Lore of the South

Welcome to E41, where we talk about the old and sometimes creative, sometimes offensive terms for illnesses.  Listener beware this one gets kinda gross! Please leave us a 5 star review on Apple, Spotify and anywhere that takes reviews.  Also share us with a friend or two. We're going to Puerto Rico!  If you've been please share your recommendations either on social media or email the sho...

In E40 we talk about the mysterious glow that settled over some of the fallen soldiers at the battle of Shiloh.  That seemingly saved the lives of hundreds of the wounded. Looking for some family fun in North FL?  Check out Break the Code escape rooms, arcade and GellyBall course. https://breakthecodelakecity.com/ . Tell them you heard about them from Kelly at Lore of the South Citations   Civil W...

Don't let the Feu Follet draw you from your path.  Hear all about this phenomenon known as Le Feu Follet or the Will o' the Wisp in E39. Be sure to follow us on Instagram an Facebook for photos and other show info. T-shirt contest coming soon so be on the look out for that! Citations  Kinchen, C. (2021, May 4). The mystery of the louisiana feu follet . Pelican State of Mind. Retrieved Ma...

In E38 we hear about young Delia Green and her sad end.  Then to wrap up Black History Month and move into Women's History Month, I tell the story of Queen Bess the very first Female, African American & Native American pilot. Look for us on social media for pics and show updates.  Info to come about a t-shirt contest so stick around for that.  If you want to get in touch and aren't a...

Sorry for the delay folks!  Enjoy this first of two episodes dedicated to Black History Month. In E37 we explore the history of the first free black city in North America, Fort Mose. Please leave us a positive, five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  If you would like to get in touch or are interested in purchasing a LotS T-shirt you can email the show at loreofthesouth@gmail.com Enslaved...

In E36 we lighten things up a bit, with the brief history of the grocery store.  Who knew they were a southern invention? We've got a limited run of Lore of the South screen printed Ts.  Sizes Sm-2x, priced at $25 and that should include shipping unless you're one of our three overseas listeners, then there might be a slight upcharge.  Photos of the T's are posted on our FB and Inst...

Was Lavinia the first female serial killer in the US, or just the head of a murdering gang of highwaymen?  I'll let y'all decide. In my recommendations I'm happily sharing all of Enocha Edenfield's social media accounts.  She's a journalist, historian, grave preservationist and now a tour guide.  She shares amazing stories about Savannah's history and has a knack for...

Join for our last of out Straight Outta the South episodes for the month of December.  I've really enjoyed doing these and I hope you all have enjoyed listening.  In this episode we visit the Flannan Islands off the coast of Scotland and the lighthouse of the Eilean Mor.  I try my hand at a Scottish accent and it doesn't end well, so please excuse it!  If you haven't please leave us...

Bonus Christmas special time!  Join us for listeners choice of Christmas Cryptids, in our LotS Straight Outta of the South for the month of December.  You'll meet a pair of Ogres, their giant pet cat, their Troll like sons and a Gnome. All of whom have a love for yuletide traditions. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Yule from Kelly and producer Mike C, B. (2014, December 18). Legends of...

Hey Y'all!  Happy Holidays!  LotS is bringing the spooky back to Christmas!  For centuries our ancestors would gather round and tell each other ghost stories during the longest and coldest nights of the year.  For the month of December that's what I aim to do as well.  E32 takes us straight outta the south y'all and across the pond to England.  I hope you all enjoy these Christmas g...

Wrapping up Native American Heritage Month a few days late.  Join us in learning about the Mississippi Mound Culture and Florida's Peat Burials. Special thanks to Dr Chris Esing for his help with my research and thanks to Joyce Feagle for suggesting the topic. Look for us on Facebook and Instagram I always post pics to go along with each episode.  If you'd like to get in touch you can em...

Join us for a Native American legend in honor of Native American Heritage Month.  The Singing River by Kenny Roberts https://youtu.be/0W2Seb-p7Tw Citations Cox, D. (2014, March 17). Mississippi's Singing River - The Mysterious Song of the Pascagoula. Retrieved November 13, 2021, from http://southernhistory.blogspot.com/2014/03/mississippis-singing-river-mysterious.html.  Indian Tribes of Miss...

Join us on Wright Square located the in Haunted Historic Downtown Savannah, GA for two ghost stories especially picked just for y'all. Citations The ghost of Alice Riley: The ghost story of Alice Riley . Ghost City Tours. (n.d.). Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/ghost-stories/alice-riley/.  Harris, M. (2014, October 31). Murder & Lies: The ghost of Sava...

