Strange Places

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In 1943, the skeletal remains of an unidentified woman were discovered inside a hollow wych elm tree in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire. The victim came to be known as "Bella." The circumstances surrounding her death and the identity of the perpetrator remain elusive. Mysterious graffiti messages appeared in the area, suggesting someone knew more about the crime, but the case has never been...

Head to the Strange Places home website, asylum817.com to keep up with all things Strange Places, as well as the host. Billie Dean Shoemate III is an author with over 40 novels published, a master-trained painter, host of the No Disclosure Podcast, and multi-instrumentalist musician with multiple albums released. To check out Billie's books, albums, paintings and other artistic ventures, head...

The Bell Island Ball Lightning Incident occurred on November 2, 1978, when a mysterious and highly unusual phenomenon struck Bell Island in Newfoundland, Canada. Witnesses reported seeing bright, glowing orbs of light, identified as ball lightning, descending from the sky and causing widespread damage to electrical systems, including power outages and the destruction of transformers. What was it?...

On April 23, 2006, a man in his late 20s to early 30s was arrested by the police for suspicious behavior. The young man was incredibly confused and kept asking what year it was. The man said his name was Sergei Ponomarenko and, until two minutes ago, was living in the year 1958. The police asked for the man’s identification, and when Sergei Ponomarenko handed over his credentials, a mystery began...

The Dancing Plague of 1518 struck Strasbourg when a woman named Frau Troffea began dancing uncontrollably in the streets, triggering a bizarre contagion that enveloped hundreds. Lasting for weeks, the compulsive dance caused exhaustion and even death. Authorities organized mass gatherings to tire out the afflicted, but the origins of this enigmatic event, whether due to poisoning or hysteria, rema...

Mike Marcum had an experiment. A Jacob's Ladder large enough to walk through. It went through numerous iterations and versions, but this one was special - and it may have resulted in time itself being broken. Did it happen? Is there evidence to support his claims? There may be. And that evidence may lie with a body found in the 1930's on a California beach... ----------------- to support t...

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The Betty and Barney Hill abduction incident occurred on September 19-20, 1961, in New Hampshire. The couple claimed to have been taken aboard a UFO, where they underwent medical examinations by small, gray-skinned beings with large eyes. Both provided consistent narratives under hypnosis, contributing to the incident's fame and sparking debates about UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. The cas...

The Kingoodie artifact is a mysterious and controversial object that was discovered in the 19th century in the UK. It consists of a corroded iron nail embedded within a sandstone block, and it has been the subject of much speculation and debate since its discovery. Some have suggested that the artifact is evidence of advanced ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial visitors, while others believe...

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Children with black, soulless eyes. Asking to come inside. Asking for a ride. Always some story. Always some plea for help. People have been seeing these strange entities only the last couple decades or so, but stories of the black eyed children have seeped into the public consciousness. What are they? Are they real? Let's find out. ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreo...

I, your humble host, was asked by one of you if my mind was changed about anything I talked about on this show. Was I a pure skeptic or unbeliever in something and was convinced by an episode? And also, have I ever experienced anything paranormal because of this show? The answer is yes and yes. And it is all from one source. A source I should have left alone. Enjoy this episode I based off of this...

Apollo 20. A mission that, on the books, ended with Apollo 17. That's the official explanation, anyway. Not only do people say that Apollo 20 happened, but there may be some video footage depicting something they found. Something that may be, if true, the most important and frightening discovery in human history. LINK TO INTERVIEW WITH SPETH: https://youtu.be/vkdwrfJUfm8 LINK TO SUPPOSED APOLL...

The Ouija board. One of the most controversial and debated paranormal parlor game and a cultural staple. Through murky history and even murkier study, is there any truth or whether or not the Ouija board is truly paranormal? ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/asylum817 ----------------- DISTROKID AFFILIATE LINK: https://www.distrokid.com/vip/seve...

The aswang. A creature in Filipino culture, going all the way back the early settling of the Philippines themselves. Stories of this creature are more prevalent today as they were back during its inception, first written about in the 1500's. Is its prevalence in Filipino society a testament to its actual existence? Or is something else at play? ----------------- to support the show, check us o...

Something recently happened on China. On 9/24/23, a couple came home from an outing to discover something impossible. Is it paranormal? ------------ This episode is brought to you by "Blood Pact" - A Sci-Fi Musical. LINKS BELOW: CTA: iTunes link : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musicals/id1707576349 Spotify link : https://open.spotify.com/show/7hBTOkv5cImXFswIumiaVr?si=f78b8734240...

The green children of Woolpit. Just a few episodes ago, we dove into this perplexing mystery and at the end, delivered an inconclusive verdict. However, after a little more research and additional information, there may be a few shocking revelations that we missed. ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/asylum817 ----------------- DISTROKID AFFILIATE...

A musical piece, written in the early 1700's by virtuoso classical musician Giuseppe Tartini, is said to be inspired by an odd event. A deal with the devil himself. But is it true? Or was it just a dream? Let's find out. ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/asylum817 ----------------- DISTROKID AFFILIATE LINK: https://www.distrokid.com/vip/...

Alcatraz. A word synonymous with a lot of things . . . but hauntings? On this episode, we dive deep into the supposed hauntings of the most infamous prison in history. ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/asylum817 ----------------- DISTROKID AFFILIATE LINK: https://www.distrokid.com/vip/seven/3128872 ----------------- Want to promote your brand, Y...

There is a mysterious object that, since the days of Nikola Tesla, has been detected numerous times in low earth orbit. An object cloaked in secrecy. An object that has been known to emit detectable but indecipherable radio signals that can be heard by even the most rudimentary equipment. Photographed for the first time in the late 1990's, it has been sighted and photographed again in 2023. Wh...

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"The Green Children of Woolpit" is a medieval legend about two green-skinned children who suddenly appeared in a village, spoke an unknown language, and mystified the townsfolk. Over time, one child adapted and lost her green color, while the other remained sickly and passed away. The origins of the children remain a mystery, but is it true? ----------------- Visit us on the web- http://...

In the 1960's, a strange collection of stones were found in the Ica, in Peru. These stones, supposedly a couple thousand years old, depict things that may re-write history as we know it. ----------------- Visit us on the web- http://www.asylum817.com ----------------- to support the show, check us out on Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/asylum817 ----------------- DISTROKID AFFILIATE LINK: http...

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