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True Paranormal Stories

Laureen Scarboro

Welcome to "The Story of Culture," where we embark on a journey to explore the rich and diverse cultures of the world. Join me as we discover the beauty and complexity of our world"s cultural heritage.

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05:12

The Myrtles Plantation – Louisiana’s House of Spirits

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2025/08/07

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we uncover the terrifying legends surrounding The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana—widely considered one of the most haunted homes in America. Built in 1796, this beautiful Southern mansion hides a history of murders, tragic deaths, and lingering spirits. The most famous ghost is Chloe, a former enslaved woman said to have been executed after poisoning her owner’s family. Her spirit, wearing a green turban, is frequently seen on the

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05:10

Poveglia Island – Italy’s Plague Island of the Dead

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2025/07/28

In this chilling episode of True Paranormal Stories, we uncover the terrifying legacy of Poveglia Island, a small piece of land in the Venetian Lagoon known as one of the most haunted places in the world. Once used as a quarantine station during the Black Death, Poveglia became a mass grave, with over 160,000 plague victims buried or burned there. Centuries later, it was home to a mental asylum where patients reportedly suffered abuse and reported ghost sightings. A twisted doctor who conducted

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04:35

Château de Brissac – The Lady in Green

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2025/07/21

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore the haunting tale of the Château de Brissac, one of France’s most majestic—and haunted—castles. Nestled in the Loire Valley, this towering residence is home to the spirit of Charlotte de Valois, known as La Dame Verte or The Lady in Green. Charlotte, the illegitimate daughter of King Charles VII, was murdered in a fit of rage by her husband after he discovered her affair. Her ghost, dressed in a flowing green gown and bearing a horrifically

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05:23

Leap Castle – Ireland’s Most Haunted Fortress

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2025/07/10

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore Leap Castle, often called Ireland’s most haunted fortress. Located in County Offaly, Leap Castle has a blood-soaked history of clan rivalries, betrayal, and brutal murders. Its infamous Bloody Chapel was the site of a priest’s murder by his brother, and behind one of its walls, a hidden dungeon was discovered containing over 150 human remains impaled on spikes. The castle is said to be home to numerous spirits, including the Lady in Red, two

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04:50

The Black Forest – Germany’s Haunted Heart

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2025/06/27

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we venture into Germany’s Black Forest, a vast and shadowy woodland steeped in eerie folklore and supernatural legends. Known for inspiring Brothers Grimm fairy tales, the forest also harbors terrifying stories of real encounters. Listeners hear tales of the Headless Horseman, who haunts stormy nights in search of souls; the Witch of Hexenloch, whose curses and whispers still unsettle travelers; and the demon of Lake Mummelsee, said to lure victims to

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05:28

The Tower of London – Ghosts in the Historic Royal...

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2025/06/18

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore the chilling hauntings of the Tower of London, a historic fortress with a thousand-year legacy of executions, betrayals, and royal intrigue. Known for its grim past, the Tower is said to be one of the most haunted places in the UK. We recount the tragic tales of Anne Boleyn, the headless queen whose ghost wanders near the chapel where she was buried; the two young princes, believed to have been murdered and now seen as silent spirits in the

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05:20

The Casa Matusita – Lima’s Most Haunted House

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2025/05/25

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore the eerie legend of Casa Matusita, located in Lima, Peru. Known as the most haunted house in the country, the building has long been the subject of ghost stories, mysterious occurrences, and urban legends. The house’s second floor, said to be cursed, has remained mostly abandoned for decades. Several theories attempt to explain the haunting: a mass poisoning during colonial times, failed occult rituals, or even ancient Inca burial grounds

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05:22

The Chupacabra – The Goat-Sucker of Puerto Rico

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2025/05/05

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore the infamous legend of El Chupacabra, also known as the "Goat-Sucker," originating in Puerto Rico in the mid-1990s. First reported in the town of Canóvanas, the creature is blamed for a wave of mysterious livestock deaths—animals found completely drained of blood with strange puncture wounds and no clear signs of struggle. Witnesses described the creature as reptilian, standing upright with glowing red eyes and spikes down its back, though later

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05:17

El Silbón – The Whistler of Venezuela

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2025/04/15

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we journey to the Venezuelan and Colombian plains to uncover the terrifying legend of El Silbón—"The Whistler." This ghostly figure is said to be the cursed spirit of a young man who murdered his father in a fit of rage. As punishment, he was tortured, cursed, and condemned to wander the Earth, carrying a sack of bones and endlessly whistling a haunting tune. El Silbón is believed to target drunkards, abusers, and immoral men, often appearing as a tall,

