The Twilight Traveler
A podcast on dark locations and darker histories
Episodes
In the shadows of paradise, a deadly blaze tore through Honolulu’s Chinatown in 1900 — but was it truly an accident, or something far more sinister? This week, I unravel the haunting story behind the fire that consumed 38 acres, left thousands homeless, and exposed deep racial tensions and public health paranoia. Join me as I dig into the botched plague response, the controversial quarantines, and the chilling truth of how fear tur...
In this episode, I unravel the tragic story of Jennie Wade, the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. For further reading and links to tourist sites, visit our show notes at thetwilighttraveler.com. And if you dig the episode, be sure to follow and leave a review.
In this episode, I explore the legend of the Nain Rouge - the red imp and harbinger of doom that has haunted the city of Detroit, MI since its earliest days - and the annual festival that celebrated this mischievous cryptid, the Marche Du Nain Rouge. For further reading and trip information, be sure to check out our show notes at thetwilighttraveler.com. And if you dig the episode, be sure to follow, like, and leave a review.
In this episode, I journey to the haunting ruins of Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation on the island of Antigua. Once a centerpiece of colonial wealth, it was built and sustained through the suffering of countless enslaved Africans. We examine the brutal legacy left behind and the echoes of exploitation that still linger in the landscape. For trip information and further reading, be sure to check out our show notes at thetwilighttravele...
In today's episode, I dive deep into the tragic story of the SS Eastland, a passenger steamship that capsized in the Chicago River in 1915 - claiming the lives of 844 people, most of them working families. For further reading and tourist information, be sure to visit the show notes at thetwilighttraveler.com.
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