling Hills Asylum
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This week's episode is perfectly-timed for Halloween! Learn about Rolling Hills Asylum as a haunted attraction and what draws people to the site. Find out about the staff and patients w…
Published on 11 months ago
Ep. 74: History of Rolling Hills Asylum
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This week we discuss the history of Rolling Hills Asylum, which was known as the Genesee County Poor Farm while it was in operation. Learn about the historical context that shows why po…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 73: People of Ireland's Magdalen Asylums
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This week's episode tells the stories of six survivors of Ireland's Magdalen laundries and orphanages. Learn what their typical work day was like, what punishments they experienced, and…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 72: History of Ireland's Magdalen Asylums
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This week's episode discusses the history of Magdalen Asylums (also called Magdalen Laundries) in England and Ireland. Focus lies primarily on the history of these laundries in Ireland.…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 71: People of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 2 (Tammy)
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This week's episode features the story of "Tammy," a survivor of Goodna/Wolston Park Mental Hospital, in her own words. The focus of her story lies in the aftermath of her time spent in…
Published on 1 year ago
Ep. 70: People of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 1 (Jean/Erin)
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This week's episode tells the story of Jean, who later went by Erin, and her experience at multiple adolescent treatment facilities in Queensland, including Goodna/Wolston Park Mental H…
Published on 1 year ago
Ep. 69: History of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 2 (1937-2001)
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This week's episode examines the history of Goodna Mental Hospital, which also went by Brisbane Mental Hospital, Brisbane Special Hospital, and Wolston Park Mental Hospital during the y…
Published on 1 year ago
Ep. 68: History of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 1 (1865-1936)
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This week's episode discusses the early history of Woogaroo Lunatic Asylum/Goodna Hospital for the Insane. Find out why the asylum had to be moved and rebuilt several times during its e…
Published on 1 year ago
Ep. 67: History of Ipswich Mental Hospital
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This week we head down under to Queensland to learn about Ipswich Mental Hospital, which went by many other names during its 120 year history. Find out which name is the reason this hos…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago