The Monsters of History

27/12/2021

Tis the season for festive-spirits and urban legends! What are the origins of Krampus, the monster that seems to become more and more popular every Christmas? New episode out now 🎙

23/12/2021

https://anchor.fm/themonstersofhistory/episodes/Krampus-e1c2q1s

The Monsters of History is a place for Horror and History buffs alike to engage in stories of the spookiest things ever dreamt up.

15/12/2021

You’ve heard the song, you may have seen the film or even read the book, but do you know the true story of JAWS?

New episode out now 🎙 link in bio

07/12/2021

An already sensational multi-murder mystery that spawned several legends and movies!

Michael Newtown's Texarkana Moonlight Murders
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James Presley's The Phantom Killer
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Charles B. Pierce's The Town That Dreaded Sundown
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07/12/2021

The Texarkana Moonlight Murders is coming out tomorrow

An already sensational multi-murder mystery that spawned several legends and movies!

Michael Newtown's Texarkana Moonlight Murders
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James Presley's The Phantom Killer
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Charles B. Pierce's The Town That Dreaded Sundown
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The Town That Dreaded Sundown

02/12/2021

This is a throwback to my first episode, The Jersey Devil I used a very interesting book called the Secret History of the Jersey Devil in my research and I highly recommend it.

Its a great stocking stuffer for anyone who loves history or folklore!

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The Secret History of the Jersey Devil: How Quakers, Hucksters, and Benjamin Franklin Created a Monster

01/12/2021

Urban legends are burnt into our brains. How did they get there?! Sometimes they are created out of thin air, sometimes they have a dark past!



The Vanishing Hitchhiker by Jan Harold Brunvand:
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The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes:
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The Momo Su***de Challenge
https://www.vox.com/2019/3/3/18248783/momo-challenge-hoax-explained

30/10/2020

This is the SEASON FINALE of The Monsters of History join me and Matthew O'Toole in discussing the American Monster The Headless Horseman!
https://anchor.fm/monstersofhistory/episodes/The-Headless-Horseman-elpq9v/a-a3muq1c

Legend of Sleepy Hollow has immortalized the Headless Horseman, but the origins of this Monster are much older than the Irvington story. Join me and Matt O'Toole in our discussion of the most American monster in our SEASON FINALE!

22/10/2020

The Montauk Monster and the East River Monster are some of the most bizarre creatures in recent history!

https://anchor.fm/monstersofhistory/episodes/The-Montauk-Monster-elbfik

15/10/2020

The concept of vampires and the undead, in general, has its place in many cultures. It wasn't until a tuberculosis outbreak in the 1800s that the American culture embraced the ideas of the dead taking the life of the living.

https://anchor.fm/monstersofhistory/episodes/New-England-Vampires-el30rh

The concept of vampires and the undead, in general, has its place in many cultures. It wasn't until a tuberculosis outbreak in the 1800s that the American culture embraced the ideas of the dead taking the life of the living.

15/10/2020

Tomorrow's episode is on the New England Vampires!

The concept of vampires and the undead, in general, has its place in many cultures. It wasn't until a tuberculosis outbreak in the 1800s that the American culture embraced the ideas of the dead taking the life of the living.

Tune in 10/15 at 3:00 to learn more!

08/10/2020

This monster is so famous that it has spawned many rip-offs, and even I have gone looking for it... sort of!

https://anchor.fm/monstersofhistory/episodes/Loch-Ness-Monster-ekoe27

This monster is so famous that it has spawned many rip-offs, and even I have gone looking for it... sort of!

07/10/2020

Tomorrow's episode is on a monster so famous that even I have gone looking for it... sort of...

Loch Ness Monster premieres tomorrow, Monday 10/8/20 at 3:00PM!!

