Forgotten American Folklore

Forgotten American Folklore

Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here. From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.

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Mermaids- In America!

Mermaids- In America!

The legend of the mermaid is as old as they come- but as the New World was being explored those stories were still around and mermaids were still being spotted.  Today it's mermaids in Maine and museu...

8 Feb 10min

Extra- The Maid of the Mist

Extra- The Maid of the Mist

The legend of Niagra Falls

4 Feb 8min

Extra:  Groundhog's Day

Extra: Groundhog's Day

All about the tradition of predicting the weather through the behavior of large rodents!   Questions of comments?  Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

2 Feb 8min

Extra:  Groundhog's Day

Extra: Groundhog's Day

All about the tradition of predicting the weather through the behavior of large rodents!   Questions of comments?  Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

1 Feb 8min

More Folklore of the Mormons

More Folklore of the Mormons

Today two folktales from the Mormon community.  Canes made from Joseph Smith's coffin that can communicate with God and heal the sick and a mine in Utah awaiting the end of the world.   Contact us at ...

1 Feb 10min

Mike Fink- King of the River

Mike Fink- King of the River

In the early 1800's the Mississippi River was filled with keelboats bringing goods and passengers up and down- and the king of all the keelboaters was a larger than life figure named Mike Fink.   Cont...

25 Jan 9min

Extra:  New England's Dark Day

Extra: New England's Dark Day

On May 19, 1780, dawn never really came to the skies above New England.  Some would call it the end of days- until the next day.

21 Jan 6min

Folklore from the Eighties!

Folklore from the Eighties!

A mysterious hypnotic video game, spiders in bubble gum, and exploding children!  What a time the eighties were!   Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

18 Jan 10min

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