That's Terrible!

Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire?

Maybe!

9 hrs ago • Erika and Amelia

Was this family practicing witchcraft in Salem in 1692?

Thomas Putnam and his family members accused more than 100 of witchcraft in 1692. But there is evidence some of their family might have practiced…

Oct 7 • Erika and Amelia

The false accusations that led to the Salem Witch Trials

Was anyone really practicing witchcraft in 1692? Well...

Oct 5 • Erika and Amelia

Panic in Salem: How the lies of kids caused the Salem Witch Trials

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

Oct 5 • Erika and Amelia

23:44

What happened to Amelia Earhart?

A new investigation might finally give us an answer

Oct 2 • Erika and Amelia

September 2026

Welcome to The Podcast Grotto!

How a fascination with disasters became a podcast for kids

Sep 26 • Erika and Amelia

How to receive the gift of gab or get your wish granted by the witch at Blarney Castle

That's Terrible!

Sep 20 • Erika and Amelia

16:10

The gooey, sticky flood that made Boston smell like molasses

The Great Molasses Flood occurred on January 15, 1919 when a storage tank failed at the Purity Distilling Company in Boston's North End.

Sep 7 • Erika and Amelia

20:12

August 2026

Why author Alan Gratz loves putting (fictional) kids in danger

This episode is chock full of book recommendations, so scroll all the way through the show notes for links!

Aug 24 • Erika and Amelia

27:51

The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and the fires that made it worse

The morning of April 18, 1906 brought a rude awakening for residents of San Francisco, California.

Aug 10 • Erika and Amelia

19:40

July 2026

The Radium Girls, Part 2: The fight for justice

If you haven't listened to Part 1, we highly recommend you do before listening to this one.

Jul 27 • Erika and Amelia

17:51

The Radium Girls, Part 1: The deadly poison that sickened factory workers

This topic was so big, we had to split it into two episodes.

Jul 13 • Erika and Amelia

18:23