Episode 211 - The History of Black Cat Superstition
Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

Episode 211 - The History of Black Cat Superstition

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 6, 202626 min
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This week Abby and Alan talk about the history of Black Cat lore. From how cats were worshiped in ancient Egypt, to how the European and American Witch Trials helped to turn cats into a symbol of the spooky! Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠. Follow us on social media @ TheLunaticsProject. Get Lunatics Merch ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Join the discussion on ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠. Check out Abby's book ⁠⁠Horror Stories⁠⁠. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep. Learn more about your ad choice...

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They say every mystery leaves a mark. Some are loud, sudden, unforgettable. But others, they just vanish into the shadows. I'm your host, Hopper Daily.

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And I'm Mackenzie. And every week I tell a story to my best friend. She's hearing the story for the first time. And just like you, she doesn't know what's coming next.

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And I always have so many questions. So many. disappearances, unsolved murders, eerie cold cases, and the occasional haunting twist. And here's the thing. You don't have to know the case to feel the chill. You just have to press play.

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