Fairies, Changelings and the Case of Bridget Cleary

Fairies, Changelings and the Case of Bridget Cleary

"Are you a witch or are you a fairy or are you the wife of Michael Cleary?" In the 1800s, Ireland had seen its fair share of upheaval and changes. But one thing that was a common thread for many on the island was the belief in the "Good People" or Fairies and also in Changelings, human-like fairies left behind in another's place. They could be fickle creatures, creating trouble for some while bringing luck for others. And when Bridget Cleary got sick in 1895 with what seemed like a sim...

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The Devil's Footprints of 1855

The Devil's Footprints of 1855

Residents in the South of England woke up the morning of February 9, 1855, to a winter wonderland. A storm the night before had dumped snow over the countryside. But people started to see something di...

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The Cadaver Synod

The Cadaver Synod

It wasn't easy being in a position of power in 10th Century Europe. But for Italy and the papacy, it was even worse - for a long period, the pope of the Catholic Church was the only person to have aut...

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The Murder of Brooke Preston and the Sleepwalking Defense

The Murder of Brooke Preston and the Sleepwalking Defense

On March 25, 2017, police in West Palm Beach received a 911 call. The man on the other end confessed to murdering someone and asked for police to come. The caller was Randy Herman Jr., and the victim...

12 Tammi 20221h 46min

The Collyer Brothers

The Collyer Brothers

In 1900s New York City, two brothers from a well-to-do family found themselves in a bad situation. When one brother went blind, the other quit his job to be able to care for his sick sibling. As time ...

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Dark Christmastime Folklore

Dark Christmastime Folklore

Sit back during this holiday season and enjoy some darker tales of Christmastime folklore from around the world.

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The Mysterious Death of Netta Fornario

The Mysterious Death of Netta Fornario

In 1929, Netta Fornario came to the small Scottish island of Iona for a break from the hectic pace of London city life. For island residents - most devout Christians - she was an outsider, but a frien...

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The Disappearance and Death of Selena Not Afraid

The Disappearance and Death of Selena Not Afraid

When Selena Not Afraid grew up, she wanted to go to college near her older brother and eventually own her own horse farm. The teenager from Montana had her whole life ahead of her when she disappeared...

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Harry Thaw and the murder of Stanford White

Harry Thaw and the murder of Stanford White

It's a story worthy of a modern-day soap opera: Successful millionaires fight for the love of a young, beautiful, popular actress, creating a love triangle filled with luxury, social status (and the o...

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