Travels by Carriage

Just a few days before Christmas, popular British musician Kirsty MacColl was vacationing in Cozumel after completing some work for BBC Cuba. The mother of 2 was enjoying a snorkel session at a popular coral reef arranged by a local tour guide. Suddenly a speed boat headed towards the tourist-filled, no-boating zone. With her son directly in the path of the boat, Kirsty made a decision that would save a life, devastate the musical community, and call into question the safety of tourists in Mexico. Welcome to the carriage, travelers. Next stop: December 18, 2000SPOILERS BELOW THIS POINTSources:Travels by Carriage Logohttps://www.mockofun.com/Kirsty MacColl Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsty_MacCollKirsty MacColl: 10 Things You May Not Know - RadioX London Dec 2022https://www.radiox.co.uk/features/kirsty-maccoll-things-you-may-not-know/#:~:text=Her%20biggest%20hits%20include...&text=Fairytale%20of%20New%20York%20is,of%20Always%20On%20My%20Mind.The Day the Music Died - Alex Kirst Investigative Journalismhttps://www.alixkirsta.com/articles/kirstymaccoll/index.htm#:~:text=The%20Percalito%2C%20the%20powerful%2031,family%2C%20including%20his%20baby%20granddaughter.Mother Fights to Find Killer of Singer - The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/aug/28/artsnews.mexicoInterviews 1985 - On the Beachhttps://www.kirstymaccoll.com/media/interviews/interviews-1985/

It's the week before Halloween! Do you like scary stories? Climb aboard travelers! The week we journey through the details and possible inspiration behind America's first ghost story*, a tale that's been in publish for over 200 consecutive years. Could it be based on a true story? Let's find out!Happy Halloween!!*first to be well-received by the European literary community.SPOILERS BELOW THIS POINTReferencesTravels by Carriage Logohttps://www.mockofun.com/The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Sleepy_HollowSleepy Hollow (Film) Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepy_Hollow_(film)Discover Sleepy Hollow, NYhttps://www.sleepyhollowny.govVisit Sleepy Hollowhttps://visitsleepyhollow.com/Headless Horseman Blog - Run by Sleepy Hollow Town Historianhttps://headlesshorsemanblog.com/Headless Horsemen Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_HorsemanWhat Inspired the Legend of Sleepy Hollow?https://www.history.com/news/legend-sleepy-hollow-headless-horsemanHalloween History: The Legend of Sleepy Hollowhttps://www.nyhistory.org/blogs/halloween-history-the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-2Headless Mule of Brazil - General Infohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_MuleCephalophore - General Infohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CephalophoreDullahan - General Infohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dullahan#ScaryStories, #Documentary, #AmericasFirstGhostStory, #SleepyHollow, #HeadlessHorseman, #IchabodCrane, #Halloween, #SpookySeason, #TrueStory, #Trivia, #History, #WashingtonIrving

Did you know that the ghost of famous explorer Henry Hudson is said to haunt the Catskill Mountains? How about that he was abandoned by his crew in 1611, never to be seen again? Or that all of his misfortune may have been the result of a curse?Today’s story is a tale of wanderlust, superstition, and finally, tragedy. Today we visit the mysterious disappearance of the famed Explorer of New York - Henry Hudson. Buckle up, travelers. Next stop: England, circa 1564.#History  #TrueStory #Hudson #NYC #NewYork #HudsonBridge #HudsonBay #HenryHudson #Exploration  #NorthWestPassage  #FamousExplorers #Curse #Cursed #Trivia #Podcast #Odd #Strange #Unusual #Namesakes #Landmarks #LostAtSea #Mutiny #Abandoned #Historystories (SPOILERS BELOW)Sources:Travels by Carriage Logohttps://www.mockofun.com/Henry Hudson - Ages of Explorationhttps://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/subject/henry-hudson/Weird NJ: Deadly tale of Henry Hudson Springshttps://www.app.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/weird-nj/2017/03/12/weird-nj-henry-hudson-springs/99050698/Britannica - Henry Hudsonhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-HudsonTimeline of the life of Henry Hudsonhttps://www.totallytimelines.com/henry-hudson-1565-1611/Explorers for Kids: Henry Hudsonhttps://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/henry_hudson.phpAbacuk Prickethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abacuk_PricketHenry Hudsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Hudson#Expedition_of_1610%E2%80%931611Henry Hudson - 10 Factshttps://learnodo-newtonic.com/henry-hudson-factsThe Twin Mysteries of Henry Hudsonhttps://www.hudsonrivervalley.org/the-twin-mysteriesThe Hudson Stone - A Clue to a 400 year old Mystery…https://ottawarewind.com/2014/02/06/finding-henry-did-henry-hudson-spend-his-last-days-in-the-ottawa-valley/Henry Hudson and the Catskill Gnomeshttps://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/henry_hudson_and_the_catskill.html

