Chapter
The History of Slavery at The Hermitage
19:27 - 25:14 (05:47)
A historian at The Hermitage in Nashville has dedicated herself to uncovering the stories of enslaved people who lived on the plantation, digging through purchase records, census data, old newspapers, and more to find evidence of their lives. Her work has shed light on the story of Molly, an enslaved woman who was found hanged in the slave quarters, as well as countless other individuals who were robbed of their freedom and dignity.
Clips
The podcast discusses the story of Molly, a slave who died in a haunted room.
19:27 - 21:16 (01:49)
Summary
The podcast discusses the story of Molly, a slave who died in a haunted room. The tour guide shares creepy details about the room and plays an audio clip from a paranormal investigation show that adds to the eerie atmosphere.
ChapterThe History of Slavery at The Hermitage
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
When a Boston reporter exposed a cover-up that helped conceal a pattern of sexual abuse and serial predation at a prep school, the story was short-lived.
21:16 - 23:04 (01:47)
Summary
When a Boston reporter exposed a cover-up that helped conceal a pattern of sexual abuse and serial predation at a prep school, the story was short-lived.
ChapterThe History of Slavery at The Hermitage
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
Taya Miles, a professor of African American and American Studies, researches the murky history of Savannah ghost tours and finds a disturbing pattern of exploiting the suffering of enslaved individuals.
23:04 - 25:14 (02:10)
Summary
Taya Miles, a professor of African American and American Studies, researches the murky history of Savannah ghost tours and finds a disturbing pattern of exploiting the suffering of enslaved individuals.