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04:58

La Llorona

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2025/03/28

La Llorona, or "The Weeping Woman," is one of the most famous ghost legends in Latin America. The tale speaks of Maria, a woman who, in a moment of grief and rage, drowned her children in a river after being abandoned by her husband. Overcome with guilt, she took her own life but was denied entry into heaven, condemned to wander the Earth searching for her lost children. Many have reported seeing La Llorona near lakes and rivers, dressed in white and crying out, “¡Mis hijos!” (“My children!”). Some

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06:13

The Stanley Hotel

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2025/03/11

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is one of the most famous haunted locations in the world, best known as the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. Built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley, the hotel has a long history of paranormal activity, with reports of ghostly figures, eerie piano music, and unexplained phenomena. Room 217 is the most haunted, where a former housekeeper, Elizabeth Wilson, allegedly still tends to guests—unpacking luggage, tucking people into bed, and even disapproving of

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06:40

The Ghosts of Gettysburg

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2025/02/16

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the most haunted locations in the United States due to the immense suffering and death from the Civil War battle fought there in 1863. Visitors and paranormal investigators report ghostly encounters throughout the battlefield, including Devil’s Den and Little Round Top, where shadowy figures, whispers, and even full-bodied apparitions of soldiers have been seen. Beyond the battlefield, places like Sachs Covered Bridge, where Confederate deserters were hanged, and

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03:58

The Whaley House

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2025/01/15

Explores the haunted history of the Whaley House in San Diego. Built in 1857, this historic residence has become renowned for its reported ghostly encounters, attributed to tragic events and the spirits of its former residents. Visitors have reported seeing apparitions of Thomas Whaley, Anna Whaley, and their daughter Violet, as well as experiencing unexplained footsteps, voices, moving objects, and cold spots. The house's reputation as one of America's most haunted locations has attracted

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06:43

The Bell Witch

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2024/12/20

We explore the legend of the Bell Witch in Tennessee. The story begins with the Bell family, who moved to Robertson County in 1804. In 1817, they began experiencing strange noises, physical attacks, and sightings of bizarre creatures. The entity, identifying itself as Kate, claimed to be the spirit of a neighbor and targeted John Bell Sr. and his daughter Betsy. The witch's activities attracted significant attention, including a visit from General Andrew Jackson. The haunting culminated in the

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05:56

Skinwalker Ranch

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2024/12/06

Explore Skinwalker Ranch in Utah, a site known for its wide array of paranormal activities. The ranch, associated with Navajo legends of shape-shifting witches, has baffled scientists and investigators with reports of UFO sightings, cattle mutilations, invisible objects, poltergeist activity, and strange creatures. The Shermans, who bought the ranch in 1994, experienced numerous bizarre events, leading them to sell the property to Robert Bigelow in 1996. Bigelow's National Institute for Discovery

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06:41

The Amityville Horror

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2024/11/24

In Episode 3 of "True Paranormal Stories," we explore the infamous Amityville Horror. The tale begins with the 1974 DeFeo family tragedy where Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six family members, claiming voices in the house urged him to do so. A year later, the Lutz family moved into the same house and fled after 28 days, reporting various paranormal phenomena, including cold spots, foul odors, green slime, swarming flies, physical attacks, levitation, and strange noises. The Lutzes enlisted the help of

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09:00

Cultural Perspectives on the Paranormal

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2024/11/13

In the second episode of "True Paranormal Stories," titled "Cultural Perspectives on the Paranormal," we explore how different cultures view and explain paranormal events. We begin with Native American beliefs in spirits and animism, move to Latin America's legend of La Llorona, and delve into Europe's haunted castles and the Banshee. The episode also covers Japan's yurei and onryo, Africa's ancestral spirits and witchcraft, the Middle East's jinn and the evil eye, and Oceania's Aboriginal spirits

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08:37

Introduction to Paranormal Phenomena

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2024/11/04

In the first episode of "True Paranormal Stories," titled "Introduction to Paranormal Phenomena," we explore the world of paranormal activities, including hauntings, ghosts, and other supernatural events. We discuss different types of hauntings (residual, intelligent, and poltergeist), and examine how paranormal beliefs vary across cultures. The episode also delves into the scientific perspectives on paranormal phenomena, the role of media and technology in shaping our understanding, and highlights

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