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Dating back some 4,000 years, the story of Rumpelstiltskin is one of the earliest surviving tales in Western literature. The legend is savage in parts and reminds readers that spinning a web of lies may cost you everything. Much like the maiden
Happy New Year, everyone! This week Lacie brings you the twisted history behind NYE's biggest fans, Father Time and Baby New Year. To be honest, we kind of forgot these guys existed but will be incorporating their stories into future celebrati
Merry Christmas from the girls at Scarytales! To celebrate, we are bringing you several dark theories to help explain WHY the Grinch stole Christmas. Lacie then brings you the story of a father who makes the Grinch seem like Mother Theresa. Som
We're coming home for the holidays! This week we sit down to bring you a few spooky stories from around Alabama.
In honor of Hannah's birthday month, we are discussing her favorite this week, The Jungle Book! While most of us are familiar with the happy-go-lucky Disney version of this story, its origins are much darker. Feral children have fascinated and
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is an American classic that often resurfaces around Halloween. While it is considered one of America’s first ghost stories, Washington Irving didn’t invent the idea of a headless rider. Unsurprisingly, this character
Who is spooky and a little gritty around the edges? That's the Sandman. Join the Scarytales gals this week as they dive into the crusty, salty terror of the sleep-inducing, dream-haunting boogeyman. (Big thanks to Chase for writing this lovely
Chase is back to guest host this week as he and Lacie bring you the history of taphophobia-the fear of being buried alive. Before advances in medical science, our ancestors developed interesting methods to test for life's end. The inaccuracy of
When it comes to Norse gods, few are more famous than Thor and Loki. Of course, this is in large part due to The Marvel Universe, but they were just as popular with the ancient Norse as they are today. This week we discuss the true relationship
This week we are bringing you the bloody and mysterious history of folklore's most notorious outlaw, Robin Hood. Besides the Disney movie, Robin Hood has been the subject of countless ballads, books, and films. But was he a real historical figu
This week Hannah is bringing you a special back to school episode by telling you about some haunted schools. You’ll hear about some friendly ghosts and some not so friendly women from history. We’ll even discuss why our culture seems to have a
Sit down with Lacie this week as she tells the disturbing origins behind one of the most beloved nursery rhymes of all time. Resources:-https://allthatsinteresting.com/london-bridge-is-falling-down-https://heavy.com/news/ronald-ron-logan-del
The circus was the most popular form of entertainment for centuries, but it didn't start with a bag of popcorn and a souvenir cup. The history of The Greatest Show On Earth is a twisted one--one filled with actual blood, sweat, and tears. Those
This week we are taking a break from bringing you the creepy origin stories behind your favorite Disney movies to bring you the even creepier stories behind your favorite Disney Parks. You're welcome.Sources:-https://reelreviews.com/deadly-d
Dr. Facilier may be apart of The Princess and the Frog, but his backstory deserved its own episode! This week we discuss how Voodoo inspired one of Disney's most popular villains. Staying on theme, we then head to New Orleans to bring you the
This week we “dig a little deeper” to discuss the original stories that inspired Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. It turns out that this fascination with amphibians dates back to Ancient Rome and eventually lands into the hands of the Grimm
This week we discuss the very sad origins of Raggedy Ann, one of history's most iconic dolls. Learn how a children's toy became the inspiration behind a horror classic and how one man took his doll obsession to the next level. We would like to
There have been at least 45 film adaptations of his story with Disney's Tarzan being the most popular. Possibly inspired by the tale of William Charles Midlin, Rice Burroughs wrote Tarzan of the Apes in 1912. It was an instant success and even
This week we discuss the controversial origins of "Mary Had A Little Lamb." It might not be the spookiest thing we've covered, but there is tea to be spilled. Lacie then brings us the case of Mary Bell, one of the world's youngest killers. It's
This week we discuss the dark history of the world's most infamous prison. Sitting in the chilly waters of San Fransisco Bay, Alcatraz was the home of America's most difficult and dangerous criminals including Al Capone and Robert "Birdman of A
Coulrophobia is no laughing matter. Although the actual phobia is somewhat rare, most people agree that clowns are creepy. Clowns as pranksters, jesters, jokers, harlequins, and mythologized tricksters have been around for ages, but when did th
This week we sit down to discuss the not so Chinese origins of Disney's Mulan. Speaking of sitting down, we almost had to name this episode "Mulan & The Virgin Wheelchair" which goes to show just how scary this story actually is. We then bring
Arguably one of the most popular figures from Greek mythology, Hercules is a story that most of us are familiar with. Disney released their version in 1997, and the world came to know this demigod as a hero with supernatural strength who saved
This week we are bringing you the creepy origins of Valentine's Day. Although it is said to be a time of love and romance, the history of this holiday is actually quite dark. Like, really dark. And in 2007, February 14th was forever blemished b
Welcome back! This should be a spooky spot that everyone is familiar with considering that most states have multiple "cry baby bridges." But where did this legend come from and why is it so prolific? Listen to find out. Sources:-https://www.
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