State of the Unknown | True Paranormal Stories, Haunted History, and American Folklore
Hosted by Robert Barber, State of the Unknown is a cinematic podcast exploring true paranormal stories, haunted history, and American folklore.
Each episode uncovers a forgotten corner of the country — where eerie legends, strange encounters, and dark myths refuse to stay buried. From haunted highways to cryptid encounters, these are the stories that blur the line between truth and legend.
New full episodes every other week, with short stories and special features in between.
If you believe some mysteries were never meant to be solved, you’ve found the right place.
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State of the Unknown | True Paranormal Stories, Haunted History, and American Folklore
Mercy Brown | Rhode Island's Last American Vampire - Fact or Folklore?
In 1892, a family in Rhode Island was dying one by one. Locals believed something—or someone—was feeding from the grave.
When the coffin of 19-year-old Mercy Brown was opened, what they found sparked one of the most chilling vampire legends in U.S. history.
Host Robert Barber uncovers the real story behind New England’s vampire panic, tuberculosis, and the ritual that made Mercy a legend.
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State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast tracing the haunted highways, forgotten folklore, and unexplained phenomena across America’s 50 states.
👁️🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday — with full-length stories every other week, and shorter mini tales in between.
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