The Grim: Haunted Cemeteries & Graveyard Tales

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The Grim’s Guide to Graveyards in Salem Oct 21, 2025

Step through the veil with The Grim as host Kristin guides you on a haunting walk through Salem’s most historic and ghostly graveyards.

In this special episode, The Grim’s Guide to Graveyards in Salem, we explore eight of the Witch City’s oldest cemeteries, uncovering stories of tragedy, remembrance, and lingering spirits that shaped Salem’s haunted legacy.

From the Charter Street Cemetery (Old Burying Point), where the shadows of Judges Hathorne and Gedney still seem to linger, to the Witch Trials Memorial, where the names of twenty innocent victims are carved in solemn stone, each path leads deeper into the city’s haunted past.

We visit Howard Street Cemetery, where the spirit of Giles Corey is said to rise with the chill of autumn air; Broad Street Cemetery, final resting place of the infamous Corwins of the Witch House; and the peaceful grounds of Greenlawn and Harmony Grove, where nature softens centuries of history.

Along the way, we pause at the Friends Burying Ground, a quiet sanctuary where Salem’s persecuted Quakers rest in humble peace.

Just beyond Salem’s borders lies Old Burial Hill in Marblehead, one of New England’s oldest cemeteries and a filming location for Hocus Pocus. Here, legend and history meet in tales of Wilmot Redd, executed for witchcraft in 1692, and the eerie Pierce Family Tomb, where unrest is said to linger still.

Throughout the episode, The Grim reveals how Salem’s stones are more than markers of the dead. They are works of early American folk art, carved with winged skulls, weeping willows, and urns that speak of grief, faith, and the fragile line between life and eternity.

Whether you are planning a trip to Salem, Massachusetts, or simply drawn to its haunting beauty, this episode serves as your gothic guide through the city’s most haunted resting places. Learn where to find the most powerful memorials and what spectral encounters visitors continue to report.

So grab your favorite mug, cozy up, and join The Grim as we walk among Salem’s stones, where the dead whisper, the past breathes, and history refuses to rest.

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Hungry Hill: The Ghost's of Oniontown Oct 14, 2025

Grim Mourning, and welcome to The Grim. In this haunting episode, host Kristin leads you through the Old Wethersfield Village Cemetery in Wethersfield, Connecticut, a quiet resting place steeped in colonial history, witchcraft, and ghostly legend.

Once home to the Wongunk people, this land became one of Connecticut’s earliest settlements. Here lie Puritan founders, Revolutionary heroes, and exiled witches, their stories carved into slate and sandstone. From Leonard Chester and Colonel John Chester to the tragic patriot Silas Deane, each grave whispers of a nation’s uneasy birth.

You’ll uncover the chilling tale of Katherine Harrison, accused of witchcraft decades before Salem, and explore reports of cold spots, phantom voices, and shadowy figures that still wander Hungry Hill.

Part history, part haunting, this episode unearths the forgotten souls of Old Wethersfield, where memory refuses to rest and the veil between past and present grows thin.

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The Asylum of Horror Oct 07, 2025

In this chilling October episode of The Grim, host Kristin guides listeners through the forgotten cemetery of Danvers State Hospital, once known as the “Palace on the Hill.” Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, this infamous asylum was built in 1878 on land tied to Judge John Hathorne of the Salem Witch Trials, a curse many believe doomed it from the start.

The hospital became a symbol of overcrowding, neglect, and experimental treatments—earning notoriety as the birthplace of the lobotomy. Though most of the complex was demolished in 2006, the asylum’s ghosts linger in its tunnels, ruins, and overgrown burial ground. Nearly 800 patients lie in numbered graves, their names erased by stigma, their voices silenced by time.

Kristin explores both the history and the hauntings of Danvers: disembodied voices, phantom footsteps, shadow figures, and chilling EVP recordings captured by paranormal investigators. The asylum’s legacy has seeped into horror culture—from H. P. Lovecraft’s Arkham Sanitarium to films like Session 9.

Through the Danvers State Memorial Committee’s efforts, fragments of identity are being restored to the forgotten dead. But the asylum’s cemetery remains one of New England’s most haunted places—where whispers drift among the stones and sorrow hangs heavy in the air.

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Unwelcomed Ghosts Sep 30, 2025

The Grim is stepping through the moss-draped gates of All Saints’ Church Cemetery on Pawleys Island, South Carolina, where history and legend intertwine beneath the Lowcountry oaks. In this episode of The Grim, we explore one of the South’s most hauntingly beautiful graveyards, an acre of romance and ruin where ghost stories refuse to rest.

Beneath weathered stones lie the names of Carolina’s planters, patriots, poets, and governors, their legacies etched in marble and memory. Yet it is the ghosts of Pawleys Island that draw travelers and storytellers alike. From the cloaked figure of the Gray Man, said to appear before hurricanes as both omen and protector, to the tragic tale of Alice Flagg, whose restless spirit still searches for her lost ring, the cemetery’s legends echo through salt air and shadow.

We trace the church’s origins from the 18th century to its fiery rebirth in 1917, uncovering stories of Southern history woven with grief, resilience, and Gothic beauty. As autumn deepens and the veil thins, the graveyard becomes more than sacred ground. It is a stage where mourning, faith, and folklore converge.

Whether you come seeking Lowcountry history, haunted cemeteries, or the timeless allure of Southern Gothic ghost stories, All Saints’ Cemetery is a place where the past lingers and the dead are never truly silent.

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The Controversy of Death: The Tophet of Carthage Sep 23, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate to the Tophet of Carthage, an ancient Phoenician site buried beneath the soil of modern Tunis and steeped in centuries of mystery. Here, archaeologists uncovered thousands of urns filled with the ashes of infants, children, and animals, alongside dedications to the gods Baal Hammon and Tanit. Was this sacred ground a cemetery for the young taken too soon, or an altar of fire where lives were sacrificed to appease divine wrath?

Ancient writers described flames devouring innocence, while modern scholars continue to debate whether these were acts of grief or offerings of blood. Within these charred remains, history has left behind one of its most haunting enigmas, a place where archaeology, legend, and sorrow converge. Step carefully, for in Carthage, the past still burns.

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Paris in Mourning: The Ghosts of Père Lachaise Sep 16, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate to Père Lachaise, Paris’s most legendary and haunted cemetery. Step through its rusted gates and wander the shadowed avenues of a necropolis that cradles the bones of revolutionaries, rock stars, and romantics, whispering stories richer than fiction.

Founded in 1804 as Napoleon’s answer to overflowing churchyards, Père Lachaise began as an empty hillside at the city’s edge. Only after the ceremonial reinterment of cultural giants like Molière did it transform into the most coveted final address in Paris. Today, more than 3.5 million visitors each year thread between its marble monuments, seeking ghosts both famous and forgotten.

Along moss-lined paths, we visit the graves of Jim Morrison, Héloïse and Abélard, Édith Piaf, Honoré de Balzac, and Eugène Delacroix. Yet Père Lachaise holds darker seams as well: the Paris Commune executions at the Communards’ Wall, the bloodshed of the 1814 assault, and echoes of the city’s violent past. Between chapels and catacombs, five thousand trees turn this cathedral of the dead into a living refuge for foxes and birds, where nature and mourning entwine.

Join The Grim as we descend into this cathedral of memory, where Paris wears its decay like perfume, old, intoxicating, and impossible to forget. The gates stand open. Will you step inside?

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A Tango with Death: Inside Buenos Aires’ Haunted Necropolis Sep 09, 2025

Grim Mourning, and welcome to The Grim. In this episode, we open the gate to Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina — one of the most famous cemeteries in the world and a haunting landmark of Argentine history. Often called the city of the dead, Recoleta is a gothic labyrinth of marble mausoleums, ivy-cloaked vaults, and shadowed passageways where legends and ghost stories breathe alongside the tombs of presidents, poets, aristocrats, and revolutionaries.

To walk through Recoleta is to step into a realm where history and myth converge. Ornate French and Gothic mausoleums rise like palaces, their elegance sharpened by decay. Angels and Madonnas keep watch at iron gates, stained glass windows glimmer with shifting light, and silence hums with a restless energy. This is not merely a burial ground but a haunted cemetery in Buenos Aires where the past refuses to rest.

Here lie names etched in memory, including Eva Perón (Evita), whose tomb still draws mourners and skeptics alike. Yet beyond the famous graves linger darker tales: whispered tragedies, phantom lights behind sealed tombs, cold spots in the summer heat, and the Lady in White, drifting at dusk through narrow corridors.

