I often fantasize about owning an island paradise. No taxes, zero traffic and I make all the laws? Sign me up! Unless it's Gaiola Island. This idyllic island off the coast of Naples, Italy kills, maims or otherwise destroys the lives of anyone who lives there for too long. From nameless hermits to the world's richest men, the island spares no one. What caused this powerful curse? Listen and learn before you book that trip to Italy!Support the show

A little more history than haunt today, though this chick is responsible for more than her fair share of haunts. Locusta of Gaul was an ancient Roman poisoner whose body count ranged in the hundreds or possibly thousands. She was a weapon of mass destruction in her own right and is believed to be the world's first serial killer. Listen and learn how she did it and why.Support the show

Everyone knows about the Bates Motel but way before that, Morse Mill Hotel made murderous innkeepers fashionable. You may never have heard of the place, or of Bertha Gifford but both hold an honored place in America's haunted history. Bertha was one of America's first female serial killers and the Morse Mill Hotel was where she committed her crimes...with chocolate.Support the show

The name Edgar Allan Poe is synonymous with darkness and horror. Dude invented the detective novel, after all. If he were alive, he might have written and solved his own death. As it stands, the mystery remains unsolved. Though multiple theories exist, the one that's most likely responsible for the death of one of the most influential writers in American history happened on Election Day of 1849. Listen and decide how you think it all went down.Support the show

Do you enjoy a good Halloween haunted house? You know, the kind that's super scary but that you know you'll actually be safe in? But how do you know for sure that you're safe? Today we look at some Halloween haunted houses that people have died your been injured in, including the most famous of all, McKamey Manor!Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

One October day 128 years ago, Zona Heaster fell in love at first sight with a strapping blacksmith named Trout Shue. Their whirlwind romance would end in murder. The twist? The case was solved by the ghost of the victim. Or was it?Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

For years, detached human feet have been washing up on the shores of the Salish Sea, grossing everyone out and ruining their vacations. Why does this keep happening and where are all those feet coming from? Scientists have and (unsatisfying) answer.Support the show

Since it first opened to the public in 1971, Round Valley Reservoir has claimed dozens of lives...and kept many of the bodies. Why is this lake so bloodthirsty and why won't it return the dead to their loved ones? Some believe it's nature, while others believe its vengeful spirits to blame. Listen and decide for yourself!Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Some things are worse than death. And sometimes Buffalo Bill is a real guy with a doctor's title. Learn about the atrocities that occurred at the Wyoming Frontier Prison and the dude who turned an inmate into his own macabre version of high fashion.Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Arkansas was once a sanctuary for America's most notorious gangsters. Today we talk about the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Al Capone's favorite hangout, and the ghost that still linger there.Discount StorytimeProud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Hey guys! It's been a hot second! Actually, it's been about 31,536,000 seconds but I've put that time to good use, I promise! Anyway, today we talk about the ultra terrifying estate where serial killer Herb Baumeister murdered approximately 40 men and buried dozens of them - Fox Hollow Farm. Just typing that made me feel grody all over again, so you've been forewarned.Discount StorytimeProud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport th...

I'm back from being stranded in Switzerland! While most of what I saw was from the window of a hospital room in Spital Bulach, I did manage to get in a little sightseeing. Listen and learn about historical spookiness from Lake Lucerne and Zurich!Support the show

Happy 4th, ya'll! In this episode, I throw out some myths and facts surrounding the Declaration of Independence and the influence the Freemasons had on it, as well as a couple of hauntings feat. the guys who created it!Click to support the show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/supportNotes:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Freemasonryhttps://www.livescience.com/freemasons.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20161209-secret-history-of-the-freemasons-in-scotlandhttps://www.history.com/news/...

July 1- 3 of 1863 marks one of the bloodiest eras in our country's history. The Battle of Gettysburg was so brutal and deadly that those who lost their lives there still roam the earth today. Listen and learn about what remains at one of America's most haunted National sites.https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-09-17-chilling-video-shows-ghosts-running-across-gettysburg-battlefield/https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2013/06/gettysburg_150_12.htmlwww.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/venue/tri...

Today we talk about 10 famous photos of ghosts, who they are and where we think they came from. Are they real or fake? Experts say real and who are we to argue?Support the show

Here we have a continuation of some pesky exes who just can't seem to get over being dumped. Listen and be glad it's not you (or your ex!).Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1731860/supportDiscount StorytimeProud winner of the Nobel "I Tried" Ribbon in Literature. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Though amusement parks are a place for family fun, they can also be the scene of tragedy. This is doubly true for Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Rock, West Virginia, which has seen more than its share of death since way before the admission gates opened!Support the show

Howdy strangers! It's the ghost of ME returning from the Caribbean with the tale of Duppy Turn, a landmark in Grand Cayman Island where the spirits congregate. What's a duppy? And why are all of them hanging out in one spot? Listen and learn!https://www.uncommoncaribbean.com/cayman-islands/haunted-caribbean-duppy-turn-grand-cayman/https://therumration.wordpress.com/2020/05/29/investigating-the-story-of-the-rolling-calf/https://www.real-jamaica-vacations.com/jamaican-folk-tales.htmlhttps://www...

It's the last week of March so I wanted to slide into one more Irish haunt! This is the story of Malahide castle, an 839-year-old mansion that houses 5 distinct ghosts and maybe more! In this episode, we discuss the ghost's drama and why they won't frickin' leave. I'm taking a short break after this one, so enjoy and holler if you need anything while I'm gone!https://www.authenticvacations.com/the-five-ghosts-of-malahide-castlehttps://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/castle/castle-tours/#:~:te...