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Everyone knows Lizzie Borden as an axe murderer. Despite the wide consensus that she is guilty, the murder of her father and stepmother is technically a mystery! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/sup

How did a local folk legend become a worldwide phenomenon? The answer may not surprise you that it has to do with British Imperialism  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/support

I was too ready to dismiss the Skunk Ape as a "nobody" of a monster. I knew far too little of its fascinating history. I am honored to share it with you.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/suppo

I am BACK FROM THE DEAD!! Why are we afraid of clowns? The answer to this question may never be answered entirely but John Wayne Gacy may have something to do with it! I think we were born to think clowns are creepy.  --- Support this podcast: ht

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