Ep. 640 - The Life and Afterlife of Johnny Horton
Many of our listeners have probably never heard of Johnny Horton, but he was one of the best and most popular honky tonk singers during the late 1950s. His specialty were historically inspired songs. ...
4 Kesä 48min
The Whitney Redux
In Detroit, Michigan sits a grand home with a gabled roof, arched windows and a beautiful rose hue emanates from the facade. This upscale dining establishment was once the David Whitney House and is k...
2 Kesä 19min
Ep. 639 - Haunted Nottingham
Nottingham is located in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England. The city is known for its Robin Hood legend, its lace heritage and the extensive man-made cave network that runs beneath it. T...
28 Touko 45min
Stones and Bones Ep. 20 - Oakdale Cemetery
Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, North Carolina is another one of these cemeteries that is an outdoor museum. The level of trees also makes this an arboretum. Several years ago, I went on the Wilmingto...
26 Touko 20min
Ep. 638 - Railroad House Inn and Shank's Tavern
The Railroad House Inn celebrated its bicentennial in 2023. Through those 200 years, the inn has witnessed a lot of history in Marietta, Pennsylvania. The oldest continuously operated bar in all of La...
21 Touko 30min
Battle of the Somme Redux
The Battle of the Somme was the defining battle of the First World War and was fought from July to November in 1916. The day it started, July 1st, was the bloodiest day in the history of the British A...
19 Touko 24min
Ep. 637 - Haunted Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith in Arkansas was the gateway to the West. The city is over 200 years old and got its start as a military outpost. There are several haunted locations here that are connected to that military...
14 Touko 36min
