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Welcome to How Haunted? the paranormal podcast where each episode we explore the horrible history, and terrifying ghost stories of one of the most haunted places on planet Earth. I’m Rob Kirkup. Author, paranormal historian, and ghost hunter from the north-east of England. Allow me to be your guide as we dare to investigate in depth the, often dark and troubled, history of each location, and of course, the chilling tales of the ghosts that reside within.
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The Ghost Historian

Alan Robson MBE

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Alan Robson's Night Owls is an iconic radio phone in show that has been broadcasting on the radio in the North East for over 40 years. Hosted by Alan Robson MBE, you will hear everything from the light hearted, ghost stories, to everything else in between. This podcast is dedicated to showcasing some of the best bits from over the years. PLUS now the audio from the weekly ghost hunts filmed for YouTube and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to The Ghost of Tsushima/Yotei Gamecast! Hosted by Historian Andrew Zink, this is the go-to podcast for information, lore, and fun community-building related to the games The Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei, created by the game studio Sucker Punch Productions LLC. This podcast will include added historical context around the events and places that are depicted in the games while discussing core video game elements such as gameplay, graphics, and story. Podcast Links Spotify: htt ...
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We delve into global history stories spanning th ...
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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Step into the weird and wonderful world of haunted Wales with this monthly podcast that explores ghost stories, Gothic tales, uncanny encounters, ancient lore, and the rich folklore of Wales. Join Welsh storyteller, writer, and historian Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – “arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – as he guides listeners through chilling legends, real-li ...
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Creepy Classics

Juliette Harrisson

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Ancient, medieval and early modern ghost stories re-told, followed by a short discussion of where they come from and what they might mean. julietteharrisson.substack.com
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The Unseen Paranormal Podcast is a weekly show featuring researchers, historians, authors, and investigators discussing a range of paranormal topics from hauntings to bigfoot and everything in between. Some of the scariest things are unseen... #bigfoot #ghost #spirits #haunted #haunting #podcast #paranormal #investigation #research #author #historian #cryptid #dogman #werewolf Host Eric Freeman Sims and the show on the interwebs https://www.facebook.com/TheKnightHouseKY https://www.theknight ...
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The Christian History Almanac is a daily 5-minute podcast that highlights those stories- sometimes well known, other times less so- that have shaped the history of the church. Hosted by historian and author Dr. Daniel van Voorhis, each daily podcast concludes with a piece of prose or poetry and the reminder that because of the Good News, everything is going to be ok.
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The Spark

WITF, Inc.

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When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.
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New England Legends Podcast

Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger

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Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, history, roadside oddities, true crime, and legends of New England in this award-winning podcast. If you give us about twenty minutes, we'll give you something strange to talk about today. The bizarre is closer than you think!
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Review It Yourself

