Season 1

In this episode of Citegeist, host Joshua Spellman investigates the legend of Emily’s Bridge in Stowe, Vermont, while also uncovering the nearby tap-dancing spirit Boots Berry and the wider tapestry of New England ghost lore. The episode climaxes with a careful look at the origins of Emily’s tale

This Citegeist episode investigates the haunted Winderbourne Mansion in Boyd’s, Maryland, tracing a jagged history from the Totten family to Edith Totten and the later decay of the estate, while showing how official records can harbor myths. By comparing a government historic survey

This episode dives into the saga of Katie King, a powerful spirit who allegedly materialized through mediums like Florence Cook and the Holmeses, captivating scientists and laypeople alike during the golden age of spiritualism. It traces the dramatic history of spirit cabinets, public

This episode ventures into Montpelier, Vermont to untangle the true history behind Anna, the so-called ghost of College Hall, separating archival fact from the many lore-filled variants that have circulated for decades. Through a careful deep dive, it traces Anna’s likely real origins to a jealous

All about a gilded Victorian mansion in Santa Cruz, this episode unpacks the rise and fall of Major Frank McLaughlin, a California frontiersman who parlayed a sensational fortune into Golden Gate Villa while courting scandal and controversy. From his high-stakes Feather River scheme and ties to