01/10/2020

Who knew the rulers of the free world had so many ghouls following them around?! Well, John DeCristofaro does! Join him and me in our discussion on the presidents and the paranormal events in their lives.

https://anchor.fm/monstersofhistory/episodes/Presidents-and-the-Paranormal-eke7ha

23/09/2020

New episode tomorrow 9/24 at 3:00 PM! It will be on the Flatwoods Monster

17/09/2020

Episode 15 is out!! Join me in discovering the origin of werewolves!

https://anchor.fm/monstersofhistory/episodes/The-Beast-of-Gevaudan-ejog92

The attacks and killings behind the Beast of Gevaudan are very much real, but the monster itself may not be... Join me as we delve into the origins of werewolves!

06/09/2020

We will be changing our premieres to Thursday 3:00 PM!

31/08/2020

Ted Bundy's life of serial murder is well known to many. What is, perhaps, less well known is his trials' historical significance in television, forensic, and moral history.

Episode 13 is out now!



https://anchor.fm/monstersofhistory/episodes/Ted-Bundy-eioohc

Ted Bundy's life of serial murder is well known to many. What is, perhaps, less well known is his trials' historical significance in television, forensic, and moral history.

30/08/2020

Bundy on Monday

23/08/2020

If you haven't heard of the ... Don't feel bad! Not many have. You can't make this guy feel much worse than it already does.

If you ever want to track one down, just follow its trail of tears.

Episode 12 premieres on Monday 8/24/20 @3:00!

17/08/2020

Even though the H.H. Holmes murders happened over 100 years ago, we are still facing many of the same issues.

Find out how here:

https://anchor.fm/MonstersofHistory/episodes/H-H--Holmes-ei5ni1

Possibly the most gruesome monster we have discussed so far. How does a killer from the 1800s relate to 2020? Listen to find out!

11/08/2020

The Ghost Club made paranormal investigations as popular as they are today. It seems that there are so many reality shows about ghosts today. To think, much of what goes on in that world today started as a religion! One of the most famous adherents is Dan Aykroyd. He, of course is responsible for Ghostbusters!

Episode 10 is out now!

https://anchor.fm/MonstersofHistory/episodes/The-Ghost-Club-ehtrtq

We discuss the history of the oldest paranormal investigation groups and connect it to the shows that have flooded prime time reality TV. This is the very first episode with a guest!

09/08/2020

We had our very first guest Matthew Stacks O'Toole! Together, we discussed the Ghost Club, Spiritualists, and their fascinating connection to Dan Aykroyd!

Tune in on Monday 8/10/20 @3:00!

https://anchor.fm/MonstersofHistory

The Monsters of History is a place for Horror and History buffs alike to engage in stories of the spookiest things ever dreamt up.

03/08/2020

Episode 9 is up! The is one of the most widely known monsters and its story spread like wildfire due to the time it was first reported, the .

01/08/2020

I am researching my next subject the . Interesting stuff, this cryptid has an international legacy. You and I will know a lot more about him on Monday!

27/07/2020

Episode 8 is finally up! I had a lot of fun with this one. Go ahead and check it out!

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26/07/2020

The Banshee!

This Irish spirit may be alcohol-free, but will leave your head spinning!

Perhaps the biggest mystery is how someone named Gonzalez is part Irish....

Find out tomorrow @3:00 7/27/2020

14/07/2020

Williamsburg is full of so many cool things. A place like this is full of memories. Episode 7 is out! Spread the word!



https://anchor.fm/MonstersofHistory/episodes/Williamsburg-egljn5

Williamsburg is a place full of memories. These memories are that of both history and horror. This episode of The Monsters of History takes a look at the ghost stories of Williamsburg as well as a string of unsolved murders!

13/07/2020

As I enjoy my visit to Williamsburg I realize it is a place full of memories. These memories are that of both history and horror. This episode of The Monsters of History takes a look at the ghost stories of Williamsburg as well as a string of unsolved murders!

Episode 7 premiers 7/13/2020 @3:00. Spread the word!!

08/07/2020

The newest episode has been out for a little while now. I hope you enjoy it. Spread the word!

https://anchor.fm/MonstersofHistory/episodes/Mothman-egbl1v

The Mothman is perhaps one of the best-known monsters. Despite earning fame to the degree of Bigfoot and the Lochness Monster, it has only had a few solid sightings. Find out how this relatively young monster has become so popular!