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Thought we'd throw one of these out here for ya'll! I mention my sources in the episode. But y'all this is one of those subjects I could learn about forever!!!  The Village of Eyam, amazing tale. Support the show

This episode contains parts of a 911 call to Pender Co, NC. The caller sees a ghostly man drenched in blood and then a being crashes into the bed of his truck. Producer Mike and I discuss the events of the far fast and recent past to answer the mystery.  lots of links promised! Youtube series -  https://youtu.be/acK1v75u6CM?si=AoOKALoyo2DTQ5Ma this one link will take y'all to first of the videos and to the channel of the creator, who followed the calls route. If y'all want to get in contact email the show or contact us via social media. [email protected] Citations History. History | NC Historic Sites. (n.d.). https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/bentonville-battlefield/history  Moores Creek Bridge, battle of. Home. (n.d.). https://www.ncpedia.org/moores-creek-bridge-battle#:~:text=At%20Caswell’s%20abandoned%20camp%2C%20McLeod’s,coming%20from%20the%20Patriot%20breastworks.  Team, A. W. (2020, June 21). https://archaeology-world.com/a-german-farmer-was-just-awarded-almost-1-million-for-an-ancient-roman-bronze-found-on-his-property/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNfaWRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNekhNYlV2VXByUDZRR3V6AR7a8GAbKKIdlNU6Vs0nDpgoo_H6hbBt3JVVR3tBbrUmVMuXhFPTQbw0DUjNEQ_aem_y96MeKXXRGlN46yMvIeLdA  U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Battle of moores creek bridge February 27, 1776. National Parks Service. https://www.nps.gov/mocr/learn/historyculture/battle-of-moores-creek-bridge.htm  Wikimedia Foundation. (2025a, May 21). Josiah Martin. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josiah_Martin  Wikimedia Foundation. (2025b, June 3). Battle of moore’s Creek Bridge. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Moore%27s_Creek_Bridge  YouTube. (n.d.). https://youtu.be/CBPF_4Z9mKM?si=ylXKYf6iB6yd7N0k  Support the show

Ten away from 100!!! Woot! Happy Halloween yall! Thank you Doc so much for your continued support of the show. Y'all snuggle in for this one, the Armchair of Tusenuggee awaits!  I have a correction I think I called Ms Janet Moses, Janice in the episode I do apologize! And y’all go follow Blue Goose Studio on the Facebook.  She a gem of a person and a wonderful artist.  contact us [email protected] FB and Instagram you'll find pics relating to each episode.  Citations Doc Esisng did the work on this one y'all! I just spiced it up a bit. Support the show

Happy Spooky season!!! I got called up for jury duty! So y'all enjoy this former patreon only release.  Support the show

Meet the Butlers, the family that induced the second largest sale of enslaved in US history.  Lots of links to along with this one and citations. If I miss a link and it was something you were interested in learning more about, please email me and I'll get the link for you. Also going to ask for forgiveness in advance, you can tell I'm out of practice, there a few parts where you will hear me chuckle. This is purely from discomfort.  links-  Fanny Kemble  https://youtu.be/SbZ-QGt69MM?si=g726hofa89L-8PMG contact the show at- [email protected] Citations Butler family - New Georgia encyclopedia. (n.d.-a). https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/butler-family/  The jealous Bragging Turtle (English version). The Jealous Bragging Turtle (English Version) | Gullah Tales | Knowitall.org. (n.d.). https://www.knowitall.org/interactives/gullah/tales/turtle/english.html  Pierce Butler. (n.d.-b). https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001186  Pierce Mease Butler, slave owner, born. African American Registry. (2024a, December 7). https://aaregistry.org/story/pierce-mease-butler-slave-owner-born/  Pierce Mease Butler, slave owner, born. African American Registry. (2024b, December 7). https://aaregistry.org/story/pierce-mease-butler-slave-owner-born/  Public Broadcasting Service. (n.d.). Butler Island. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2920.html  Wikimedia Foundation. (2025a, July 19). Butler Island Plantation. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butler_Island_Plantation  Wikimedia Foundation. (2025b, September 3). Fanny Kemble. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny_Kemble  Wikimedia Foundation. (2025c, September 7). Pierce Butler (American politician). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Butler_(American_politician)  Support the show

We're back baby (fingers crossed) hope y'all are still out there!  The first story back is a personal one, because my dad was born up in this tiny mining community. I hope you enjoy this first episode back! I'lll up load pics to go along with the episode soon so be on the lookout for those on our social media, search Lore of the South and we should pop up. Thanks for listening! Thank you to Mrs Joyce at the Ducktown Basin Museum. You were a treasure and really put a personal touch on the whole tour. Hope you get some LotS, listeners to come and visit.  Shoutouts! People who have really helped to bring me back to my story telling. My Cousin Grant, My Uncle Clint, the memory of my aunt, my friend Curtimus who told me it was a gift and I shouldn't waste it ( or something like that ).  My OG supporters, Elle, Ms Judy, Sydney and Chantel (I did that from memory I hope I spelled y'alls names okay) Rhonda. To anyone I missed, I do apologize.  I almost forgot the link to the museum! https://ducktownbasinmuseum.com Citations (N.d.). Ducktown Mine in the copper basin.  I can't find the booklet, but I'll include a link to the museum  Daniels, K. (n.d.). Tennessee’s Historic Copper Basin Area: an overview.  Dulemba, E. O. (2019). A bird on Water Street. Little Pickle Press.  Used to get descriptions of housing, gen living condition Frye, H. (2017). Tennessee’s Great Copper Basin. Arcadia Publishing Inc.  Home: Ducktown basin museum. The Ducktown Basin Museym. (n.d.). https://ducktownbasinmuseum.com/  Support the show

