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Northeast Legends and Stories

Unearthing the Weird, the Wicked, and the Forgotten

A collage of four scenes featuring various supernatural and spooky characters: a menacing black wolf with a top hat emerging from water with a dark forest background, a group of three eerie men in suits and hats with glowing eyes and ghostly aura standing outside a house at night, a werebear and a man dressed in vintage clothing having a conversation in a grassy field with trees, and a vampire hovering over a Victorian bedroom at night with a coffin, a woman in bed, and a window showing the moon.
A collage of four images: top left is an illustration of Queen Victoria with a stern expression, wearing a black dress and a black and white bonnet; top right is a dark, animated style illustration of a fierce black panther with yellow eyes, and a woman with long dark hair and pale face behind it; bottom left is a real photograph of a man with glasses, a beard, and a serious expression, outdoors with a blurred green background; bottom right is a dark fantasy illustration of an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in black robes, holding a potion bottle in a spooky forest.

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Dive into the rich tapestry of the Northeast with Northeast Legends and Stories! This podcast explores the captivating people, iconic places, pivotal events, and vibrant history of New York, New Jersey, and all of New England. From the Revolutionary War battlegrounds of Massachusetts to the bustling streets of Manhattan, and from the folklore of Maine’s rugged coast to the hidden gems of New Jersey’s shore, each episode uncovers the tales that shaped the region. Join us as we bring to life the legends, mysteries, and untold stories that make the Northeast a treasure trove of American heritage. Perfect for history buffs, adventure seekers, and anyone curious about the heart and soul of this dynamic region!

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Recent UFO & UAP Sightings in the Northeast US (2024–2026): Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut & New England Reports
Recent UFO & UAP Sightings in the Northeast US (2024–2026): Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut & New England Reports

Explore the latest UFO/UAP sightings in the Northeast (2024–2026): silent orbs, fast-moving lights, triangles, and unexplained maneuvers in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Detailed timeline, key reports, Boston & Hudson Valley clusters, AARO findings, and why sightings continue in New England's skies.

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Hannah Cranna: The Witch of Connecticut and Her Legendary Curse in Monroe & Botsford
Hannah Cranna: The Witch of Connecticut and Her Legendary Curse in Monroe & Botsford

Uncover the chilling legend of Hannah Cranna, the Witch of Connecticut—a 19th-century widow from Monroe and Botsford, CT, accused of witchcraft, cursing neighbors, and controlling the weather. Explore her real-life story, the 1851 death of her husband, accusations of poisoning, the infamous 1854 "witch trial" in Monroe, her haunting curse, and the enduring folklore that makes her one of New England's most famous witches, alongside Salem's dark history and other regional mysteries.

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Madame Sherri: The Bohemian Showgirl Who Built a Castle in New Hampshire's Woods
Madame Sherri: The Bohemian Showgirl Who Built a Castle in New Hampshire's Woods

Explore the wild life of Madame Sherri, New Hampshire's most flamboyant 1920s–1930s showgirl and costume designer, who built a lavish stone castle in the woods of Chesterfield. Discover her rise to fame, the mysterious 1931 mansion fire, the abandoned castle ruins today, and her enduring legacy as a New England eccentric icon.

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Northeastern Nocturnes: Tales of Mystery, Madness, and Historical Havoc

As night falls over New England's rugged coasts, misty forests, and historic villages, this collection invites you to explore captivating stories of intrigue and wonder. From the echoes of Salem's famed trials to unexplained phenomena in the mountains, tales of eccentric visionaries, and pivotal moments in history that still spark curiosity—these nocturnes weave together folklore, enduring enigmas, and the fascinating interplay of human ambition and the unknown.

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Northeast Crytids

Dive into the shadowy forests and misty lakes of the Northeast, where elusive cryptids prowl at the crossroads of ancient legends and modern sightings. From the mischievous Pukwudgies and mighty Thunderbirds rooted in Native American myths of the Wampanoag and Algonquian peoples—to iconic figures of American folklore like the lumbering Bigfoot-like creatures, serpentine lake monsters such as Champ, and the Jersey Devil haunting the Pine Barrens—these enigmatic beings blend indigenous guardian spirits, tricksters, and cautionary tales with enduring regional lore that continues to ignite imagination and intrigue.

