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Families Who Kill Together: 1800’s Serial Killing Families

by JP Dean | Nov 9, 2023

Presented by M. Leigh Hood While solo murderers like H.H. Holmes hog the spotlight, some made it a family affair. Discover the horrible tales of the Kelly, Bender, and Harpe families. One has the distinction of being America’s first known serial killers. Listen to...

Vampire Hunting 101

by JP Dean | Nov 7, 2023

Presented by Kalpar Vampire hunting is a dangerous occupation and not recommended for amateurs. You may, however, find yourself in a situation where you’ll have no choice but fight a vampire. Learn the basic weaknesses of vampires and how you can defend yourself...

The Great New England Vampire Panic (13+)

by JP Dean | Nov 2, 2023

Presented by M. Leigh Hood Dig up the buried history of America’s Vampire Panic, its European roots, and the Panic’s lasting impact on Gothic fiction. Learn how to spot, treat, and probably not survive a case of ‘vampirism’ in your own family and how the good people...

The History of Substance Use Treatment & Recovery in Victorian Times (13+)

by JP Dean | Oct 30, 2023

Presented by Dr. Delenza Verity O’Connor (aka Cat Hays) Just what were in those “miracle cures” from the Victorian era? What started the alcohol temperance movement? How did the Salvation Army come to be, and what was its role in substance use treatment and...

Magic Explains Mayhem: True Stories of Werewolf Serial Killers (18+)

by JP Dean | Oct 23, 2023

Presented by M. Leigh Hood Explore stories of “werewolves” from the Middle Ages to modern times and their influence on gothic fiction. Before we called them serial killers, gruesome killers who targeted the weak – or killed at random – had a different name. Fiction...

When Science Meets the Supernatural

by JP Dean | Oct 18, 2023

Presented by Kalpar The nineteenth century saw the advent of numerous new and strange technologies. The adoption of these new technologies often lead to superstitious beliefs about the technology or opens new questions about the world around us. Learn how science and...