In the first part of a 2-parter, I look closely at a genuine historical mystery, THE true crime case, which launched an entire genre of non-fiction research: Jack the Ripper. In part one, I look at the actual murders. Listener discretion is advised.Direct all advertising inquiries to <a href="mailto:advertising@airwavemedia.com">advertising@airwavemedia.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.airwavemedia.com/">www.airwavemedia.com</a> to find other high-quality podcasts!Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at <a href="https://www.historicalblindness.com/">www.historicalblindness.com</a>.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/historicalblindness">Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3s0Dbxw">Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!</a>  And check out <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbubble.com%2Fshop%2Fap%2F76814145%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1oDt7vpZm8OMp3aPTLMi378RvLVYCIepvGJ-7lsIv1wIaLfGD9UjRUIUU&amp;h=AT3kEdHxWT62inAwbZp1D_EKYSye5vd38cEAfqDdh5ybJkBAUHk4-OrXa5IjZr7zfKoT4Cakfb7wg6Ia3TPiD0KSTFgcaXWZvj236uax9wxVZsg6fQUwwiaoTsBB_jo7OSAp0O_Nn2gHV5h-PlL_dg">the show merch</a>, which make perfect gifts! Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Brimevil," "Cicle Vascule," "Winter in Black," "Cherry Heath," and "Leatherbound."Other music is copyright Alex Kish. Visit <a href="https://alexkishmusic.com">alexkishmusic.com</a> to contact him for musical compositions.Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," "daedalus," "daemones," and Daylight PON II," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>In the first part of a 2-parter, I look closely at a genuine historical mystery, THE true crime case, which launched an entire genre of non-fiction research: Jack the Ripper. In part one, I look at the actual murders. Listener discretion is advised.
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Brimevil," "Cicle Vascule," "Winter in Black," "Cherry Heath," and "Leatherbound."
Other music is copyright Alex Kish. Visit alexkishmusic.com to contact him for musical compositions.
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," "daedalus," "daemones," and Daylight PON II," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

A look at the Jack the Ripper crimes and the mystery surrounding them. 

In the first part of a 2-parter, I look closely at a genuine historical mystery, THE true crime case, which launched an entire genre of non-fiction research: Jack the Ripper. In part one, I look at the actual murders. Listener discretion is advised.
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Brimevil," "Cicle Vascule," "Winter in Black," "Cherry Heath," and "Leatherbound."
Other music is copyright Alex Kish. Visit alexkishmusic.com to contact him for musical compositions.
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," "daedalus," "daemones," and Daylight PON II," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack the Ripper - Part One: The Canonical Five

In my last episode of October, I consider the legends of 16th-century arch-killers, or what we might consider serial killers today, cave-dwelling highway robbers who were also said to be cannibals and sorcerers, like Sawney Bean and Christman Genipperteinga, whose kill count reached the thousands according to the cheap and lurid chapbooks and ballads that spread their tales to terrified readers. But how much of their stories was pure folklore?Direct all advertising inquiries to <a href="mailto:advertising@airwavemedia.com">advertising@airwavemedia.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.airwavemedia.com/">www.airwavemedia.com</a> to find other high-quality podcasts!Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at <a href="https://www.historicalblindness.com/">www.historicalblindness.com</a>.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/historicalblindness">Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3s0Dbxw">Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!</a>  And check out <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbubble.com%2Fshop%2Fap%2F76814145%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1oDt7vpZm8OMp3aPTLMi378RvLVYCIepvGJ-7lsIv1wIaLfGD9UjRUIUU&amp;h=AT3kEdHxWT62inAwbZp1D_EKYSye5vd38cEAfqDdh5ybJkBAUHk4-OrXa5IjZr7zfKoT4Cakfb7wg6Ia3TPiD0KSTFgcaXWZvj236uax9wxVZsg6fQUwwiaoTsBB_jo7OSAp0O_Nn2gHV5h-PlL_dg">the show merch</a>, which make perfect gifts! Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Black Ballots," "Game Lands," "Invernen," "Winter in Black," and "Cicle Gerano."Other music is copyright Alex Kish. Visit <a href="https://alexkishmusic.com">alexkishmusic.com</a> to contact him for musical compositions.Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>In my last episode of October, I consider the legends of 16th-century arch-killers, or what we might consider serial killers today, cave-dwelling highway robbers who were also said to be cannibals and sorcerers, like Sawney Bean and Christman Genipperteinga, whose kill count reached the thousands according to the cheap and lurid chapbooks and ballads that spread their tales to terrified readers. But how much of their stories was pure folklore?
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Black Ballots," "Game Lands," "Invernen," "Winter in Black," and "Cicle Gerano."
Other music is copyright Alex Kish. Visit alexkishmusic.com to contact him for musical compositions.
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