Centralia.Nearly everyone who's into weird history has heard of it, but how much do you really know?I've scoured the web to share with you the most comprehensive timeline I could create, sprinkled with the strangest bits of oddities and trivia I could find.Today we take on the town that inspired Silent Hill? Well, kind of.  Next stop: Centralia, P.A.#history  #TrueStory #Centralia #pennsylvania  #CentraliaPA #Abandoned #Abandonedplaces #GhostTown #MineFire #Mining #MollyMaguires #SilentHill #Curse #Cursed #Trivia #Podcast #Odd #Strange #Unusual #Fire #Coal #CoalMining #CoalFire #Historystories (SPOILERS BELOW)Sources:Travels by Carriage LogoMockofun Creatorhttps://www.mockofun.com/Centralia Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centralia,_PennsylvaniaReal Life Ghost Town That Inspired Silent Hillhttps://www.looper.com/266652/the-real-life-ghost-town-that-inspired-silent-hill/#:~:text=According%20to%20an%20interview%20with,a%20good%20old%20garbage%20fire.Centralia PA Mine Firehttps://www.centraliapa.org/Offroaders.com - Amazing historical photos of Centralia in its heyday https://www.offroaders.com/album/centralia/historical.htmMinding a legacy of faith In an empty town, a shrine still shines By Kristin E. Holmes INQUIRER STAFF WRITER. POSTED: October 21, 2008https://web.archive.org/web/20140204071259/http://articles.philly.com/2008-10-21/news/25263632_1_shrine-mine-fire-byrnesvilleThe Legend of the Molly Maguireshttps://pabook.libraries.psu.edu/literary-cultural-heritage-map-pa/feature-articles/legend-molly-maguiresMolly Maguires Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_MaguiresSt. Ignatius Church, Centralia P.A.http://www.byrnesville.com/saintignatiuschurchcentraliapa/The Last Church Standing In Centraliahttps://militarybruce.com/the-silent-hill-church-last-church-standing-in-centralia/PA Department of Environment Safetyhttps://files.dep.state.pa.us/mining/Abandoned%20Mine%20Reclamation/AbandonedMinePortalFiles/Centralia/CentraliaFrequentlyAskedQuestions.pdfByrnesville PA Website hosted by former residenthttp://byrnesville.com/Centralia Mine Firehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centralia_mine_fire

