P.T. Barnum and Tom Thumb
This week we start a series of episodes on one of the most iconic figures in Americana- P.T. Barnum.
31 Maj 11min
Two more Hoaxes- The Cardiff Giant and the Amityville Horror
Two hoaxes from New York State- a giant man from pre-Biblical times is uncovered in Cardiff New York and a family is chased from their Long Island home by.... ghosts? Contact us at fafolklore@gmail....
24 Maj 10min
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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Apr 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 Apr 7min