Recoleta Cemetery is a paradox of beauty and ruin, a place where grief lingers and ghosts endure. For travelers, it is a must-see destination in Buenos Aires; for believers, it is one of the most haunted cemeteries in the world.

Step carefully into Recoleta Cemetery, where myth, memory, and the supernatural converge. Join us on The Grim as we descend into the hauntings of history.

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One If by Liberty, Two If by Death Sep 02, 2025

Grim Mourning… and welcome to The Grim. I’m your host, Kristin, guiding you through the crooked gates of Boston’s Granary Burying Ground, haunted ground where liberty and death rest side by side. Founded in 1660, this historic Boston cemetery is more than a stop along the Freedom Trail. It is a haunted landmark of the American Revolution, where over 5,000 souls are said to linger beneath soot-darkened skies.

Here lie the patriots etched into history’s memory: John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. Yet in the shadows dwell the forgotten: Crispus Attucks, the first to fall in the Boston Massacre; James Otis Jr., struck down by lightning after his thunder against tyranny; Samuel Sewall, the Salem Witch Trial judge who later repented his verdicts.

But the Granary Burying Ground is no quiet graveyard. Visitors report ghostly whispers, glowing orbs drifting between stones, and shadows pacing at dusk. Every cracked headstone hums with unfinished stories, every grave opening into the hauntings of history.

Step carefully. The spirits of Boston are waiting, and tonight, they will not be forgotten.

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The Reincarnation Aug 19, 2025

Shhh… The Haunting Return of Season Two Begins Sept 2.

Are you ready to step beyond the veil… and into the history of hauntings once again?

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Coffee in the Crypt: Ghosts & Graves of St. Paul’s Cathedral May 20, 2025

In this eerie season finale of The Grim, we're opening the gate and descending into one of the most iconic and haunted sites located in London England - the crypt beneath St. Paul’s Cathedral. Spanning 30,000 square feet, it is the largest cathedral crypt in Europe and a resting place for Britain’s greatest legends—and, some say, its most restless spirits.

We uncover the story of Admiral Lord Nelson, whose body lies in a black marble tomb originally carved for Cardinal Wolsey, the disgraced advisor to Henry VIII. Wolsey dreamed of sainthood, but died in exile. His tomb lay unused for centuries—until Nelson’s shattered body was brought home from Trafalgar and laid to rest where ambition had failed.

We revisit Winston Churchill’s state funeral, where Queen Elizabeth II broke royal tradition to attend and bowed her head—just once—as his coffin passed beneath the dome. And we walk the stone corridors where visitors report phantom footsteps, sudden chills, and an overwhelming sense of being watched.

And then… just a few steps from these centuries-old tombs… a café. Reopened in 2025, the Crypt Café serves lattes and pastries atop the bones of an empire.

This episode blends dark British history, true ghost stories, St. Paul’s Cathedral trivia, and haunted London travel all in one unforgettable journey below the city.

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Bones in Bloom May 13, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Friedhof Ohlsdorf, a cemetery unlike any other—a sprawling necropolis located in Hamburg where grief wears a garden’s face and history rests beneath sculpted stone and owl-shadowed trees. Spanning nearly 1,000 acres of winding paths, still ponds, and towering trees, Ohlsdorf is more than a final resting place—it’s a city of the dead, where history, war, and remembrance intertwine.

Join The Grim as we explore this unforgettable cemetery’s layered past: from the Commonwealth War Graves and mass burial trench from the Hamburg Firestorm, to the graves of Nazi victims, executed resistance fighters, and soldiers lost to history. Discover chilling monuments like the sculpture of Charon crossing the Styx, and visit the Ohlsdorf Cemetery Museum, where Germany’s funeral traditions and wartime grief are preserved in stone and silence.

Along the way, meet some of Ohlsdorf’s most compelling residents: Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, anti-Nazi writer Wolfgang Borchert, and Albert Ballin, the shipping tycoon who revolutionized ocean travel but could not escape the tide of war.

With ghostly stories, war memorials, and forgotten voices echoing beneath the soil, this episode of The Grim invites you to walk the blurred line between beauty and loss. Whether you're drawn by cemetery history, World War remembrance, or stories of the haunted and heroic, Ohlsdorf will stay with you—long after the gates close behind you.

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Killer in the Crypt May 06, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Pine Grove Cemetery located in Truro, it might seem just another quiet New England burial ground—modest in size, overlooked by tourists, and far from the summer crowds drawn to nearby beaches. But appearances deceive. Since its establishment in 1799, this two-acre plot has become a repository for some of Massachusetts' darkest mysteries and most gruesome crimes.
We begin with the haunting tale of the Commerce, a fishing vessel that drifted into Truro harbor one September Sunday in 1844, perfectly intact but eerily empty. Captain Solomon Lombard and his nine crew members had vanished without explanation, only to wash ashore days later along a 30-mile stretch of coastline. These experienced sailors, strong swimmers all, somehow drowned on a calm sea within sight of land. Seven now rest in Pine Grove, their broken headstones still whispering "drowned in Cape Cod Bay" to those who know where to look. What happened to these men in their final moments? The sea has kept this secret for nearly two centuries.
More than a hundred years later, Pine Grove Cemetery became the backdrop for unimaginable horror when the woods behind its granite-posted fence became the hunting ground of Anton "Tony" Costa. Behind his clean-cut appearance and helpful demeanor lurked a monster who lured young women to their deaths. The 1969 discovery of four victims—Patricia Walsh, Marianne Wysocki, Sydney Monzon, and Susan Perry—buried behind the cemetery shocked the Cape Cod community to its core. Costa's connections to other disappearances and deaths across multiple states, combined with his interest in the occult, transformed Pine Grove from a place of peaceful rest to a site of nightmares.
Whether you're fascinated by maritime mysteries, true crime, or the paranormal phenomena reported within Pine Grove's boundaries, this episode unearths the secrets that lie just beneath the surface of this seemingly ordinary place. Listen now and discover why some say the woods beyond the headstones still feel heavy with unresolved tragedy—and why Pine Grove Cemetery continues to be a place where the past refuses to rest in peace.

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When the Vultures Circled Apr 29, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Georgiana Cemetery located on Merritt Island in Florida. Step away from the tourist crowds at Cape Canaveral and walk with us along a crooked mile, where sunlight filters through Spanish moss and century-old secrets whisper on the salt breeze. Georgiana Cemetery on Merritt Island might not make the Florida travel guides, but beneath its quiet exterior lies a tapestry of tragedy, mystery, and lingering spirits that refuse to be forgotten.
Discover the heartbreaking fate of the Smith sisters—Myrtle, Mary, and Martha—who perished together on June 14, 1916, when a family outing across the Banana River turned deadly during an unexpected storm. Their shared tombstone tells only part of the story, while local legend claims their childish laughter still carries on the wind during stormy evenings, echoing across decades of grief.
We'll unravel the brutal unsolved murder of 19-year-old Ethel Allen, whose mutilated body was discovered in 1934 near the riverbank. The prime suspect vanished without a trace, leaving behind a mystery that haunts Merritt Island to this day. From Ashley's Restaurant, where staff report encounters with a woman in 1930s attire, to the roadside where foggy nights sometimes reveal a young woman searching endlessly for home, Ethel's presence lingers far beyond her modest grave marker.
While rockets launch toward distant worlds at nearby Kennedy Space Center, Georgiana Cemetery anchors us to a different kind of mystery—one rooted in human tragedy rather than cosmic exploration. The spirits here don't reach for the stars; they reach for resolution, recognition, and perhaps a moment of connection with those brave enough to listen.
Join us as we close the gate on Georgiana Cemetery, where not everything that reaches for you comes from above, and where some things refuse to stay buried beneath the Florida sand and sunshine. For those fascinated by history's darker corners and the thin veil between worlds, subscribe today and never miss an episode of The Grim.

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Liberty's Shot Apr 22, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Old Hill Burying Ground, where time doesn't just slow—it folds back on itself days after the 250th anniversary of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. The weathered stones rising from the modest 1.16 acres in located Concord, Massachusetts don't merely commemorate the dead; they mark the resting places of those who shaped a nation's violent, necessary birth.

