61 - New York, NY & Clarksville, TN (Andrew Jackson: Ghost Hunter)

Horrible History

English - February 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
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In Episode 61, Rachel talks about the Astor Place Riot which occurred on May 10, 1849 and left between 22 and 31 rioters dead, and more than 120 people injured.

Then, Emily shares the legend of the Bell Witch, a "witch" who murdered John Bell and terrorized his family for years in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Hopefully, you're horrified!

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