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New Orleans is a curious town - from bizzarre tales of... sharp-toothed nuns that dwell in an old ursuline convent, to stories of strange chupacabra-like monsters, to the famed Axe Man, New Orleans is nothing but interesting. Today, I invite y'all to come with me on this journey through the Big Easy, as we explore the Lore, Myths, Legends, and history of this incredible place - touching on lore that's both terrifying and hilarious in equal measure.If you enjoy this sort of video - I invite y'all to like the video, subscribe, and comment - this'll help me out a ton as I make my way towards 100,000 subs in 2025 - a goal I've been dreaming of for well over a decade now.Want to help support the channel?https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeSkip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro01:02- The Casquette Girls of the Ursuline Convent10:16- Lafitte's Haunted Blacksmith Shop Bar13:38- The Haunted Muriel's Restaurant19:16- The Axe man of New Orleans29:50- The Horrors of the LaLaurie Mansion40:27- Marie Laveau, the voodoo queen46:34- The Grunch52:11- The Battle of New Orleans and the Story of Jean Lafitte57:34- The French Quarter is... Spanish?Music Credits:Intro Music: The ColonelLightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Closing music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"Thumbnail Credits:By Infrogmation of New Orleans - Photo by Infrogmation (talk) of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10863019By Jeff Carter / HowStuffWorks - https://www.flickr.com/photos/cartercomics/141058618/in/photostream/, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66221596By Carniphage - Vampire, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91508382

Howdy folks, and welcome back to my journey through the folklore of the United States. Today, I'm here to take you on a journey through the weird, strange, and sometimes scary stories that dot the swamps, cities, and suburban regions of Louisiana. New - keep in mind - we'll be circling back for more next week - covering New Orleans' Weird Folklore, but for now we're covering lore throughout the rest of your state. Also - later down the road - we'll be returning to cover more of your lore, and your haunted places and ghost stories - so stay tuned for that.Anyways, if you enjoy this video - please let me know in the comments, like the video, and subscribe if you can. It'll never cost you a single dime! Otherwise, site back, relax and enjoy this journey through some of Louisiana's Weird Folklore.Want to help support the channel?https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeSkip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro01:07- The tale of the Roupgarou / Loupgarou10:32- The Lake Peigneur Disaster16:16- The Honey Island Swamp Monster, Louisiana's Bigfoot22:05- Hippo Ranching32:38- Julia Brown - Louisiana's "other" Voodoo Queen40:46- The mounds at LSU44:00- The strange lore of the Louisiana State Capitol Building53:41- The Devil Man of AlgiersMusic Credit:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"

Texans, y'all already know you're weird... but did you know you were haunted, too? In this episode, we're going to go through the most haunted places in the great state of Texas. Whether it be Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, or any of your other cities - it seems the people of old are still... very much alive. Also, you know what they say, "Everything is bigger in Texas"... and that seems to be the case here. There are more ghost stories in this video than in any other haunted places video I've made, and this turned out to be the longest video I've ever produced. With that in mind - I hope you enjoy this video that goes through the haunted places, scary ghost stories, and history of your state.Want to help support the channel?https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeSkip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro01:04- The Spirits of the Alamo14:20- The Menger Hotel's Ghosts25:18- Goatman's Bridge (Shane Madej's Bridge)30:19- Donkey Lady Bridge33:20- A mysterious, ancient, hole40:04- Woman Hollering Creek and La Llorona43:00- The Marfa Lights47:29- El Paso High School52:02- Bragg Road and the Saratoga Lights57:54- The Driskill Hotel01:03:09- The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells01:10:39- The Haunted Texas State Capitol01:14:40- The Haunted Hill house of Mineral Wells01:19:36- The Legend of the White Lady of the Rio Frio01:23:18- The Ghosts of Texas A&M01:28:00- The Ghosts of the University of Texas01:34:07- Haunted Baylor University01:41:27- TCU's Hays Theatre's Haunting01:43:09- The USS Lexington's Haunted Places01:50:33- Screaming Bridge in Arlington01:52:50- Killough Monument's spirits01:56:48- Parkland Memorial Hospital02:03:40- The San Antonio Ghost Tracks02:07:35- Lubbock's Haunted Railroad Trestle02:10:06- Richard Moya Park's Ghosts02:13:17- The Devil's Backbone Tavern02:21:02- ClosingMusic Credit:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"Thumbnail Credit:By Patrick Boyd - cropped from [1], CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1770654By Nexcare (talk) (Uploads) - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38591949By Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas - Dead Man's Hole 1, Marble Falls, TexasUploaded by AlbertHerring, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29652609By Jon Hanson from Vienna, VA, USA - File:The_Marfa_Mystery_Lights_(3525821502)_(cropped).jpg, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=150089656

