We know Columbus didn’t “discover” America, yet there are so many competing narratives that seek to topple Columbus yet still not acknowledge the clear and obvious indigenous people who were already here when all of these explorers allegedly arrived. Regal’s latest book looks at a broad swath of these fringe historian theories and gives them context in the bigger picture of people’s search for national identity in the the United States.
Karen and Blake are joined by Matthew Baxter to tell the true story of Sara Winchester and the sprawling mansion in San Jose. Legend says the estate was built to appease the spirits of the victims of the Winchester repeating rifle. But was it? No – but the story behind the story is fascinating.
We are joined by the incomparable Dr. Irving Finkel to discuss the oldest recorded stories of ghosts in human history.
Coll “C.C.J.” Ellis joins us to talk about the monsters and folklore of Wales. Their book Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts will be out soon and is available for pre-order. Wales is on the western side of the island of Great Britain, and part of the United Kingdom. Despite its size, it survives on a diet mostly composed of krill. […]
A chat with Mike Brumm, author of the new book series The Cryptid Club.
A look at the fascinating and adventurous life of millionaire Tom Slick. Inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, science enthusiast, paranormal investigator, and – of course – monster hunter!
A chat with Laura Krantz (Wild Thing podcast) about her new season discussing nuclear power.
We’re excited to talk with paleontologist Matthew Kolmann about a fish whose legendary ferocity ranks with the shark and the barracuda – the piranha!
You’ve probably heard lots of yeti stories but often the ones that make it through the filter of newspapers, documentaries, and books shave off the weirdest (and sometimes most important) aspects of these tales. Can you really understand the Yeti if you don’t even get the full story? We’re joined by Eric Mortensen who relates some stories he’s collected first-hand […]
UFOs don’t seem to be real – yet they’re observed and experienced and have become integrated into cultures around the world. Author David Halperin’s book Intimate Alien gives a deep and thoughtful survey of this weird topic and integrates it with biographical elements to tell a story of meaning and mystery. Links for further reading: David’s website: http://www.davidhalperin.net/ David’s Book […]
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