The legends of 16th-century arch-killers like Sawney Bean and Christman Genipperteinga

In my last episode of October, I consider the legends of 16th-century arch-killers, or what we might consider serial killers today, cave-dwelling highway robbers who were also said to be cannibals and sorcerers, like Sawney Bean and Christman Genipperteinga, whose kill count reached the thousands according to the cheap and lurid chapbooks and ballads that spread their tales to terrified readers. But how much of their stories was pure folklore?
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episode's publication. Tracks include "Black Ballots," "Game Lands," "Invernen," "Winter in Black," and "Cicle Gerano."
Other music is copyright Alex Kish. Visit alexkishmusic.com to contact him for musical compositions.
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devil Books and Murder Ballads: The Myth of the Arch-Killer

In this special presentation, I introduce a spooky podcast for your October listening pleasure, and present a full episode for you to enjoy.Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history and infamous legends of the American South. Join host Brandon Schexnayder as he journeys into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal.Find Southern Gothic wherever you listen to podcasts, with direct links at <a href="https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic">https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic</a>.Episode synopsis: Folks in Charleston claim that the old Unitarian Church Graveyard is haunted by the apparition of a woman in white; but this just isn’t any woman, it is the spirit of Annabel Lee, the lost love of Edgar Allan Poe. In this episode, Brandon explores the historical events of Poe’s early life that led him to a brief stay in Charleston, the legend of the woman in white, and the possibilities as to whether this haunting really was true or not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>In this special presentation, I introduce a spooky podcast for your October listening pleasure, and present a full episode for you to enjoy.
Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history and infamous legends of the American South. Join host Brandon Schexnayder as he journeys into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal.
Find Southern Gothic wherever you listen to podcasts, with direct links at https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic.
Episode synopsis: Folks in Charleston claim that the old Unitarian Church Graveyard is haunted by the apparition of a woman in white; but this just isn’t any woman, it is the spirit of Annabel Lee, the lost love of Edgar Allan Poe. In this episode, Brandon explores the historical events of Poe’s early life that led him to a brief stay in Charleston, the legend of the woman in white, and the possibilities as to whether this haunting really was true or not
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

Special Presentation: Southern Gothic--The Forbidden Love of Annabel Lee

In this special presentation, I introduce a spooky podcast for your October listening pleasure, and present a full episode for you to enjoy.
Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history and infamous legends of the American South. Join host Brandon Schexnayder as he journeys into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal.
Find Southern Gothic wherever you listen to podcasts, with direct links at https://podfollow.com/southern-gothic.
Episode synopsis: Folks in Charleston claim that the old Unitarian Church Graveyard is haunted by the apparition of a woman in white; but this just isn’t any woman, it is the spirit of Annabel Lee, the lost love of Edgar Allan Poe. In this episode, Brandon explores the historical events of Poe’s early life that led him to a brief stay in Charleston, the legend of the woman in white, and the possibilities as to whether this haunting really was true or not
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we start off October, let's consider the appalling act that is foundational to much monster folklore and horror literature: cannibalism, which some anthropologists have revealed to be, in most cases, a total myth.Direct all advertising inquiries to <a href="mailto:advertising@airwavemedia.com">advertising@airwavemedia.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.airwavemedia.com/">www.airwavemedia.com</a> to find other high-quality podcasts!Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at <a href="https://www.historicalblindness.com/">www.historicalblindness.com</a>.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/historicalblindness">Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3s0Dbxw">Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!</a>  And check out <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbubble.com%2Fshop%2Fap%2F76814145%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1oDt7vpZm8OMp3aPTLMi378RvLVYCIepvGJ-7lsIv1wIaLfGD9UjRUIUU&amp;h=AT3kEdHxWT62inAwbZp1D_EKYSye5vd38cEAfqDdh5ybJkBAUHk4-OrXa5IjZr7zfKoT4Cakfb7wg6Ia3TPiD0KSTFgcaXWZvj236uax9wxVZsg6fQUwwiaoTsBB_jo7OSAp0O_Nn2gHV5h-PlL_dg">the show merch</a>, which make perfect gifts! Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episodes publication. Tracks include "Cicle Vascule," "Black Ballots," "Winter in Black," "Access Road 138," "Access Road 442," and "Olivia Wraith."Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy" and "daemones," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>As we start off October, let's consider the appalling act that is foundational to much monster folklore and horror literature: cannibalism, which some anthropologists have revealed to be, in most cases, a total myth.
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episodes publication. Tracks include "Cicle Vascule," "Black Ballots," "Winter in Black," "Access Road 138," "Access Road 442," and "Olivia Wraith."
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy" and "daemones," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

