The Historical Paranormal
The Historical Paranormal
Krista Nichols
This podcast discovers the "why" behind the ghost story, delving into both true crime occurring before 1950, and traditional ghost stories. Murder, murder, murder, ghosts, ghosts ghosts.
Vlad the Impaler Part 1
Man is this guy unpopular. This is my attempt not necessarily to vindicate him but to at least bring some background and clarity to his actions. I mean, yeah his rule was one of terror, but it was also one of stability for the Wallachian people. Part 2 will be out next week!
Apr 18, 2021
24 min
The Vampires of New Orleans
Wow I did NOT know there were so many vampire stories in New Orleans. I love love love this city, and I'll keep going back even if there are vampires roaming the city streets at night. I hope y'all love this episode too! Sources: lifeaboardthetravelingcircus.comyesterdaysamerica.comtrytoscareme.comwikipedia of course
Feb 22, 2021
31 min
Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home
The Bon Secours Mother and Baby home was in operation from 1925-1961, and left a mass grave that would haunt the city of Tuam for years to come. Join me as I detail the injustices dealt to the mothers and their infants in their time of need, and what Ireland has done to rectify this impossible situation. 
Jan 12, 2021
23 min
Side Note: Clemente Apolinar Partida
This episode asks why society celebrates the killer, and not the victim? We also talk about the state of mental healthcare in the early 20th century,  and whether this story is truly awful or not (it is). Source Instagram: @sanfernando2storiesLa Prensacasetxt.com
Dec 30, 2020
17 min
The Phantom Killer of Texarkana
The town of Texarkana was rocked in the spring of 1946. Just when it had been lulled into a sense of safety with the end of the war, a serial killer pushes the town to a breaking point. Sources: wikipediaunresolved.me
Dec 15, 2020
33 min
Palazzo Dario: The House that Kills
Join me in Venice as we unravel the mystery of Ca' Dario, the House that Kills. Is it real or will it join the countless other supposedly haunted tourist destinations? Let's find out!Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/palazzo-dariohttps://roughdiplomacy.com/the-curse-of-cadario/https://sevedbblog.com/2019/02/14/ca-dario-the-curse-is-it-really/https://www.visitvenezia.eu/en/venetianity/discover-venice/ca-dario-and-its-mysteries-the-stories-of-a-cursed-building
Nov 9, 2020
22 min
Ararat Lunatic Asylum
Today we're headed to the small city of Ararat, Victoria in Australia! Ararat, or Aradale Asylum was the largest asylum of its kind for the time and housed some of the most notorious criminals in Australian history. It also inflicted horrific abuses on its patients and even took its toll on the staff. The beautiful, Italianate compound hid these atrocities and others behind it's carefully sculpted lawns. Join me on this tour of Aradale's history.
Oct 12, 2020
26 min
The Curse of the Pharaohs
Are curses real? Honestly, I don't know, but there does seem to be some compelling evidence out there that agrees they are. Join me as we discuss the most famous curse-King Tutankhamun's tomb, as well as other famous curses and odd happenings.sources: ancient-origins.netranker.com
Aug 23, 2020
23 min
Florida School for Boys
The Florida School for boys has had many names over the 111 years it was in operation, but the thing that stayed the same were the numerous tales of unimaginable abuse at the hands of the staff and other boys at the school. Sources: St. Petersburg Times: "For Their Own Good" by Ben Montgomery & Waveny Ann MooreEJI.org
Aug 9, 2020
30 min
SideNote: Houska Castle
Houska Castle is a remote castle outside of Prague, that's hiding more than just when it was built. There's no water source, no strategic reason for its construction at all. So why is it there, and why are people afraid to go near it?
Jun 7, 2020
23 min
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