Howdy folks, and welcome back to our journey across the United States. Today we're covering the strange folklore and lore associated with Tennessee- my home state, and a state with lore deeper than I could ever hope to cover in a single video - that's why we're back with volume 2. Tennessee has... strange stuff in it to say the least. Creatures that scream in the middle of the night, races that cover nearly unfathomable terrain and distances, and chicken that is rather hot. Beyond this, there are ghosts and ghouls aplenty Whether you're in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, or Knoxville I'll be going over a bit of lore near you so sit back, relax, and enjoy this video on Tennessee's Weird Folklore! Want to help support the channel?https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeSkip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro01:04- The Origin of Hot Chicken06:03- The Story of the White Bluff Screamer15:38- Gary Cantrell and the Barkley Marathons26:17- The Sunsphere32:12- The Millington Pigman37:49- The Signal Mountain Spaceship Home41:03- The Snipe Hunt44:26- The Appalachian Balds51:13- Twelve Tribes57:13- ClosingThumbnail Credit:By Gatorfan252525 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=107910502By Ɱ - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77633916By Michael Hodge - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mhodge/3412112995/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48695343Google MapsMusic Credit:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"

Howdy folks, and welcome back to our journey across the United States. Today we're covering the strange folklore and lore associated with Texas - a state that in man ways is a gateway to western America - alongside nearby states like Oklahoma. Texas has strange things - ghosts that we'll cover in a video in a few weeks but also strange creatures, cryptids, and supposed legends of civilizations once established by giants underneath Texas's cities and towns. Whether it by Houston, Llano, Aurora, Abilene, Amarillo, or anywhere in between, everything is certainly bigger in Texas - and this video's a little bigger because of it. With that, sit back, relax, and enjoy this video on Texas's Weird Folklore! Want to help support the channel?https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeSkip to your favorite part:00:00- Intro01:04- A wall built by giants in Rockwall, TX?11:49- The story of the Lost Wagon Train18:19- The Black-Eyed Children24:16- The Leaning Tower of Texas26:30- La Lechuza32:35- Don't Mess with Texas34:37- Oklahoma's Panhandle37:35- Llanite41:26- The Levelland UFO Case50:05- The Aurora Texas UFO Crash55:31- ClosingThumbnail Credits:By Megamoto85 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46922024By Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52691948Google MapsMusic Credits:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"

Howdy Doody folks, and welcome back to our journey across the United States. Today, we’re back in Maryland, exploring some of your weirdest lore. From witches and wizards, to a war between oyster farmers, to a day where a small quaker town in your state was the US capital - it seems that every corner of your state is just a little bit weird, and we like that around here. With that - if you like this video, liking and subscribing is a quick and free way to help me out, and it tells YouTube that this channel is worth watching. Otherwise, come with me, and lets explore some of Maryland’s weirdest lore.Follow T’s Storytime Beyond YouTubeIf you want more T’s Storytime (and a little more me), here’s where to find it:Threads (day-to-day chaos, thoughts, and random musings):https://www.threads.com/@tsstorytime?invite=0Spotify (listen on the go):https://open.spotify.com/show/1MuhHnLVSvXyNSXB9YDVnb?si=qgyAeLXDSRi9-1KbBxQbCwT’s Spot (my other channel — bonus & unrelated content):https://www.youtube.com/@TsspotyoSupport the Channel💬 Become a MemberGet perks like prioritized comments and end-of-video shout-outs!No pressure — I will never paywall content. Ever.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7y7G_1CvPV8GcyGmZ_nSXw/join☕ Buy Me a CoffeeIf you’d like to support the channel directly:https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeAffiliate LinkSouth Mountain Magic:https://amzn.to/4ro9ll7(Using affiliate links helps support the channel at no extra cost to you — thank you)Skip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro00:52- Moll Dyer’s Curse07:48- Capital City for a Day12:15- The South Mountain Wizard17:20- Pennies on a grave19:52- The Blair Witch Project24:59- Parole27:32- The Oprah Winfrey Chicken Incident31:20- The Ouija Board36:43- Oyster Wars42:14- ConclusionThumbnail CreditsBy treybunn2 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/flyinginthepark/48932273862/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83241631By Daderot - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42930448 By Danekusic - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=157017015Music Credits:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"

