In 1865, German physician and medical writer Justus Hecker published a volume titled The Epidemics of the Middle Ages. In a footnote, he remarked on a strange phenomenon: an outbreak of meowing nuns. In this minisode, I bring you the story of the meowing nuns of late medieval France and the men who told their story. Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet. Sources Primary Aristotle. History of Animals. Translated by d’ A. W. Thompson. In Aristo...
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In 1865, German physician and medical writer Justus Hecker published a volume titled The Epidemics of the Middle Ages. In a footnote, he remarked on a strange phenomenon: an outbreak of meowing nuns. In this minisode, I bring you the story of the meowing nuns of late medieval France and the men who told their story. Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet. Sources Primary Aristotle. History of Animals. Translated by d’ A. W. Thompson. In Aristo...
Haunted dolls are a cornerstone of folklore and popular culture. Our enduring fascination with them may stem from the fact that they occupy the uncanny valley, where their lifelike resemblance to humans both captivates and disturbs us. This episode brings you the stories of Robert and Annabelle, two of the world’s most famous haunted dolls. Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet. Episode sources Support the show EnchantedPodcast.net Bluesky/en...
Enchanted: The History of Magic & Witchcraft
In 1865, German physician and medical writer Justus Hecker published a volume titled The Epidemics of the Middle Ages. In a footnote, he remarked on a strange phenomenon: an outbreak of meowing nuns. In this minisode, I bring you the story of the meowing nuns of late medieval France and the men who told their story. Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben with original music by Purple Planet. Sources Primary Aristotle. History of Animals. Translated by d’ A. W. Thompson. In Aristo...
