The Twilight Traveler

The Snallygaster

In this episode, we sink our teeth into the Snallygaster - Maryland's favorite nightmare with wings - and the surprisingly problematic history lurking beneath the folklore. Then we visit the Snallygaster Museum, where myth, tourism, and dark history collide.

Cascades Female Factory

The Cascades Female Factory operated between 1828 and 1856, serving as one of Australia's most notorious penal institutions for women. In this episode, we visit the remains of the factory to uncover the harsh realities of convict life. While the site now stands in quiet ruin, its history speaks loudly of the cost of empire and the women who endured it. 

Krampusnacht

In this episode, we dive into the chilling Alpine legend of Krampus - the horned, cloven-hoofed enforcer of Saint Nicholas who doesn't just reward good behavior, but punishes the naughty. From medieval folklore to modern mayhem, we trace how this demonic figure survived through the centuries to become a beloved terror of the holiday season. Then we take you straight into the heart of Salzburg's Christkindlmarkt, where the annual Krampuslauf turns the festive streets into a riot of rattling chains, roaring masks, and firelit chaos.

The Empty Library

In this episode of The Twilight Traveler, we head to Berlin to revisit the 1933 Nazi book burnings—a night when thousands of banned works were thrown into the flames in the name of ideological purity. Our journey continues to the Empty Library memorial at Bebelplatz, where a glass window reveals rows of vacant shelves below the square, a quiet but powerful reminder of the voices erased.

Chapel of the Martyrs

Join me on a visit to Otranto's Chapel of the Martyrs, where rows of skulls stare from behind glass and centuries-old tragedy hangs heavy in the air. In this episode, we walk through the chapel's dim corridors, unpack the story of the 800 victims memorialized here, and reflect on what it feels like to stand in the presence of their preserved remains.

Sloss Furnaces

Once a roaring symbol of Birmingham's industrial might, Sloss Furnaces now stands silent, its towering stacks and rusted machinery a grim reminder of the men who toiled, and sometimes perished, within its fiery depths. In this episode, we explore the dark history surrounding one of Alabama's most infamous landmarks.

Franklin Castle

In this episode, we're heading to Cleveland, Ohio to visit the mysterious Franklin Castle, a mansion steeped in tragedy, rumor, and restless spirits. Together, we'll explore its shadowy halls, uncover the truth behind its haunted reputation, and see why this house continues to capture the imagination of ghost hunters and skeptics alike.

Castle Mountain Internment Camp

In today's episode, we'll explore the Crystal Mountain Internment Camp at Canada's Banff National Park, where "enemy aliens" were once held during World War 1. We'll visit the First World War Internment Exhibit and uncover the difficult truths behind Canada's mountain paradise.

The Broad Street Cholera Outbreak

In this episode, we're heading back to 1854 London, where a simple water pump became the source of terror. Join me as I trace the deadly path of the Broad Street cholera outbreak and visit the replica Broad Street Pump that still stands as a reminder of one of London's most tragic moments in public health history.

The Pope Lick Monster

This week, we're heading deep into the eerie woods of Louisville, Kentucky - home to one of America's strangest legends: The Pope Lick Monster. From chilling sightings on the infamous Pope Lick Bridge to the local Goatman Festival that celebrates the myth, we're exploring how folklore, fear, and tragedy collide.