Y'all picked it, I wrote it & Mike produced it!  Join us for the gruesome tale of the Bloody Benders America's first serial killer family.  Also shout out to Heather for the show suggestion. Look for the show on social media just search Lore of the South.  I always share pics to go along with each episode.  You can also email the show at loreofthesouth@gmail.com Citations  25 interes...

Did a ghost truly solve her own murder?  Give E27 a listen and see what you think. Citations Anderson, B. (n.d.). Greenbrier Valley west virginia . Greenbrier Valley. Retrieved October 9, 2021, from https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost.  Anthony, D., & Reynolds, G. (n.d.). The Dollop E147 The Green Briar Ghost .  Fun Facts about West Virginia . Fun facts about West Virginia...

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights, I give you spooky happenings at  four of the major theme parks.   Please share your favorite episode with a friend and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast Be sure to follow us on FB and Instagram If you want to contact me please email the show at loreofthesouth@gmail.com Video of American Sings https://youtu.be/_6Kx5WM-I_M citation...

A southern quickie devoted to haunted workplaces.  If you want to get in touch you can email the show at loreofthesouth@gmail.com  Thank you all for the 2,500 downloads!  Please rate and review the show and share us with your friends.  Talk to y'all later on Lore of the South! Shownotes Gina Belli Read more from Gina, Belli, G., Gina, R. more from, & Gina Belli Read more from Gina. (2019,...

Spicewood Creek Monster and the Marble Falls Bear King.  Were they only tall tells or were some dads and a yellow journalist really talking about a Texas Bigfoot?  Tell us what you think on our social media accounts just search for the show on Facebook and Instagram. Side-note:  This one is dedicated to the memory of my dad 6/18/1942 to 9/2/2001.  He was something else.  Love ya Dad! citations Cli...

Welcome to the two episode weekend!  After this double release we should be back to our normal schedule of every other week.  Meet Oney Judge, the slave that was never caught.  Once owned by the Father & Mother of our country George and Martha Washington.  Thank y'all for listening!  look for us on social media and if you'd like to get in contact you can email the show at loreoftheso...

September 8, 1900 the day of the Great Storm.  The worst natural disaster to ever hit the US and our third edition in our six part hurricane season specials. This episode comes with a trigger warning.  This storm was a mass casualty event and some of the events that took place afterwards were equally horrific.  I mention in the podcast about the Hymn "Queen of the Waves" it can be heard...

Meet the man that was nearly forgotten to time.  The man who trained a world famous whiskey maker, the man who is a legend in his own right, Uncle Nearest Green. Look for Lore of the South on FB and Instagram for pics that go along with each podcast & also for podcast updates.  Want to get in touch? email me at loreofthesouth@gmail.com.  If you like our little podcast please leave us a 5 star...

Part two in our six part hurricane series.  The Gray Man of Pawley's Island, SC.  Happy Independence Day, while we're at it! Youtube video of the Gray Man's appearance ahead of Florence https://youtu.be/Nl7oZEuYb8M citations - The Haunted Battlefields of Savannah, Georgia . Ghost City Tours. (n.d.). https://ghostcitytours.com/savannah/haunted-places/bloody-battlefields/.  Overdeep ,...

Feb of 1958 the a Broken Arrow event occurred off the shores of Tybee Island, Ga and that's what we're talking about today on Lore of the South If you enjoy the podcast please leave us a written five star review, it would be greatly appreciated. Want to contact me or have a show idea you can email me at loreofthesouth@gmail.com or find the show on social media by searching our name. cita...

Welcome to part one of a six part series!  Hurricane season 2021.  Each month you'll get the history or paranormal happenings of a hurricane, from June to November.  This episode delves into the history of storm predictions.    I mentioned a trip to Savannah, if y'all have any requests from that city please let me know.  I'd love to cover any requests. Gallegos Emily Gallegos is a t...

Hey Y'all!  Thanks for joining us for E17!  In this episode we discuss either the luckiest or unluckiest woman on the planet, Anne Hodges.  She might be the only person who ever survived this type of other worldly experience. As promised a video of the Chelyabinsk Meteor https://youtu.be/gRrdSwhQhY0 Betz, E. (2020, May 28). Seven times people were killed by meteorites. Retrieved May 01, 2021,...