Episode Overview

Dive into one of Northern Virginia’s most chilling urban legends: the Bunnyman of Clifton. Was he a mere make‑believe boogeyman, or a figure rooted in real history… and something darker? We explore the odd, twisted tales behind this ominous rabbit figure haunting the backroads of Fairfax County.

What to Expect in This Episode

•Setting the Scene: The infamous Colchester (aka Bunnyman) Bridge—a quiet span turned spine‑tingling legend hub.

•Origin Stories: From escaped asylum patients to rural vengeance, we trace the fragmented lore.

•Eyewitness Fragments: Tales of axe-wielding rabbits, shattered car windows, and midnight terror—some sensational, some chillingly specific .

•Fact vs. Folklore: Sorting the 1970s headlines (“Virginia Hopping Over ‘Bunny‑Man’”; “Axe‑wielding bunny man keeps Va. town on alert”; etc.) and whether the legend was fueled by media hysteria .

•Historic Perspective: Insights from Brian A. Conley’s research (“The Bunny Man Unmasked”) and Fairfax County’s archived investigation .

•Modern Interpretations: How the Bunnyman lives on in pop culture and podcasts—from One Strange Thing to The Curse of Bunnyman—each adding layers to the myth .

Resources & Credit Lines

•Primary sources: Newspaper reports from 1970 editions like Fort Lauderdale News, The Lowell Sun, Miami Herald .

•Research archives: Fairfax County historian‑archivist Brian A. Conley’s “The Bunny Man Unmasked”; Fairfax County Public Library resources .

•Media references: One Strange Thing – Episode 67: The Bunny (May 2, 2025) ; 1001 Heroes, Legends… – The Curse of Bunnyman (August 3, 2025) .

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Episode Summary:

In Part 2 of our compelling interview with Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, we go deeper into the world of Bigfoot research—dissecting the controversies, modern encounters, and the future of the field.

This episode explores:

•The most compelling modern sightings and encounters

•The role of hoaxes—how they’ve hurt and strangely helped the field

•Why Dr. Meldrum believes the Patterson-Gimlin film still holds scientific merit

•How drone technology, environmental DNA (eDNA), and emerging tools could revolutionize the search

•What it would take for mainstream science to finally take Sasquatch seriously

This conversation brings science and mystery face-to-face—and asks the question: what if we’ve been overlooking something right in front of us?

Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum is one of the foremost academic researchers in the field of Bigfoot studies, with over 300 footprint casts and years of experience in primate locomotion and human evolution. In this second half of our discussion, Dr. Meldrum shares what keeps him motivated despite ridicule and resistance from the academic world.

📚 Further Resources:

•Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science (Book)

🎧 Catch Up & Connect:

If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to last week’s episode to hear how Dr. Meldrum first got involved in this field and what early evidence sparked his curiosity.

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Episode Summary:

In this fascinating two-part series, we enter the mysterious world of cryptozoology with one of its most respected voices—Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University. Known for his scientific approach to the elusive Bigfoot phenomenon, Dr. Meldrum has dedicated decades of academic research to the study of primate locomotion and unexplained footprints found throughout North America.

In Part 1, we explore:

•Dr. Meldrum’s background and how he became interested in the subject of Bigfoot

•The scientific case for Sasquatch, grounded in anatomy and primate evolution

•Key footprint discoveries, including the famous Bossburg Cripple Foot tracks

•How evidence is analyzed through a biological and biomechanical lens

•The tension between mainstream science and fringe research—and why Dr. Meldrum remains undeterred

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode will challenge what you think you know about Bigfoot and what science can—and can’t—explain.

🔎 Guest Bio:

Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum is a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, where he specializes in the evolution of hominin bipedalism. He is the author of Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science, a foundational text in the academic study of Bigfoot. Dr. Meldrum’s footprint cast collection is among the largest in the world, and he is one of the few credentialed scientists to openly research the Sasquatch phenomenon.

