Horrifying History

If you guys haven’t figured it out by now, I love history.  I love history that is not the norm, and things that people likely never heard about.  And that is why I love hearing a person’s family history.  It isn’t necessarily the type of history that makes the news, or that lore develops from, but it tells the tale of how we as individuals got to where we are today. But that isn’t the tale we are telling today.  One of our listeners reached out to us here at Horrifying History to tell us the tale of his family history, and when I read his email my response was “Wow, that’s crazy!”  I knew I needed to dig into this a bit more.  Why?  This listeners family history is full of romance, violence, and spirits that are unable to rest.   Welcome to Episode 79 - The Fairbanks House We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors of this episode: Beacon Navigation Sharing App - Beacon makes navigation sharing simple.  Go to www.beacon.site to learn more and download Beacon today!  You can also find it on either Google Play or the Apple App Store. Discotopia - Designed by dreamers and powered by fans - get your music, podcast, and merch all in one spot.  Find this streaming platform that allows you to be creative without any fuss at www.discotopia.com        

During the Middle Ages, demonic possession was the go to explanation for erratic or different behaviour within society.  The treatment for this was exorcism.  When reviewing cases of possession from the past, experts have found traits that lean towards affected individuals having personality disorders, mood disorders, and other mental illnesses.     But sometimes, there are cases that makes one stop and think…maybe sometimes it isn’t just mental illness.  Is it possibly something more?   Just a little heads up here…in this episode we talk about mental health, violence, and child abuse.  Listener discretion is advised.   Welcome to Bonus Episode 21 - The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund. We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors of this episode: Beacon Navigation Sharing App - Beacon makes navigation sharing simple.  Go to www.beacon.site to learn more and download Beacon today!  You can also find it on either Google Play or the Apple App Store. History Encoded Podcast - If you want to truly understand history - this is the podcast for you.  You can find it wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Rob & Rich show: If you want to hear a comedic twist about everything from current world events, physics, and serial killers…you can find the Rob & Rich show wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.      

Where I live is full of history, and according to some its full of ghosts, ghouls, with a sprinkling of poltergeists.  Today I thought I would tell you some of the tales from where I live that can creep out the bravest of us.   Welcome to Episode 78 - The Spooktacular Ghosts Near Me We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Be sure to check out the great Canadian history podcast - From John To Justin.  You can find it wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors for this episode: A Bitter Almond - This is the place to get that special gift for your favourite spooky person.  You need to check out their Black Friday deal - from November 22, 2021 to midnight November 26, 2021, you get 20% off everything in their store.  If you sign up for their newsletter, you will get an additional 10% off, and for my listeners you will also get an extra 15% off when you use promo code HH15. How to See a Man about a Dog - This book by Samuel Knox can be found at places like Amazon, or you can find yours in ebook form on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Liquid Death: Murder your thirst with mountain spring water in recyclable tallboy cans that brings death to plastic.  For my listeners: Liquid Death is offering you free shipping on all merch, and free shipping if you order two or more cases at www.liquiddeath.com.  If you join their country club, you will get a free t-shirt with purchase, and a lot more cool perks.  You can find Liquid Death at Whole Foods, 7-11 or on their website.    

When people check into a hotel, they expect their room will have everything for a pleasant stay.  But sometimes all the clean towels in the world will not help you when you stay at some of the hotels we are going to talk about today.   Welcome to Episode 77 - Haunted Hotels We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors for this episode: How to See a Man about a Dog - This book by Samuel Knox can be found at places like Amazon, or you can find yours in ebook form on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Liquid Death: Murder your thirst with mountain spring water in recyclable tallboy cans that brings death to plastic.  For my listeners: Liquid Death is offering you free shipping on all merch, and free shipping if you order two or more cases at www.liquiddeath.com.  If you join their country club, you will get a free t-shirt with purchase, and a lot more cool perks.  You can find Liquid Death at Whole Foods, 7-11 or on their website. The Mermaid and the Lion podcast:  This scripted drama is going into it’s third season, and it is truly a tale that you will fall in love with.  You can find the Mermaid and the Lion on their website which is www.mermaidandthelion.com, or wherever you find your favourite shows. Phocus Sparkling Water: Get the healthy option for caffeinated drinks that taste great at over 4000 grocery stores, or on their website which is www.drinkphocus.com.  Just for our listeners, Phocus is offering you 20% off of your purchase if you use promo code HH20 at checkout.        

When many people think of a mom they think of a person who will love their children always.  They endure the good with the bad, and they wipe away your tears while hiding their own.  But not all mom’s are like this.  Some mother’s have darkness in their hearts that comes out in the form of murder. In today’s episode we’ll will be talking about acts of filicide and violence against children.  Listener discretion is advised.   Welcome to Episode 76 - Murderous Moms We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors of this episode: A Bitter Almond: Find the best spooky gifts, and get 10% off your total order when you sign up for their newsletter.  And for my listeners, www.abitteralmond.com will give you an an additional 15% off your order when you use discount code HH15 at checkout.  If you want to take a look at their Instagram which is @abitteralmond, you will be able to see all of the cool new spooky merch that is coming out soon.   Liquid Death: Murder your thirst with mountain spring water in recyclable tallboy cans that brings death to plastic.  For my listeners: Liquid Death is offering you free shipping on all merch, and free shipping if you order two or more cases at www.liquiddeath.com.  If you join their country club, you will get a free t-shirt with purchase, and a lot more cool perks.  You can find Liquid Death at Whole Foods, 7-11 or on their website. The Mermaid and the Lion podcast:  This scripted drama is going into it’s third season, and it is truly a tale that you will fall in love with.  You can find the Mermaid and the Lion on their website which is www.mermaidandthelion.com, or wherever you find your favourite shows. Phocus Sparkling Water: Get the healthy option for caffeinated drinks that taste great at over 4000 grocery stores, or on their website which is www.drinkphocus.com.  Just for our listeners, Phocus is offering you 20% off of your purchase if you use promo code HH20 at checkout.      

