A look at the ghosts of Mount Beacon, a mountain named for its role in the Revolutionary War, which once housed a hotel and tourist attractions, and now is a beautiful, ruin-filled place to hike.... Read More
Thanks for reading my essay, “Ouijamania in 1920” published in The Feminine Macabre! Here’s the list of all the works consulted in working on this essay. Sources consulted Articles consulted The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort... Read More
A look at the elements of high strangeness in the 1893 story of a strange, acrobatic ghost in Woodside, Queens. This episode delves into the Snake Woods and Rattlesnake Spring, the now-vanished wilderness of the... Read More
In 1893, a strange, acrobatic ghost dressed all in white appeared in a forest in Woodside, Queens. The entity that was seen in the 19th century didn’t seem to communicate verbally, though he made strange,... Read More
When a series of dangerous paranormal events plagues a home, famed psychical researcher and author Hereward Carrington is called in to investigate the “Gold and Ghost” haunted house in Astoria In 1934, a 30-year-old man... Read More
A look at some 19th century tales of haunted houses in Astoria, NY. Highlights include:• A ghost spider• Debunkings• A runaway horse Sources consulted RE: Haunted Houses in Astoria (and the Haunted Astoria series) Books... Read More
A smuggler’s ghost in Astoria, NY, stories about tunnels in Astoria, NY, as well as more of the neighborhood’s grim history. Note: There’s mention of chattel slavery around the 15 min mark, and more details... Read More
A look at some female ghosts of Astoria, Queens, in New York City. Note: There’s discussion of chattel slavery after the 26 minute mark. Highlights include:• The American president who was supposedly shot on his... Read More
A look at the fortune telling teacups, which were popular in the early 20th century, and were adorned with symbols meant to aid in interpreting tea leaves. Highlights include:• The different varieties of fortune telling... Read More
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A look at the creepy stories surrounding the mysterious ruins of Haunted Bannerman Castle, which lies in the middle of the Hudson River. About 50 miles away from Manhattan, the ruins of a castle lie…
A look at the ghosts of Mount Beacon, a mountain named for its role in the Revolutionary War, which once housed a hotel and tourist attractions, and now is a beautiful, ruin-filled place to hike….
Thanks for reading my essay, “Ouijamania in 1920” published in The Feminine Macabre! Here’s the list of all the works consulted in working on this essay. Sources consulted Articles consulted The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort…
A look at the elements of high strangeness in the 1893 story of a strange, acrobatic ghost in Woodside, Queens. This episode delves into the Snake Woods and Rattlesnake Spring, the now-vanished wilderness of the…