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Mar 2021
38m 51s

Houska Castle Pt. 1

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Is a castle in the present-day Czech Republic guarding us against unimaginable evil? Built in the 13th century by Bohemian settlers, the layout and history of Houska Castle suggest something sinister lurks there… and legend holds that it sits atop a gateway to Hell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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