These are the creepy and weird stories that make history great, the ones you wish they taught you in school. Unexplained phenomenon, real life zombies, bank robbers dressed like Santa, haunted dolls, spontaneous human combustion... it's all here. Every week we tell two stories, plus share a creepy cocktail. Join us and dive into the weird and creepy stories you love to hear! New episodes every Thursday. Hosted by Fraser & Jennifer Coffeen. Twitter: @CreepyHist Instagram: @CreepyHistPod
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3.7 - The Brides in the Bath and the Rosenhan Experiment
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Today's creepy tales start off with Jen's account of George Joseph Smith, and his rather ominously named "brides in the bath". Don't listen to this one before your bath! Then Fraser takes us inside a 1970's social experiment titled The Rosenhan Experiment, with a bit of a twist at the end. For our cocktail, we are embracing the fall season with a n…
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3.6 - The Sleeping Sickness and Whatever Happened to Lord Lucan
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Get cozy from some disturbing tales for the fall season. Starting us off is Fraser's story of the sleeping sickness that swept through Europe. Then Jen has a classic tale of mysterious murder titled Whatever Happened to Lord Lucan? For our cocktail this week, we warm things up with the Hot Buttered Rum. Pour yourself one, get close to the fire plac…
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This episode, Jen starts off with the mysterious and unsolved disappearances surrounding the Bennington Triangle. Yes, Bennington Triangle. Then Fraser dips into the world of demons and exorcisms with the Michael Taylor murder. For our cocktail this week, it's the Exorcist - a perfect drink to keep that Halloween spirit going just a bit longer. Joi…
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3.4 - Carl Tanzler's Corpse Bride and The Witchfinder General
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It's the third annual Creepy History Halloween episode! Get in the spirit of the season with Jen's truly disturbing tale of Carl Tanzler and his corpse bride, followed by Fraser taking us back to the days of witch-mania with Matthew Hopkins, The Witchfinder General. Our cocktail this week is a sloe gin fizz, so pour yourself one and come join us! F…
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Halloween draws ever nearer, so what better time to curl up with a little Creepy History? Jen starts off with the mysterious tale of The King of Quacks, before Fraser takes us to the forgotten land of Ravenser Odd. Our cocktail this week is the classic Gimlet, so pour yourself one and come join us! Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and…
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3.2 - Elizabeth Bathory & The Kentucky Meat Shower
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It's fall, and season 3 rolls on. After a brief debate on the history of creepy train movies, Fraser starts this week with the true story of The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who may or may not be the most prolific serial killer in history. Then Jen gets weird with the Kentucky Meat Shower, which is one you should just listen to and will leave …
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3.1 - The Impossible Murder & The Colorado Cannibal
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Season 3 is upon us, and we missed you dear listeners. To kick off the season, Jen takes the lead and tells us about the 1930's murder of Julia Wallace, known in crime circles as The Impossible Murder. Then, Fraser has the truly weird tale of Alferd Packer (Alfred? Maybe?), aka The Colorado Cannibal. For our cocktail this week, it's a White Russian…
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Happy creepy Halloween! Time to celebrate your favorite holiday and ours with two Halloween themed tales. Fraser starts things off with the true story of a man you might have heard of: Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula. You may think you you know his story, but the truth is more complicated than you think. Then, Jen takes us to Halloween…
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We are leaning into the Halloween spirit with a pair of extra creepy tales this week. Up first is Jen as she continues her theme of the true stories behind your favorite scary movies. This week: The Ring (or Ringu for you fellow J-Horror purists). Then, Fraser tells us all about the macabre Werewolf of Ansbach - with bonus werewolf tales for good m…
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2.9 - The Altamont Concert Disaster & The True Story of Jaws
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It's the Halloween season, and to get in the spirit, we've got some creepy tales for you. First up, Fraser takes us back to the 60's for a tale of murder and some seriously bad vibes at the free Rolling Stones concert at Altamont. Then, Jen reminds you to stay out of the water with the true stories that helped inspire Jaws. Our drink this week is M…
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We're back! And we missed you. Creepy History returns with new episodes every Thursday. This week, Jen starts us off with one of her all-time favorite party stories: famous body-snatchers Burke & Hare. Then Fraser tells of the twisted and weird journey of the corpse of Eva Peron. For our cocktail, it's the unofficial drink of Argentina, the Fernet …
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This week, Fraser takes us back to the caves of Scotland for the... true story? Legend? The STORY of Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean, and his cave-dwelling brood. Then Jen digs into the world of premature burial with the sad story of Rufina Cambaceres, the girl who died twice. For our cocktail we have the eggnog-esque Atholl Brose. Make yourself some…
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2.6 - King Tut's Curse & Early Medical Malpractice
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This week, Jen kicks things off by telling us the facts behind the curse of King Tut's tomb - we'll leave you to decide if the curse is real or not. Then Fraser takes us to 18th century London for a look at the not very sanitary state of surgery at that time, and a famously botched stone removal. For our cocktail, we have the light and refreshing s…
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2.5 - The Death of Poe & Mary Toft and Her Rabbits
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If you're like us and you just can't get enough Poe, no worries! We've got you covered as Fraser details the unexplained mystery of the Death of Edgar Allan Poe. After that, Jen brings us what might be our weirdest story to date: Mary Toft, also known as the woman who gave birth to rabbits. Yes, rabbits. Get ready for this one. For our cocktail we …
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2.4 - Edgar Allan Poe & The Mignonette and The Dyatlov Pass Incident
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It's all very X-Files this week, with a pair of unexplained mysteries. Jen is up first with an intriguing question: did Edgar Allen Poe's Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym predict the future? Hear the strange case of The Mignonette and decide for yourself. Then Fraser tells us the Russian tale of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, and how the team behind Froz…
