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Desert Sirens9. Episode 9: Native American Ghost Stories and the Legend of King TutHappy gobble gobble week! We have a fun one for you this time. Janielle starts by telling first hand ghost stories from Native Americans living in the south west. From creepy visits, loving moments and full bodies apparitions. Then, Chelsea tells the history of the boy king that history tried to erase. King Tuts tomb brought about tons of history and artifacts along with a possible curse. Be careful when you disturb the dead!Sources:American Indian Ghost Stories of the West by Antonio R. Garcez https://www.newmexico.org/native-culture/native-communities/acoma-sky-city...
2023-11-221h 05Desert Sirens8. Episode 8: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and Peggy the Doll Pt. 2Welcome back, victims of our alluring tales! This week we do a deep dive as Janielle tells the history and amazing triumph of the Native Americans and their success in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico. These brave people were strong and fought against the Spanish invaders or their native lands. Then Chelsea finishes off the spine tingling tale of Peggy the Doll. You might just need to book a trip to Vegas to see her yourself!Sources:Deadly Possessions S1E3The Haunted Museum S1E5
2023-11-152h 05Desert Sirens7. Episode 7: La Llorona and Peggy the Doll Pt. 1Spooky season may be over, by it continues with our stories. This week Janielle tells the very common tale of La Llorona, its possible origins and possibly versions you've never heard before. Then... at your own risk, listen to our first multiparter! Chelsea tells Part 1 of the tale of Peggy the Doll. Listen with the lights on!Sources:Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment by Benjamin RadfordEerie New Mexico by Ray John de Aragonhttps://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-womanhttps://www.donquijote.org/mexican-culture/history/la-llorona/https://www.legendsofamerica.com...
2023-11-081h 36Desert Sirens6. Episode 6: The History of the La Posada Hotel and the History of HalloweenWelcome back spooky listeners. First off, Happy Halloween! We hope you enjoy these spooky tales of the History of the La Posada Hotel. Go book a stay at the luxurious hotel and possibly see a ghost or even smell one...as told by Janielle. Then learn about the History of the celebration of Halloween and how it slowly evolved from its original Celtic pagan religion Samhain...as told by Chelsea. We hope you had a fun and safe night!SourcesRadford, Benjamin. Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment. University ofNew Mexico Press, 2014.https://www...
2023-11-021h 15Desert Sirens5. Episode 5: Santuario de Chimayo and Fun Disneyland factsEpisode 5! Welcome back for your midweek Siren Song! This week Janielle tells the history and interesting story of Santuario de Chimayo... an annual pilgrimage to a well inside of a church containing powerful dirt said to be able to heal all types of ailments. Then Chelsea, tells fun and interesting facts about the happiest place on Earth!SourcesRadford, Benjamin. Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment. University ofNew Mexico Press, 2014.https://www.holychimayo.us/https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/el_santuario_de_chimayo.htmlhttps://www.newmexico.org/listing/el-santuario-de-chimayo/2502/https://www...
2023-10-251h 34Desert Sirens4. Episode 4: The Kimo Theater and Lake LanierWelcome to episode four! This week the Siren Janielle teaches you some history on our local Kimo Theater, the beautiful art and architecture and possible ghosts...Then take a dive with Chelsea into the history and mystery around Lake Lanier, where a whole community was forced underwater causing a curse to emerge, among other things. SourcesRadford, Benjamin. Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment. University ofNew Mexico Press, 2014.http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/portal/communities/architecture/styles/art-deco.html#:~:text=Art%20Deco%20buildings%20have%20a,edges%20or%20as%20string%20courses.https://www.cabq.gov...
2023-10-181h 09Desert Sirens3. Episode 3: Old Town Ghosts Part 3 and Conspiracy theories of the Titanic Welcome to our third episode! Hopefully our Siren songs keep luring you back to the dark and spooky depths. This week Janielle brings us yet another haunting story from Old Town at the Church Street Café. Watch out or you might just get a mug thrown at you or your butt squeezed. Then Chelsea takes us even further into the water with fun conspiracy theories about why the "Unsinkable Ship' did inevitably sink. Was it just a terrible accident? Or was there more to the story.SourcesPolston, Cody. Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque. Haunted America, 2012.https://www.jstor.org/stable/1932639h...
2023-10-1159 minDesert Sirens2. Episode 2: Old Town Ghosts Part 2, and the Sentinelese TribeDive back in as the Desert Sirens, Janielle and Chelsea bring you another soothing siren song. This week, Janielle haunts us with another tale of ghosts that spook guests in restaurant location in our local Albuquerque Old Town. Then Chelsea tells us the exciting tale of a (mostly) uncontacted tribe that remains as the last to be colonized by the modern world. Teaching us the lesson of, just leave them alone!You won't want to resurface after engulfing yourself in our songs.SourcesPolston, Cody. Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque. Haunted America, 2012.http...
2023-10-041h 21Desert Sirens1. Episode 1: Old Town Ghosts and Our Concept of timeWelcome Spooky guys and gals to our first episode! A long time in the making, we are excited to invite you to our new podcast, Desert Sirens. In this first Episode, Janielle introduces us to our first ghosts! The ghosts that haunt a restaurant in the Old Town district of Albuquerque. Where we both were born and raised. Then Chelsea takes on an exciting ride through our jacked up concept of time... is time even real? It'll definitely get you thinking. We hope you enjoy listening to our first Siren song!Sources:Polston, Cody. Ghosts...
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