Review It Yourself

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The Podcast with the sigh. Film Reviews (mostly) without the faff, with Sean from the North-East and Sarah from the South-West. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Unsettled Dead is a captivating podcast that delves into the realm of true ghost stories, bringing listeners face to face with the eerie and unexplained. Join us as we explore unsettling tales from the beyond, blending storytelling with real paranormal experiences that will leave you questioning what lies in the shadows. Tune in if you dare, and prepare to encounter the voices of the dead that refuse to be silenced! To submit your own true ghost story please email [email protected] ...
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The streets of wartime London are pitch black and the darkness offers cover to a murderer every bit as terrible as Jack the Ripper. During one awful week in February 1942 he viciously attacks women night after night. But the victims of the so-called Blackout Ripper are now all but forgotten. In this season of Bad Women, historian Hallie Rubenhold and criminologist Alice Fiennes share new details from the archives to tell the extraordinary and moving stories of the women who died and why thei ...
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Exploring the depths of history through captivating videos. From ancient civilizations to modern revolutions, we delve into the stories that shaped our world. Our aim is to inspire curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the past, one video at a time. Join us on this journey through time and subscribe for new videos every week! Hosted by Nathan Gale, a passionate historian and storyteller... Now let's get started.
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Explore Something New. Interviews on Science, Sex, Society and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week we sit down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to learn something new. Named Best Interview Podcast in 2023, nominated in 2021 and 2022.
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A Podcast about the Art of the Possible. Hosted by Frank, a Brazilian Historian (@FrankGothic), and Leon, Dutch social scientist (@LaboringLeon). In which we look at Literature (The Left Page) and Media (Here Be Media) through a socio-historical & Utopian lens! Find more of our work and projects at https://linktr.ee/leftpagehbm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Untold Origin is a podcast that explores comic books through the lens of American history. Hosted by a historian and lifelong comic book fan, each episode traces how the funny books we read reflect the real world conflicts, triumphs, philosophies, and flavor of the real world we inhabit. From Cold War fears to Civil Rights debates, from psychedelic trips to board room villains, we reveal historical forces that shape the stories, and heroes, that shaped us. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/u ...
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Welcome to Pioneers of Outlaw Country: Wyoming History where we dive deep into the rugged, untamed spirit of Wyoming's rich history. I’m your host, Jackie Dorothy. So pleased to meet you! I am a historian, journalist and memoir coach and you can find me at legendrockmedia.com. I’m the seventh generation of my family living in Wyoming and currently live near Thermopolis on the Wind River Reservation. My passion is to make history come alive! Many of these stories have been forgotten and the p ...
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Welcome to Strongwriters On Songwriting (Inside the Song), with your hosts Eric Bjarnason Martin and Scott Bradshaw. Each series will centre around a different theme with highly accomplished songwriters delving into their own personal songwriting process. Each episode will provide an opportunity to listen to and explore a few of the featured artist's songs.ROAD WARRIORS Series 2 Episodes 3-6 JERRY LEGER Leger has a thing for ghosts. The Toronto singer/songwriter confirmed it a couple of year ...
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Newfield

Roaring Box

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When High School Senior Jane Barnes moves to Newfield, she discovers the quaint New England town's cruel history has a surprising importance to her own life.
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Your textbooks didn’t tell you the full story. This is the history podcast that gets into the weird, wonderful world of Philippine history! Go beyond the dates and discover a fresh perspective on Filipino heritage. Hosted by historian and stand-up comedian Sab Schnabel & history nerd Ceej Tantengco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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All episodes starting in 2022 feature better audio and fewer ads! The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives. Join long-time paranormal writer and researcher Gene Steinberg, a team of knowledgeable guest cohosts, a ...
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PODRE

Chris Brunt

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PODRE is a podcast for people who are dads, people who have dads, people who don’t have dads, people who have seen films with dads in them, as well as step-dads, sugar dads, rad dads, ghost dads, the dad-curious, & the dad-adjacent. Writer, professor, and father-of-two Chris Brunt tells stories harrowing and hilarious from his family life, and interviews high-profile guests from the worlds of literature, film & theater, and academia. Regular segments include “Bad Dads” with historian Brad Fr ...
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Samurai Archives Japanese History Podcast

