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Trows - The Shetland Creatures That Steal Fiddlers and Babies
Deep in the peat hills of Shetland, the old folk won't cross the green mounds after dark. Those hills belong to the trows: small, grey, limping hill-folk descended from the Norse trolls. They'll steal a fiddler for a night that lasts a hundred years, and they'll trade a healthy b ... Show More
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On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family's home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, burned to the ground. Five of the ten children were never found. No remains were recovered, and the case was closed almost as quickly as it was opened. For decades, their parents refused to believe t ... Show More
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To experience the Man from Taured and Dancing Plague Extended Cut & more Bonus Content sign-up at: https://tmgstudios.tv Prepare yourselves this Hallo-weekend for some scarier mysteries than usual…in this episode where the guys discuss the Ghost of Oxford MILFord Road, the myster ... Show More
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Lemon Tree Passage Road - The urban legend of Lemon Tree Passage Road in Australia is associated with paranormal phenomena, particularly the story of a ghostly motorcyclist. This legend has become a part of local folklore and has gained attention from those interested in ghost stories and supernatural occurrences.
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<p>There are a lot of strange corners in the world of folklore, but one of the most unusual also tends to fit into our pockets. And the stories surrounding them are beyond chilling.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "htt ... Show More
<p>One of the most common types of folklore pops up all over the globe, and has left a trail of questions and theories that stretches back centuries. Let's shine a light on this terrifying mystery today.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Episod ... Show More
<p>The folklore and legends tied to physical objects can be fascinating, frightening, or both.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by</em> <em>Alexandra Steed</em><em>.</em></p> <p>—————————</p> <p><strong>L ... Show More
