The Headless Horseman

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The Headless Horseman

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Oct 30, 2020

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Legend of Sleepy Hollow has immortalized the Headless Horseman, but the origins of this Monster are much older than the Irvington story. Join me and Matt O'Toole in our discussion of the most American monster in our SEASON FINALE!

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Oct 30, 2020

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The Monsters of History is a place for Horror and History buffs alike to engage in stories of the spookiest things ever dreamt up. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themonstersofhistory/support

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The Headless Horseman

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