The cemetery feels deceptively small until you understand its weight. Nearly 500 gravestones remain, some adorned with winged skulls and soul effigies—Puritan reminders of mortality's constant presence. The oldest visible marker belongs to Joseph Merrim who died in 1677, but countless others lie beneath unmarked earth, their names surrendered to time and weather. What makes this ground hallowed isn't just its age but who rests here: fifteen veterans of the American Revolution who transformed this quiet corner of Massachusetts into the cradle of independence.
Most significant among them is Major John Buttrick, whose command to "Fire, fellow soldiers, for God's sake, fire!" sent the first colonial bullets into British ranks at North Bridge on April 19, 1775. That moment—immortalized as "the shot heard round the world"—changed everything. The soil of this burial ground cradles others who stood firm that pivotal morning: Colonel James Barrett, whose farm was the British target; Captain David Brown, who led Concord's minute company; and Reverend William Emerson, who stoked the fires of resistance from his pulpit. From these gates, you can almost see North Bridge, where blood once mingled with river water and revolution took its first breath.
Some visitors describe a strange hush when walking among these stones—a feeling that the past doesn't rest here but continues to breathe alongside us. Perhaps they're right. When you trace your fingers across these weather-worn epitaphs, you're touching more than slate and memory; you're connecting with the very foundation of American liberty. Subscribe today to join us next time when we open the gate on another hidden historical treasure where the past refuses to remain silent.

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The Eternal Tetsuya Apr 15, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate deep in the forested mountains of Wakayama Prefecture lies a sacred realm suspended between worlds. Entering Okunoin Cemetery located at Mount Koya isn't merely Japan's most hallowed burial ground—it's a living testament to 1,200 years of unbroken spiritual devotion where the boundary between life and death seems remarkably thin.
The journey begins where modern Japan recedes. After a bullet train and local railway, visitors ascend 800 meters by funicular into what feels like another dimension. Crossing the First Bridge marks your departure from the realm of the living as you enter a two-kilometer path winding beneath towering cedars past over 200,000 graves and memorials.
What makes Okunoin transcendent isn't just its scale but its remarkable intersection of history and belief. Here lies Kukai (Kobo Daishi), the founder of Shingon Buddhism who never "died" but entered eternal meditation in 835 CE. Two lanterns have reportedly burned without pause for 900 years in the Torodo (Hall of Lanterns) before his mausoleum, where monks still bring meals twice daily.
The cemetery reads like a physical timeline of Japanese history. Feudal rivals Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin face each other in eternal standoff. The three great unifiers—Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu—rest among poets like Matsuo Basho. Five-ringed stone towers represent Buddhist cosmology, while Jizō statues wearing red bibs watch over departed children.
Strangely, modernity has crept into this ancient sanctuary. Corporate memorials stand alongside monuments to termites and even a replica Saturn V rocket. Local legends add another layer of mysticism—venomous snakes sealed by Kukai, a well that predicts your death if your reflection is absent, and stone steps that promise rebirth if climbed without falling.
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The Redcoat Skeleton Apr 08, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Bennington Centre Cemetery located in Bennington Vermont. Like bones catching the last light after sundown, the white marble gravestones gleam with an otherworldly brightness. Founded in 1762 beside Vermont's Old First Church, this extraordinary burial ground transcends its purpose to become something far more profound – a cathedral of carved mortality where American history, art, and memory converge in breathtaking ways.
What separates Bennington from other historic cemeteries is the remarkable collection of funerary artistry etched into its stones. Master carvers like Zerubbabel Collins, Ebenezer Soule, and Josiah Manning left behind over 40 distinct works featuring winged skulls, soul effigies, and haunting faces that stare across centuries. These weren't mere markers but sermons in stone, created by artisans whose family dynasties spanned generations and whose chisels shaped American memorial traditions.
The cemetery breathes with revolutionary significance. Just 15 years after its founding, the Battle of Bennington saw local militias led by General John Stark defeat British forces in a pivotal moment that weakened Burgoyne's campaign and helped secure American victory at Saratoga. Today, 75 soldiers from that conflict – American, British, and Hessian – share the same quiet ground, their divisions dissolved by death's democracy.
Perhaps most poignant is the modest slab marking Robert Frost's final resting place, bearing his immortal epitaph: "I had a lover's quarrel with the world." The celebrated poet, who buried his wife and four children and whose deceptively simple verse concealed profound meditations on isolation and mortality, found his perfect resting place among these colonial dead and carved masterpieces. Nearby lies David Redding, a loyalist spy whose skeleton wandered nearly 200 years before finally receiving proper burial in 1976, a reminder that some stories refuse easy conclusions.
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Ghosts in the Asylum Apr 01, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Medfield State Hospital Cemetery located in Medfield Massachusetts. Revealing a haunting landscape where 841 former psychiatric patients lie buried beneath small numbered markers – their identities erased even in death. What began as the "Medfield Insane Asylum" in 1892 evolved into a sprawling mental health facility that operated for over a century before finally closing its doors in 2003, leaving behind a legacy of isolation, mistreatment, and forgotten lives.
Beyond its troubling history as a psychiatric institution, many visitors recognize these grounds from popular films like Shutter Island, Knives Out, and X-Men: New Mutants. Yet few realize they're walking across the same soil where patients lived, suffered, and died – their stories silenced by stigma and institutional neglect. When the devastating Spanish Flu swept through in 1918, claiming 55 patients and 5 staff members, the hospital established its own cemetery rather than continue burying their dead in the town's Vine Lake Cemetery.
For decades, these graves remained anonymous, marked only by cold metal numbers driven into the earth. It wasn't until a determined Boy Scout from Troop 89 undertook the painstaking work of matching numbers to names that these forgotten souls began to reclaim their identities. Today, a memorial stone stands at the entrance with the poignant inscription: "Remember those buried at Medfield State Hospital, for they too have lived, loved and laughed."
As the only abandoned psychiatric hospital in America where visitors can freely roam the grounds, Medfield offers a unique window into our troubled approach to mental health care. Film crews report unexplained phenomena, with one director noting "literally every single person on my crew had weird things happen." Whether you're drawn by historical curiosity, cinematic connections, or paranormal possibilities, this Massachusetts landmark invites reflection on how we remember – or fail to remember – those society once chose to forget. Listen as we dig deep into the stories beneath our feet and restore dignity to those who were numbered rather than named.

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Beneath Southern Stone: Atlanta's Haunted Soul Mar 25, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Oakland Cemetery. Atlanta’s sprawling 48-acre Victorian garden of stone, where the South’s layered past lies buried beneath twisting paths and timeworn monuments.

Founded in 1850, Oakland holds more than the remains of the dead—it preserves the social orders, injustices, and triumphs of a changing city. In the Original Six Acres, you’ll find the cemetery’s oldest graves, including that of Dr. James Nissen. The Jewish sections reflect a quiet tension between German and Russian traditions. The Confederate Burial Grounds stretch wide, with nearly 7,000 soldiers lying in ordered rows beneath a towering granite obelisk.

Yet some of Oakland’s most powerful stories are of those who resisted erasure: the displaced African-American graves, moved and scattered; Carrie Steele Logan, once enslaved, who rose to create the nation’s oldest Black orphanage; and Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor, whose grave reminds us how far the city has come and how far it has yet to go.

Among the marble angels and shaded crypts lie icons like Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell, golf legend Bobby Jones, and Dr. Joseph Jacobs, the man behind the pharmacy where Coca-Cola was first served.

Join The Grim as we walk the silent corridors of Atlanta’s most haunted history. Because here, in Oakland Cemetery, this isn’t just a cemetery—it’s a mirror held up to the South’s haunted soul.