Thank you for joining us for E86 Southern Pirates. For this episode we concentrate on Anne Bonny. Lee's link https://www.barbarianbreed.com Patreon https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouth Show email [email protected] Citations Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2024, August 23). Anne Bonny. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-Bonny  Johnson, C. (1724). A general history of the robberies and murders of the most notorious pyrates.  Wikimedia Foundation. (2024a, August 14). Calico Jack. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico_Jack  Wikimedia Foundation. (2024b, August 21). Mary read. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Read  Wikimedia Foundation. (2024c, August 31). Anne Bonny. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Bonny  Support the show

We're back! Hope everyone is having a good summer!  In E84 we discuss the old timey uses of turpentine, then we discuss Where the Cotton Meets the Corn Chattanooga, TN and finally we have our last two oldest buildings by state. Look for us on social media You can email the show at [email protected] citation machine Chattanooga history. Explore our City’s Past. (n.d.). https://chattanoogahistory.com/  Ewbank, A. (2021, June 10). The long, strange history of medicinal turpentine. Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/is-turpentine-medicine?fbclid=IwY2xjawEUvAZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbyepY6_tDgyLZDQg-kaYQSU8TnQ8N1qi52S19dJICHFNIUPprZL5Hu2gg_aem_cbJ7BEfZdX8sQk6-JJe9sQ  Support the show

Welcome to E 83 Mary Musgrove the female founder of Savannah, GA.  Also y’all heads up!  In the beginning I talk about our old cat and it gets sad, so if you feel the need, please skip ahead. Y’all look for Enocha on the socials.  She has great history and spooky content.  On YouTube and tick tok look for “Salt Waves and Spanish Moss”.  Citations Alexander, K. L. (n.d.). Biography: Mary Musgrove. National Women’s History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-musgrove  Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). Creating the Carolinas. ushistory.org. https://www.ushistory.org/us/5c.asp  Mary Musgrove - New Georgia encyclopedia. (n.d.). https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/mary-musgrove-ca-1700-ca-1763  Support the show

Thank you for joining us for this special episode.  Meet Anna Jai Kingsley- she was captured and enslaved as a 13 year old girl, married to a 40 year old slave and plantation owner. By 18 she was the freed mother of three and owned her own land and slaves.  She was a woman who lived many lives in one lifetime. Follow us on social media. Leave a five start review wherever you can.  Consider becoming a Patreon supporter it will allow for producer Mike and I to take the podcast further and allow us to visit more historical places. https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouth?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Got a show idea or wanna get in touch email the show at [email protected] Citations Guides @ UF: Florida History Resources: British colonial period: Introduction. British Colonial Period: Introduction - FLORIDA HISTORY RESOURCES - Guides @ UF at University of Florida. (n.d.). https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/c.php?g=147537&p=7798301  Schafer, D. L. (2018). Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley African Princess, Florida Slave, plantation slaveowner. University Press of Florida.  Stowell, D. W., & Tilford, K. (1998). Kingsley Plantation. Eastern National.  Stowell, D. W., Tilford, K., Clark, R., Clark, C. S., & Tyrol, B. (2007). Kingsley plantation a history of the Fort George Island Plantation. Eastern National.  Support the show

Thank you for joining us for this special Valentines Day episode,  we get a visit from the Witch of Yazoo City and hear about the endless love of Willie and Nellie Gordon.  Thank you Misty for the show suggestion! Follow us on social media. Please be kind and leave a five star review wherever you can. Contact the show [email protected] support the show https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouth?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink citations Apel, T. (2014, October 29). The witch of yazoo still haunts the town she burned. Ledger. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/10/28/witch-yazoo-still-haunts-town-burned/18093723/  DeBolt, M. W. (1984). Savannah Spectres and other Strange tales. Donning Company/Publishers.  Willie and Nellie a Love Story Magazine, S. (2024, January 19). Archaeologists unearth ancient roman cemetery full of jewelry, coins and clothing. Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-roman-cemetery-full-of-jewelry-coins-and-clothing-180983615/?fbclid=IwAR2DTf4YpmRm-I0oh6RTq-HWgxw8QozARvdgaa44BiSrcBOEkDcVKGXhZNI  Stacy A. Cordery. (2012, February 9). A romance for all time. https://www.stacycordery.com/juliette-gordon-low/steamy-love-letters-nellie-willie-gordon/  Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, November 15). Yazoo City, Mississippi. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazoo_City,_Mississippi  Support the show

