Short Stuff: The Bell Witch

Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In the 80s, a pair of psychologists theorized why being part of a group can change people’s thoughts and feelings, both about themselves and other people. It sounds dry, but SIT explains everything from how people justify genocide to football rivalries.See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

Japanese nuclear worker Hisashi Ouchi is often called on the internet “the world’s most radioactive man.” That’s not exactly true, but it gets the point across about how severe the fatal dose of radiation he received was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>In 1817, the Bell family noticed strange noises in their log cabin in Red River, Tennessee. For the next four years, they’re tormented by an invisible being. Hundreds of people come to see the infamous Bell Witch… but none of them could stop her when her harassment turned homi ... Show More

It's America's greatest ghost story: the 1817-1821 haunting of a rural family by a mysterious entity—sometimes violent, sometimes mischievous, even offering marriage advice. Poltergeist? Witch? Hoax? Or pure legend from the beginning?Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story ... Show More

<p>This week, we bring you the legend of the Bell Witch, a 19th century haunting. Farmer John Bell is pursued relentlessly by a gossipy entity. But what does it want?</p><p>Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By A ... Show More

<p>One night, four young brothers were sleeping in their bedroom in their little house in Tennessee, when they started to hear what sounded like a rat gnawing on one of their bedposts. So, the two oldest brothers climbed out of their bed to go find this rat, but the second their ... Show More

While there are plenty of Civil War stories, it’s the ghostly encounters that should truly be feared. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone. ... Show More

The chilling story of a family living on land with a dark history is shared by Esperanza. From mysterious figures in white to the terrifying screams echoing through the woods, her story is filled with unexplained phenomena that will leave you questioning what truly haunts us. A m ... Show More

The terrifying true story of a family who turned to the Devil and got what they most desired. But at what cost? Horror and mystery from the makers of Tumanbay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The story of a young woman, her magic doll, and a witch who may be the most terrifying - or the most ridiculous - person you've ever seen. You'll also see that you should definitely not trust a gift from a witch. Especially if that gift is a human skull...that's on fire.On the cr ... Show More