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The History of Spring-Heeled Jack
In 1837, residents of a London neighborhood started to report strange encounters and incidents with a mysterious and terrifying man.Â
Abby Brenker
Jun 193 min read
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The History and Haunting of The Lincoln Funeral Ghost Train
On April 21st, 1865 The Lincoln Special left Washington D.C.
Abby Brenker
Feb 152 min read
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Famous UFO and UAP Encounters from the 1900s
In honor of our exploration of theories behind UAP and UFOs on Lunatics Radio Hour, here are some of the most famous UFO and UAP...
Abby Brenker
Jan 35 min read
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The History of A Christmas Carol, and the Victorian Era Tradition of Ghost Stories
It’s that time of year again, when I get to remind you that the most famous ghost story of all time is a Christmas story. And that is for...
Abby Brenker
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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The History of Yule and The Wild Hunt
Yule is a 12 day historic pagan festival celebrated in conjunction with the Winter Solstice on December 21st in the Northern...
Abby Brenker
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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The Yule Lads and Icelandic Christmas Folklore
The Yule Lads, who each have their own quirky personality traits (a la the Seven Dwarfs) are the sons of Grýla. Grýla is a horrifying...
Abby Brenker
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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The History of Krampusnacht
As darkness falls on the evening of December 5th, folks across certain regions of Europe perpare for Krampusnacht. Traditionally, across...
Abby Brenker
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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The History of The New England Vampire Panic
One of the most famous tragedies from colonial New England was the Salem Witch Trial's. These trials took place about a century earlier...
Abby Brenker
Nov 30, 20243 min read
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The Legends of Headless Horsemen: Spanning Beyond Sleepy Hollow
You’re probably familiar with the legend of Sleepy Hollow and the tale of Ichabod Crane. But Headless Horsemen are mythical figures that...
Abby Brenker
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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The History of Samhain: The Pagan Holiday Behind Halloween
The History of Samhain Samhain, the pagan holiday that predates Halloween, comes from the Gaelic word for summer’s end. Which is exactly...
Abby Brenker
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown, Connecticut
Welcome to Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown Connecticut. When operational, this psychiatric ward performed psychosurgery,...
Abby Brenker
Mar 23, 20241 min read
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5 Dystopian Abandoned Amusement Parks
Abandoned Theme Parks become more and more prevalent as time goes on. Most parks, Disney and Universal aside, lack the investment to...
Abby Brenker
Jan 9, 20244 min read
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The Horrific History of Maine's Boon Lighthouse
Imagine the chilling solitude of being marooned on a tiny island amidst the frigid grip of winter. Welcome to Boon Island, a place...
Abby Brenker
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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A Haunting In New England
When your friend tells you their historic home is haunted, you pack up your camera and head over. Earlier this Summer, I had the absolute...
Abby Brenker
Oct 14, 20231 min read
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The History of Maple Grove Cemetery in Queens
This is Maple Grove Cemetery in Queens, New York. It was established in 1875 as a Victorian-era rural cemetery. At the time this was a...
Abby Brenker
Sep 20, 20232 min read
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The Haunted and Historic Buildings of Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor is a small coastal community located on the San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington State. It's a truly charming and...
Abby Brenker
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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The History of Green-Wood Cemetery
One of my favorite places in the entire world is Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. The history of Green-Wood Cemetery is vast and...
Abby Brenker
Jul 27, 20232 min read
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The History of Calvary Cemetery in Queens
New York City’s Calvary Cemetery has a very interesting history. If you visit today, you’ll see a historic cemetery with Manhattan’s...
Abby Brenker
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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The History of Woodlawn Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery first opened in The Bronx in 1863. It occupies over 400 acres of land and holds the remains of about 300,000 people....
Abby Brenker
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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The Haunted and Historic North Plank Road Tavern
Today I want to bring you inside the haunted and historic North Plank Road Tavern in Newburgh, New York. When a friend first suggested I...
Abby Brenker
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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