Dark Academia
Join your professors, Allie Dellicarri and Nicki Nesi, as they take you on a tour of everything mysterious and macabre around the world's finest educational institutions. They cover everything from haunted halls to paranormal professors to demonic dorms, and even some secret societies.
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Dark Academia
Episode 24: Real Places That Have Inspired Horror Novels (Part 1)
This week, Prof. Nicki gives us the ultimate book corner. Learn all about how some of the spookiest locations throughout the world have inspired some of the spookiest pieces of literature. Also, a ghost gives us all a lesson in modesty.
Do you have any topics you would like us to cover? Any ghost stories you would like to share? Any book recommendations? Send us an email at darkacademiathepodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @darkacademiathepodcast.
*All opinions stated are our own. Not affiliated with any of the authors or locations mentioned.*
Sources used in this episode:
“A Haunted History.” Winchester Mystery House, 30 September 2019, https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/a-haunted-history/. Accessed 11 August 2024.
“The Haunting of Hill House.” Book Bub, https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-haunting-of-hill-house-by-shirley-jackson-2018-03-19?
“Historic Stanley Hotel Accommodations.” The Stanley Hotel, https://www.stanleyhotel.com/hotel.html. Accessed 11 August 2024.
McGuire, Patrick. “The Stanley Hotel's (Supposedly) Haunted History.” Uncover Colorado, 4 October 2023, https://www.uncovercolorado.com/stanley-hotel-haunted-history/. Accessed 11 August 2024.
“Rumored Hauntings at the Estate.” Winchester Mystery House, 7 November 2019, https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/rumored-hauntings-at-the-estate/. Accessed 11 August 2024.
Ryan, Brad. “'Medieval witch prison' dubbed Britain's 'most haunted house' up for sale.” ABC, 14 June 2019, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-14/haunted-house-that-housed-witches-in-medieval-times-for-sale/11208806. Accessed 11 August 2024.
“The Shining.” Book Bub, https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-shining-by-stephen-king.
Wright, Kristina. “6 Haunted House Books Inspired by Real Haunted Places.” Book Bub, 21 February 2024, https://www.bookbub.com/blog/haunted-house-books. Accessed 30 July 2024.