Pleasing Terrors

The White House: In all it’s glory, from the immaculately-kept gardens to the walls hung with priceless art, is an icon of American history and power. Home to every President since 1800, the White House is seen as a safe haven for the President and their family. Not even the heavy iron fence that borders the grounds of the White House can keep dark magic from harming its inhabitants. A curse muttered on a bloodied battlefield in 1812 has left over a hundred years of President’s scared for their lives, but has the debt finally been paid? Episode Highlights: Strange sights in the Lincoln Bedroom The tall tales and magical powers of Tenskwatawa A dark prophecy Lincoln’s bloody presidency Tainted water in the President’s glass Mediums and séances in the White House Dreams of an ominous voyage A row of white headstones in the Presidential cemetery A debt is paid Resources: The History Goes Bump Podcast, Episode 162: The White House   Enjoyed this episode? Please support the show by rating, reviewing, and subsc