Broadcast from the Belfry
Georgia & Hannah
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15. I've Got 10 Demons and a Crowbar That Says You Ain't Gonna Do Jack
Broadcast from the Belfry
05/23/24 • 66 min
This week, we're talking about DEMONS!! Specifically, those from Judeo-Christian stories associated with the seven deadly sins. But don't worry, there's plenty of Supernatural talk too.
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
For further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belial
https://the-demonic-paradise.fandom.com/wiki/Belial
https://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Abaddon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaddon
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bible
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asmodeus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan
https://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Leviathan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan_in_popular_culture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beelzebub
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belphegor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_of_demons
https://gods-and-demons.fandom.com/wiki/Seven_Princes_of_Hell
Thanksgiving Surprise Teaser?
Broadcast from the Belfry
11/24/24 • 0 min
The teaser-trailer for our long discussed Thanksgiving-themed Call of Cthulhu role playing game is here to get your mouths watering for more...
14. Homesick at Witch Camp
Broadcast from the Belfry
05/16/24 • 47 min
This episode concludes our discussion on witchcraft and witch hunts. It's a little less spooky and a little more actual, real-life horrifying. Hannah talks a bit about the words used to describe Malaysian witchcraft, Wu-ism and Mu-ism, and as always, colonial India.
As Hannah mentions at the end of the episode, please considering donating your money, time, and/or energy to the following organizations that work to advocate for women affected by gender-based violence.
Majlis Manch
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
Sakhi for South Asian Survivors
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
For further reading:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/4BD60748A6726AB2D71F44C11863E105/S0021911800045460a.pdf/understanding-witchcraft-and-sorcery-in-southeast-asia-edited-by-c-w-watson-and-roy-ellen-honolulu-university-of-hawaii-press-1993-vii-222-pp-dollar3200.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_shamanism
Libbrecht, Ulrich (2007). Within the Four Seas--: Introduction to Comparative Philosophy. Peeters Publishers. ISBN 978-90-429-1812-2.
di Cosmo, Nicola (1999), "Manchu shamanic ceremonies at the Qing court", in McDermott, Joseph P. (ed.), State and Court Ritual in China, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 352–98, ISBN 0-521-62157-7.
https://globalhistorydialogues.org/projects/same-origin-different-paths/
https://www.womenepal.org/witch-hunting/
https://asiafoundation.org/2012/08/08/legislating-against-witchcraft-accusations-in-nepal/
Tan, Michael L. (2008). Revisiting Usog, Pasma, Kulam. University of the Philippines Press.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14753820.2015.1039387
Sarfati, Lora (2021). Contemporary Korean Shamanism: From Ritual to Digital. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
https://journals.library.brandeis.edu/index.php/caste/article/view/203
Skaria, Ajay (May 1997). "Women, witchcraft and gratuitous violence in colonial Western India". Past & Present. 155 (1): 109–141.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/world/asia/india-witch-hunting.html
17. Honey, This Demon Isn't Big Enough for the Two of Us
Broadcast from the Belfry
06/06/24 • 59 min
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
For further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belial
https://the-demonic-paradise.fandom.com/wiki/Belial
https://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Abaddon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaddon
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bible
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asmodeus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan
https://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Leviathan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan_in_popular_culture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beelzebub
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belphegor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_of_demons
https://gods-and-demons.fandom.com/wiki/Seven_Princes_of_Hell
8. Either They Decorated for Christmas Early or They're All Mummies
Broadcast from the Belfry
03/28/24 • 59 min
The mummy conversation continues as Hannah talks about mummification practices in Mesoamerica. The ethics conversation ALSO continues as we discuss public exhibits for displaying mummified human remains and colonizing burial practices.
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
For further reading:
Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 57, Number 104, 22 June 1887
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18870622.2.6&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------
Arriaza, Bernardo T. Beyond Death: The Chinchorro Mummies of Ancient Chile. Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1995. Print.
Rivera, Mario A. "The Preceramic Chinchorro Mummy Complex of Northern Chile: Context, Style and Purpose." Tombs for the Living: Andean Mortuary Practices. Washington, D.C.: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 1991. 43-77.
