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Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here. From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.
Unknown Host hosts Forgotten American Folklore, a history show with 76 episodes published.
Sadly, the display of human oddities was part of entertainment in the nineteenth century. This week we meet some of the few who made successuful lives in the sideshow tent. We would love to hear your questions or comment
One last highlight in Barnum's career before he starts his famous circus. We would love to hear your questions or comments: fafolklore@gmail.com If you enjoy the podcast, maybe you’d like to make a contribution. You can
Barnum continues exhibiting in his American Museum and brings Grizzly Adams from the West. We would love to hear your questions or comments: fafolklore@gmail.com If you enjoy the podcast, maybe you’d like to make a contr
Barnum brings the worlds most popular singer to a record breaking tour of America. Questions of comments: Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
This week we start a series of episodes on one of the most iconic figures in Americana- P.T. Barnum.
Two hoaxes from New York State- a giant man from pre-Biblical times is uncovered in Cardiff New York and a family is chased from their Long Island home by.... ghosts? Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
One day I casually googled 'American End of the World Prophets' and discovered the Millerites and the several religious movements that came of them. Today a dive down the end of the world rabbit hole. Questions of commen
The Lakota chief who would lead his people through Little Big Horn and the end of their freedom on the plains.
The story of a boy drawn into a family of witches- and how simple pranks can go wrong fast. Feedback? Fafolklore@gmail.com
The story of an early American criminal gang- the gang that wrote the book on how to rob a train. Questions? Comments? Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
Jefferson Randolph 'Soapy' Smith was a colorful character, a grifter. a confidence man, and the king of the town of Skagway, Alaska during the gold rush. This guy lived an intersting life. Comments or questions? Contact
The story behind a folk ballad sung every year in Pennsylvania, commemorating the executiuon of twenty four year old Susanna Cox.
A strange creature appears in West Virginia- is it a warning of disaster to come, or does it cause disaster? Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
The stories of two Americans whose preserved bodies lived more interesting lives than they did. Also one British philosopher who preserved himself so he could finally get the respect he deserved. Questions or comments? f
Solve all your health problems with the oil from a snake, or implant a goat's organs, or take these pills...
The folklore of snakes, including a Cherokee story from Georgia about the Uktena. Questions or comments? fafolklore@gmail.com
For the Masters next week, let's talk a little golf.
The Bermuda Triangle is a modern product of folklore- and the fact that nobody has a better suggestion than aliens doesn't help.
Today we close this series with the Battle of the Alamo, then a short discussion of how Davy Crockett's death fits into the ideals and beliefs that were growing as Americans moved West and the Civil War began to loom. Qu
Two figures that will meet Davy Crockett at the Alamo. Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com
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Forgotten American Folklore is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under History (society) and has published 76 episodes.
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