# William Thornton

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235. Vampire of Düsseldorf and Frankenstein George Washington

Hayley covers German serial killer Peter Kürten then Katja covers Dr. William Thornton plan to "resuscitate" the recently deceased body of President George Washington. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You're in luck! We release bonus shows every week on our Patreon. ht…

The Christmas Eggnog Riot at West Point, 24-25 December 1826

What do you do to celebrate Christmas? Do you wait until the family is all downstairs to start opening presents from Santa with a hot cup of cocoa? Maybe you head off to Christmas morning mass? Perhaps you get all the family together for Christmas dinner? Or do you instead get so drunk on eggnog fu…

Episode #64: Andrew Jackson #4: Hero of New Orleans (1814-1815)

Andrew Jackson #4: Hero of New Orleans (1814-1815); Topics covered include: Invasion of Florida, Deployment to New Orleans, declares martial law, skirmish at the Villere Plantation, establish defense at the Rodriguez Canal, Battle of New Orleans and results and impact, Treaty of Ghent, and contempt…

The Trump tariffs and Alabama

Today we'll have business and economics reporter William Thornton on to talk about the Trump tariffs and what Alabama businesses are saying and thinking and might be facing. Read William's work here. First, we'll lead off with our usual news briefing. We have items on typical home values, a big spa…

Ep.99 – Zombie Washington: William Thornton's Revolutionary Resurrection Plan

When George Washington died in December 1799, the nation mourned - but one man had a different idea. William Thornton, a Quaker doctor-turned-architect who designed the U.S. Capitol Building, arrived at Mount Vernon with a shocking proposal: to resurrect the first president using a combination of w…

Episode 133: The Murder of James Cappello

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Huntsville, Alabama, is a city where the past and future collide. Once a quiet Southern town-built frontier dreams, Huntsville transformed into “Rocket City”, a hub for NASA and military research. But beneath its veneer of progress, the…

20 - The Bell in the Fog: Part I

A heavy hush falls over the house as we enter the ancient dining room, empty aside from a fireplace, a mirror, and a painting on the wall. “This is the room where people report seeing shadow figures,” explains my guide. I light up instantly, turning in circles and snapping photos from every directi…

Washington, D.C.: Self-Guided Audio Walk Through Congressional Cemetery

Full Version: Washington, D.C.: Self-Guided Audio Walk Through Congressional Cemetery This self-guided audio walking tour explores Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., through the lives, legends, and oddities hidden among its graves and monuments. It will appeal to travelers interested in hi…

Are You Training to Get Better, or Just Getting Comfortable?

Summary:Are you genuinely improving your skills, or simply getting better at practicing what you already know? In this episode of Making Shooters Better, retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and Special Forces veteran William “Will” Thornton joins Terry Vaughan to explore why meaningful improvement re…

Washington D.C.: Congressional Cemetery Audio Tour

Full Version: Washington D.C.: Congressional Cemetery Audio Tour Walk through the cemetery where the stories of the famous come to life with this in-app audio tour! This tour will introduce you to the colorful characters for whom the Congressional Cemetery became a final resting place. From the P…