The Winchester Mystery House has intrigued us for almost a century. Its story has always been a dramatic one, full of ghosts, guns, and desperation - but perhaps there is a simpler explanation buried within the life of Sarah Winchester herself.
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Apr 10
Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Do-over, Part Two
Laura Ingalls Wilder's books inspired us as children with a fascination for history. And her story has been with us since the beginning of the podcast, all of those years ago. She has deserved a second look from us for a long time! In part two of our series, we leave the Laura we ... Show More
1h 36m
Mar 26
Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Do-over, Part One
Once upon a time, back in 2011, we shared the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, beloved author of the Little House series and chronicler of life on the US prairie in the late 1800s. Now, 15 years later, we thought it was time to revisit her with our 2026 eyes (and the mountain of in ... Show More
2h 6m
Oct 2021
SMNTY Classics: Unraveling the Mystery of the Winchester House
<p>Stairs that lead to nowhere. Hidden passages. Upside down pillars. Since its 1923 opening to the public, the Winchester Mystery House has attracted millions of visitors, and even inspired a movie in 2018. But what is the story behind the house's creator, Sarah Winchester? Did ... Show More
26m 6s
Apr 2025
[LES ARCHIVES] La Mystérieuse Maison Winchester
À San José, en Californie, se trouve une demeure bien mystérieuse. Sarah Winchester, entre 1884 et 1922, est l’heureuse propriétaire d’un somptueux terrain de 65 hectares. Au départ, ce n’est qu’une simple ferme comportant huit chambres. C’est déjà bien grand pour une femme seule ... Show More
13m 14s