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Tales from the Haunted South

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 19h

So if you thought our book sucked, fair enough. Try this one maybe. It's really good. (5/5) uncpress.org/978146963614...

In this book Tiya Miles explores the popular yet troubling phenomenon of “ghost tours,” frequently promoted and experienced at plantations, urban manor h...

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 19h

It's interesting, isn't it, that out of three books about ghosts, the one written by the white guy gets recommended the most. The one written by the black woman gets recommended the least. When you consider the way the ghost tour industry operates, it's quite rich food for thought. (4/?)

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 19h

I wonder why nobody has ever recommended Tales from the Haunted South? It is by far the best of the three. (3/?)

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 19h

The two books that influenced me the most while writing Invisible Women were Ghostland and Tales from the Haunted South. Many, many negative reviews of our books recommend folks read Ghostland instead, as it is superior to our book. Fair enough, but ... (1/?)

The Uncanny Upper West Side - Boroughs of the Dead

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 19h

As a business owner, I am trained to read and respond. to reviews, so yes, I red the Goodreads reviews of our books. I've noticed something interesting about reviews of A Haunted History of Invisible Women. 1/?

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 1d

We love it when journalists ignore our pitches and then write their own articles on the exact same topic. Now that's integrity! On a related note: boroughsofthedead.com/tours/the-un...

Join our 2-hour haunted walking tour of the Uncanny Upper West Side. Discover ghost stories, occult sites, film locations & eerie history!

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 3d

I remember this case so vividly (I also grew up in Ontario, was about 15 at the time) and I've been ambivalent about true crime all my life... and doing the Thing I Do For Money absolutely makes me fear being stained by blood and greed. Definitely the Substack for me.

Some Words with a (Brooklyn) Mummy

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 3d

You really won't want to miss these stories of haunted Brooklyn mummies. Head on over to our Substack or be eternally cursed!

With apologies to Edgar Allan Poe

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 13d

Next Witches of Old NY runs October 12th!

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · 13d

Fun fact: we have a Substack now
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Boroughs of the Dead | Substack

Boroughs of the Dead is a walking tour company in New York City. We explore the city's strange, dark and unusual histories and hauntings. Our guides are published authors and working artists. Posts wr...

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Sep 12

Only a few tickets remain for our Witches of Old New York tour on Sunday, September 28th 🔮 Conjure your tickets up here: boroughsofthedead.com/tours/witche...

Witches of Old New York - Boroughs of the Dead

Uncover the secrets of fortune tellers, mystics, and clairvoyants on the "Witches of Old New York" tour. Explore the Lower East Side's occult history with Boroughs of the Dead and learn about Jewish m...

AI Generated 'Boring History' Videos Are Flooding YouTube and Drowning Out Real History

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Sep 6

Nautical horror, ghost ships, drowning, death, rats everywhere.... in other words, a fun Friday night in New York. Ghosts of the Seaport tour. Tickets on sale now: boroughsofthedead.com/tours/ghosts...

Boroughs of the Dead Ghosts of the Seaport tour. September 26, October 10 and 21.

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Colin Dickey @colindickey.com · Sep 3

The purpose of AI is to destroy any consensus of history, example #4,528,926

"These AI videos are just repeating things that are on the internet, so you end up with a very simplified version of the past."

www.404media.co

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Aug 15

New tour! The Uncanny Upper West Side. Tickets on sale now at boroughsofthedead.com/tours/the-un...

The Uncanny Upper West Side - Boroughs of the Dead

Discover the Haunted, Uncanny, and Occult on the Upper West Side Join us for strange tales of spirits, psychics, and seances on this tour of the Uncanny Upper West Side. Once the hinterlands of Manhat...

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thanks Mary! :)

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Mary Holzman-Tweed @mareht.bsky.social · Aug 7

These are *great* tours. Anyone want to join me for the Roosevelt Island tour? I always try to schedule one for my "At long, dreadful last, it is October" gift to myself.

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Aug 6

Boo! 👻 Book now: boroughsofthedead.com

We're open. Tours start September 6th. Book Now!

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Aug 7

We've added a few tours for October, but FEAR NOT, many more are on the way!

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Aug 6

So far, only September tours are up on the calendar, stay tuned for October tours COMING SOON!

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Aug 6

Boo! 👻 Book now: boroughsofthedead.com

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Jun 18

The wait is almost over! Tours will start up again after Labor Day. Stay tuned for announcements and updates: boroughsofthedead.com

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Mar 21

“It began to occur to me that there are a lot of women’s history threads running through [our ghost tours]." Six years ago today, the New York Times told the world about our feminist ghost tour (at the bottom of a long article about offensive dioramas). www.nytimes.com/2019/03/21/n...

The writer and entrepreneur Andrea Janes

Spiritualists of Green-Wood Trolley Tour - Green-Wood

Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Feb 23

Our founder @andreajanes.bsky.social will be leading her signature "Spiritualists of Green-Wood Cemetery" tour on 3/29. Tickets available via the cemetery's website: www.green-wood.com/event/spirit...

Discover the mysterious and spiritual secrets of Green-Wood! This captivating tour delves into the fascinating legacy of Spiritualism in the nineteenth century, taking you to the final resting places ...

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Boroughs of the Dead @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social · Jan 29

Are these the most romantic ghosts in New York City?
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The Most Romantic Ghosts in New York City

In the spirit of Saint Valentine, we present here a short list of some of the most romantic ghosts in New York City.