The Halifax Explosion

A look at the mysterious deaths of nine hikers in 1959. In Russia's northern Ural Mountains, the hikers went missing overnight and were found weeks later by search and rescue teams. Though we know the various causes of death, how and why they died remains a mystery to this day. Join Kelli as she goes over the evidence and the scene, using her historical thinking skills to understand what happened to the Dyatlov Pass hikers. Intro and Outro music credit: Nedric Want to start your own podcast...

9 Okt 202240min

A look at the historical context and life of Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian Countess that was rumored to have bathed in the blood of young servant girls to stay young. It's also rumored she was a vampire... Join Kelli as she gives an overview of the event and looks into the history that separates fact from fiction. Intro and Outro music credit: Nedric Want to start your own podcast? Click this link to get set up with Buzzsprout and you'll get a $20 credit to sign up! Insta: @beardwrites ...

2 Okt 202235min

A look at the historical context and events of the Salem Witch Trials, where 19 people were hanged and one pressed to death after being accused of witchcraft. Join Kelli as she gives an overview of the event and looks into the history that explains how this infamous event could happen in a small Puritan town in New England. Intro and Outro music credit: Nedric Want to start your own podcast? Click this link to get set up with Buzzsprout and you'll get a $20 credit to sign up! Insta: @beard...

25 Sep 202235min

A look at the historical context and events of the Donner Party, where a crew of 87 emigrants heading to California took a disastrous shortcut that forced them to engage in cannibalism to survive.Intro and Outro music credit: NedricWant to start your own podcast? Click this link to get set up with Buzzsprout and you'll get a $20 credit to sign up!Insta: @beardwritesSupport the show

18 Sep 202253min