In the conclusion of our White House haunting special, Amy descends into the darker corners of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—where the forgotten still knock, pace, and whisper.Meet the restless spirit of President William Henry Harrison, the stubborn landowner David Burnes, the grieving Anna Surratt who still begs for her mother’s pardon, and the British soldier eternally patrolling the lawn he once burned.Then brace yourself for “The Thing”—the strangest haunting in White House history, the mysterious

From Abraham Lincoln’s midnight strolls to Dolley Madison’s floral intervention, the White House has hosted more than presidents—it’s hosted presences.In this first part of our two-episode special, Amy invites you into America’s most elegant haunted house, where history refuses to move out. Hear the chilling (and surprisingly funny) stories of Abraham and Willie Lincoln, Andrew Jackson’s swearing fits, Abigail Adams’ eternal laundry day, Thomas Jefferson’s ghostly violin, and Dolley Madison’s garden

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Margaret talks to Sophie about the philosophers of the celts. Sources: https://irishfolklore.wordpress.com/2017/03/13/blacksmiths-and-the-supernatural/https://folklorethursday.com/folklore-of-archaeology/ferrous-friend-foe-iron-became-enemy-fairy-folk/https://www.thearchaeologist.org/blog/28y8zwazfxaq2tsb933b54wf0slfcj https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/02/woodhenge-is-just-as-fascinating-and-mysterious-as-its-famous-neighbor-stonehenge/ https://irishmyths.com/2022/04/29/female-druids/See

We all know that the good stuff is “the real McCoy.” And every invention from this Black innovator was so head and shoulders above its competitors that his name became synonymous with top quality. — 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar

After the death of a local farmer, Petar Blagojević, a small Serbian town went into full vampire paranoia as nine other villagers suddenly dropped dead after claiming to see Blagojević risen from the grave. Jack Mandaville joins the show to discuss how much of Europe fell into a blood sucking monster craze in the early 18th century.Subscribe to the Softcore History Patreon for hundreds of hours of extra history content including episodes like this, listener voicemails, movie watch-alongs, and weekly

Sarah Dazley was one of the most infamous women in the world for a moment in 1843 when she was accused of poisoning not one but two former husbands. Our guest today is Nat Doig - creator of the podcast Weird in the Wade - a podcast about all that's weird and wonderful in/around the town of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.You can now watch After Dark on Youtube! www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhitSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and

Everyone knows the great achievements of Sir Isaac Newton. Or do they? Assassin's Creed Gold focuses not on the first half of Newton's career, describing gravity and the fundamental laws of physics, but on the second half of his life, working at the Royal Mint in London. This responsibility included chasing down counterfeiters. One man in particular would became his nemesis - the Professor Moriarty to Newton's Sherlock Holmes.To shed light on this fascinating time in Newton's life, Matt Lewis is

Jane Boleyn has long been called the most hated woman in Tudor history. Wife to Anne Boleyn's brother George, Jane served as lady-in-waiting to five of Henry VIII's six wives, and when Anne Boleyn fell from grace, George was accused of incest with his sister. For centuries, historians claimed Jane sealed their fates with malicious lies. But was she truly a villain or just fighting for her own life? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb welcomes bestselling authorPhilippa Gregoryto discuss Jane Boleyn, examine

In a world where handmade art is humanity’s last stand against the machine, the unveiling of a mysterious new artist named Orville threatens to shatter everything — because Orville isn’t human.“Mr. Replogle's Dream” by Evelyn E. Smith (Fantastic Universe December, 1956)Fully Produced version:https://www.auditoryanthology.com/2025/03/20/mr-replogles-dream-by-evelyn-e-smith/

The brutal murder of Alan R. Schindler Jr. on 27th October 1992 revealed the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the military. Schindler, a young Navy radioman, who suffered bullying and isolation due to his sexual orientation, had attempted to report the harassment, but faced obstacles due to the military’s exclusionary policies on gay personnel. Tragically, his life was cut short when two shipmates attacked him in a homophobic assault, sparking a wave of public outrage. Occurring

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This Day In Sioux Falls History, sponsored by Thomas James & Bechtold Jewelry is a radio feature on Sunny 93.3fm. The show is hosted by John Small, but the information is provided by author Joshua Sweets. He runs The Sioux Falls Fun Page and has a book called "The Most Amazing Stories In Sioux Falls History" (Available Here: https://amzn.to/488IhMK)

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Send us a text Yes, we have finally come to the end of our series "From Bishop of Rome to the Papal Monarchy." In this episode, Ellen and I talk about the pontificate of Innocent III, which historians see as the apex of the papal monarchy. Among the topics we cover are Innocent III's ideology of Caesaropapism, his contribution to the crusading movement, his combat against heresy, his defense of the papal states, and his dedication to Church Reform. Innocent III was the most powerful and effec...

In the 1930s, a Mississippi bluesman named Robert Johnson changed American music forever—and left behind one of its darkest legends. According to folklore, Johnson met the Devil at a crossroads and traded his soul for unmatched musical talent. His songs spoke of hellhounds and restless spirits, and his life ended mysteriously at just 27. In this special episode, recorded with guest Norman Woolworth, we explore the real man behind the myth, the eerie coincidences in his story, and how one haunting

On the 19th of May, 1919, an Ottoman general stepped ashore at the Black Sea port city of Samsun. This marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence, and ultimately the end of the Ottoman Empire. The man's name was Mustafa Kemal, the soldier, statesman and reformer who would create the Republic of Turkey out of the rubble, and become its first president.Dan is joined by Marc David Baer, Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He talks us

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at https://amzn.to/43cp6CV Benjamin Franklin Books available athttps://amzn.to/41fUkGD ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on