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Nothing Really Matters… Except This Song
Welcome to Bygone Echoes, a history podcast. I’m your host, Courtney, and I’m so glad you’re here. History isn’t just about the past; it’s about understanding how we got to now and where we might be heading next. And sometimes? History isn’t found in textbooks—it’s in the music that shapes us, the songs that refuse to fade, the ones that somehow still hit decades later. Which brings me to today’s episode. So, picture this. It’s a regular weekday morning, I’m driving my elementary-aged kiddo to school, and as usual, we’ve got music playing. It’s a thing we do—some days it’s pop, some days it’s rap, some days it’s classical because…
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Abandoned and Ghostly Places, Black History, Blog, Creepy, Fashion, General, Haunted, Historical Events and Settings, Historical True Crime, Mysteries and Unsolved Cases, Obscure History, Podcast, Victorian Era
The Lady in White World Tour
Transcription ⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ Before listening in to this episode of Bygone Echoes, we want to provide a quick content warning for our listeners. This episode discusses ghost stories and folklore that often involve themes of violence, death, suicide, child loss, betrayal, and grief, as well as systemic issues like patriarchy, colonization, and gender-based oppression. While these tales are rooted in history and cultural critique, they can be emotionally heavy for some listeners. If these topics feel like they might be too much for you today–thats totally ok. Please take care of yourself, and feel free to skip this episode or revisit it when you’re ready. Your well-being is…
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Black History, Blog, Historical Events and Settings, Historical True Crime, Mysteries and Unsolved Cases, Podcast, Victorian Era
How to Get Away with Murder, 1884 Style
The Savage Saga of the Servant Girl Annihilator TL;DR: Yo history buffs, this podcast ep is all about the “Servant Girl Annihilator,” a wild serial killer from 1884 Austin. It’s got the lowdown on these gruesome murders, the massive freak-out they caused, and how peeps back then started figuring out crime-solving. It’s like a mix of horror and history, peeling back layers on the social and racial vibes of the times. Think of it as a throwback true crime saga showing how far we’ve come in understanding and solving such creepy mysteries. 🕵️♂️🔍💀 Transcription Trigger Warning, this episode includes discussions of brutal murders, child murder, and rape. Listener discretion is…
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Black History, Epidemics and Pandemics, Historical Events and Settings, Historical True Crime, Podcast, Victorian Era
The World’s Columbian Exposition – A (Not So) Exquisite Adventure
Explore the fascinating event that was the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition!