Episode
101: Terrible Tales. Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.
54:58
Published: Mon Oct 03 2022
Description
This week we are kicking off Spooky Season with a visit to the Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site. We learn about the history of the house, and dive into Edgar Allan Poe's short and complex life. Hear all about the real life tragedies and events that inspired some of Poe's darkest works, from psychosis, to plague, to being buried alive. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only five dollars at our link and when you use code NPAD. Reel: Use promo code NPAD to sign up for a subscription and get 30% off your first order plus free shipping. Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Sources: NPS, NPS (2), Biography, How Stuff Works, Britannica, Interesting Literature, Smithsonian, History, Wikipedia, Wikipedia (2), Wikipedia (3)
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