The Millerites and the End of the World
One day I casually googled 'American End of the World Prophets' and discovered the Millerites and the several religious movements that came of them. Today a dive down the end of the world rabbit hole...
17 Touko 14min
Crazy Horse
The Lakota chief who would lead his people through Little Big Horn and the end of their freedom on the plains.
10 Touko 12min
Up Through the Keyhole- a Missouri Folktale
The story of a boy drawn into a family of witches- and how simple pranks can go wrong fast. Feedback? Fafolklore@gmail.com
6 Touko 7min
The Reno Gang
The story of an early American criminal gang- the gang that wrote the book on how to rob a train. Questions? Comments? Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
3 Touko 10min
Soapy Smith
Jefferson Randolph 'Soapy' Smith was a colorful character, a grifter. a confidence man, and the king of the town of Skagway, Alaska during the gold rush. This guy lived an intersting life. Comments...
26 Huhti 20min
Extra: The Ballad of Susanna Cox
The story behind a folk ballad sung every year in Pennsylvania, commemorating the executiuon of twenty four year old Susanna Cox.
22 Huhti 7min
The Mothman
A strange creature appears in West Virginia- is it a warning of disaster to come, or does it cause disaster? Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
19 Huhti 14min
Preserved People you may meet Here and There
The stories of two Americans whose preserved bodies lived more interesting lives than they did. Also one British philosopher who preserved himself so he could finally get the respect he deserved. Q...
19 Huhti 13min