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Meet Me at the Gravediggers Mar 18, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Glasnevin Cemetery located in Dublin, Ireland. Beyond the green beer and shamrocks of St. Patrick's Day lies the true soul of Ireland – a complex tapestry of triumph and tragedy woven through centuries of struggle. There's no better place to uncover this authentic history than Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin's sprawling necropolis where 1.5 million souls now outnumber the city's living population.
Walking through Glasnevin's gates is like stepping into Ireland's living memory. Founded in 1832 as a revolutionary burial ground open to all faiths during an era of religious discrimination, its very existence represents a victory against oppression. The cemetery houses Ireland's greatest heroes and everyday Dubliners alike, each grave telling a story of the nation's complex journey.
Beneath the iconic round tower lies Daniel O'Connell, "The Liberator," who fought tirelessly for Catholic emancipation. Not far away rests Michael Collins, the charismatic revolutionary leader whose grave continues to receive fresh flowers from admirers. The Countess Constance Markievicz, one of the first women in the world to hold a cabinet position, and folk singer Luke Kelly of The Dubliners lie among political giants like Éamon de Valera and Charles Stuart Parnell. Their proximity in death – sometimes friends turned enemies during the Civil War – reflects the passionate divisions that shaped modern Ireland.
But Glasnevin's most powerful stories may be in its unmarked spaces: mass graves holding nearly 800,000 famine victims, the Angels' Plot for stillborn children, and the resting places of countless unnamed souls who lived and died under oppression. From ghostly tales of a loyal Newfoundland dog who starved at his master's grave to the bizarre story of Maria Higgins who holds the record of being "buried twice," Glasnevin offers glimpses into Ireland's soul far more authentic than any St. Patrick's Day parade.
Whether you're tracing Irish ancestry, seeking understanding of a complex nation, or simply drawn to powerful human stories, join us as we uncover the history etched in stone and earth at Dublin's remarkable City of the Dead.

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Marble, Myths & Mourning Mar 11, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Green Mount Cemetery located in Montpelier, Vermont—a historic burial ground rich with stunning gravestone art, mysterious legends, and intriguing stories from the past.

Nestled in Vermont’s picturesque capital, Green Mount Cemetery is more than just a final resting place; it’s a 19th-century rural garden cemetery featuring breathtaking Vermont marble, Gothic-style architecture, and legendary memorials that capture the imagination. From the chilling Black Agnes statue, rumored to bring misfortune, to the controversial legacy of John Hubbard, whose grand monument stands as a haunting testament to scandal and redemption, this cemetery holds secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Listeners will hear about unique gravestones, including the mysterious stone staircase to nowhere, and the poignant tale of Little Margaret Pitkin, whose lifelike statue was the center of an unexpected artistic dispute. We also uncover the stories of Civil War heroes, abolitionists, and even a beloved dog memorialized in stone.

Whether you’re a taphophile, history buff, or true crime enthusiast, this episode is packed with eerie insights into Vermont’s most famous cemetery. Grab your coffee, get cozy, and take a deep dive into the haunted history of Green Mount Cemetery.

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Where the Crosses Were Mar 04, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering El Campo Santo Cemetery located in San Diego, California. Known for its eerie atmosphere and fascinating past, this cemetery tells the story of a city that paved over its dead in the name of progress. From ghostly sightings to forgotten graves, El Campo Santo offers a glimpse into San Diego's darker side.

The Grim is taking listeners on a journey through the cemetery's complex history, founded in 1849 as a Catholic burial ground. Despite its humble beginnings, El Campo Santo became the final resting place for notable figures, such as José Antonio Aguirre, María Victoria Domínguez Estudillo, and Cave Johnson Couts. However, with the growth of San Diego, the cemetery was nearly forgotten as roads and modern infrastructure were built over it, disturbing the graves of hundreds. Today, only a small section of the original cemetery remains, surrounded by unmarked graves and brass markers embedded in the pavement to remind us of what’s buried beneath.

Through gripping storytelling, The Grim highlights some of the cemetery’s most infamous residents, including the notorious 'Yankee' Jim Robinson, whose ghostly presence still haunts the nearby Whaley House. She also covers the tragic tale of William Marshall and Juan Verdugo, two men executed during the Garra Revolt, whose lives ended in injustice and are now forever tied to the cemetery’s dark history.

This episode explores themes of historical erasure, respect for the dead, and the paranormal energy that lingers at El Campo Santo. With its ghostly tales, buried secrets, and tragic past, El Campo Santo Cemetery stands as a haunting reminder of San Diego's complex history.

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The Gravestone Maker’s Haunting Feb 25, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering the notoriously haunted Cobb’s Hill Cemetery, one of Cape Cod’s most haunted locations. Nestled in the historic village of Barnstable this coastal burial ground is more than just a scenic New England landmark—it's a place where the past lingers, and the dead refuse to rest.

In this chilling episode, uncover the legends of Death’s Door, the mysterious stone columns said to bring misfortune to those who pass between them. Discover the restless spirits of Abigail Norton, the tragic bride who roams the fog-laden paths, and Captain Elias Cobb, a lost mariner whose ghostly presence still echoes through the night. Explore the artistry of Nathaniel Holmes, a master stone carver whose grave bears an unsettling presence, and hear firsthand accounts of unexplained whispers, shadowy figures, and eerie EVP recordings captured within the cemetery’s ancient grounds.

Whether you're drawn to paranormal encounters, historical hauntings, or simply the macabre beauty of Cape Cod’s eerie past, this episode will leave you questioning what truly lingers beyond the veil. So grab a warm drink, get cozy, and prepare for a haunting journey into Cobb’s Hill Cemetery—the most haunted graveyard on Cape Cod.

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The Lost Town of Ghosts Feb 18, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, a forgotten graveyard located in Colton, California, where the dead refuse to rest.

Once part of the thriving Agua Mansa settlement, this land was home to New Mexican colonists who carved out a life along the banks of the Santa Ana River—until disaster struck. The Great Flood of 1862 wiped Agua Mansa off the map, leaving behind nothing but ruins, graves, and ghostly whispers. Today, the cemetery stands as the last remnant of a town swallowed by time, its headstones fading, its stories slipping into the shadows.

Among the forgotten pioneers buried here are Louis Rubidoux, the fur trapper turned landowner whose name still lingers on mountains and cities; Cornelius Jensen, the Danish sea captain who built an empire from the ashes of disaster; and Isaac Slover, the legendary mountain man whose fatal bear hunt left him buried in the land he once roamed. And yet, history is only part of the story—because something lingers among these graves.

Locals have long whispered of ghostly apparitions, eerie whispers, and unsettling encounters at the cemetery. Some claim to have seen a headless man walking a dog, others speak of unseen hands gripping their shoulders. But perhaps the most terrifying presence of all is La Llorona—the Weeping Woman.

A spirit doomed to wander rivers and graveyards, mourning the children she drowned in a fit of madness, La Llorona has been seen, heard, and feared for centuries. At Agua Mansa, visitors swear they have heard her chilling cries on moonless nights, her shadowy figure drifting along the riverbank. Some who stray too close to the water’s edge never return.

Agua Mansa is more than a cemetery—it is a portal to the past, where history and legend blur, where the dead may not be as silent as they seem.

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Capela dos Ossos Feb 11, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate to Portugal’s Capela dos Ossos, where the dead do not rest—they remain, watching, waiting.

Behind the grand facades of Portugal’s most beautiful cities lie macabre sanctuaries built from human remains. We begin in Évora, where 5,000 skeletons were woven into the walls of the Capela dos Ossos, their empty sockets staring in eternal silence. From there, we descend into Faro’s Chapel of Bones, where 1,200 monks rest in a chamber designed as a stark reminder of life’s brevity.

But not all who dwell in these chapels rest peacefully. In Campo Maior, legend claims the bones belong to victims of a 1732 explosion that wiped out most of the town—yet the bodies show no sign of violent death. So where did they come from?

In Monforte, Portugal’s smallest bone chapel, over 600 remains are crammed into a space no larger than a closet, forcing visitors into unsettling proximity with the dead. Meanwhile, in Lagos, a city steeped in the shadows of the Atlantic slave trade, another bone chapel stands. Official records state its bones belong to monks—but whispers suggest a much darker truth.

Throughout this episode, we confront the unsettling history, eerie folklore, and lingering hauntings surrounding these chapels. Visitors report hearing disembodied whispers, feeling unseen hands brush their skin, and sensing a presence that follows them long after they leave.

Are these chapels simply relics of the past—or do the dead still linger, waiting to be remembered?

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The Black Veil of Montmartre Feb 04, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Montmartre Cemetery located in Paris, France, a hauntingly beautiful necropolis hidden beneath the bustling streets of Paris. While the City of Light is often celebrated for its romance and art, its cemeteries tell a darker, more revealing story.

This episode explores the history of Montmartre Cemetery, once an abandoned quarry and later a mass grave during the French Revolution. Unlike the grandeur of Père Lachaise, Montmartre harbors a quieter, more intimate collection of the lost, the forgotten, and the legendary.

From the ethereal ballerinas of Edgar Degas to the tragic love story of Alexandre Dumas fils and his doomed muse Marie Duplessis, this episode uncovers the restless spirits of Paris’s artistic elite. The Grim delves into the rise and fall of La Goulue, the Moulin Rouge’s can-can queen, whose final years were spent in obscurity, as well as the heartbreaking life of Dalida, the songstress whose fame could not save her from despair.

