A Study Of Strange - Show Notes

Zerzura is a legendary lost oasis city deep in the Sahara desert said to be guarded by black giants wielding golden swords. The legend goes back millenia and showed up in books and maps published by European explorers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite numerous daring expeditions, Zerzura remains a mystery, possibly still waiting to be unearthed. Tune into this exciting minisode as we cover the lore of this mythical city — could the sands of time be ready to reveal their secrets? Subscribe  to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content!  https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support:  astudyofstrange.substack.com Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack  https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC

In the winter of 1953, the sleepy town of Bladenboro, North Carolina was thrown into chaos by a series of gruesome animal attacks. The perpetrator? A mysterious creature that locals dubbed the "Beast of Bladenboro" and "the vampire cat." Join us as we discuss the legend of this cryptid, examining the evidence, and exploring the theories surrounding its existence. What was the beast, and did it ever truly exist?  With special guest Kara Schaaf! Subscribe  to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content!  https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support:  astudyofstrange.substack.com Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack  https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: https://northcarolinaghosts.com/piedmont/beast-bladenb

The most terrifying concept you might come across in true crime is The Smiley Face Killers. A theory that proposes a killer or group of killers that target young men across the country. Their calling card; a smiley face. The idea has been popular in true crime content for over a decade, but it still haunts those that seek answers to the deaths of dozens of loved ones. With returning special guest Bridget Weitzel! https://www.instagram.com/queenb_onthemove/ Subscribe  to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our substack for more strange content!  https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Theme Music by Matt Glass Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support:  astudyofstrange.substack.com Website:  www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by  Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astudyofstrange@gmail.com Support our new Substack  https://astudyofstrange.substack.com/ ©2022 Convergent Content, LLC Links: http://homicidecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Research