The Grim is opening the gate and entering Prazeres Cemetery located in Lisbon, Portugal, that stands as a unique blend of history, art, and eerie beauty. As one of Lisbon’s most significant cemeteries, it serves as the final resting place for many of Portugal’s prominent figures, including renowned poets, political leaders, and cultural icons. The cemetery’s grand mausoleums, intricate sculptures, and elaborate tombstones make it a must-visit location for those interested in art, history, and...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Rookwood Cemetery located in Sydney Australia. Spanning over 300 hectares, Rookwood is the largest cemetery in the Southern Hemisphere and the world’s largest still-operating Victorian-era cemetery. Established in 1867, it has been the final resting place for over 900,000 people from all walks of life.Rookwood Cemetery is divided into sections for different religious and cultural groups, including Catholics, Jews, and even a memorial for Holocaust vic...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering eerie Capuchin Catacombs located in Palermo, Sicily—home to one of the world’s largest collections of mummies. Originally part of the Capuchin Friary, the catacombs became famous for their preserved bodies, starting with the accidental mummification of monks in the 16th century. Over time, Palermo’s elite sought to be mummified, turning the catacombs into a macabre status symbol.The catacombs feature over 8,000 bodies, including the famous "Sleeping B...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering the rich history and cultural significance of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Oaxaca, Mexico. While many prepare for Halloween in the U.S., families in Oaxaca honor their deceased loved ones with vibrant celebrations.Discover the origins of this beautiful tradition, which intertwines Indigenous customs with Catholic influences from the Spanish conquistadors. Kristen discusses how the holiday evolved, featuring elements like ofrendas (altars), ...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Old Burial Hill located in Marblehead, Massachusetts, just in time for Halloween. This historic graveyard, featured in Hocus Pocus, offers stunning views and rich stories from its 1638 establishment.Discover the tales of Captain James Mugford, a Revolutionary War hero, and Wilmot Redd, a victim of the Salem witch trials. Learn about General John Glover, a key figure in the U.S. Navy's formation, and the quirky life of Timothy Dexter.As we delve into t...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Midlothian, Illinois. Listeners will learn about ghostly sightings, including the phantom house, the Madonna figure, and the notorious hooked spirit that allegedly chases visitors away.With a dark past linked to the Chicago mob, rumors of bodies disposed of in a nearby pond contribute to the cemetery's haunted reputation. The site has also suffered from vandalism, resulting in damaged headstones, which adds to its lore.Par...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering the eerie Bohnice Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, known as the "Cemetery of Fools." Join The Grim as we delve into the chilling history of this site, we uncover its connection to the notorious Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, where patients were buried without ceremony amid the shame surrounding mental illness.The episode examines the dark past of psychiatric care and the unsettling practices of the early 20th century, revealing the cemetery's overgr...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Union Cemetery located in Easton, Connecticut, renown as one of the most haunted cemeteries in America. Popularized by legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, Union Cemetery, established around 1761, has become a hotspot for ghostly encounters and supernatural tales.Listeners will uncover spine-tingling ghost stories, such as the sightings of the "white lady" and the tragic tale of Harriet R. Seeley, who is believed to haunt the gro...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Sleepy Hollow Cemetery located in Sleepy Hollow, New York. This historic cemetery is the final resting place of some of America’s most iconic figures, including Washington Irving, the creator of the legendary Headless Horseman. As we explore the grounds, we’ll discover how Irving’s spirit seems to linger among the tombstones, inviting visitors to delve into the captivating tales of both the living and the dead.While you stroll through the serene lands...

The Grim is opening the gate and entering Unitarian Church Cemetery located in Charleston South Carolina. While the South Coast may take a back seat during the fall season, we’re diving deep into its eerie history. Stroll along the brick paths lined with gothic graves, all while the sweet scent of magnolias lingers in the air. But beware! As the sun sets and the Southern heat fades, the resident ghosts emerge, ready to share their chilling tales.In this first fall episode, we explore stories ...

The Grim is unlocking the gate and headed back to Salem entering Howard Street Cemetery. Is Salem cursed, or are these just a series of unfortunate events with eerie similarities? Join us as we delve into chilling tales that feel more like bedtime stories than historical facts. From ice-bound ships to the infamous Witches' Curse of Salem, we’ll explore the legends that haunt this historic town. As we kick off the fall season, prepare for a spine-tingling journey into Salem’s dark past on this...