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The Montauk Monster: What Was the 2008 Long Island Beach Creature? Photos, Plum Island Theories & Real Explanation
The Montauk Monster: What Was the 2008 Long Island Beach Creature? Photos, Plum Island Theories & Real Explanation

Uncover the truth behind the Montauk Monster – the mysterious carcass that washed up on Montauk Beach in 2008. Explore viral photos, Plum Island conspiracies, expert analysis identifying it as a decomposed raccoon, and why the legend lives on in 2026.

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The Spook Rabbit (Ogre Rabbit) of Harmony Township: New Jersey's Legendary Bullet-Dodging Cryptid & 120-Year-Old Folklore
The Spook Rabbit (Ogre Rabbit) of Harmony Township: New Jersey's Legendary Bullet-Dodging Cryptid & 120-Year-Old Folklore

Discover the Spook Rabbit (Ogre Rabbit) of Harmony Township, New Jersey—a small, ferocious, bullet-dodging rabbit-like creature haunting local woods for over 120 years. Explore origins in 19th-century Hunterdon County legends, reports of outrunning dogs and hunters, supernatural traits, and its place among New Jersey cryptids like the Jersey Devil, Mantis Man, and Pine Barrens mysteries.

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The Spectral Moose of Maine & New England: Giant Ghostly Moose Sightings
The Spectral Moose of Maine & New England: Giant Ghostly Moose Sightings

Discover the eerie Spectral Moose of Maine and northern New England—a massive, ghostly, or giant moose (up to 15 feet tall, albino, or transparent) reported in remote woods and swamps. Explore Abenaki origins, 19th–20th century sightings, modern encounters, and its place among New England cryptids like the Thunderbird, Winsted Wildman, or Black Dog of the Hanging Hills.

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Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death: New England's Brutal Summer of 1816 In 1816, New England endured what locals grimly nicknamed the "Year Without a Summer," the "Poverty Year," or most hauntingly, "Eighteen Hundred and Fro
Paddle Your Gourd: Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Regatta, New Hampshire This delightfully absurd New England tradition turns massive pumpkins into racing vessels every October in the charming town of Goffstown, NH—right along the scenic Piscataquog R
This charming pocket-sized 1954 Texaco Cruising Chart (No. 1) captures the golden age of recreational boating, when post-war prosperity and the rise of leisure time turned the Atlantic coastline into a playground for yachtsmen and weekend sailors. Co
She was called the Witch of Connecticut... and her curse still whispers. Hannah Cranna of Monroe—accused of poison, curses, and dark powers in the 1850s—faced an informal witch trial, lived alone, and died in a storm in 1861. Her final cu
This classic late-19th-century view looks north along Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, from the corner of Liberty Street (today known as Frank B. Murray Street). Captured around 1892 and published in the lavishly illustrated Picturesque Ham
Where Uncle Tom's Cabin Was Born: Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Hartford This elegant pair of photographs—historic (c. 1905, Library of Congress / Detroit Publishing Co.) and modern—shows the beautifully preserved Harriet Beecher Stowe Hou
This striking modern photo captures Judges Cave—a dramatic pile of massive glacial boulders forming a natural rock shelter high atop West Rock Ridge in what is now West Rock Ridge State Park, New Haven, Connecticut. With its shadowy overhangs,
She built a castle in the NH woods... then watched it burn. Madame Sherri—1920s showgirl, costume designer, and queen of excess—lived like royalty in her lavish Chesterfield mansion, hosting wild parties until the 1931 fire left haunting
1850: They tunneled into a NH bank vault... then ruined it all. The Charlestown Bank Heist—gold stolen, clues left everywhere, robbers caught spending loot openly. One of America's weirdest robberies gone hilariously wrong. Full wild true crime
It stands... and watches. The Mantis Man—NJ's 7–8 ft insect-humanoid cryptid with compound eyes and claws—haunts the Pine Barrens. Sightings in Tuckerton, Batsto, and near Jersey Devil territory. Alien? Guardian? Or pure nightmare?

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