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9. Episode 9: Native American Ghost Stories and the Legend of King Tut

Happy gobble gobble week! We have a fun one for you this time. Janielle starts by telling first hand ghost stories from Native Americans living in the south west. From creepy visits, loving moments and full bodies apparitions. Then, Chelsea tells the history of the boy king that history tried to erase. King Tuts tomb brought about tons of history and artifacts along with a possible curse. Be careful when you disturb the dead! Sources: American Indian Ghost Stories of the West by Antonio R. Garcez https://www.newmexico.org/native-culture/native-communities/acoma-sky-city/?bounds=false&view=list&sort=qualityScore [https://www.newmexico.org/native-culture/native-communities/acoma-sky-city/?bounds=false&view=list&sort=qualityScore] https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/curse-of-the-mummy [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/curse-of-the-mummy] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/king-tut/\ [https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/king-tut/\] https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egyptian-mummy-curse.html [https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egyptian-mummy-curse.html] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(03)13576-3/fulltext [https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(03)13576-3/fulltext] https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-discovery-of-king-tuts-tomb [https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-discovery-of-king-tuts-tomb]

8. Episode 8: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and Peggy the Doll Pt. 2

Welcome back, victims of our alluring tales! This week we do a deep dive as Janielle tells the history and amazing triumph of the Native Americans and their success in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico. These brave people were strong and fought against the Spanish invaders or their native lands. Then Chelsea finishes off the spine tingling tale of Peggy the Doll. You might just need to book a trip to Vegas to see her yourself! Sources: Deadly Possessions S1E3 The Haunted Museum S1E5

7. Episode 7: La Llorona and Peggy the Doll Pt. 1

Spooky season may be over, by it continues with our stories. This week Janielle tells the very common tale of La Llorona, its possible origins and possibly versions you've never heard before. Then... at your own risk, listen to our first multiparter! Chelsea tells Part 1 of the tale of Peggy the Doll. Listen with the lights on! Sources: Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment by Benjamin RadfordEerie New Mexico by Ray John de Aragonhttps:// [https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-woman]www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-womanhttps://www.donquijote.org/mexican-culture/history/la-llorona/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona/https://news- [http://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-womanhttps://www.donquijote.org/mexican-culture/history/la-llorona/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/gh-lallorona/https://news-bulletin.com/la-llorona-the-weeping-woman/https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-an-introduction-to-the-weeping-woman/] https://www.jayne-harris.com/about-3 [https://www.jayne-harris.com/about-3] Novel: Peggy the Doll: A very different haunting by Jayne Harris

6. Episode 6: The History of the La Posada Hotel and the History of Halloween

Welcome back spooky listeners. First off, Happy Halloween! We hope you enjoy these spooky tales of the History of the La Posada Hotel. Go book a stay at the luxurious hotel and possibly see a ghost or even smell one...as told by Janielle. Then learn about the History of the celebration of Halloween and how it slowly evolved from its original Celtic pagan religion Samhain...as told by Chelsea. We hope you had a fun and safe night!SourcesRadford, Benjamin. Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment. University ofNew Mexico Press, 2014.https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/saflc-la-posada-de-santa-fe-a-tribute-portfolio-resort-and- [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/saflc-la-posada-de-santa-fe-a-tribute-portfolio-resort-and-]spa/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0https://www.laposadadesantafe.com/blog/julia-staab-ghost-package/ [https://www.laposadadesantafe.com/blog/julia-staab-ghost-package/]https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/la-posada-de-santa-fe-a-tribute-portfolio-resort-and-spa/ghost- [https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/la-posada-de-santa-fe-a-tribute-portfolio-resort-and-spa/ghost-]stories.phphttps://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/la-posada-de-santa-fe-a-tribute-portfolio-resort-and-spa/history.php [https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/la-posada-de-santa-fe-a-tribute-portfolio-resort-and-spa/history.php]https://www.jwi.org/articles/jewish-ghost-story [https://www.jwi.org/articles/jewish-ghost-story] posada-american-ghost-reading/article_7ed34f01-8a1d-5f80-96a2-e71b84afa00a.htmlhttps://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-laposadahotel/ [https://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-laposadahotel/]https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghosts [https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghosts].https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain [https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain]https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins [https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins]https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins [https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins]https://showmensmuseum.org/international-independent-showmens-museum-exhibits/the-history-of-candy-apples/ [https://showmensmuseum.org/international-independent-showmens-museum-exhibits/the-history-of-candy-apples/]https://10best.usatoday.com/interests/festivals-events/10-fun-facts-you-didnt-know-about-halloween/ [https://10best.usatoday.com/interests/festivals-events/10-fun-facts-you-didnt-know-about-halloween/]

5. Episode 5: Santuario de Chimayo and Fun Disneyland facts

Episode 5! Welcome back for your midweek Siren Song! This week Janielle tells the history and interesting story of Santuario de Chimayo... an annual pilgrimage to a well inside of a church containing powerful dirt said to be able to heal all types of ailments. Then Chelsea, tells fun and interesting facts about the happiest place on Earth!SourcesRadford, Benjamin. Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment. University ofNew Mexico Press, 2014.https://www.holychimayo.us/ [https://www.holychimayo.us/]https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/el_santuario_de_chimayo.html [https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/el_santuario_de_chimayo.html]https://www.newmexico.org/listing/el-santuario-de-chimayo/2502/ [https://www.newmexico.org/listing/el-santuario-de-chimayo/2502/]https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/flagellate#:~:text=To%20flagellate%20is%20to%20hit,kind%20of%20religious% [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/flagellate#:~:text=To%20flagellate%20is%20to%20hit,kind%20of%20religious%]20self%2Dpunishment.https://www.elpalacio.org/2019/12/the-mystery-of-the-penitentes/ [https://www.elpalacio.org/2019/12/the-mystery-of-the-penitentes/]https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/hermanos-penitentes-southern-colorado-and-northern-new-mexico [https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/hermanos-penitentes-southern-colorado-and-northern-new-mexico]https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/history/passionofchrist_1.shtml#:~:text=The%20word%20Passion [https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/history/passionofchrist_1.shtml#:~:text=The%20word%20Passion]%20comes%20from,as%20an%20actual%20historical%20event.https://www.holychimayo.us/who-is-the-lord-of-esquipulas [https://www.holychimayo.us/who-is-the-lord-of-esquipulas]https://www.ose.state.nm.us/NMAC/Acequia-del- [https://www.ose.state.nm.us/NMAC/Acequia-del-]Cano/acequia.html#:~:text=An%20acequia%20is%20a%20local,political%20subdivisions%20of%20the%20state.https://www.britannica.com/topic/Third-Order [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Third-Order]Sources:https://www.brit.co/disneyland-facts-and-trivia/ [https://www.brit.co/disneyland-facts-and-trivia/]https://insidethemagic.net/2020/04/disneyland-cats-cb1mmb/ [https://insidethemagic.net/2020/04/disneyland-cats-cb1mmb/]https://disneyadulting.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-history/ [https://disneyadulting.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-history/]https://www.businessinsider.com/23-crazy-facts-about-disneyland-2015-7 [https://www.businessinsider.com/23-crazy-facts-about-disneyland-2015-7]