Stories from the Salem Witch Trials
The stories of three woman accused of consorting with the Devil in Salem; Elizabeth Howe, Sussanna Martin, and an enslaved woman named Candy. We would love to hear your questions or comments: fafolklo...
11 Okt 13min
The Folklore of Black Dogs
Are black dogs lovable pets or are they spectral visitors from evil realms? Today we'll hear some folklore about black dogs including their mention in the Salem Witch Trials. We would love to hear yo...
4 Okt 10min
The Haunted Pillar of Augusta, Georgia
To celebrate the start of October, this is a rebroadcast of an episode from my last podcast- Moving though Georgia. It's the story of the Haunted Pillar of Augusta. For more Georgia history, check ou...
1 Okt 10min
Lodges and Secret Societies
Today we look at the idea of the 'Third Place'- a place you go to frequently that isn't your job or your home. Not too long ago, that third place might be the Elks Lodge, or the Moose, or something a...
27 Sep 14min
Extra : Spearfinger- a Nightmare from Cherokee Legend
This is an extra episode to tie in with a scarecrow I made for my town's fall festival. It's the story of Spearfinger, an old woman from Chrokee legend who you would not want to meet out in the woods...
23 Sep 8min
Changelings
The idea of a changeling- a child that has been taken by a supernatural creature and replaced with a creature- is a staple of European folklore. Today we look at the idea of the changeling through a ...
20 Sep 10min
Extra: For Talk Like a Pirate Day- Sea Chanteys!
Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day, so here are a few songs that would have been sung while working on board. The BEST pirate song ever is called 'The Worst Pirate', and you can hear it here. A good 'Tal...
19 Sep 7min
Goody Cole- Witch of New Hampshire
Not all witch trials took place in Massachussetts; today we look at Goody Cole, a woman who's attitude and (maybe) grouchiness landed her in jail for witchcraft in 1656. She would be made famous in t...
13 Sep 13min
