Abby Brenker5 days ago1 minHaunted History: TreestonesHave you ever noticed tree shaped gravestones at historic cemeteries? Treestones have an interesting history. They became popular after...
Abby BrenkerJun 273 minHaunted History: Nellie Bly & The OctagonI categorize this article under the heading Haunted History, because that is how we talk about history at The Lunatics Project. But...
Abby BrenkerMay 292 minThe Mythology Behind The Creature From The Black LagoonThis week on Lunatics Radio Hour we are continuing our exploration of the classic Universal Monster films and diving into The Creature...
Abby BrenkerMay 246 minHaunted History: The Supernatural Life of Benedetta CarliniI recently watched the film Benedetta (2021) and it blew me away. I loved it. And I was especially fascinated that it was based on the...
Abby BrenkerMay 141 minHaunted History: The Demonic Possession of Litchfield VillaThis is Litchfield Villa, built in the mid 1850s in Brooklyn, NY. At the time, the mansion was built on private land but it now sits on...
Abby BrenkerMay 113 minHaunted History: The History of Friday the 13thFriday the 13th has a long standing history of being cursed. But do you know the history behind the superstition? Let’s start with...
Abby BrenkerApr 71 minHaunted History: Manhattan's Smallest CemeteryThis small cemetery tucked away on west 11th street in Manhattan was founded in 1805, and is Manhattan’s smallest cemetery. The official...
Abby BrenkerMar 311 minHaunted History: Manhattan's Old First ChurchThis is Manhattan’s First Presbyterian’s Church, located in the West Village, built in 1844. It’s also known as Old First. Architect...
Abby BrenkerMar 213 minHaunted History: New York's Algonquin HotelWe wanted to do something special for the 100th episode of Lunatics Radio Hour. So we decided to stay at a hotel in Manhattan with a very...
Abby BrenkerMar 121 minHaunted History: The Alsop Family CemeteryWithin New York’s Calvary Cemetery, the cemetery with the most interments in the United States, is a family burial ground that pre-dates...
Abby BrenkerFeb 223 minHaunted History: The History of Devil's BridgesRecently my mom sent me some beautiful images of the Rakotzbrücke Bridge in Gablenz, Germany. Which of course sent me down a rabbit hole...
Abby BrenkerFeb 161 minHaunted History: Harrisena CemeteryI had totally forgot that Alan and I stumbled upon Harrisena Cemetery last autumn while visiting Upstate, New York. It was such a...
Abby BrenkerFeb 92 minHaunted History: Death HeadsYou might be familiar with the imagery of Death Heads from your local historic cemetery, Especially in the New England area. As you’ll...
Abby BrenkerJan 301 minHaunted History: Chattanooga CemeteryThis is the Chattanooga Confederate Cemetery, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2018 the city removed itself as a trustee to the...
Abby BrenkerDec 29, 20212 minHaunted History: The History of Milford CemeteryMilford Cemetery, located in Milford, Connecticut is one of the oldest colonial cemeteries in the United States dating back to the mid...