Maryland is famous for its picturesque Chesapeake Bay and historic landmarks — but beneath its charming surface lies a world of dark secrets, chilling experiments, and terrifying legends that will haunt your imagination. From government mind-control programs to cryptid sightings and the real-life inspiration behind The Exorcist, the Old Line State is home to some of the most bizarre and unsettling stories in America.In this video, we’re diving deep into Maryland’s strangest and scariest mysteries. We’ll uncover the true story that inspired The Exorcist — a harrowing tale of demonic possession that shocked the nation and still leaves people wondering what really happened in a quiet Maryland suburb. We’ll explore John B. Calhoun’s infamous "Rat Utopia" experiment, a haunting look into what happens when overpopulation creates a behavioral sink — a psychological nightmare that seems straight out of science fiction, but was all too real.But that's just the start. We’ll track the elusive Sykesville Monster, Maryland’s own Bigfoot-like creature that terrorized a town in the 1970s — a legend that some say was covered up by authorities. Then, we’ll dive into MKUltra’s shadowy presence in Maryland, revealing how parts of the CIA's secret mind-control program unfolded right here, with experiments on unsuspecting citizens that are as shocking as they are true.If you’re obsessed with tales of the amazing, bizzare, and mysterious, this is the channel for you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments — which Maryland mystery creeps you out the most?Want to help support the channel?https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeJoin this channel to get access to perks like prioritized comments and shout-outs at the end of my videos! No pressure, I will never paywall content EVER.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7y7G_1CvPV8GcyGmZ_nSXw/joinSkip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro01:10- The true story behind the Exorcist (Cottage City)08:00- The Deep Creek Lake Incident (Swanton)13:07- The Loch Raven Reservoir UFO (Towson)15:47- Maryland's Nickname "The Free State"18:01- The Rat Utopia Experiment (Behavioral Sink)32:35- The Original Washington Monument (Boonsboro)35:20- The Sykesville Monster (Sykesville) 44:18- The Poe Toaster (Baltimore) 50:29- The Bladensburg Dueling Ground (Bladensburg)52:59- ClosingMusic Credits:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"Thumbnail Credit:By KRichter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe_Toaster, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=114446929By Pollack man34 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26570807

New Jersey is known for its bustling cities and beautiful shorelines—but beneath its surface lies a world of eerie legends, unsolved mysteries, and supernatural encounters that will leave you questioning reality. From cryptid sightings to chilling ghost stories, secret military experiments, and bizarre historical events, the Garden State is packed with spine-tingling tales.In this video, we’re diving deep into the strangest and most terrifying stories New Jersey has to offer. We’ll uncover the truth behind the Jersey Devil, the winged beast said to haunt the Pine Barrens for centuries. We’ll investigate the unsettling case of The Watcher of Westfield, a real-life horror story that still baffles authorities. We’ll journey into the dark history of the Mount Holly Witch Trials and the strange case of the Hoboken Monkey Man, a creature that terrified residents.But that’s just the beginning. We’ll explore the mysterious Nike Missile Bases, hidden relics of the Cold War with a history shrouded in secrecy. We’ll uncover the eerie origins of Magic Mud, the mysterious substance used in Major League Baseball. And for those fascinated by extraterrestrial encounters, we’ll dive into the McGuire Air Force Base Alien Incident, one of the most chilling UFO encounters on record.If you love urban legends, haunted history, and the unexplained, this video is for you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment—which New Jersey legend fascinates you the most?Skip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro01:01- The Jersey Devil07:36- The Hoboken Monkey Man12:04- The Mount Holly Witch Trials15:48- The Watcher of Westfield22:29- The Mystery Sky Thread25:33- Magic Mud (The MLB's Mud Supply)28:13- The Nike Missile Bases33:28- The McGuire Air Force Base Alien Incident43:21- ClosingJoin this channel to get access to perks like prioritized comments and shout-outs at the end of my videos! No pressure, I will never paywall content EVER.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7y7G_1CvPV8GcyGmZ_nSXw/joinMusic Credits:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"