But Montmartre Cemetery is more than a final resting place—it is a stage where history and mystery entwine. With spectral sightings, eerie whispers, and an undeniable presence of something other, the cemetery remains an enigma, its dead refusing to be forgotten.

So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and prepare to take a dig into history as The Grim opens the gate to Montmartre Cemetery. And don’t forget to subscribe—because death is only the beginning.

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Eternal Heroes & Dark Rituals Jan 28, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Presbítero Matías Maestro Cemetery located in Lima Peru. Step into the shadowed corridors of history in one of Latin America's most stunning and enigmatic burial grounds. Nestled in the historic Barrios Altos district of Lima, Peru, this neoclassical masterpiece, inaugurated in 1808, was the first civilian cemetery in the Americas. Designed by Spanish priest and architect Matías Maestro, it forever changed burial traditions, transitioning from church crypts to an outdoor sanctuary of memory, artistry, and legend.

Explore the largest collection of 19th-century European marble sculptures in Latin America, crafted by renowned artisans like Santo Varni and Antonin Mercié, and discover the labyrinth of stacked niches, ossuaries, and 766 grand mausoleums. Learn about the Crypt of Heroes, a breathtaking mausoleum honoring Peru’s military legends like Admiral Miguel Grau and Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, whose valor during the War of the Pacific shaped the nation’s legacy.

But the cemetery's secrets extend far beyond its historical figures. Uncover eerie tales of Gregoria Camacho, a rumored witch whose cursed grave defied traditional markers, and Ricardito, a child whose miraculous statue mysteriously vanished and reappeared halfway across the world. Meet Emilia Montanez Torres, whose tragic dalliance with the occult left her spirit and a lingering malevolent force haunting her grave.

Legends of shadowy apparitions, cryptic whispers, and ghostly encounters bring life to the cemetery's spectral lore. Learn about the Suicide Pavilion, where fleeting silhouettes and disembodied cries keep the brave at bay, and the cursed grounds of criminals, where sacrifices to dark forces still persist.

As a UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure and historical monument since 1972, Presbítero Matías Maestro Cemetery continues to captivate visitors with its legends, artistry, and haunting charm. Join us as we journey through its ghostly tales, storied past, and enduring mysteries. From love-themed tours in February to the macabre allure of death tours in October, this cemetery remains a timeless portal to Peru’s history.

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The Haunted Mist of Ross Bay Jan 21, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Ross Bay Cemetery located in Victoria, one of Canada’s most storied burial grounds. Nestled on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in Victoria, British Columbia, this Victorian-era cemetery is home to nearly 30,000 graves, where tales of pioneers, artists, and forgotten souls are etched into weathered stone.

Discover the remarkable life of Isabella Mainville Ross, the first independent female landowner in British Columbia, and how her land became the cemetery that bears her name. Unearth the legacies of notable figures such as Sir James Douglas, the "Father of British Columbia," Emily Carr, one of Canada’s most celebrated artists, and Billy Barker, the legendary prospector of the Cariboo Gold Rush.

But Ross Bay Cemetery is not only a repository of history—it is also a hotspot for paranormal activity. From the tragic murder of David Fee on Christmas Eve to the chilling whispers near disturbed graves, the cemetery is filled with ghostly tales. Witnesses report sightings of a veiled woman wandering the grounds, a shadowy miner forever searching for lost fortune, and an elderly couple seen strolling hand in hand before vanishing into the mist.

Explore the darker side of its history, including the Songhees People's displacement, the Satanic Panic fueled by the discredited book Michelle Remembers, and the cemetery’s role as a reflection of colonial expansion and social change. With intricate grave markers, towering obelisks, and over a century of secrets buried beneath its soil, Ross Bay Cemetery is a hauntingly beautiful journey into the past.

Tune in to learn about the cemetery’s storied figures, chilling hauntings, and why this sacred ground continues to captivate historians and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

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Graves on Bloody Hill Jan 14, 2025

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Big Horn County, Montana. Known as the site of "Custer's Last Stand," this infamous battle marked a devastating chapter in the Great Sioux War of 1876. The Grim unpacks the events surrounding the conflict, where the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors triumphed against the ill-fated 7th Cavalry, led by the ambitious but doomed George Armstrong Custer.

Explore the layers of betrayal, displacement, and the relentless tide of U.S. expansion that culminated in this catastrophic clash. Discover eerie tales of spectral soldiers, vivid battle echoes, and chilling paranormal encounters that linger at the battlefield, where the past and present seem to blur. Also unearthing the enduring legacy of the Sioux Nation’s fight to reclaim their sacred Black Hills, which remains a powerful symbol of justice and resistance.

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2024: A Grim Review Jan 07, 2025

In this special episode of The Grim, host Kristin reflects on the incredible journey of the podcast’s debut year. With 33 episodes and an astounding 58,000 downloads, Kristin recounts how The Grim began as a love letter to graveyard tourism, blending history, hauntings, and legends from cemeteries around the world.

The episode highlights fan-favorite cemeteries like the lush Victorian Highgate Cemetery, which transformed skeptics into cemetery enthusiasts, and the haunting Capuchin Catacombs of Sicily, which elicited mixed emotions due to its raw display of mortality. Kristin also dives into memorable ghost stories, including Bonaventure Cemetery’s spectral tales of laughter and smashed crystal, and the fascinating connection between Rhode Island’s Mercy Lena and the inspiration for Dracula.

The episode touches on the unintended consequences of cemetery hauntings, such as vandalism, and explores the cultural significance of preserving graveyards as historical landmarks. From the Revolutionary War history of Green-Wood Cemetery to the eerie vampire tales of Chestnut Hill, The Grim celebrates the stories hidden in burial grounds worldwide.

Kristin also shares personal reflections on the challenges of podcasting, the thrill of being featured on Apple’s New and Noteworthy and Death in the Basement, and her gratitude for listeners’ feedback. With a look ahead to 2025, Kristin invites fans to continue exploring the extraordinary history and haunting beauty of cemeteries in future episodes.

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The Gothic Graveyard of Battle Hill Dec 31, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering historic and hauntingly beautiful Green-Wood Cemetery located in Brooklyn, New York. From its Gothic Revival entrance to its snow-covered grounds, Green-Wood holds centuries of stories, both inspiring and grim.

Learn about the pivotal role the cemetery's grounds played in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn and its transformation into a 478-acre sanctuary of history and remembrance. Discover the lives of notable residents like Horace Greeley, Susan McKinney-Stewart, and Leonard Bernstein, who each left indelible marks on American culture and progress.

Dive into tales of scandal and infamy, including the chilling legacies of Albert Anastasia of Murder, Inc., and Bill the Butcher. Hear about the poignant tragedy of Charlotte Canda and the enduring bravery of Margaret Corbin, the first woman to fight for the United States in battle.

Green-Wood is more than a final resting place; it’s a time capsule of architectural marvels, historic monuments, and even ghostly legends. From the eerie allure of the Brooklyn Theater Fire Monument to the mysterious Tomb of Secrets, the cemetery offers a blend of the macabre and the majestic.

Whether you’re drawn to its storied past, its iconic design, or its paranormal whispers, Green-Wood Cemetery continues to captivate visitors with its tales of life, death, and everything in between.

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Grim Tidings From The Abbey Dec 24, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Westminster Abbey located in London England. Exploring its roots as a Benedictine monastery founded in 960, the Abbey emerges as a Gothic masterpiece and a centerpiece of British history. From hosting coronations to becoming the final resting place for over 3,330 individuals, including monarchs, poets, and war heroes, Westminster Abbey's halls are steeped in grandeur and mystery.

The episode delves into the iconic Poets' Corner, a tribute to literary giants like Chaucer, Dickens, and Kipling, discussing how these figures helped shape culture and Christmas traditions. Charles Dickens, in particular, is celebrated for A Christmas Carol, which transformed the holiday spirit, blending the eerie with themes of generosity and goodwill.

The Grim also uncovers the tale of the Unknown Warrior, whose grave honors soldiers with no known resting place. The solemn tribute includes spectral sightings of a ghostly soldier bowing in prayer. Similarly, Father Benedictus, a monk believed to have been murdered in the 16th century, is said to guide lost visitors before vanishing into the Abbey's walls.

