A podcast about legendary tales and historical nonsense. Hosts Matti and David pick a topic out of their box of mystery and wow one another with a tale of intrigue. Covering haunted houses, grisly crimes, and unbelievable tales, Matti likes to believe in the legends she reads about while David tends to need maximum proof. Join us for the legend and the logic.
Lesser-Known Islands Episode 1: The Lost Colony of Roanoke with David
In the late 1500s, over 100 colonists disappeared from their settlement on Roanoke Island. Left in their place was one mysterious word carved into a tree... "CROATOAN."
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Sources
The Lost Colony — An Outer Banks Mystery by Linda Coutant for the National Parks Conversation Association
The “Croatoan” Mystery of the Lost Roanoke Colony May Finally Be Solved by Jessica Mason
How Transatlantic History Shaped the World as We Know it by Chantae Reden for Royal Caribbean
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
8 Jan 2024
Witches and Wizards Episode 2:The Bell Witch with Matti
In the early 1800s, John Bell moved his wife, Lucy and their children from North Carolina to Robertson County, Tennessee where he purchased 320 acres of farmland along the Red River. For years this family lived happily in their home, but in the summer of 1817, things would drastically change for the Bell family. From big corn field roaming dogs, invisible chains dragging on the floor, all the way to ghosts flat out slappin' people awake... buckle up and join us as we discuss the Bell Witch.
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Sources
Articles:
Tennessee Legends: The Bell Witch by Victoria Kleinpeter from the Tennessee State Museum
Bell Witch lore spins dark tale, but could science explain it all? By Katie Nixon from The Tennessean
The Bell Witch: The Scariest Ghost Story in Tennessee by Meghan E. Gattignolo
The Elusive, Maddening Mystery of the Bell Witch by Colin Dickey posted on Atlas Obscura
The Strange Legend of the Bell Witch from Genteel & Bard
Bell Witch by William T. Turner from the Tennessee Encyclopedia
Historian, descendant recount Bell Witch legend by Cassandra Stephenson from the Associated Press
Bell Witch from Wikipedia
Videos:
The Bell Witch Haunting by MrBallen
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
2 Oct 2023
Witches and Wizards Episode 1: Merlin with David
Happy Halloween Season!! We are kicking off spooky month with Witches and Wizards. What do you know about Merlin? If you're like Matti, you know nothing at all. Come dive into the surprising origins of Merlin with the Legend Logic Podcast.
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Sources to check out:
Medievalists.net
TimelessMyths.com
AncientOrigins.net
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
18 Sept 2023
Items Made From Humans Episode 2: Books Bound in Human Skin with Matti
Whether you find it repulsive or fascinating, anthropodermic books exist among us. Join in as we discuss the Red Barn Murder and the killer who, if legend is true, found himself literally wrapped around the story of his own gruesome actions.
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Sources to check out:
Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom
An Authentic and Faithful History of the mysterious murder of Maria Marten
Broadside ballad entitled 'The Murder of Maria Marten'
Florence pugh singing murder of maria marten #57
Shirley Collins & The Albion Band - Murder of Maria Marten
The Ballad of Maria Marten - A MUSICAL?!
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
4 Sept 2023
Items Made From Humans Episode 1: Wartime Trophies with David
Whether it's in your history book, in the news, or even in your bible, humans have been keeping select human body parts for various reasons. Dive in to an interesting conversation with us.
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Sources to check out:
ATI - Egypt
ATI - Japan
IJUH
Reuters
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
14 Aug 2023
Natural Disasters Episode 2: Earthquake Legends with Matti
From a flat porous Earth to a giant cow balancing the world on her horns, humans have always tried to come up with the explanations for the things that happen around us. Different cultures have used different logic and legends to wrap their heads around Earthquakes. Tune in as we dive into a few tales that may or may not answer the question, "what is an earthquake?"
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Sources to check out:
What is an Earthquake? — NASA Science Space Place
A Brief History of Seismology to 1910
Earthquake Legends
Reelfoot Lake History — Old Cypress Lodge in Reelfoot, TN
Aristotle and Earthquake Data: A Historical Note by Spyros Missiakoulis
Namazu — The Ancient History Behind the Earthquake Causing Catfish
Norse Mythology for Smart People — Loki Bound
Norse Mythology for Smart People — The Death of Baldur
Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
17 Jul 2023
Natural Disasters Episode 1: 2011 Japanese Tsunami with David
March 11, 2011 devastated Japan. A magnitude 9.0 earthquake strong enough to shift the Earth's axis hit off the coast of Japan. What came next destroyed communities and caused a ripple effect that left taxi drivers terrified, men possessed, and calls from the ghosts of those lost.
