Episode #152- What Is The Titanic Myth? (Part...

In the mid-19th century a new religious movement, known as modern spiritualism, was sweeping North America and Europe. At the heart of this phenomenon were two sisters from western New York who claimed they could speak with the dead. Kate and Maggie Fox became famous as teenagers ...  Show more

In 1848 in the rural community of Hydesville, New York, a small farmhouse owned by the Fox family was overrun by strange rapping and knocking sounds. The family eventually guessed that the sounds were being made by spirits and that those spirits were trying to communicate with th ...  Show more

When the wreck of the Titanic claimed over 1500 lives in 1912 the tragedy seemed too full of irony and meaning for it simply to be a freak accident. Surely someone was to blame. There had to be villain. Since that time many figures have been put forward as the villain of the Tita ...  Show more

When the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912, over 1,500 people lost their lives… and to this day, many wonder if poor planning, negligent design, and undertrained crew members played a role in the devastating event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co ...  Show more

After the Titanic sank, people searched for something—or someone—to blame. Millionaire J.P. Morgan, insurance fraud, and even a cursed mummy were all speculated to be the malevolent force behind the ship’s demise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic ...  Show more