The appalling act of cannibalism may be mostly myth.

As we start off October, let's consider the appalling act that is foundational to much monster folklore and horror literature: cannibalism, which some anthropologists have revealed to be, in most cases, a total myth.
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episodes publication. Tracks include "Cicle Vascule," "Black Ballots," "Winter in Black," "Access Road 138," "Access Road 442," and "Olivia Wraith."
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy" and "daemones," are by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons.
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Anthropophagi: The Myth of Cannibalism

In a new standalone episode that follows on from my series on fascism, I seek historical precedent to better understand the threat of the fake electors scheme employed by Trump in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Direct all advertising inquiries to <a href="mailto:advertising@airwavemedia.com">advertising@airwavemedia.com</a>. Visit <a href="http://www.airwavemedia.com/">www.airwavemedia.com</a> to find other high-quality podcasts!Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at <a href="https://www.historicalblindness.com/">www.historicalblindness.com</a> sometime before the release of the next episode.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/historicalblindness">Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3s0Dbxw">Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!</a>  And check out <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redbubble.com%2Fshop%2Fap%2F76814145%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1oDt7vpZm8OMp3aPTLMi378RvLVYCIepvGJ-7lsIv1wIaLfGD9UjRUIUU&amp;h=AT3kEdHxWT62inAwbZp1D_EKYSye5vd38cEAfqDdh5ybJkBAUHk4-OrXa5IjZr7zfKoT4Cakfb7wg6Ia3TPiD0KSTFgcaXWZvj236uax9wxVZsg6fQUwwiaoTsBB_jo7OSAp0O_Nn2gHV5h-PlL_dg">the show merch</a>, which make perfect gifts! Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episodes publication. Tracks include "Game Lands," "Delicates," "The Gran Dias," "Olivia Wraith," "Access Road 138," "Cicle Deserrat" and "Brer Krille."Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Other music: "Leaving Home" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>In a new standalone episode that follows on from my series on fascism, I seek historical precedent to better understand the threat of the fake electors scheme employed by Trump in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. 
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com sometime before the release of the next episode.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episodes publication. Tracks include "Game Lands," "Delicates," "The Gran Dias," "Olivia Wraith," "Access Road 138," "Cicle Deserrat" and "Brer Krille."
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. 
Other music: "Leaving Home" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>

What history reveals about Trump's fake electors scheme. 

In a new standalone episode that follows on from my series on fascism, I seek historical precedent to better understand the threat of the fake electors scheme employed by Trump in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. 
Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts!
Find a transcript of this episode with source citations and related imagery at www.historicalblindness.com sometime before the release of the next episode.
Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!
Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!  And check out the show merch, which make perfect gifts! 
Some music on this episode was licensed under a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license at the time of this episodes publication. Tracks include "Game Lands," "Delicates," "The Gran Dias," "Olivia Wraith," "Access Road 138," "Cicle Deserrat" and "Brer Krille."
Additional music, including "Remedy for Melancholy," is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. 
Other music: "Leaving Home" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Slow-Motion Coup: Trump's Fake Electors Scheme

Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture. 

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