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2.3 - The Jonestown Massacre and The Soap-Maker of Correggio
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Welcome to episode 3 as we tackle some of our most intense stories to date. First, Fraser tells us about Timothy Stoen and how his battle for custody led to the tragic Jonestown Massacre. Then Jen lightens things up with the gruesome serial killer Leonard Cianciulli, better known as the Soap-Maker of Correggio. Have an amaretto stone sour and get r…
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2.2 - The Disappearance of Percy Fawcett and the Lost Roanoke Colony pt. 2
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It's an episode of disappearances here. First Jen takes us into South America with Percy Fawcett... never to return. Then Fraser returns to colonial America to wrap up the story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. For this week's Creepy Cocktail, we present another favorite of the American colonial days - the Stone Fence. Or more specifically, Martha St…
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2.1 - The Roanoke Colony part 1 and Lady Con Artists
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We are back for season 2! And yes, we missed you. To kick off our second season, Fraser presents part one of a two-parter looking at the lost Roanoke Colony, while Jennifer tells us the tale of three notorious female con artists, or, as Jen preferes, "lady con artists." All that, plus a Rattle-Skull to drink and to, well, rattle your skull. Join us…
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One word: Necropants. Join us for this special short episode as Jen tells us the story of Icelandic sorcery and necropants. Be warned: they are totally gross and weird. And gross. Catch up on season 1 now, and stay tuned for more special short episodes before season 2 debuts in March. Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @Cr…
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It's the holiday season, and Creepy History is wrapping up Season 1 with two creepy takes on Christmas. First up, Fraser tells us the origins and mythology behind Santa's creepy, evil assistant Krampus. Then, Jen takes us to Texas for the Santa Claus Bank Robbery and one of the wildest capers you will ever hear about. For today's Creepy Cocktail: E…
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Episode 9 is a single story from Jen and it's a good one. Learn the story of the only successful, unsolved airline hijacking in US history, and the mystery behind the man known (erroneously) as D.B. Cooper. Jen has all your D.B. facts, plus some theories on who this mystery man might be. For our Creepy Cocktail we have a riff on the drink Cooper or…
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For Episode 8 we focus on one single story as Fraser introduces us to, yes, a creepy doll. Robert the Doll to be more precise - the creepy and haunted doll that may have inspired The Conjuring's Annabelle among others. Jen closes things out with a brief creepy tidbit and a look at the possible link between Lincoln and Kennedy. Our Creepy Cocktail t…
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Creepy Short Thanksgiving Special - Ragamuffins and Macy's Parade Disasters
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, it's a new Creepy Short. This time, we are taking a look at the creepy tales of two Thanksgiving traditions - one that is still with us today, and one that's been lost to history. First, Fraser takes us to early 20th century New York for that long lost Thanksgiving tradition called Ragamuffin Day and the creepiest kid…
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1.7 - The Holy Child of La Guardia and Spontaneous Human Combustion
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Episode 7 kicks off with a story from Fraser that no one expected, as we visit the Spanish Inquisition and learn the sad story of The Holy Child of La Guardia. Jen follows that up with a primer on Spontaneous Human Combustion. Is it real? You listen and be the judge. For our Creepy Cocktail, we're going to just pretend we are in Spain on a hot summ…
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1.6 - The Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold and the Truth Behind Nostradamus
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Welcome to episode 6! Jen starts things off today with the story of the Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold - a Manhattan socialite who left home one day in 1910 and never returned. After that, Fraser brings us the true story behind one of history's most mysterious figures: the occult-practicing seer Nostradamus. In honor of Nostradamus, our Creepy Coc…
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1.5 - The Manhattan Well Murder and Doppelgangers
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Episode 5 brings us two new excitingly creepy tales from the past. Fraser is up first as he presents the tale of the Manhattan Well Murder, featuring none other than Alexander Hamilton. Then, Jen gives us the history behind Doppelgangers, including stories of those who have sworn to meet their double, and what that means for them. All this plus a C…
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1.4 - The Real Exorcist Story and Clairvius Narcisse
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We are back with our second Creepy History Halloween episode! First up, Jen has the true story that became the hit book and movie The Exorcist. Then, we travel to Haiti as Fraser presents the tale of Clairvius Narcisse - history's only documented zombie. All that and a Creepy cocktail straight from Haiti: the classic rum punch. Follow us on social …
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Join us for our first ever Creepy Short! In this mini-episode, we correct our mistakes from Episode 3 and tell the real story behind Candyman, including the source material from Clive Barker and the original film, plus the urban legends and creepy real life murder that served as inspiration. Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instag…
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Halloween is just around the corner, so this week, it's an extra creepy pair of stories! First up, Fraser has the tale of Mercy Brown, then Jen presents the full, true story of Lizzie Borden and her famous ax. For our Creepy Cocktail this week, it's a [Redacted] Kiss Martini. Grab your ingredients, and join along. Follow us on social media: Twitter…
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1.2 - Ludger Sylbaris and The Cave Dwellers of Wick
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Episode 2 brings us two new creepy tales from history - what you wish you had learned in Social Studies class, but never did! Up first, Jen has the story of Ludger Sylbaris, the man who survived a volcano. Then Fraser takes us to Scotland for a look at the Cave Dwellers of Wick. Our creepy cocktail this week is the Rusty Nail; get the recipe below.…
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Welcome to the first episode of Creepy History! Every week, we take a look at two creepy tales from history - the kind of stuff you always wished you studied in school, but never did. Today's episode takes us to France as Fraser presents the story of Charlotte Corday and the French Revolution, while Jen tells us all about Waterloo Teeth. Our creepy…
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