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Sources to check out:
Ghosts of the tsunami still wander by Andrew Salmon of Asia Times
This Unsolved Mysteries Episode Might Convince You Ghosts Are Real by Shelby Copeland on Oprah Daily
Tsunami's Ghosts Haunt Japanese Earthquake Survivors from NPR's Rachel Martin interviewing Richard Lloyd Parry
Ghosts of the Tsunami by Richard Lloyd Parry on Amazon
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
26 Jun 2023
Failed Assassination Attempts Episode 2: King Louis XV with Matti
This is episode two of the "Failed Assassination Attempts" prompt Matti and David pulled out of the chest of mystery. Listen in to hear about the Drama King (King Louis XV) and his would-be assassin who brought a tiny knife for seemingly no reason.
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Sources to check out:
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think by Dave Roos
Marquise De Pompadour 1721-1764 from Château De Versailles
Death of Louis XV, 1774 from Château De Versailles
Assassination Attempt on Louis XV from Parisology
Louis XV's foiled assassination plot and gruesome end for man who led it by Clive Hammond
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
12 Jun 2023
Failed Assassination Attempts Episode 1: Khaled Mashal with David
This is episode one of the "Failed Assassination Attempts" prompt Matti and David pulled out of the chest of mystery. Listen in to hear about an intelligence agency that thought a can of soda and spray on poison would equal a great assassination plan.
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Sources to check out:
10 Craziest Failed Assassination Attempts
VanityFair
Ikonnect
Middle East Monitor
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
30 May 2023
Disgusting or Illegal Foods Episode 2: Rotgut Whiskey with Matti
This is episode two of the "Disgusting things people eat or things that are Illegal to eat" prompt Matti and David pulled out of the chest of mystery. We were all grossed out by David's episode and now it's Matti's turn. Back in the days of grave robbing, people got creative (and nasty) when it came to relocating corpses. Tune in to find out just how disgusting history can be.
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Sources to check out:
Bodies at the Bottom of the Barrel by Steph Distasio
In Need of Cadavers, 19th-Century Medical Student Raided Baltimore’s Graves by Antero Pietila
From grave-robbing to unclaimed poor to donating your body after death: Here’s a look at the strange history of medical cadavers by Susan Lawrence
Introducing the COFFIN TORPEDO: Bizarre contraption that was used to deter 19th Century grave robbers by exploding when the lid was pried open by Forrest Hanson
The Anatomy Riot of 1788 by Sam Kean
The Rotgut Record by Stephen J. Taylor
A Better Man Never Lifted a Spade by Katie Reichard
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
15 May 2023
Disgusting or Illegal Foods Episode 1: Ortolan Bunting with David
This is the first set of topic roulette episodes. David and Matti pulled the prompt from the chest of mystery: "Disgusting things people eat or things that are Illegal to eat." Now they both have to weave an episode around a legend with the same central theme. Get ready to be grossed out! David's episode is up first.
This episode discusses animal cruelty. Listener discretion is advised.
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Sources to check out:
Smithsonian Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Tasting Table
Eater
MyFrenchLife
Mashed
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
3 May 2023
Haunted Houses Bonus Episode: The Lemp Mansion Part 2 with Matti
BONUS EPISODE! Matti can't let it go, so we are diving into another legend about the Lemp Mansion before we leave it behind. Matti and David aren't going to agree on this one. What will it be, legend, logic, or a little bit of both?
This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is at serious risk for suicide, please dial 988 to seek help. If you'd like to learn more about suicide prevention or find non-emergency support, please visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or the National Alliance on Mental Illness to learn more.
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Sources to check out:
The History and Haunting of Lemp Mansion by Rebecca F. Pittman on Amazon
Lemp Mansion on Instagram
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
17 Apr 2023
Haunted Houses Episode 2: The Lemp Mansion with Matti
In Episode 2, Matti introduces us to the Lemp Mansion. Listen in and decide for yourself if it is haunted or not. What will it be, legend, logic, or a little bit of both?
This episode mentions and may discuss suicide. If you or someone you know is at serious risk for suicide, please dial 988 to seek help. If you'd like to learn more about suicide prevention or find non-emergency support, please visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or the National Alliance on Mental Illness to learn more.
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Sources to check out:
The History and Haunting of Lemp Mansion by Rebecca F. Pittman on Amazon
Lemp Mansion on Instagram
Library of Congress European Reading Room
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
1 Apr 2023
Haunted Houses Episode 1: The Winchester Mystery House with David
In Episode 1, David introduces us to the Winchester Mystery House. Listen in and decide for yourself if it is haunted or not. What will it be, legend, logic, or a little bit of both?
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Sources to check out:
SFGATE Article by Katie Dowd
Captive of the Labyrinth: Sarah L. Winchester, Heiress to the Rifle Fortune
Sarah Winchester on biography.com
Photo mentioned in the episode on the Winchester Mystery House website.
Music by Diamond Tunes from Pixbay
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