Finally, the show explores the darker side of Westminster's history, recounting the controversial figures buried and exhumed, such as John Bradshaw and Oliver Cromwell. These tales of grandeur, grief, and the paranormal make Westminster Abbey a timeless and hauntingly beautiful symbol of Britain's past. Subscribe for more dives into history and hauntings on The Grim.

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Graves in the Gulch Dec 17, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Benton Avenue Cemetery located in Helena, Montana. Established in 1870, this historic burial ground offers a glimpse into the lives of early settlers, gold rush pioneers, and those who shaped Helena's frontier past. The cemetery, located near Carroll College and the old rail lines, was built on land sold by sisters Rachel and Elizabeth during Helena's booming gold discovery period at Last Chance Gulch in 1864.

Among the notable graves are those of Albert E. Haskell, a Civil War veteran whose headstone was restored thanks to volunteer efforts, and Callista Ingersoll, a midwife and caregiver who served the community. Another poignant story is that of Gussie Bach, who tragically died during childbirth and was buried alongside her newborn. The cemetery also holds somber memories of the 1885 diphtheria outbreak, which claimed the lives of Mary Dunfrey and the children she cared for, whose spirits are said to linger among the gravestones. No story of Montana is complete without a Yellowstone-like drama surrounding a historic ranch, and The Grim uncovers one of Helena's very own nearby with ties to the cemetery.

Benton Avenue Cemetery is a place where history and legend intertwine. Visitors have reported paranormal activity, including sightings of a teenage girl in a yellow dress, believed to be Fern Mary Wilson, who died in 1911. From intricate grave markers and Masonic plots to cast-iron memorials and towering obelisks, the cemetery reflects the evolving burial traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries. With 1,473 graves, including those of veterans, pioneers, and forgotten souls, Benton Avenue Cemetery stands as a powerful testament to Helena’s storied past. Whether drawn to its history or ghostly folklore, this episode uncovers why this sacred ground continues to captivate visitors and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

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Ghosts with Grit in the Wild West Dec 10, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Old Tonopah Cemetery located in Tonopah, Nevada—a resting place steeped in Wild West lore and ghostly tales. Cozy up with your favorite mug as The Grim takes you on a chilling journey through this forgotten frontier graveyard.

Discover how the Wild West’s promise of fortune led to tragedy and triumph, from boomtowns rising and falling to the eerie tales of those who never left. We uncover the lives of Tonopah’s colorful residents: Bina Verrault, the fugitive “Love Syndicate” widow; George “Devil” Davis, a beloved saloon owner and restless spirit; and brave miners like Big Bill who gave their lives in the Belmont Mine Fire.

Explore legends of accidental deaths, mysterious hauntings, and tragic suicides, including the heartbreaking story of Peter Copeland, whose dynamite explosion shocked the town. Learn how Tonopah’s haunted Clown Motel, perched beside the cemetery, amplifies the town’s spooky allure, drawing ghost hunters and thrill-seekers from around the globe.

Through meticulous research and dedication, local historians like Allen Metscher have preserved Tonopah’s rich history, ensuring that its tales of love, loss, and resilience remain alive. Join us on this episode of The Grim as we unlock more gates to uncover the forgotten stories of the past.

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The Haunting of The Scarlett Lass Dec 03, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Glendalough Cemetery located in County Wicklow, Ireland. A site steeped in history, spirituality, and haunting lore. Known as the "Valley of Two Lakes," Glendalough is celebrated for its tranquil beauty and the ruins of a 6th-century monastery founded by St. Kevin.

The episode delves into St. Kevin’s life, from his noble beginnings to his retreat into the wilderness to live a life of solitude and devotion. Highlights include St. Kevin's Bed, a tiny cave overlooking the upper lake, and the round tower, an iconic structure symbolizing the ingenuity of early Irish monks. The cemetery, with over 2,000 graves, is a testament to centuries of faith and artistry, featuring gravestones from the medieval period to the 18th century, including works by famed stone carver Dennis Cullen.

Listeners will uncover fascinating tales, like the story of Isolde Stuart, whose life intertwined with Irish nationalism, mysticism, and art, and the mysterious legends of restless spirits, including a spectral woman in red linked to St. Kevin’s tragic lore. The episode also explores the unique Celtic crosses, monastic architecture, and the site’s enduring spiritual significance, drawing pilgrims and visitors alike.

The Grim masterfully blends historical insights with ghostly tales, making this episode a must-listen for history buffs, travelers, and paranormal enthusiasts. Explore Glendalough Cemetery's haunting charm, spiritual legacy, and cultural resonance in this riveting exploration.

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A Grim Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Burial Hill located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, uncovering the history and eerie lore of Burial Hill. Once a colonial fort, this historic cemetery is the resting place for Mayflower passengers and Plymouth Colony founders. The Grim dives into tales of resilience, sacrifice, and tragedy, including the mysterious Pukwudgie of Wampanoag legend, chilling hauntings tied to shipwrecks, ghost stories, and the intricate artistry of 17th-century gravestones.

This Thanksgiving-themed episode also examines the darker aspects of colonial expansion, from stolen lands to grave robbing. As Burial Hill connects America's origins to modern-day celebrations, The Grim invites us to reflect on the complex legacy of the Pilgrims and the indigenous people whose lives they forever altered.
Listen now for a fascinating blend of history, hauntings, and holiday introspection. Don't miss this unforgettable journey through time and lore.

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a Arte da Morte in Lisbon Nov 19, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Prazeres Cemetery located in Lisbon, Portugal, that stands as a unique blend of history, art, and eerie beauty. As one of Lisbon’s most significant cemeteries, it serves as the final resting place for many of Portugal’s prominent figures, including renowned poets, political leaders, and cultural icons. The cemetery’s grand mausoleums, intricate sculptures, and elaborate tombstones make it a must-visit location for those interested in art, history, and architecture.
Among the notable individuals buried there is **Amália Rodrigues**, the "Queen of Fado," who played a pivotal role in introducing traditional Portuguese music to an international audience. **Fernando Pessoa**, one of Portugal’s most famous poets known for his use of multiple literary personas, is also memorialized at Prazeres Cemetery.
The cemetery's design is rich with symbolic elements like Masonic motifs, hourglasses representing the fleeting nature of time, and statues that appear almost lifelike. Visitors can also find sections dedicated to Lisbon’s firefighters and other professions, reflecting the city’s respect for its heroes.
Prazeres Cemetery offers more than just a walk through history; it’s a glimpse into the cultural and artistic heritage of Lisbon, interwoven with a haunting reminder of mortality. Whether you're a history enthusiast, art lover, or cultural traveler, this cemetery promises an unforgettable experience steeped in stories, symbolism, and serenity.

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A Railway to Death Nov 12, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Rookwood Cemetery located in Sydney Australia. Spanning over 300 hectares, Rookwood is the largest cemetery in the Southern Hemisphere and the world’s largest still-operating Victorian-era cemetery. Established in 1867, it has been the final resting place for over 900,000 people from all walks of life.

Rookwood Cemetery is divided into sections for different religious and cultural groups, including Catholics, Jews, and even a memorial for Holocaust victims. One of the most poignant features of Rookwood is the Circle of Love, a heartfelt shrine dedicated to stillborn and infant children.

But Rookwood is more than just a cemetery – it’s a nationally significant heritage site. Efforts are underway to preserve the site’s rich history, ensuring it remains a living part of Australia’s heritage for generations to come.

Join us this week on The Grim to explore the history, mystery, and beauty of Rookwood Cemetery—a place where history and heritage converge.

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An Affair with Death in Sicily Nov 05, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering eerie Capuchin Catacombs located in Palermo, Sicily—home to one of the world’s largest collections of mummies. Originally part of the Capuchin Friary, the catacombs became famous for their preserved bodies, starting with the accidental mummification of monks in the 16th century. Over time, Palermo’s elite sought to be mummified, turning the catacombs into a macabre status symbol.

The catacombs feature over 8,000 bodies, including the famous "Sleeping Beauty," Rosalia Lombardo, whose mummified remains are still remarkably intact. Visitors can walk through sections divided by profession, gender, and age, offering a chilling glimpse into past burial practices.

Today, the catacombs are a unique historical site, studied by scientists to uncover the lives and health of the mummies. Despite minimal reports of paranormal activity, the atmosphere remains unsettling, making the Capuchin Catacombs a must-see for those fascinated by history and the macabre.

