History’s Dark Corners

In Sauk Centre, Minnesota, townsfolk whispered about something that didn’t make sense. A black hearse, mourners dressed in black, the scent of lilies drifting on a cold October night… and then, nothing. The entire funeral vanished at the corner of Main and Oak. For decades, people swore they saw it happen. Shopkeepers, farmers, even kids on dares—they all told the same story. But what was it? A trick of the light? A legend that grew with every retelling? Or something darker replaying itself in the

Every state has its secrets. From forgotten crimes to chilling folklore, History’s Dark Corners uncovers the stories history left in the shadows. I’m Melissa Hamblin — storyteller, researcher, and your guide through America’s darker past. Each week, I’ll take you into the legends, mysteries, and true crimes that shaped communities and still haunt them today. Subscribe now and join me in the Map Room every Tuesday for a new story.