📚 Further Reading & Resources:

•Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science by Dr. Jeff Meldrum

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From the creator of From The Void comes a brand new show that unearths the strange, the overlooked, and the absurd chapters of our past. Introducing History on the Margins—a podcast about the weird side of history your textbooks left out.

In this short trailer, host John Williamson (history major, almost history teacher, and professional storyteller) gives you a sneak peek into the new show where forgotten footnotes finally take center stage. Whether it’s the time a pope put a dead pope on trial, or the day dozens of people danced themselves to death in the streets of Strasbourg, this is the podcast for anyone who’s ever said, “Wait—how is this real?”

What To Expect:

•Bizarre and lesser-known historical events

•A blend of humor and research-driven storytelling

•Episodes that range from medieval absurdities to modern oddities

•The same curious, investigative energy you love from From The Void

Early Episode Topics Include:

•The Dancing Plague of 1518

•The Cadaver Synod (yes, the one with the corpse pope)

•A deep dive into the history of bathing and why Europeans once feared soap

•Forgotten disasters, frauds, and strange inventions that changed history (or tried to)

Who’s It For?

Fans of:

•From The Void

•You’re Wrong About

•Hardcore History

•Ridiculous History

•Anyone who ever asked weird questions in history class

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🎙️ From The Void – The Lost City of Atlantis (w/ Dr. Steven Kershaw)

Was Atlantis real… or simply Plato’s perfect lie?

In this captivating episode of From The Void, host John Williamson dives deep into the myth, mystery, and meaning behind one of history’s most enduring legends: Atlantis. Joining the show is Dr. Steven Kershaw – classicist, historian, and author of A Brief History of Atlantis – to help unravel the enigma.

We explore:

•The origins of Atlantis in Plato’s dialogues (Timaeus and Critias)

•Whether Plato meant Atlantis as a historical account or a moral allegory

•How the myth of Atlantis evolved across centuries of storytelling and pseudoscience

•The 19th and 20th century obsession with finding it

•Why Atlantis continues to hold sway over the imagination

Whether you’re a skeptic, a seeker, or someone caught in between, this episode is a thought-provoking journey into the blurred lines between myth, metaphor, and misunderstood history.

🔗 Guest Info:

📘 A Brief History of Atlantis: Plato’s Ideal State by Dr. Steven Kershaw

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of From The Void, host John Williamson sits down with renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Mark Horton to investigate one of America’s most enduring mysteries: the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

In 1587, over 100 English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island, leaving behind almost no trace—except for a cryptic word carved into a tree: Croatoan. Was the colony destroyed, absorbed into Indigenous communities, or did something even stranger happen?

Drawing on decades of research and excavation work, Dr. Horton sheds new light on the evidence, debunks popular myths, and shares the latest archaeological discoveries that might finally solve the puzzle. Together, they explore how this story has shaped American mythology—and why it still captures our imagination centuries later.

Step into the void as we trace the footsteps of a vanished colony.

Guest:

Dr. Mark Horton

•Professor of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage at the Royal Agricultural University

•Leading expert on early colonial settlements and transatlantic exploration

•Director of multiple archaeological projects investigating Roanoke, Hatteras Island, and early English settlements

•Advocate for integrating Indigenous histories and archaeological findings into the Roanoke narrative

Topics Covered:

•The original Roanoke expeditions and colonization attempts

•John White’s return and the cryptic Croatoan carving

•Indigenous tribes of the region and evidence of integration

•Environmental challenges, including drought and famine

•Recent archaeological discoveries on Hatteras Island

•Why the Roanoke story still matters today

Recommended Resources & Links:

•📚 Royal Agricultural University – Dr. Mark Horton Profile

•🌐 First Colony Foundation – Research on Roanoke

•📖 The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island by Scott Dawson (Arcadia Publishing)

•🏛️ National Park Service – Roanoke’s “Lost Colony”

•📰 Smithsonian Magazine – New Clues to the Fate of the Lost Colony

Connect with Dr. Mark Horton:

•📄 Academic Publications

•🏺 First Colony Foundation Updates

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