A Haunted History of Invisible Women
My special guests tonight are authors and paranormal researchers Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes, who join me to discuss their remarkable new book A Haunted History of Invisible Women.
From the notorious Lizzie Borden to the shadowy halls of Sarah Winchester’s mysterious mansion, this groundbreaking book explores the history behind America’s most famous female ghosts and the haunting stories that surround them. But beyond the legends, Hieber and Janes uncover what these spirits reveal about the cultures and prejudices of their time—and why these women continue to haunt our imagination.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The enduring legends of wronged lovers, widows, jezebels, and even axe-murderesses
- Ghosts connected to pivotal historical events, like Bridget Bishop of the Salem witch trials and the nameless victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
- How America’s female ghosts reflect the fears, stereotypes, and anxieties of each generation
- Why these spirits achieve a form of power and agency in death that was denied to them in life
Rich with history, folklore, and paranormal insight, A Haunted History of Invisible Women blends scholarly depth with chilling storytelling. Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or simply fascinated by the eerie ways in which ghosts shape culture, this book will give you goosebumps—and a deeper appreciation for the women whose stories refuse to be silenced.
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is cited from time to time but the other ones aren't really and they're all kind of forgotten this is the actual reportings of her ghost so she's just she's very like classical as a ghost she's described as being a hooded figure in black bound at the hands and feet
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she's reported to play with the children of soldiers stationed at a fort where she haunts when she's not playing with children she apparently wails and she sobs the fort by the way is called Fort McNair and there was an army captain there who in 1989 reported hearing a woman crying for help and then the cries Unlock this episode right now by clicking on the link for your free seven-day trial in the show notes or by visiting mysteriousradio.com.