The Smoky Mountains are a place of breathtaking beauty—but they also hold some of the most chilling and mysterious legends in America. From ghostly apparitions to unsolved disappearances, eerie encounters, and ancient Cherokee myths, these mountains are packed with tales that will leave you questioning what lurks in the mist.In this video, we’re diving deep into the strange and supernatural side of the Smokies. We’ll explore the unsettling disappearance of Dennis Martin, a case that still baffles investigators to this day. We’ll visit the infamous Campsite 19, where campers report eerie encounters they can’t explain. We’ll listen for the distress call from Blanket Mountain—was it a lost soul or something more sinister? We’ll investigate the chilling tale of the ghostly lantern of Noland Creek and meet Lucy of Roaring Fork, a spirit said to wander the woods in search of something—or someone.But that’s just the beginning. We’ll uncover ancient Cherokee legends like Spearfinger, the terrifying stone-skinned witch, and the mystical, hidden waters of Lake Atagahi. We’ll even step inside the haunted Greenbrier Restaurant, where some say the spirits of the past still linger. And if you’ve ever wondered about the lost Smoky Mountains gold mine, we’ll dig into that legend, too.If you love folklore, ghost stories, and mysterious history, this video is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment—every bit of support helps keep these legends alive!Want to help support the channel?https://buymeacoffee.com/tsstorytimeSkip to your favorite part:00:00- Intro01:01- Dennis Martin's Disappearance06:53- The Haunted Smoky Mountains Campsite 1909:34- The Blanket Mountain Distress Call12:54- Who let the Black Bears out?13:46- The Ghostly Lantern of Noland Creek16:05- The Ghost of Lucy of Roaring Fork18:55- The Cherokee Legend of Spearfinger24:28- Fog Machines?26:24- The Haunted Greenbrier Restaurant28:48- The Cherokee Legend of Lake Atagahi31:00- The Cussing Cover34:37- White Oak Flats Cemetery36:16- The Lost Smoky Mountains Gold Mine40:35- ClosingJoin this channel to get access to perks like prioritized comments and shout-outs at the end of my videos! No pressure, I will never paywall content EVER.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7y7G_1CvPV8GcyGmZ_nSXw/joinMusic Credits:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"Thumbnail Credits:By I, Bms4880, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2530169By Niemand für Polyphemus - https://www.flickr.com/photos/35131425@N08/35935819504/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=145569879By Chris M Morris - Abrams Falls 1, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=151714204

South Carolina is one of the most mysterious states in America, and today, we’re diving deep into its weirdest and wildest folklore. From strange creatures and dark stories to bizarre urban legends, forgotten history, and unexplained mysteries, the Palmetto State is packed with the strange, the spooky, and the downright unbelievable.In this video, we’ll uncover the shocking story behind the Mars Bluff Impact Crater, where a warhead was accidentally dropped on American soil. We’ll also meet terrifying creatures like the Boo Hag, the Gray Man, and the Third Eye man - terrifying creatures that originate from everywhere from Gullah Folklore to potentially influenced college aged kids. Heck, we'll even discuss mysteries about your cities - such as the strangely wide roads of Columbia, and its tunnels that supposedly have a connection to the Civil War.If you love folklore, urban legends, haunted places, and bizarre history, you’re in the right place! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment—your support helps me get closer to my goal of 100,000 subscribers by the end of the year.Skip to your favorite section:00:00- Intro01:01- Mars Bluff Impact Crater06:50- The Boo Hag11:24- The Gaffney Incident16:03- The Gray Man18:28- Civil War Tunnels under Columbia, South Carolina?21:43- The Third Eye Man26:03- The Caning of Charles Sumner31:14- The Myrtle Beach Lights36:54- The incredible life of Robert Smalls46:10- Columbia's wide streets49:17- Monkey Island51:35- ClosingJoin this channel to get access to perks like prioritized comments and shout-outs at the end of my videos! No pressure, I will never paywall content EVER.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7y7G_1CvPV8GcyGmZ_nSXw/joinMusic Credits:Lightless Dawn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro music: Credit: "Cattle Drive: https://www.purple-planet.com"