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Día de Los Muertos at the Panteón General Oct 31, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering the rich history and cultural significance of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Oaxaca, Mexico. While many prepare for Halloween in the U.S., families in Oaxaca honor their deceased loved ones with vibrant celebrations.

Discover the origins of this beautiful tradition, which intertwines Indigenous customs with Catholic influences from the Spanish conquistadors. Kristen discusses how the holiday evolved, featuring elements like ofrendas (altars), marigolds, and the significance of unique offerings to guide souls back to the living.

Learn about the Panteón General cemetery, established in 1829, where thousands of souls rest, and experience the enchanting transformation of this sacred space during the festivities. The episode also touches on modern interpretations of Día de Los Muertos, including parades, calaveras, and the whimsical art of Alebrijes.

Perfect for history buffs and cultural enthusiasts alike, this episode invites listeners to reflect on the balance between life and death. Tune in for a heartwarming exploration of a holiday that celebrates love, memory, and the cycle of life.

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Above The Cove on Old Burial Hill Oct 29, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Old Burial Hill located in Marblehead, Massachusetts, just in time for Halloween. This historic graveyard, featured in Hocus Pocus, offers stunning views and rich stories from its 1638 establishment.

Discover the tales of Captain James Mugford, a Revolutionary War hero, and Wilmot Redd, a victim of the Salem witch trials. Learn about General John Glover, a key figure in the U.S. Navy's formation, and the quirky life of Timothy Dexter.

As we delve into the graveyard's haunting legends, including sightings of Mama Red, this episode blends history and mystery beautifully. Tune in to uncover the secrets of Old Burial Hill and why it’s a must-visit for fall enthusiasts!

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The Ghosts of The Grove Oct 22, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Midlothian, Illinois. Listeners will learn about ghostly sightings, including the phantom house, the Madonna figure, and the notorious hooked spirit that allegedly chases visitors away.

With a dark past linked to the Chicago mob, rumors of bodies disposed of in a nearby pond contribute to the cemetery's haunted reputation. The site has also suffered from vandalism, resulting in damaged headstones, which adds to its lore.

Paranormal enthusiasts are drawn to the reports of strange lights, shadowy figures, and unsettling sounds, making Bachelor's Grove a must-visit location for those interested in the supernatural.

For those fascinated by ghost stories and historical mysteries, this episode is a perfect blend of lore and intrigue, ideal for anyone interested in haunted places, paranormal investigations, and the eerie history of Illinois.

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A Burial in Insanity Oct 15, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering the eerie Bohnice Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, known as the "Cemetery of Fools." Join The Grim as we delve into the chilling history of this site, we uncover its connection to the notorious Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, where patients were buried without ceremony amid the shame surrounding mental illness.

The episode examines the dark past of psychiatric care and the unsettling practices of the early 20th century, revealing the cemetery's overgrown grounds, dilapidated structures, and the stories of the 4,200 souls interred there. Notably, the episode highlights the mysterious grave of Maria Tuma Reiter, the only well-preserved site in the cemetery, and the theories surrounding her life and death.

Listeners will learn about the gruesome unsolved murder of Otýlie Vranská and the chilling speculation surrounding Gavrilo Princip, the assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Esta. With tales of paranormal encounters and historical intrigue, this episode paints a vivid picture of Bohnice Cemetery, a place filled with haunting stories and a deep sense of unease.

Join us for a captivating journey into one of Europe’s creepiest cemeteries, perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. Grab your favorite mug, cozy up, and prepare for an exploration that blends history, horror, and mystery.

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The Grim's Greatest Haunt? Oct 08, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Union Cemetery located in Easton, Connecticut, renown as one of the most haunted cemeteries in America. Popularized by legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, Union Cemetery, established around 1761, has become a hotspot for ghostly encounters and supernatural tales.

Listeners will uncover spine-tingling ghost stories, such as the sightings of the "white lady" and the tragic tale of Harriet R. Seeley, who is believed to haunt the grounds in search of her lost child. The Warrens' investigations not only brought attention to Union Cemetery but also inspired their book, "Graveyard: True Hauntings from an Old New England Cemetery."

Join The Grim as we explore various hauntings, local legends, and eerie incidents associated with this historic site. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode offers a blend of storytelling and supernatural intrigue that will captivate your imagination, especially during the Halloween season.

For those intrigued by the paranormal, Union Cemetery is a must-visit destination. Don't miss out on this haunting exploration—subscribe now and join us next time as we open the gate on The Grim!

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Oct 01, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Sleepy Hollow Cemetery located in Sleepy Hollow, New York. This historic cemetery is the final resting place of some of America’s most iconic figures, including Washington Irving, the creator of the legendary Headless Horseman. As we explore the grounds, we’ll discover how Irving’s spirit seems to linger among the tombstones, inviting visitors to delve into the captivating tales of both the living and the dead.

While you stroll through the serene landscape, keep your head on straight—tales of Sleepy Hollow come alive with every rustle of leaves and cool night breeze. Who knows what spirits might be watching, waiting to share their eternal stories with you?

Join us on this spine-tingling journey through Sleepy Hollow Cemetery on The Grim! Perfect for fans of ghost stories, haunted locations, and American folklore. Don’t miss out on the chilling experiences and legends that make this cemetery a must-visit destination! Subscribe now to stay updated on our latest episodes!

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A Soil Rich With Death Sep 24, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Unitarian Church Cemetery located in Charleston South Carolina. While the South Coast may take a back seat during the fall season, we’re diving deep into its eerie history. Stroll along the brick paths lined with gothic graves, all while the sweet scent of magnolias lingers in the air. But beware! As the sun sets and the Southern heat fades, the resident ghosts emerge, ready to share their chilling tales.

In this first fall episode, we explore stories of unrequited love, notorious serial killers, and the inspiration behind the father of gothic fiction. Join us as we uncover the dark secrets buried in Charleston's soil—rich with death and history.

Listeners, prepare for a haunting journey on The Grim!

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The Curse of Salem Massachusetts Sep 17, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and headed back to Salem entering Howard Street Cemetery. Is Salem cursed, or are these just a series of unfortunate events with eerie similarities? Join us as we delve into chilling tales that feel more like bedtime stories than historical facts. From ice-bound ships to the infamous Witches' Curse of Salem, we’ll explore the legends that haunt this historic town. As we kick off the fall season, prepare for a spine-tingling journey into Salem’s dark past on this week’s episode of The Grim! Don't miss out on these haunting stories!

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The Dead Children's Playground Sep 10, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville Alabama. Discover why this hauntingly beautiful cemetery is famous for its eerie playground and the restless spirits that linger within with the Paranormal Community!

With a rich history spanning from the Revolutionary War to World War II, the diverse array of residents makes Maple Hill Cemetery a unique location filled with captivating stories. But beware—if you hear the playful requests of children haunting the playground, it might be time to tread carefully.

Join us as we explore Alabama's first cemetery and uncover its chilling secrets. Don’t miss this spine-tingling episode of The Grim!

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1000 Steps of Cries and Shrieks of the Dead Sep 03, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane Washington. Join us as we explore the cemetery's rich pioneer past, nestled within its winding, lush landscape. Here lie the stories of penniless men who struck it rich on America’s frontier, only to meet tragic ends.

As we seek out the mysterious mausoleum, be prepared for haunting cries and shrieks from the souls of the past reaching out to the present. This episode marks The Grim’s first West Coast journey into hallowed ground, filled with eerie tales and ghostly happenings. Don’t miss this captivating exploration of Greenwood Memorial Terrace and its chilling history!

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Dueling to the Death Aug 27, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah Georgia. Join us as we delve into its haunting past, marked by the scars of the American Civil War and infamous blood-soaked dueling grounds. Discover the stories of brave men, young and old, who fought to the death for their honor, and learn about the American founding father who lies somewhere within these historic grounds.

As we explore the green mists beneath the ancient oaks, we’ll uncover the secrets hidden behind Colonial Park’s gates. Savannah never disappoints when it comes to rich history and spine-tingling hauntings. Don’t miss this captivating episode of The Grim as we explore the eerie tales that make this cemetery a must-visit for history and ghost enthusiasts alike!

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Dancing Skeletons & the Black Mausoleum Aug 20, 2024

The Grim is opening the gate and daring to enter what some consider the most haunted graveyard in the world, Greyfriars Kirkyard. Grab your favorite coffee and discover why some visitors never return from this chilling site. With reports of being scratched, pushed, and even passing out after encounters with the infamous Bloody Mackenzie, the tales here are spine-tingling.

