Samhain, the Celtic Halloween - Episode 22
In this episode, we take a look at the origins of our modern Halloween celebration. At how ancient people, like the Celts, still influence our lives - whether we know we're honoring their traditions o...
22 Okt 202422min
New York Hat Riots of the 1920's
What happens when people take fashion way too seriously? In today's episode, we discuss the hat riots in New York City during the 1920's. Resources: https://blog.batchgeo.com/1922-events/ https:/...
16 Okt 202425min
Tricks and Blood: The Origins of Loki
In this episode of Immortal Monsters, we dive into the origins and complex relationships of Loki, the infamous trickster giant with the heart of a god. His journey from an outsider to a central figure...
1 Sep 202427min
Knecht Ruprecht - The German Santa Claus
In another tale as old as time, the German Knecht Ruprecht is a Santa Claus precursor. One who has undergone transformation from a possibly-a-sprite god of the Black Forest to the sidekick of St. Nich...
19 Jul 202417min
IMP Episode 18 - Walpurga Hausmännin - The 1556 trial of a wise witch
How does one go from being a valued midwife to being burned at the stake for witchcraft? In this episode, we walk through the tragic story of Walpurga Hausmännin. Listen on Podcast players worldwide. ...
6 Jun 202422min
Frogmen and Freemasons in Loveland Ohio
In 1955, a salesman traveling through Loveland, Ohio spotted three small figures standing on the side of the road. These small creatures defied what he knew of nature, and stories of them have since f...
3 Mai 202430min
I'd Kill Them - The Ceely Rose Murders
In 1896, Ceely Rose was twenty-three years old, and in love with a boy seven years her junior. Her parents denied her the opportunity to continue carrying on the relationship. A relationship that may ...
4 Apr 202447min
Medusa - The Queen of Killer Looks
When Hesiod first called Medusa and her sisters by name, he didn't mention their appearance. In this episode, we discuss the "why" and trace the origin of the Gorgon to a time long before our snake-ha...
2 Mar 202423min