Some people are born with a golden spoon in their mouth.  Some people are not.  Some people are born with burdens, but some people are said to be cursed from the day they are born. Welcome to Bonus Episode 20 - Family Curses We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like the thank the following sponsors for this episode: Why Do We Say That: This podcast is hosted by a father and son who explains the origin and meaning of everyday phrases, and at the end of each show they play their world famous game show - Word or Not a Word.  You can find Why Do We Say That wherever you find your favourite podcasts.   A Bitter Almond: Find the best spooky gifts, and get 10% off your total order when you sign up for their newsletter.  And for my listeners, www.abitteralmond.com will give you an an additional 15% off your order when you use discount code HH15 at checkout.  If you want to take a look at their Instagram which is @abitteralmond, you will be able to see all of the cool new spooky merch that is coming out soon.   Liquid Death: Murder your thirst with mountain spring water in recyclable tallboy cans that brings death to plastic.  For my listeners: Liquid Death is offering you free shipping on all merch, and free shipping if you order two or more cases at www.liquiddeath.com.  If you join their country club, you will get a free t-shirt with purchase, and a lot more cool perks.  You can find Liquid Death at Whole Foods, 7-11 or on their website.  

A little while ago, the host of the podcast Misty Mysteries reached out to us to ask us to appear on their Halloween episode.  But then, they had an even better idea…why not do a crossover episode and release it the same day as a Halloween gift for everyone who listens to our both of shows.   Now my dear listeners…you all know that I LOVE Halloween.  It is my favourite holiday.  You can dress up how you want without getting arrested…you get candy…and now you get two episodes of Horrifying History today!!   So buckle up friends…this will be a fun one!   Welcome to our first crossover episode, and happy Halloween!!! We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   You can find Misty Mysteries on Facebook by searching for Misty Mysteries, on Twitter as @MysteriesMisty, and on Instagram as misty_mysteries.  You can also find this podcast wherever you listen to your favourite shows.   Horrifying History would also like to thank the following sponsors of this episode: Phocus Sparkling Water: Get the healthy option for caffeinated drinks that taste great at over 4000 grocery stores, or on their website which is www.drinkphocus.com.  Just for our listeners, Phocus is offering you 20% off of your purchase if you use promo code HH20 at checkout. How to See a Man about a Dog - This book by Samuel Knox can be found at places like Amazon, or you can find yours in ebook form on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.  

One day four boys went into the woods looking for birds eggs.  What they found was not birds eggs.  It was a body.   Welcome to Episode 75 - Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm    We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like the thank the following sponsors for this episode: Learn Worlds: They make it easy for you to create, host, and promote online courses that have impact for the student, but puts money in your pocket.  Visit trylearnworlds.com/free to start your 30 day free trial. Ohio Hauntings & Legends Podcast: This amazing show will tell the stories of haunted locations, the unexplained and paranormal, and the legends from all 88 of Ohio's counties that gripped the people there for centuries.  You can find them wherever you find your favourite podcasts,  or on their website www.ohiohl.com.  You can also find them on Facebook by searching for Ohio Hauntings and Legends Podcast.    

Whenever a bad storm is on its way, I feel it.  It has always been that way…I start getting pain behind my eyes, and if I don’t take medication I end up with a bad migraine.  My doctor told me that there are many people who are just like me, and we are considered to be human barometers.  Many times all I need to do is take a single Tylenol or Advil, and the problem is solved.  But what if I took that pill, and it was tampered with.  This is what happened in 1982 when several people took Tylenol without knowing that someone tampered with them.  They were laced with potassium cyanide.   Welcome to Episode 74 - The Poison Pill Murders   We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors for this episode: Learn Worlds: They make it easy for you to create, host, and promote online courses that have impact for the student, but puts money in your pocket.  Visit trylearnworlds.com/free to start your 30 day free trial. King of the World Podcast - This 7 episode series explores the impact of 9/11 for the American Muslim community.  You can find King of the World by Rifeion Media wherever you find your favourite podcasts. City of Ghosts Podcast - This show is set in New York City, and stars a female detective who tries to navigate the worlds of corrupt politicians, and the supernatural. You can find City of Ghosts wherever you listen to your favourite shows.      

The word poltergeist is a German word that stands for noisy ghost or spirit.  It is said to be responsible for physical disturbances and turmoil.  Many claim that poltergeists are capable of physical abuse like hitting, pinching, or tripping people as well as moving objects, and making noises like knocking on doors.  They traditionally are described as troublesome, and they haunt a person versus a location.     Even though the name of these entities have been tagged to Germany lore, some variations of poltergeist activities are found in many different cultures.  Early claims of spirits attacking and harassing their victims date back to the 1st century, but the name of poltergeists only started to become more common in the early 17th century.  Some believe that tales of poltergeists are only hoaxes, and some others think that it is just illusion, memory lapses, or wishful thinking.  But for some, this is a very real and terrifying reality.   Welcome to Episode 73 - Poltergeists   We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com   www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors for this episode: Learn Worlds: They make it easy for you to create, host, and promote online courses that have impact for the student, but puts money in your pocket.  Visit trylearnworlds.com/free to start your 30 day free trial. King of the World Podcast - This 7 episode series explores the impact of 9/11 for the American Muslim community.  You can find King of the World by Rifeion Media wherever you find your favourite podcasts City of Ghosts Podcast - This show is set in New York City, and stars a female detective who tries to navigate the worlds of corrupt politicians, and the supernatural. You can find City of Ghosts wherever you listen to your favourite shows.