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Where you'll find Southern lore, legends, odd histories, ghost stories, trivia and more.Help support the show at patreon.com/theloreofthesouth

Lore of the South Kelly Crews

    • History
    • 4.4 • 61 Ratings

Where you'll find Southern lore, legends, odd histories, ghost stories, trivia and more.Help support the show at patreon.com/theloreofthesouth

    E83 Mary Musgrove

    E83 Mary Musgrove

    Welcome to E 83 Mary Musgrove the female founder of Savannah, GA.  Also y’all heads up!  In the beginning I talk about our old cat and it gets sad, so if you feel the need, please skip ahead.
    Y’all look for Enocha on the socials.  She has great history and spooky content.  On YouTube and tick tok look for “Salt Waves and Spanish Moss”. 

    Citations
    Alexander, K. L. (n.d.). Biography: Mary Musgrove. National Women’s History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-musgrove 
    Independence Hall Association. (n.d.). Creating the Carolinas. ushistory.org. https://www.ushistory.org/us/5c.asp 
    Mary Musgrove - New Georgia encyclopedia. (n.d.). https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/mary-musgrove-ca-1700-ca-1763 
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    E 82 Anna Kingsley

    E 82 Anna Kingsley

    Thank you for joining us for this special episode.  Meet Anna Jai Kingsley- she was captured and enslaved as a 13 year old girl, married to a 40 year old slave and plantation owner. By 18 she was the freed mother of three and owned her own land and slaves.  She was a woman who lived many lives in one lifetime.

    Follow us on social media. Leave a five start review wherever you can.  Consider becoming a Patreon supporter it will allow for producer Mike and I to take the podcast further and allow us to visit more historical places. https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouth?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Got a show idea or wanna get in touch email the show at loreofthesouth@gmail.com

    Citations
    Guides @ UF: Florida History Resources: British colonial period: Introduction. British Colonial Period: Introduction - FLORIDA HISTORY RESOURCES - Guides @ UF at University of Florida. (n.d.). https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/c.php?g=147537&p=7798301 
    Schafer, D. L. (2018). Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley African Princess, Florida Slave, plantation slaveowner. University Press of Florida. 
    Stowell, D. W., & Tilford, K. (1998). Kingsley Plantation. Eastern National. 
    Stowell, D. W., Tilford, K., Clark, R., Clark, C. S., & Tyrol, B. (2007). Kingsley plantation a history of the Fort George Island Plantation. Eastern National. 
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    E81 Vengeance and Valentines

    E81 Vengeance and Valentines

    Thank you for joining us for this special Valentines Day episode,  we get a visit from the Witch of Yazoo City and hear about the endless love of Willie and Nellie Gordon. 
    Thank you Misty for the show suggestion!
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    citations
    Apel, T. (2014, October 29). The witch of yazoo still haunts the town she burned. Ledger. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/10/28/witch-yazoo-still-haunts-town-burned/18093723/ 
    DeBolt, M. W. (1984). Savannah Spectres and other Strange tales. Donning Company/Publishers. 
    Willie and Nellie a Love Story
    Magazine, S. (2024, January 19). Archaeologists unearth ancient roman cemetery full of jewelry, coins and clothing. Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-roman-cemetery-full-of-jewelry-coins-and-clothing-180983615/?fbclid=IwAR2DTf4YpmRm-I0oh6RTq-HWgxw8QozARvdgaa44BiSrcBOEkDcVKGXhZNI 
    Stacy A. Cordery. (2012, February 9). A romance for all time. https://www.stacycordery.com/juliette-gordon-low/steamy-love-letters-nellie-willie-gordon/ 
    Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, November 15). Yazoo City, Mississippi. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yazoo_City,_Mississippi 
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    E80 Shakers, Quakers & Fakers

    E80 Shakers, Quakers & Fakers

    Join us for another episode of LotS!  Today we discuss the history of Spiritualism and the psychic capital of the world Cassadaga, FL.

