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Bee Williams
- Aug 2
- 3 min
"The Witch Hunts of Connecticut: A Dark History of Hysteria and Intolerance"
In 1647—five years after Connecticut made witchcraft a crime punishable by death—Hartford saw the first witch-related execution in...
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Bee Williams
- Jun 14
- 4 min
"Be Careful What You Wish For: Discover the Fascinating History of Curses!"
Curses have been a part of human culture since ancient times. They are a form of magic used to bring harm or misfortune to someone or...
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Bee Williams
- May 31
- 3 min
"Unbelievable Sighting!" Have You Heard of the Mysterious Skunk Ape Roaming Florida's Forests?
Growing up in the swamps of central Florida, I heard numerous stories around the campfire about Bigfoot. It really wasn’t until I was in...
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Bee Williams
- May 9
- 4 min
Folk Magic, Conjurors, and Granny Witches
Folk magic plays an important role in everyday life. While it may seem as though folk magic is a superstitious thing of the past, rest...
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Bee Williams
- Apr 12
- 5 min
Demons Demystified
The modern, post-Christian, concept of demons is terrifying. Most are well acquainted with the stereotypical icon of the horned beast...
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Bee Williams
- Mar 29
- 4 min
Southern Gothic
I am a Southerner, born and raised. I grew up in Florida. No not that Florida. I grew up in rural Florida. I suppose now days it is...
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Bee Williams
- Mar 15
- 5 min
Leprechaun Legends and Lore
We are mere days away from St. Patrick’s Day. Rivers around the nation have been dyed green in honor of the upcoming holiday. Items...
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Bee Williams
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Of Aliens and Fairies
Today, most think of fairies as cute little creatures somewhere along the line of Tinkerbell from Peter Pan. However, there is a growing...
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Bee Williams
- Feb 8
- 5 min
Giants in West Virginia
Legends of giants in West Virginia is not new. It has been theorized that a giant rests below the mound at Indian Mound Cemetery and...
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Bee Williams
- Jan 25
- 4 min
The Legend of Indian Mound Cemetery
In the charming little town of Romney, WV lies a hidden gem of historical and legendary significance called Indian Mound Cemetery. Romney...
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Jonathan Williams
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Case Files: Cemeteries in Japan
In my travels and paranormal career, I had the opportunity to live in Japan for two years. Here are some of my cemetery stories.
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Bee Williams
- Jan 18
- 5 min
The Legend of the Grim
The Grim is an ancient figure of folklore and folktales, believed to have originated in the early Middle Ages. It has taken on many forms...
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Bee Williams
- Jan 11
- 4 min
The Strigoi of Romania
Romanian Vampires have a long and varied history. The earliest known reference to a vampire in Romania dates back to the 11th century,...
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Bee Williams
- Jan 4
- 4 min
House Spirits of Ukraine Folklore
A Ukrainian house spirit is an entity that has been present in the Ukrainian culture for centuries. This spirit is believed to protect a...
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Bee Williams
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to sit down with Santa Claus and ask him a few questions.(https://podcast.traditionallegends.com/...
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Bee Williams
- Dec 14, 2022
- 4 min
Santa’s Little Helpers
As the Yuletide Season is fully upon us Elves everywhere have made appearances in homes around the world. Their purpose is to keep an eye...
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Bee Williams
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
Krampus: The Darker Side of Christmas
The Christmas season is officially upon us! Although winter is historically a time to slow down and enjoy the coziness of the season. But...
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Bee Williams
- Oct 12, 2022
- 7 min
The Spirit World of Ancient Humans
In order to understand the concept of the spirit world, one must first understand ancient societies and their relationship with death as...
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Bee Williams
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
Obon: The Japanese Ghost Festival
In the United States October is the month of ghosts and scary good times. This is taken from ancient European tradition of Samhain...
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