A Memento Mori Halloween, Part 1

A Memento Mori Halloween, Part 1

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Away with the Fairies: The Changeling Murder of Bridget Cleary

In 1895 Ireland, Bridget Cleary was killed by those who believed she had been replaced by a fairy changeling. In this episode we explore the eerie folklore of the Aos Sí, the fear that fueled her murder, and how superstition turned deadly in modern Ireland. Hosted by Simplecast, ...  Show more

The Radium Girls

In this episode, we examine the haunting true story of the Radium Girls, the young women in the early 20th century hired to paint luminous watch dials with radium-laced paint. Believing their employers' assurances that their work was safe , these dial painters were unknowingly ex ...  Show more

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