Join us for another episode of LotS!  Today we discuss the history of Spiritualism and the psychic capital of the world Cassadaga, FL. Follow us on social media for pics and updates. Consider becoming a Patreon it really does help and Y'all, it's cheaper than gas station coffee. https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouth?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Wanna get in touch send us an email [email protected] citations A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). 8 famous figures who believed in communicating with the dead. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/spiritualism-communication-dead-figures  Declaration of principles. National Spiritualist Association of Churches. (n.d.). https://nsac.org/what-we-believe/principles/  dep. (n.d.). 75 did you know facts that will blow your mind - parade. parade . https://parade.com/1199611/marynliles/did-you-know-facts/  Encyclopedia.com. (2024, January 17). ." encyclopedia of occultism and parapsychology. . encyclopedia.com. 8 Jan. 2024 . Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/colby-george-p-1848-1933  Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2023, December 14). Spiritualism. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/spiritualism-religion  Séance City, Florida. THE BITTER SOUTHERNER. (n.d.). https://bittersoutherner.com/seance-city-florida-spiritualism-cassadaga  Support the show

We did not want to stand y'all up two weeks in a row, so here is a special release from the Patreon.  It starts a little slow then Producer Mike and I find our stride.  But if you've been on the fence about becoming a supporter maybe this will push you over the edge (in a good way).   There's a link below or you can simply search The Lore of the South on the Patreon site or app. Hey Tare, if you're out there I still have your little goody bad ready to ship. Email us your info and it will be on its way. [email protected] https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouth?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link citation  7 unusual ancient medical techniques - history. (n.d.). https://www.history.com/news/7-unusual-ancient-medical-techniques  Beheler, T. (2022, April 27). 10 strange medical practices from history: Headlines and heroes. The Library of Congress. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/04/10-strange-medical-practices-from-history/  Karen Berger, P. (2021, March 5). Pharmacy’s past: The soothing syrup known for causing death in thousands of babies. Pharmacy Times. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/pharmacys-past-the-soothing-syrup-known-for-causing-death-in-thousands-of-babies-  Lagay, F. (2002, July 1). The legacy of Humoral Medicine. Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/legacy-humoral-medicine/2002-07  List of reasons for admission to an insane asylum from the late 1800s. DangerousMinds. (2015, May 11). https://dangerousminds.net/comments/list_of_reasons_for_admission_to_an_insane_asylum  MediLexicon International. (n.d.). Medieval coffin birth: A modern medical mystery. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321433#Ongoing-risks-in-pregnancy  Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, March 21). Teething. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teething  Support the show

Merry Christmas y'all! Thank y'all for being with us for another year, it's our 3rd birthday! This is an episode I have been looking forward to doing!  Glamis is an ancient castle that has it all! A monster heir, a grey lady ghost, clashes of clans, people getting walled up alive...  Oh and it kinda looks like Hogwarts.  Also it's the home to the Queen Mother's family.  Anyway!  I hope y'all enjoy this episode. Thank you Tare for your review!  Email the show at [email protected] so we can mail you, your little goodie bag. And we have a new Patreon supporter! Tarryn, thank you for your support! If you'd like to help out the show, simply search The Lore of the South on Patreon.com citations 1000 years of history in the heart of angus. Glamis Castle. (2023, April 13). https://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/castle-gardens/about-glamis-castle/  Eerie Edinburgh. (n.d.). The ghosts of glamis castle. https://eerieedinburgh.com/spooky-stories/f/the-ghosts-of-glamis-castle  The Giant Sun Mirrors in Rjukan. Norway. (n.d.). https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/the-giant-sun-mirrors-in-rjukan/3632/#  Magazine, S. (2012, February 10). The monster of glamis. Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-monster-of-glamis-92015626/  Ronald, I. (2023, July 28). A worm has been revived after 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/world/worm-resurrected-frozen-siberian-permafrost-intl-scli-scn/index.html  Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, October 31). Glamis Castle. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamis_Castle  Support the show

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season.  And welcome to E77 Cold Weather Cryptids.  From the Wendigo to the Mari Llwd.  Look for us on Patreon just search for The Lore of the South.  Make sure to leave those apple reviews for a chance to win our little LotS goodie bag.  Wanna get in touch?  You can email the show at [email protected] Citations Legends of america. (n.d.). https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/  Nuckelavee - the devil of the sea. Orkneyjar. (n.d.). http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/nuckle.htm  Top 10 mythical creatures of winter, ice, and snow by Whisperthewolfie on DeviantArt. by WhispertheWolfie on DeviantArt. (n.d.). https://www.deviantart.com/whisperthewolfie/journal/Top-10-Mythical-Creatures-of-Winter-Ice-and-Snow-717911543  Wikimedia Foundation. (2023a, September 27). NORAD Tracks santa. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NORAD_Tracks_Santa  Wikimedia Foundation. (2023b, October 11). Cailleach. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cailleach  Yokai.com. Yuki onna – Yokai.com. (n.d.). https://yokai.com/yukionna/  Support the show