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Field Notes from the Dead

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Bones tell stories. Trauma leaves a record. Folklore teaches us what humans fear and what we’ve survived. I’m Ki Roberts, a forensic anthropology student and dark-academia storyteller exploring the strange, scientific, and sometimes haunting intersections between death, history, trauma, and meaning. Join me for candlelit deep-dives into skeletal mysteries, weird anthropology, ancient violence, ghost lore, and the forensic truths buried beneath sensational myths. Field Notes from the Dead is where science meets storytelling and where the past refuses to stay silent.

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The Psychology behind THE WEREWOLF TRIALS

The Werewolf Trials: Fear, Disease, and the Monster in the Woods. Why did thousands of people in early modern Europe believe werewolves were real? In this episode of Field Notes from the Dead, we explore the anthropology behind the werewolf panic of the 1500s and the infamous case of. Through folklore, psychology, disease history, and social fear, we examine how societies create monsters during periods of instability. From tuberculosis and starvation to missing children and moral panic, this episode asks a darker question: What if the werewolf was never really about wolves at all? Join us as we explore: * Medieval werewolf trials * Fear and scapegoating * Disease and monstrous imagery * Child disappearance narratives * Social collapse and folklore * Why humans turn fear into monsters Because throughout history, the creatures humans fear most have often reflected themselves. #Werewolves #Anthropology #DarkAnthropology #Folklore #History #Fear #FieldNotesFromTheDead #MedievalHistory #Psychology #TrueCrime #horror

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RITUAL AND CULTURAL CRIMES

Why do certain crimes become labeled as “ritualistic”? And what happens when fear, culture, religion, and violence collide? In this episode of Field Notes from the Dead, we explore the anthropology behind ritual crimes, moral panic, and the cultural fear of the unknown. From the Satanic Panic and the Matamoros Murders and modern witchcraft accusations across parts of Africa, this episode examines how societies define “monstrous” behavior and how fear can shape investigations, media narratives, and public perception. Through an anthropological lens, we discuss: * ritual and symbolic behavior * moral panic and social anxiety * forensic challenges involving cultural misunderstanding * outsider fear and “the other.” * witchcraft accusations and collective fear * media sensationalism and occult narratives * How belief can become both connection and destruction Because sometimes the stories societies tell about monsters reveal more about collective fear than the crime itself. #Anthropology #TrueCrime #RitualCrime #DarkAnthropology #Folklore #SatanicPanic #ForensicAnthropology #CulturalCriminology #OccultHistory #FieldNotesFromTheDead

14. mai 2026 - 7 min
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When the Dead Speak: Memory, Forensic Anthropology, and Why Bearing Witness Still Matters

This episode discusses disappearance, historical violence, and grief in a non-graphic but emotionally heavy context. Please take care of yourself while listening.Welcome to Field Notes from the Dead, a podcast exploring forensic anthropology, archaeology, and the human stories that shape how we understand death, memory, and dignity. In this episode, Ki Roberts examines the real-world origins of forensic anthropology through the history of the desaparecidos in South America, the Madres de Plaza de Mayo, and the emergence of forensic missions dedicated to truth and identification. This episode explores: • Disappearance as a historical and social reality • How families preserved memory when systems failed • The ethical responsibilities of forensic anthropologists • Why identification matters to the living • Why this work still matters in modern missing persons cases This is a trauma-informed, educational episode grounded in history and ethics, designed for curious learners, students, writers, and anyone interested in the human side of science. Resources & Support: If this episode brought up difficult feelings, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for emotional support. Additional resources: • RAINN — rainn.org • National Domestic Violence Hotline — thehotline.org • StrongHearts Native Helpline — strongheartshelpline.org • NamUs (Missing Persons) — namus.nij.ojp.gov Learn more: • EAAF — eaaf.org • Amnesty International — amnesty.org • Human Rights Watch — hrw.org forensic anthropology desaparecidos history madres de plaza de mayo human rights anthropology memory studies forensic science and justice ethical true crime anthropology podcast forensic archaeology history of forensic science trauma-informed storytelling missing persons history field notes from the dead anthropology documentary death and memory

19. jan. 2026 - 16 min
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How to Write Trauma Realistically

Writing trauma realistically doesn’t mean being graphic. In this episode, we explore how trauma actually works, how it shows up in behavior and memory, and how writers and worldbuilders can portray it with care — without voyeurism or exploitation. This gentle, trauma-informed conversation focuses on: * The difference between the traumatic event and its aftermath * Common mistakes in trauma writing * Writing survivor agency and adaptation * How trauma shapes cultures, not just individuals A thoughtful episode for storytellers who want their work to feel real, respectful, and human. Fieldnotesofthedead.com Tiktock: Field Notes From The Dead Youtube: Field Notes From The Dead Join the email list for updates and exclusive free PDFS! #writingtrauma #traumainformedwriting #writerstips #worldbuilding #storytelling #writing #violence How to write trauma realistically #fantasyworldbuilding #dnd field notes from the dead

12. jan. 2026 - 9 min
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