Adam L

A Haunted History

History EN ↓ 6 episodes

"Welcome to 'A Haunted History' – the podcast where "history and the and the supernatural collide" and where a history major finally gets to put that dusty old degree to good use! I'm your host, Adam, and together, we'll embark on a spine-tingling journey through the annals of history, exploring legends, lore, and personal experiences that have left their mark on the world. Join me as we unearth the ghostly tales and hidden histories that have been lurking in the shadows for centuries. Get ready to dive deep into the supernatural side of history like never before!"

Author

Adam L

Episodes

LEMP MANSION - St Louis Missouri 04.02.2024 46:31

I sit down at the Lemp Mansion with its General Manager, Matt Bell to discuss the supernatural history behind one of the United States' most haunted locations. Website: https://www.lempmansion.com/ Podcast Website/Donations: https://ahauntedhistory.godaddysites.com/ Email: Contact@ahauntedhistory.com

Ghosts of Christmas Past 23.12.2023 21:41

In this epoxide I sit down with my my friend Justin as we discuss some of the more spooky legends surrounding the Christmas holiday season. Sources: https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/12/24/dickens-a-christmas-carol-shows-us-our-deepest-fears/ https://www.farmersalmanac.com/scary-christmas-characters https://www.historydefined.net/the-origins-and-history-of-krampusnacht/#:~:text=Krampus%20is%20a%20h...

Old Rock House with Cindy 05.12.2023 21:24

I was fortunate enough to interview Cindy, an employee at the Old Rock House in Saint Louis, Missouri USA. This building has a fascinating history from being a storehouse, a bordello, a tavern, and finally a music venue. We also speak about supernatural happenings in other famous St. Louis locations.

College Hauntings 22.11.2023 22:26

In this episode I sit down with my brother as we discuss personal stories and experiences with the supernatural while at college.

Burial Practices and Superstitions 11.11.2023 26:14

In this episode I talk about burial practices and superstitions from antiquity to the Victorian era and how many of these practices highlighted a fear of what lies beyond. Sources: https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/2019-04-30/ty-article-magazine/.premium/stalking-us-for-9-000-years-the-levantine-origins-of-the-undead/0000017f-f7a8-d47e-a37f-ffbc2f2e0000 https://www.funeralbasics.org/8-intriguing...

Halloween 25.10.2023 17:50

A short break down and history of Halloween. Celtic and Church connections. Satanism and Halloween?? Devil's night Trick or treating (the beginning and modern commercialization) The story of Jack O Lantern and a possible Simpson's tie-in