We'll explore the tragic history of the Covenant Prison and the significant events that forever altered Scotland, all of which took place within these hallowed grounds. But not everything is dark and macabre! Greyfriars Kirkyard also inspired J.K. Rowling's Godric's Hollow, and many names of her beloved characters from Harry Potter are permanent residents in this historic cemetery.

This week’s episode of The Grim is hauntingly good and a must-listen for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike. Join us as we uncover the secrets and stories that make Greyfriars Kirkyard an unforgettable destination!

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Taphophilia: [noun] Love of Funerals, Cemeteries, and the Rituals of Death Aug 13, 2024

Welcome to this week's episode of The Grim! We're unlocking the gate to explore the intriguing concept of taphophilia—the love of cemeteries and funerals. Join us as we take a break from our usual graveyard strolls to delve into the origins of The Grim and the passion behind its creation.

In this episode, we’ll share our personal journeys and how our fascination with the rituals of death, historic cemeteries, and the stories they hold came to be. Discover what drives our love for the macabre and why we feel compelled to celebrate these often-overlooked spaces.

Tune in to learn more about taphophilia and the meaning behind our eerie explorations on The Grim! This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the beauty and history found in cemeteries. Don't miss it!

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The Lure of the Garden of Death Aug 06, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Highgate Cemetery in London England, a site famous for its haunting tales of a vampire roaming the Victorian tombs by night. Join us as we explore why Highgate is one of the most sought-after cemeteries of the Magnificent Seven, serving as a final resting place for many of London’s Victorian elite.

As we take in the stunning historic grounds, we’ll uncover the dark secrets hidden within this beautiful cemetery, revealing the complexities of London’s past. From its rich history to the eerie legends that surround it, this episode promises to be a captivating journey through one of the city’s most iconic burial sites.

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Quote the Gravestone, "Nevermore." Jul 30, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Westminster Burying Ground. Join us as we dig into the rich history of this eerie site and explore its catacombs. Here lies the first and final resting place of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe, along with numerous American generals and one of the nation’s Founding Fathers.

As we stroll quietly through the haunting grounds, be cautious—rumor has it that the ghostly caretaker may come for you if you’re not careful! And listen closely; the screams of a hidden skull may drive you to madness.

Don’t miss this captivating exploration of Westminster Burying Ground on The Grim! Perfect for history buffs and ghost story enthusiasts alike, tune in to uncover the chilling tales and secrets of this iconic cemetery!

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The Devil Went Down to Kansas Jul 23, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Stull Cemetery in Stull, Kansas—an eerie site filled with more urban legends than it can handle. Join us as we dig into the captivating history and explore how university students sparked the lore that has turned Stull into the infamous "Devil’s Cemetery" for two nights each year.

Discover the mysteries surrounding the old stone church and delve into the chilling rumors that suggest this may be the final resting place of the son of Satan himself.

Don’t miss this thrilling exploration of Stull Cemetery on The Grim! Perfect for fans of urban legends and supernatural tales, tune in to uncover the dark secrets that make this cemetery a must-visit for the brave!

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Buried With Their Boots On Jul 16, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Boothill Graveyard in Tombstone, Arizona—one of the most notorious cemeteries in America’s Wild West. Join us as we dig into the fascinating history of this iconic town and uncover why many of its permanent residents no longer consider Boothill their final resting place.

Is Boothill a genuine graveyard or merely a Hollywood set turned tourist trap, made famous by the legendary O.K. Corral gunfight? We’ll explore these questions and more as we stroll through the hallowed grounds and share the intriguing stories behind the names etched on the tombstones.

Don’t miss this captivating exploration of Boothill Graveyard on The Grim! Perfect for history enthusiasts and Wild West fans, tune in to discover the secrets and legends that make this cemetery a unique part of American folklore!

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Cities of the Dead Jul 09, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering St. Louis Cemetery #1 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join us as we dig into the history of this iconic site, the oldest extant cemetery in the city, filled with haunting tales both inside and outside its gates.

Discover why public access is no longer permitted in this revered “City of the Dead” and whether the legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau might grant your wishes. As we navigate the labyrinth of tombs, be mindful of the restless souls searching for their own peace within this eerie burial ground.

Don’t miss this captivating exploration of St. Louis Cemetery #1 on The Grim! Perfect for history buffs and those intrigued by the supernatural, tune in to uncover the secrets and spectral stories that make this cemetery a must-visit in New Orleans!

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In the Vampire's Grasp Jul 02, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Exeter, Rhode Island. Join us as we dig into the rich history surrounding one of America’s infamous vampire hunts. Discover the haunting tale of Mercy Lena, whose restless spirit remains in Rhode Island after the consumption epidemic that swept the nation.

We’ll explore how fear of vampires disturbed the peace in coastal New England, leading to a decline in the population during this eerie period. As we stroll through the historic grounds, uncover the chilling stories that make Chestnut Hill Cemetery a significant part of American folklore.

Don’t miss this captivating exploration of Chestnut Hill Cemetery on The Grim! Perfect for history enthusiasts and fans of the supernatural, tune in to learn about the dark legends that continue to haunt this New England cemetery!

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Death Within the Emerald Necklace Jun 25, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. Join us as we dig into the rich history of this beautiful cemetery, which spans 275 lush green acres filled with stunning art and unique sculptures.

Discover the resting places of many notable women who played a pivotal role in securing women's rights in America, as well as renowned poets whose words continue to inspire. As we stroll through the serene grounds, we’ll uncover the stories behind the famous figures interred here and explore the artistic treasures that make Forest Hills a remarkable site.

Don’t miss this enlightening exploration of Forest Hills Cemetery on The Grim! Perfect for history lovers and art enthusiasts alike, tune in to learn about the impactful legacies and artistic beauty found within this historic Boston cemetery!

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Midnight in the Graveyard & Gardens of Bonaventure Jun 18, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah Georgia—a notoriously haunted Southern Gothic site. Join us as we dig into the rich history and eerie beauty of this iconic cemetery.

Stroll beneath the ancient oak trees and learn about the legend of ‘Little Gracie,’ where you can leave a gift in her memory. Listen closely for the sounds of crystal smashing from long-ago parties that once echoed through the grounds. But beware—the ghostly guard dogs may be watching your every move!

Don’t miss this haunting exploration of Bonaventure Cemetery on The Grim! Perfect for fans of history and the supernatural, tune in to uncover the chilling tales and legends that make this cemetery a must-visit destination in Savannah!

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The Hanging Judge of Witches & Haunts of Charter Street Jun 11, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Charter Street Cemetery in Salem, Massachusetts. Join us as we dig into the rich history surrounding the infamous Salem Witch Trials and explore the pious graves of those who suffered during this dark chapter.

As we stroll through the cemetery, we’ll pay our respects to the innocent victims and uncover the stories that linger among the graves. Discover who might still be haunting the grounds and nearby establishments in the historic Witch City.

Don’t miss this fascinating exploration of Charter Street Cemetery on The Grim! Perfect for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike, tune in to learn about the chilling tales and lingering spirits that make Salem a captivating destination!

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A Love Triangle & a Brutal Pilgrim Captain in Plymouth Colony Jun 04, 2024

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Myles Standish Burial Ground in Duxbury Massachusetts. Join us as we dig into the rich history of this historic site, the final resting place of the Pilgrims who journeyed on the Mayflower.

We’ll explore how a recently popular poem about a love triangle sparked renewed interest in this burial ground, bringing the stories of these early settlers back to life. As we stroll through the serene grounds, we’ll uncover the fascinating tales behind the tombstones and rediscover the legacy of those who laid the foundation for America.

Don’t miss this enlightening exploration of Myles Standish Burial Ground on The Grim! Perfect for history enthusiasts and fans of early American lore, tune in to learn about the Pilgrims and the captivating stories that make this site a must-visit destination!

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The Keys to The Gate (Trailer) May 20, 2024

Grim Mourning and Welcome! We’re unlocking the gate and taking reservations for our thrilling journey into the world of the macabre. Join us as we explore haunted cemeteries, chilling legends, and the rich history behind some of the most intriguing burial sites.

Stay tuned to discover what’s coming next on The Grim. Don’t miss out—subscribe today to receive updates and be part of our eerie explorations! Get ready for spine-tingling stories and unforgettable adventures that will keep you coming back for more!

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