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The Truth About Florence 1856 Schoolmaster Murder: An Epic Tale
Explore the Florence 1856 schoolmaster murder, a bizarre and tragic true story from Florence, Alabama. A lesson in how one action can lead to a shocking cycle of violence.
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Madness, Carousel Rides, and the Quest for Sanity: A 19th-Century Mental Health Odyssey
Hello, history buffs, curious cats, and everyone who accidentally hit play but is now intrigued by the promise of a journey back in time! You’re listening to Bygone Echoes, a history podcast. I’m your host, Courtney, and today, we’re talking about a topic that’s close to my heart and mind—literally, the mind. Mental health, to be exact, in the 19th century United States. But first, let’s set the stage on a global scale. Picture this: It’s the 1800s, a century teeming with revolutions, innovations, and, not to forget, interesting fashion choices. But amidst the corsets, big gowns and top hats, there’s a silent struggle happening—the understanding and treatment of mental…
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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!