Kentucky History & Haunts

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62. The Strange Life & Posthumous Mystery of Constantine Rafinesque Sep 09, 2021

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A scientist. A tragedy. A shipwreck. A naked violin battle with bats. A curse. There’s a lot to the story of Constantine Rafinesque.

61. Appalachian Folk Medicine- Part 3 Sep 03, 2021

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Including a list of things you definitely shouldn’t consume to induce labor! Based on the book Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia by Anthony Cavender.

60. Appalachian Folk Medicine- Part 2 Aug 26, 2021

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Spiderweb cavity fillings, cow manure facials, red ants for teething babies, getting stung by bees on purpose, and more! From the book Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia by Anthony Cavender

59. Appalachian Folk Medicine- Part 1 Aug 19, 2021

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I came across the book ‘Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia’ by Anthony Cavender and found the content so entertaining I decided it needed to be an episode. And then two episodes. Maybe three? Lots of turpentine, sulfur, onions and arsenic. What an uncomfortable time to be alive.

58. The Anderson Murder- Louisville Aug 05, 2021

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I’ll tell you a tale of an angry drunk who almost got off the hook for killing his wife… by pleading drunk/insane. Insert eye roll emoji here.

57. The Horrible Harpe Brothers- Serial Killers Jul 29, 2021

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The Harpe Brothers are considered by many the first documented serial killers in the United States.

56. Delia Webster Jul 15, 2021

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Delia Webster was born in Vermont, but her work brought her back again and again to the state of Kentucky, where she worked tirelessly to help get slaves across the Ohio River to their freedom.

55. Disappearance of Ann Gotlib Jul 08, 2021

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In June 1983, twelve year old Ann Gotlib went missing. There was plenty of speculation as to what happened to her. Decades passed and the case remained ice cold. Until 2008 when police made a startling announcement. This case technically remains open, and a body has never been recovered.

54. Hayswood Hospital Jul 01, 2021

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It’s for sale! And everyone is buzzing about it so I thought I’d put together a little overview of the history of the building and the site. *I am a licensed Realtor in the state of Kentucky. The hospital is not my listing!

53. A Colonel and a Judge Jun 24, 2021

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Colonel Buford murdered Judge Elliott in cold blood in the middle of the day in Frankfort, Kentucky. His subsequent conviction and life after murder were quite interesting.

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