Wise, Karen. "Chinchorro Mummies." Written in Bones: How Human Remains Unlock the Secrets of the Dead. Toronto: Firefly, 2003. 166-70.
https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Scientific_Study_of_Mummies/P_xj3QTHHvoC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA142&printsec=frontcover
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/peru/mummies/mworld2.html
https://www.perurail.com/blog/the-history-of-the-tahuantinsuyo-the-most-important-empire-in-south-america/
https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/frozen-mummies-of-the-andes/
https://www.dougstepsout.com/2012/05/08/the-squaw-hollow-sensation-part-1-introduction/
https://www.solarnavigator.net/mythology/mummies.htm
https://agenf.org/ojs/index.php/shs/article/view/155
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/12jqpne/when_did_mummies_become_horror_monsters_what_are/
https://web.archive.org/web/20090821203829/http://www.mummytombs.com/mummylocator/group/guanajuato.htm
30. My Dragons Know What You Did in the Dark (Light 'Em Up)
Broadcast from the Belfry
09/12/24 • 58 min
In this season's final episode, Hannah takes us on one last journey through time and space on the backs of dragons. Did you know that there is more than one kind of alligator? Did you know the 793 AD Viking raid on Lindisfarne was foretold by dragons appearing in Northumbria? Did you know the Book of the Netherworld found in Tutankhamun's tomb had the first ever depiction of the Ouroboros? So many things to learn this episode!
Please enjoy this season finale, but don't worry! We will be releasing BONUS episodes in the months leading up to our season two opening next February.
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
For Further Reading:
https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/natural-history-of-dragons
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240208-the-surprising-4000-year-history-of-dragons
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-surprising-history-of-dragons/CgJyM6TaZ5rRJg
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/chinese-alligator
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2022/08/the-origins-of-dragons/144532
https://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/enigmatic.htm
https://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/britannia/anglo-saxon/lindisfarne/lindisfarne.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambton_Worm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Instinct_for_Dragons
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/paleontologists-uncover-dragon-of-death-in-argentina-its-the-largest-pterosaur-ever-found-in-south-america/
https://jacksonwcrawford.com/books/the-saga-of-the-volsungs/
Broadcast from the Belfry: Teaser/Trailer
Broadcast from the Belfry
02/28/24 • 2 min
Broadcast from the Belfry is a brand new weekly podcast with two archaeologists discussing all things folklore, mythology, history, anthropology, literature, pop culture, and much more.
Created and cohosted by Georgia Abrams & Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
3. Waking Up To Yellow Fever
Broadcast from the Belfry
03/06/25 • 52 min
You've lived through a global pandemic, but have you ever lived through an epidemic? Dr. Benjamin Rush sure did, not 20 years after he penned his name down on the Declaration of Independence. Did he have some quirky ideas on how to heal people afflicted with yellow fever? Well... yeah. Have we learned anything from that experience? Well... sorta.
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
2. I Never Told You What the Harpe Bros Do For A Living
Broadcast from the Belfry
03/06/25 • 47 min
It's time for the second epiosde of our second and we're talking about two brothers who didn't deserve any second chances. There are also two of us. There's a 2 thing here somewhere... Anyway, join us for a small dose of what life was like in the Revolutionary War era as we talk vigilante justice and all things gruesome in the poorly documented case of the Harpe Brothers. Spoiler warning: it does get pretty graphic so be wary!
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
https://www.webstercoky.com/history/harps.php
https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/606?tour=41&index=1
https://www.appalachiabare.com/the-devil-in-appalachia-the-bloodthirsty-harpe-brothers/
http://tnency.utk.tennessee.edu/entries/micajah-and-wiley-harpe/
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpe_brothers
https://wckyhistory-genealogy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Accounts-of-the-Harpe-Brothers.pdf
A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More Pseudoarchaeology (Bonus!)
Broadcast from the Belfry
02/20/25 • 93 min
Happy Pre-Season 2! Tune in to this very special episode as we are joined by friend-of-the-show Jordan to discuss all things pseudoarchaeology in all of its racist, fake news un-glory. And please head over to JaySea Archaeology to learn more from Jordan!
Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.
Sound design by Shannon Webster.
Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
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How many episodes does Broadcast from the Belfry have?
Broadcast from the Belfry currently has 45 episodes available.
What topics does Broadcast from the Belfry cover?
The podcast is about Pop Culture, Culture, Legends, Supernatural, Literature, True Crime, Mysteries, History, Lore, Feminism, Paranormal, Archaeology, Myths, Storytelling, Dark History, Podcasts, Ghosts, Monsters, Spooky, Anthropology, Folklore and Girl Power.
What is the most popular episode on Broadcast from the Belfry?
The episode title '27. Baby, You Wouldn't Last A Minute On The Kraken' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Broadcast from the Belfry?
The average episode length on Broadcast from the Belfry is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Broadcast from the Belfry released?
Episodes of Broadcast from the Belfry are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Broadcast from the Belfry?
The first episode of Broadcast from the Belfry was released on Feb 28, 2024.
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