In the early 1900s, there was a new and promising town in Missouri with a very bright future ahead of it. But by the end of the century, the area was completely abandoned, and left behind as a real life ghost town. And today, the town no longer even exists. How did this happen? Let’s find out…
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Jan 2024
The Most Insane “Glitch in the Matrix” Story on the Internet (The Lamp)
A man is living his best life, when he suddenly notices something off about a lamp… Today, we’ll be revisiting one of the most famous and unforgettable stories of all time. My name is Andy Jiang and I do vigorous, detailed dives into some of the most fascinating, bizarre, and unr ... Show More
13m 21s
Jan 2024
Death Row Inmate Executed Over Cop Coverup?
In 1982, a man was sentenced to death for the killing of a police officer. In the coming years, however, more and more evidence came to light that revealed that the case was not nearly as simple as it had initially seemed. And as it turns out, someone may have had a secret that t ... Show More
19m 46s
Jan 2025
Calico: The Story of a Ghost Town
Calico Ghost Town, once a bustling mining community in California, now stands as a hauntingly empty relic of the past. There's the eerie history of this ghost town, where long-dead residents, including a mail-carrying dog, vengeful cowboys, and a grieving woman, continue to haunt ... Show More
13m 42s
Apr 2025
The Village That Disappeared Overnight
In the heart of India’s Thar Desert lies Kuldhara, an abandoned village shrouded in mystery. Once a thriving community, it now stands as a haunting relic of the past, with stories of strange whispers, eerie footsteps, and a chilling presence that lingers in the ruins. In this epi ... Show More
26m 19s
Mar 2022
Ghost towns in the Wild West
This episode covers the ghost town of Tombstone Arizona. Which is now a famous tourist attraction. But the history and legends of this once booming mine town live on, and So do some of its departed residents. Cowboys, madames, business men and more now haunt the ghost town that s ... Show More
49m 56s
Apr 2025
The Story of the Town That Created Mark Twain: Hannibal, Missouri
On this episode of Our American Stories, the river town of Hannibal, Missouri, spared Mark Twain from nothing, exposing him to poverty, death, racism, and the need to make decisions for himself. Here's Richard Garey, a Mark Twain aficionado, with the story of this all-important t ... Show More
20m 18s
Jan 2024
THE TOWN OF ETERNAL FIRE - Cursed and Abandoned
The Town of Eternal Fire - Taking a second walk through the town of Centralia, Pennsylvania we delve deeper into the past. This town may be burning eternally due to its dark cursed history, join us as we explore the charred earth of Centralia, and decide for yourself.
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39m 15s
Jan 2022
S2 – 1: The World was on Fire
Virginia City was Nevada’s largest boomtown with a rise and fall in a span of 20 years. Historically dark, and now reported to be haunted by miners, historical figures and women of ill repute - to this day, the bourbon still flows and the ghost stories are a’plenty. Join us at a ... Show More
59m 40s