*Skip to 05:51 to avoid my ramblings and get straight into the story! 😅🙃*I’ve always been interested in secret things, like hidden rooms and unlockable safes (looking at your reddit). But what if there were similar secrets hidden inside places visited by millions of people per year? Today we’ll discover the oddities and subtle synchronicities of two of the world’s most famous landmarks.Next stop: France.Have an idea for the next episode? Contact me on social media!Like and subscribe to hear more tales of the unusual!#History #Quirky #Unusual #Odd #Strange #EiffelTower #StatueofLiberty #Eiffel #GustaveEiffel #France #Monuments #Landmarks #TrueStories(SPOILERS BELOW)Sources:Travels by Carriage Logohttps://www.mockofun.com/Wikimedia Photo Credits© William Crochot / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Buste_Gustave_Eiffel_-_20150801_14h57_(10618).jpghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Statue_of_Liberty_and_Eiffel_Tower.jpg#filelinksEiffel Tower PlansMaurice Koechlin, Émile Nouguier, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commonshttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Maurice_koechlin_pylone.jpgAll other photos:Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/Statue of Liberty Wiki (General Info)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_LibertyEiffel Tower Wiki (General Info)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_TowerGustave Eiffel Wiki (General Info)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_EiffelEiffel Tower vs. Statue of Libertyhttps://www.size-explorer.com/en/compare/buildings/7/statue+of+libertyEiffel Tower Factshttps://www.rd.com/list/eiffel-tower-facts/Official Statue of Liberty Sitehttps://www.statueofliberty.org/statue-of-liberty/overview-history/?gclid=CjwKCAjwq5-WBhB7EiwAl-HEkpu-JiITsAJ1Qemk0gHpHqOxHm2HH9AwDUF3jISUdTlHy2HAhvNLtRoCnyUQAvD_BwETravel & Leisuretravelandleisure.com/attractions/landmarks-monuments/eiffel-tower-factsNational Park Servicehttps://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/alexandre-gustave-eiffel.htmStatue of Liberty in Paris?https://www.hotelgustave.com/en/actuality/the-statue-of-liberty-in-paris.2219.html50 interesting Facts About the Statue of Libertyhttps://thefactfile.org/statue-liberty-facts/

In the summer of 2002, a 55 ft. catamaran pulled into a harbor in Tahiti. It was carrying only 1 on the 4 individuals who had embarked on the journey. The missing  included 35-year-old Bison Dele, formerly known as Brian Williams, - one of the highest payed NBA players of the time - and it took months for anyone to realize he was missing.This week on Travels by Carriage we explore the curious mystery of the disappearance of Bison Dele. Have an idea for an episode? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter(SPOILERS BELOW)References: Bison Dele Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bison_DeleFadeawayworld.net - Rise and Fall of Bison Delehttps://fadeawayworld.net/nba/the-unlikely-rise-and-fall-of-a-former-nba-champion-gone-rogue-the-bison-dele-storyOrlando Sentinel article from Sept 2002https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2002-09-22-0209220384-story.htmlThe Unique & Mysterious Life of Bison Delehttps://articles.tiebreaker.com/13985-2-bison-dele-brian-williams-chicago-bulls-mystery

Welcome back, travelers! Today we explore the history of an invention so popular, you may even be using one right now. But you won't find its inventor, Thomas Lee, on any patent records.  Why? Let's find out.Have an idea for an episode? Let us know on Instagram and Twitter!(SPOILERS below)References:LA Times Articlehttps://www.latimes.com/style/la-hm-backstory17-2008jul17-story.htmlHow Stuff Works - Wendy Bowmanhttps://home.howstuffworks.com/adirondack-chair.htmOutdoor Lawn Furniture Saleshttps://www.statista.com/topics/5694/outdoor-furniture-market-in-the-united-states/#dossierContents__outerWrapperAdirondack Chair Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adirondack_chairAdirondack Mountains Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adirondack_Mountains‘Who Made That Adirondack Chair?” NYThttps://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/who-made-that-adirondack-chair/Site for Adirondack Mountains with page on history of the chairhttps://www.adirondack.net/history/adirondack-chair/

Travels by Carriage, a podcast exploring the bizarre and lesser known tales of history, launched 6/17/22. Episode one examines the claims of Charlotte Ann Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain in their 1911 book 'An Adventure.' Did the two teachers really take a walk through time? And if so, did they actually meet Marie Antionette?Listen to their tale and decide for yourself...Got an idea for a story? Let us know on social media!References:-Annual Visitors and other information found at:https://en.chateauversailles.fr/news/...-Wiki Page:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moberly...-Detailed account by the women:An Adventure. Moberly, C. A. E., Jourdain, Eleanor F. https://archive.org/details/adventure...-Info on Skepticism of account:https://www.jstor.org/stable/1343742?...SHOW LESS