    Follow us on social media for pics and updates. Consider becoming a Patreon it really does help and Y'all, it's cheaper than gas station coffee. https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouth?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

    Wanna get in touch send us an email loreofthesouth@gmail.com

    citations
    A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). 8 famous figures who believed in communicating with the dead. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/spiritualism-communication-dead-figures 
    Declaration of principles. National Spiritualist Association of Churches. (n.d.). https://nsac.org/what-we-believe/principles/ 
    dep. (n.d.). 75 did you know facts that will blow your mind - parade. parade . https://parade.com/1199611/marynliles/did-you-know-facts/ 
    Encyclopedia.com. (2024, January 17). ." encyclopedia of occultism and parapsychology. . encyclopedia.com. 8 Jan. 2024 . Encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/colby-george-p-1848-1933 
    Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2023, December 14). Spiritualism. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/spiritualism-religion 
    Séance City, Florida. THE BITTER SOUTHERNER. (n.d.). https://bittersoutherner.com/seance-city-florida-spiritualism-cassadaga 
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    E79 Patreon Special Release Old Timey Medical Treatments

    E79 Patreon Special Release Old Timey Medical Treatments

    We did not want to stand y'all up two weeks in a row, so here is a special release from the Patreon.  It starts a little slow then Producer Mike and I find our stride.  But if you've been on the fence about becoming a supporter maybe this will push you over the edge (in a good way).   There's a link below or you can simply search The Lore of the South on the Patreon site or app.

    Hey Tare, if you're out there I still have your little goody bad ready to ship. Email us your info and it will be on its way.
    loreofthesouth@gmail.com
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    citation 
    7 unusual ancient medical techniques - history. (n.d.). https://www.history.com/news/7-unusual-ancient-medical-techniques 
    Beheler, T. (2022, April 27). 10 strange medical practices from history: Headlines and heroes. The Library of Congress. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/04/10-strange-medical-practices-from-history/ 
    Karen Berger, P. (2021, March 5). Pharmacy’s past: The soothing syrup known for causing death in thousands of babies. Pharmacy Times. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/pharmacys-past-the-soothing-syrup-known-for-causing-death-in-thousands-of-babies- 
    Lagay, F. (2002, July 1). The legacy of Humoral Medicine. Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/legacy-humoral-medicine/2002-07 
    List of reasons for admission to an insane asylum from the late 1800s. DangerousMinds. (2015, May 11). https://dangerousminds.net/comments/list_of_reasons_for_admission_to_an_insane_asylum 
    MediLexicon International. (n.d.). Medieval coffin birth: A modern medical mystery. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321433#Ongoing-risks-in-pregnancy 
    Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, March 21). Teething. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teething 
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    E78 Glamis Castle

    E78 Glamis Castle

    Merry Christmas y'all! Thank y'all for being with us for another year, it's our 3rd birthday!

    This is an episode I have been looking forward to doing!  Glamis is an ancient castle that has it all! A monster heir, a grey lady ghost, clashes of clans, people getting walled up alive...  Oh and it kinda looks like Hogwarts.  Also it's the home to the Queen Mother's family.  Anyway!  I hope y'all enjoy this episode.

    Thank you Tare for your review!  Email the show at loreofthesouth@gmail.com so we can mail you, your little goodie bag.

    And we have a new Patreon supporter! Tarryn, thank you for your support! If you'd like to help out the show, simply search The Lore of the South on Patreon.com

    citations
    1000 years of history in the heart of angus. Glamis Castle. (2023, April 13). https://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/castle-gardens/about-glamis-castle/ 
    Eerie Edinburgh. (n.d.). The ghosts of glamis castle. https://eerieedinburgh.com/spooky-stories/f/the-ghosts-of-glamis-castle 
    The Giant Sun Mirrors in Rjukan. Norway. (n.d.). https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/the-giant-sun-mirrors-in-rjukan/3632/# 
    Magazine, S. (2012, February 10). The monster of glamis. Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-monster-of-glamis-92015626/ 
    Ronald, I. (2023, July 28). A worm has been revived after 46,000 years in the Siberian permafrost. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/world/worm-resurrected-frozen-siberian-permafrost-intl-scli-scn/index.html 
    Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, October 31). Glamis Castle. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamis_Castle 
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Customer Reviews

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61 Ratings

61 Ratings

Tare Chanele ,

Hooked!

I found this podcast in a general search for lore and folktales and have been hooked from the first episode! I am listening through them all and they are perfect in getting me though my workday. Kelly is a great storyteller and does her research to share these stories. As a northerner with southern roots it is fun to hear stories of some familiar and not so familiar stories and places!

Movieegrrl ,

Great show!

I love listening to this show. Host had a great voice

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Southern and Spooky

I’ve been listening to this show on Spotify for the past three days and I’m already caught up to date on everything that’s currently released. I’ve really been enjoying it, because I really appreciate viewing the interesting history of the south through such an occasionally spooky lens. I’ve been having a lot of fun listening! I also very much appreciate that Kelly always makes sure to lists trigger warnings before any particularly tough subjects — it’s very considerate, and I think should be common practice, even if it isn’t. I appreciate it! Thanks, Kelly!

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