Spookish History: Poveglia Island

from Spookish · host BKR

What do military outposts, plague quarantine sites, and insane asylums have in common? They all occurred on this tiny island in Italy. Listen now to learn about its spookish past and present. Sources:Black Death ("Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani)No trespassing: 9 places you’re not allowed to visit Poveglia Island: All About Venice’s Haunted IslandPoveglia Island | Travel Channel's Ghost AdventuresPoveglia Island - The Little House of HorrorsPoveglia Plague Island – Venice, Italy - Atlas ObscuraThe haunting of Italy's Poveglia Island | Times of India TravelThe Horrifying Plague Filled History Of Poveglia IslandItalian Ghost Stories: Poveglia Island

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