We begin our series on haunted battlegrounds with the bloodiest and most horrific war America has experienced: The Civil War. From the Bloody Lane of Antietam to Soldier's Orphanage in Gettysburg, we cover not only the hauntings but the brutal conditions both sides were forced to endure.
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The speaker talks about a dream they had about a pot full of sausages and a chef who said there were too many.
The guest on the podcast shares his fascinating stories about haunted battlefields and the host confesses her preference for reading about alien material rather than actual history. They also discuss the problematic lyrics of songs from the Civil War era.
The sounds and smells of battles long past have been reported as haunting visitors of battlefields even up to a month after the battle has occurred, with reports of it being like watching a movie of the actual battle.
The conversation covers the harsh realities of ancient warfare and the use of whiskey and cocaine in early modern medicine.
The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest battle in American history with an estimated 23,000 casualties and took place during the Civil War with 150,000 Confederate soldiers dying from disease during the conflict.
The concept of residual haunting is explored and questioned as the speaker discusses the idea that time may also play a role in paranormal activity. The traumatic events that occur in certain locations may act as "bookmarks" in time where the energy and intensity of the event lingers, impacting the surrounding environment.
A group of children heard mysterious singing sounds and reported it to their teacher who identified it as a Civil War era Christmas carol.
The podcast discusses the differences between orbs and full form ghosts, and suggests collecting bones to possibly provoke paranormal activity. The history of embalming in America is also briefly mentioned.
Learn about some of the medical procedures performed on Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
This podcast episode explores the historical process of amputation, which involved the use of bone saws, and the origin of the term "sawbones." The hosts also discuss the problematic role of media in normalizing slavery and its cultural impact.
The topic of shadow people is discussed, including their association with sleep paralysis. The podcast also covers the topic of speed surgery and how long surgeons would spend amputating limbs 100 years ago.
The importance of the history and psychic energy at historic sites, where hauntings occur and doors open and close at the perfect time, might just be unbelievably convenient and not actually supernatural.
A tale of a loyal dog who starved to death at his master's grave and a woman who wanders the battlefield in a daze is recounted.
The Soldiers' Orphanage began when a soldier was found dead on the grounds of Gettysburg holding a picture of three children. This emotional story was able to capture the attention of newspapers and the public alike.
Orphanage abuse scandal revealed after runaway's testimony sheds light on instances of physical abuse and neglect.
The speakers discuss the appropriateness of using morbid themes in haunted attractions and agree that it is better than trivializing serious topics, but it should still be approached with sensitivity.
The transcript is unintelligible and appears to be nonsensical.
This podcast episode discusses Abraham Lincoln's prophetic dream a week before he was assassinated, where he predicted his own death and the events surrounding it.
This transcript snippet jumps between discussing the ghost sightings at a beach and the reported paranormal activity at a theater which includes strange noises, weeping, laughter and lights turning on and off.
The speaker appears to be making a crude and inappropriate comment about a Facebook group called Maghekeke and urging people to share explicit photos.