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville Alabama. Discover why this hauntingly beautiful cemetery is famous for its eerie playground and the restless spirits that linger within with the Paranormal Community!With a rich history spanning from the Revolutionary War to World War II, the diverse array of residents makes Maple Hill Cemetery a unique location filled with captivating stories. But beware—if you hear the playful requests of children haunting t...

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane Washington. Looking into it’s pioneer past within the winding lush landscape. Where penniless men who amassed fortunes in America’s frontier then lost it all lay to rest. Seeking the stairs into a mausoleum filled with cries and shrieks from souls of those past trying to reach out to you in the present. Haunting and happens abound during The Grim’s first west coast journey into hallowed ground.Looking to Haunt U...

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah Georgia. Looking at the scars from it’s American Civil War past and blood soaked dueling grounds. Find where men young and old fought to the death for their honor and where an American founding father is somewhere on the grounds… Hidden in green mists under the oaks what lies beneath Colonial Park’s gates? Savannah never disappoints in history or hauntings on this episode of The Grim. Looking to Haunt Us? Send...

The Grim is opening the gate and daring to enter what some consider the most haunted graveyard in the world, Greyfriars Kirkyard. Cozy up with your favorite coffee and find out why some never come back within. Scratched, pushed and numerous visitors passing out have been reported after run ins with infamous Bloody Mackenzie. Learn about the tragic past of the Covenant Prison and historical event that forever changed Scotland that happened here. Yet not all is macabre and dark within the groun...

The Grim is opening the gate and going into the meaning of Taphophilia for this weeks graveyard stroll. Taking a break from our normal routine and sharing a little more about The Grim’s creation and why. Sharing how our love of of funerals, cemeteries, and the rituals of death came to be. Looking to Haunt Us? Send us a text? We'll Try Not to Ghost You.

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Highgate Cemetery in London England. Known for being haunted by vampire walking within the grounds each night through the Victorian tombs that grace this hallowed ground. Find why this cemetery was one of the most sought after of the magnificent seven and resting place of many of London’s Victorian elite society. Taking in the historic grounds learn that even the most beautiful of places can hold the darkest of secrets of London’s past. Looking...

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Westminster Burying Ground. Dig into history while taking a stroll through Baltimore's most haunted graveyard and it's catacombs. Finding the first and then final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe, numerous Generals of America, and one of it's found fathers. Yet be careful, strolling quietly through the grounds, as you don't want the ghostly caretaker to come for you or go crazy from the screams of a skull hidden within. Looking to Haunt Us? Sen...

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Stull Cemetery in Stull, Kansas. Dig into history while taking a stroll through a cemetery that has more urban legends than it can keep up with. Learn about how university students started the lore on Stull becoming the Devil’s cemetery two nights of year. Find what lies within the old stone church and if this truly is the gravesite of the son of Satan himself. Looking to Haunt Us? Send us a text? We'll Try Not to Ghost You.

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Boothill Graveyard in Tombstone, Arizona. Dig into history while taking a stroll through the most notorious town of America’s Wild West. Learning why most of it’s permanent residents no longer call Boothill Graveyard their resting grounds. Is Boothill even real or just a Hollywood set turned tourist trap made famous from the infamous O.K. Coral gunfight.Looking to Haunt Us? Send us a text? We'll Try Not to Ghost You.

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering St. Louis Cemetery #1 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dig into history while taking a stroll through New Orleans oldest extant cemetery filled with haunts inside and outside it’s gates. See why public access is no longer allowed within the #1, cities of the dead and if Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau might grant your wish. Being careful of the restless souls searching within the labyrinth of tombs for their very own.Looking to Haunt Us? Send us a text? We'll T...

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Exeter, Rhode Island. Dig into history while taking a stroll through grounds of a historic a vampire hunt in American History. See why the soul of Mercy Lena can’t rest in Rhode Island after the consumption epidemic in America. All while the population dwindled during the panic of vampires disturbing the peace of coastal New England. Looking to Haunt Us? Send us a text? We'll Try Not to Ghost You.

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. Dig into history while taking a stroll through the beautiful art within 275 lush green acres. Explore the resting place of many famous women who helped secure women's rights in America, famous poets and unusual sculptures within. Looking to Haunt Us? Send us a text? We'll Try Not to Ghost You.

The Grim is unlocking the gate and entering Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah Georgia. Dig into history while taking a stroll through the notoriously haunted southern gothic cemetery. Beneath the oak trees leave a gift for ‘Little Gracie’ while listening for the smashing of crystal from parties long since past. But beware the ghosts of the guard dogs might find you. Looking to Haunt Us? Send us a text? We'll Try Not to Ghost You.