Haunted Libraries-w/LIVE audience

Haunting History Podcast

Ready to journey into the hallowed halls of haunted libraries? Come along, as we traverse through the annals of library history, all the way from ancient Egypt to the American public library movement of the 18th century. Haunting tales from the Peoria Public Library in Illinois, built on supposedly cursed land, and the eerie Monticello Female Seminary unfold, as we delve into apparitions and the unexplained. You'll hear from our special guest, Anthony, who adds an intriguing layer to these spectral narratives.
Brace yourself, as we unearth the heartbreaking story of Phyllis Parker, a woman driven to madness after the execution of her lover. Her spectral presence has been reportedly wandering the halls of the Monticello Female Seminary since 1875, and we navigate through these chilling accounts. We'll also lead you through the captivating world of the Karuna Public Library, infamous for its paranormal activity. From bizarre events to a ghost cam that monitors the library round the clock, prepare to be unsettled. Our discussion revolves around the tragic tale of Daniel Lord, and how his life might be intertwined with the uncanny experiences of visitors in the library's children's room.
We dedicate a portion of our journey to the practicalities of ghost hunting, scrutinizing the equipment used and the potential of upcoming technology in this field. As we traverse through the spectral landscape of libraries, we manage to keep things light, with an exciting t-shirt giveaway for our most ardent listeners. So, gear up for a thrilling, spine-chilling adventure through history's haunted libraries. Don't worry, we've got enough spectral tales to keep your hair standing on end! So, are you ready to embark on this eerie expedition?

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Below is a list of resources used during the research and telling of this story. (partial)

• Biography of Harry Houdini, including his early life, career, and stage name origins: The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero by William Kalush and Larry Sloman.
• Houdini's transition to escape acts and career development: Houdini: The Life and Times of the World's Greatest Magician by Charlotte Montague.
• Houdini's relationship with Bess and their professional partnership: Houdini: The Man Who Walked Through Walls by William Lindsay Gresham.
• Houdini's interactions with Martin Beck and his rise to fame in Vaudeville and Europe: The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero by William Kalush and Larry Sloman.
• Houdini's interest in spiritualism and his relationship with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Houdini and Conan Doyle: The Story of a Strange Friendship by Bernard M. L. Ernst and Hereward Carrington.
• Houdini's skepticism and debunking of spiritualism: A Magician Among the Spirits by Harry Houdini.
• Details of Houdini’s death and the events leading up to it: The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero by William Kalush and Larry Sloman.
• The Broken Wand Ceremony and its significance in the magic community: magician.org and Houdini: His Legend and His Magic by Doug Henning.
• The legend of Houdini’s ghost and posthumous séances: Shadows of Niagara by John Savoie.
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/rose-mackenberg-houdini-ghost-buster

and of course Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, Newspaperarchives, FamilySearch.org

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Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, Newspaperarchives, FamilySearch.org

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