Maybe you have heard a small snippet of this story in a high school history class, but more than likely this is one story your teacher skipped. One of the most nightmarish tales of human suffering that will make you cringe with fear and disgust, the story of the Donner Party will teach important lessons about humanity, history and con men. But most importantly it will teach you to never take a shortcut!

The Donner Party

Over 200 years after the witch hunts of Salem set aflame the imagination and superstitions of America's Northeastern states another such epidemic would sweep through the same area. In the 19th century a wave of paranoia swept through rural New England. Small communities became convinced that they were the victim of vampires and that these vampires were returning from the grave to feast upon their living loved ones. In this episode, Jen will take you through the medical, anthropologic and sociologic reasons that this community got caught up in the Vampire Panic.&nbsp;

The Vampire Panic of New England

The Bermuda Triangle is a legendary section of the Atlantic Ocean where numerous people, ships and planes have disappeared or have been found abandoned. As far back as Shakespeare, this area of the open ocean has inspired stories of otherworldly events. Regardless of which theory you subscribe to, there is no doubt that the story of The Bermuda Triangle is a Notorious Narrative. In this episode, Robin sails through the history, disappearances and theories regarding The Devil's Triangle.&nbsp;

The Mysterious Bermuda Triangle

In the 19th century legendary showman P.T. Barnum scoured the earth for collect outstanding human specimens to be displayed at his "Freakshow". From The Living Skeleton to The Dog-Faced Boy, these people spent their lives and deaths in the public eye. In this episode, Robin introduces you to some of the amazing men and women who lived this life.&nbsp;

Outstanding Human Specimens

Every area has their regional ghost story, but few of these are as well documented as that of Tennessee's Bell Witch. Well, The Bell's Witch is the tale of a spirit that harassed the Bell Family in the early 19th century in rural Tennessee. This story has brought investigators and curiosity seekers from all around for the past two centuries. So gather round, in this episode, Jen will tell you her hometown ghost story.

The Bell Witch or The Bell's Witch: I’ve Heard It Both Ways

1964 was a busy year, The Beatles, Vietnam and Yetta. Well maybe you have never heard of Yetta, but this Presidential candidate had some wild ideas and plans for the government. How do you feel about putting truth serum in Senate's water supply? In this week's episode, Jen will tell you the tale of the housewife who shook up the 1964 Presidential election.&nbsp;

Dark Horse: The Story of Candidate Yetta Bronstein

While the prospect of a flood of free beer may be appealing to some, this bizarre disaster was catastrophic to the neighborhood of St. Giles in London. The tidal wave of 135,000 gallons of porter left death and destruction in its wake. This week, Robin will tackle the infamous tale of The Beer Tsunami.

Notorious Narratives