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Honoring the Life and Work of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe’s work shaped the horror genre as we know it today. He was a master of Gothic Horror, Suspense, and mystery. He wrote...
Abby Brenker
Jan 19, 202411 min read
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Historic Photos of Coney Island's Amusement Parks
Researching the history of Amusement Parks for our deep dive into the intersection of amusement parks and horror on Lunatics Radio...
Abby Brenker
Jan 11, 20242 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 History of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol is arguably the most famous Christmas story of all time. It’s also arguably, the most famous ghost story of all time....
Abby Brenker
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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The History of Yule, The Winter Solstice and Christmas
Humanity has long sought solace and celebration in the face of the darkest and coldest days of the year. Rooted in ancient traditions,...
Abby Brenker
Dec 18, 20237 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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The History of Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Texas
Welcome to Oakwood Cemetery, a historic burial ground nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, dating back to the 1850s. This cemetery has...
Abby Brenker
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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The History of St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery
The thing that I love most about St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery (besides the history, which I will get to in a moment) is the fact that...
Abby Brenker
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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The History of Long Lake, New York
This summer, I had the pleasure of capturing the timeless beauty of Long Lake, New York, through the lens of my trusty 35mm camera. Long...
Abby Brenker
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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The Dark History of Foxe's Book of Martyrs
In our recent series on the real history of Bloody Mary, we talked at length about Foxe's Book of Martyrs. It became so well known it...
Abby Brenker
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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The History of May Day, Walpurgis Night, Beltane and Horror
Over centuries and across cultures, this date has hosted many different festivals and holidays, from Walpurgis Night to Beltane and May Day
Abby Brenker
Apr 28, 20234 min read
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