The Samurai Archives Japanese History Page

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Follow your hosts on a trek into Japanese history, from ancient Japan to the end of the Samurai and all points in between - culture, warfare, literature, and interviews. The Official Podcast of the Samurai Archives Japanese History page.
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Join host, Master Magician, Historian and Collector of all things Bizarre and Weird, Paul Noffsinger as he has conversations about various topics with some of the interesting and fascinating people he has encountered in his amazing story filled life. These podcasts were originally broadcast as Facebook Live videos at www.facebook.com/themysterycollection, you can also find these videos at www.youtube.com/themysterycollection For more details on Paul and The Mystery Collection shows visit www ...
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Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux. In each weekly episode, released on Mondays, we explore a historic county, digging into the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Across our first six series we ventured around England's 39 historic counties twice, taking turns to tell a new version of a legend from that county - all b ...
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We know the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 failed – but what if it hadn’t? What if Guy Fawkes had ignited the gunpowder under parliament, killing the king, nobles and bishops, and reducing Westminster to rubble? In the penultimate episode of our series on the plot, Danny Bird speaks to historian John Cooper to consider an alternative course in Britain’s hi…
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Weekend Edition for November 1-2, 2025 Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird…
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For our final Local Legends interview of Haunting Season 2025, Eleanor speaks with Tony Walker, author and host of the Classic Ghost Stories podcast. We are huge fans of Tony's work, from his narrations of well-known ghost stories and lesser read hidden gems to his own original fiction. Though as we discuss during this conversation, Tony's interest…
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Sean and Sarah are joined by Author Fiona Dodwell to discuss her new book 'A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls', to try and answer the question: Can dolls truly be haunted? The Book is Out Now! Our Guest: X (Twitter): @Angel_Devil982 Instagram: Fiona_Dodwell_ Chapters: 0:04 Introduction to Haunted Dolls 6:05 The Risks of Engaging with Spirits 12:3…
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(00:00:00) As Pennsylvania voters prepare for next Tuesday’s elections, local journalists gathered to provide insights on the candidates, races, and issues shaping the ballot. The discussion featured Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Jade Campos, Tom Lisi, and Ashley Stalnecker of LNP/Lancaster Online. (00:22:17) On October 4, 2025, a local Braver…
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The return of The Unseen Paranormal with a special Halloween Edition. Eric narrates stories from his book "Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee". The stories included are The Legend of Werewolf Springs, Carnton Plantation, and from my upcoming book Small Town Haunts and Legends of Kentucky, The Paintsville UFO Incident. "Small Town Haunts and…
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Happy closing of the spooky season Listeners Jay and I are talking about Titane, and subsequently Queer relations and cars. Enjoy! Find more of us at: https://www.patreon.com/leftpage Find Jay at: www.librarypunk.gay https://bsky.app/profile/wildeatheart.bsky.social Intro Music: I Would Never Have To Know - Samurai Drive. From the Album: Samurai Dr…
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we talk about the pagan and Christian roots of today's Holiday and prepare you for the Weekend Edition. Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Educatio…
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Halloween is here... Over the past few weeks, we’ve scoured the misty shores of Loch Ness, tracked elusive footprints through Pacific Northwest forests, and followed blood-curdling tales from the deserts of the Americas. From Nessie to Bigfoot to the Chupacabra, we’ve crossed continents chasing the creatures that stalk our imaginations. But tonight…
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To wish everyone a very happy Halloween, we warmly present a reading of Oscar Wilde's classic ghost story, The Canterville Ghost. After a month of celebrating more sincere ghost stories and quite dense, spooky topics, we thought it might be time for a little levity - and this story is an important one: written in 1887, it called time on the Victori…
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Burying the dead has never been a simple matter. Whether due to elaborate grave goods, unique burial rituals, or public health concerns, burial places through history have taken on a variety of unusual and intriguing forms. Roger Luckhurst tells Ellie Cawthorne more – from the ancient tombs of the pharaohs and the sky burials of Tibet, to the overf…
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(00:00:00) A new centerpiece now graces the Women’s History Garden at the Civic Club of Harrisburg: The Garden Goddess, a living tribute to generations of women who have shaped the community. (00:22:02) Nearly four decades after overcoming her own struggles with addiction, Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel has dedicated her life to understa…
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In the wake of the Black Death and the Peasants’ Revolt, a vicious murder and an act of vengeance leave a soul in need of absolution… Inspired by the third of twelve local ghost stories recorded by a monk at Byland Abbey around the year 1400, this story is followed by a chat about its history, the system of serfdom and its end in medieval England, …
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In Episode 420 for Halloween, we spin the tale of an old Inner Sanctum radio drama. In "The Undead" we hear the story of Diana, a woman whose husband has been undead for years… terror ensues as vampires close in trying to turn Diana into one of them. Happy Halloween! See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-420-halloween-the-undead/ …
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the almost-forgotten founder of the Red Cross. Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untamed Pray…
