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The Haunting Legacy of Glenwood State Hospital
We’re going to a field in Mills County, a quiet stretch of land at the south end of a medical campus that, until June 30th, 2024, had been continuously occupied for nearly 150 years. On that land is a forgotten cemetery with about 1,300 people buried in generic, poorly marked graves. Some of the markers…
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Why It’s Time to Reframe the Narrative of the ‘Ancient Indian Burial Ground’
In recent years, the concept of “ancient Indian burial grounds” has become a staple in horror films, books, and TV shows, often used to create fear and mystery. While these stories can be entertaining, they are also deeply problematic. They perpetuate stereotypes, distort historical truths, and disrespect the cultural and spiritual significance of Indigenous sacred…
by Joanna Arcana 