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As the Author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World and Horror Movie, horror writer Paul Tremblay knows what scares people. We talk the psychology behind horror, the scariest things he’s ever read and turning books into movies. Then, it’s hootenanny vs. shindig as we countdown the Top 5 Party Words. Paul Tremblay: 01:14 Pointl…
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On this month's Haunting Season-themed episode of Magus we're digging into the gory life story of "The Beast" himself, Aleister Crowley! One of the most infamous occult figures of the 20th century, we explore how Crowley's singular life unfolded - his religious childhood, early penchant for sadism, his academic failures, and his interests in the ar…
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What happens when you spend Halloween night in one of Wales’s eeriest ruins? Who – or what – haunts the sand-blown walls of Pennard Castle? And could the terrifying Gwrach y Rhibyn still be keeping watch? It’s Halloween Eve, and Mark Rees heads to the haunted remains of Pennard Castle on the Gower Peninsula – a place steeped in ghostly sightings, f…
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(00:00:00) Every second counts when it comes to a stroke, says Lauren Swartz, Nurse Navigator with the UPMC Neurological Institute. Ahead of World Stroke Day, Swartz joined The Spark to remind listeners that knowing the warning signs—and acting fast—can save lives. (00:20:24) as spooky season approaches, historian Chrissy Senecal says that monsters…
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we look at one of Early Modern England's more interesting and overlooked characters with an almost fitting name. Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological…
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The return of The Unseen Paranormal with a special Halloween Edition. Eric narrates stories from his book "Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee". The stories included are The Legend of Reelfoot Lake, Magnolia Manor, and Historic Rosemont. "Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee" by Eric Freeman Sims is available on Amazon, Kindle, Apple B…
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From social-media accounts to TV shows and video games, recent decades offer an enormous wealth of material for future historians to explore. But what are the challenges presented by this vast amount of data? And how will historical researchers a hundred years from now make sense of 2025? Matt Elton spoke to historians Jane Winters and John Wills t…
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(00:00:00) We learn about Roblox new initiative for parents that will help inform them on how to educate their children to interact safely online. (00:22:13) Adam Zurn shares local ghost stories with us in honor of Halloween week. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The return of The Unseen Paranormal with a special Halloween Edition. Eric narrates stories from his book "Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee". The stories included are The Beast of Sugar Flatt Road, Shiloh National Battlefield, and Cragfont Plantation. "Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee" by Eric Freeman Sims is available on Amazon…
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Send us a text High in the Rattlesnake Range above Casper, Wyoming, a legend rides the wind. He is a ghostly white stallion known as The White Devil. In the 1800s, this spectral horse was said to protect his herds of wild mustangs from any cowboy who dared to rope them. Fierce, untamed, and impossible to catch, he became more than a horse. The Whit…
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the patron saint of Christian Humanism and reluctant Reformer. Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Untam…
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Originally released for Patreons in August 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 24th Patreon bonus podcast you join me at a magnificent building we visited back in episode 21 of the podcast, but we're doing something a little bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in …
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Judge Denny Chin serves on the US Court of Appeals in New York and he’s an expert on Asian Americans and the law. Every year, he helps to stage reenactments of landmark cases in which Asian Americans fought for their legal and civil rights. Judge Chin speaks with Lidia Jean Kott about his family history and why he became a judge. See omnystudio.com…
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Malcolm X was one of the most influential – and, sometimes, divisive – figures of the civil rights movement in the United States, a political activist whose approach proved both powerful and controversial. Speaking to Matt Elton, Ashley D Farmer discusses his life, times and legacy, and highlights some of the figures who shaped his worldview. The H…
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(00:00:00) Encountering Disability is a series of free events over three days focused on community health and public policy as well as community inclusion and spirituality. Asia speaks with keynote speakers Marisa Brown and Michael Gamel-McCormick, as well as Rev. David Peck who spearheaded the initiative. (00:22:04) Consumer Affairs recently publi…
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Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 138 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger search downtown Fitchburg, Massachusetts, for Rollstone Boulder; a 110-ton rock moved into a traffic island back in the late 1920s. This boulder was once perched on top of a hill overlooking town, but when stone quarries moved in, local and state politicia…
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer a question about the Sabbath and Adventist groups. Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 15…
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It's already the final week of Haunting Season 2025, so we proudly present our last 'Trilogy of Terror' for this year! The episode features our two last winning short stories in this year's Ghost Story Writing Competition, along with another diverse selection of things which terrify our listeners. 'Up At The Cross Roads By Tants Farm' by Holly Barr…
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Why are we so spooked – and yet so fascinated – by things that go bump in the night? And can science really prove that ghouls exist? Alice Vernon talks to Jon Bauckham about the evolution of ghost-hunting over the past 200 years, and how tales of pesky poltergeists and ectoplasm-filled séances have turned even some of the hardest sceptics into true…
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