Athens Lunatic Asylum | Deep Dive Discussion

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🗓️ 14 October 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Deep Dive DISCUSSION!

In this chilling episode, we dive deep into the history and hauntings of the Athens Lunatic Asylum, a once state-of-the-art facility that later became notorious for its mistreatment of patients and paranormal legends. From its construction in 1874 to its haunting transformation into what is now known as The Ridges, this eerie tale explores the unsettling stories of forgotten souls, strange apparitions, and the infamous stain left behind by the tragic death of Margaret Schilling. Journey with us as we uncover the dark secrets and ghostly encounters that still linger in the halls of one of America's most haunted locations.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the paranormal deep dive from real ghost stories online and the grave talks.
0:07.0	Okay, so, are you ready for this one?
0:10.0	We're diving into a place that practically screams haunted history.
0:14.0	The Ridges. The Ridges, yeah.
0:16.0	You know, formerly the Athens, lunatic asylum.
0:18.0	It's one of those places where you can practically feel the weight of the past, you know? And it seems like every
0:25.0	corner you turn, the line between history and hauntings gets a little bluerier.
0:28.8	It's really interesting how a place that starts with, you know, such hope and good intentions can become something
0:35.5	that's well shrouded in darkness and fear.
0:38.8	And the ridges is a perfect example of that.
0:41.5	Back in 1858 it was part of this big progressive movement in mental health treatment
0:45.0	they wanted to create like a true haven for people.
0:48.0	Yeah, a place of refuge.
0:49.0	Exactly.
0:50.0	And when you look at the original designs, it's incredible.
0:52.0	Separate wings, beautiful gardens, plant.
0:55.8	It seemed more like a spa retreat than what you picture when you hear the word asylum,
1:00.8	you know?
1:01.8	Right, absolutely. So what happened happened how did it become well the
1:04.7	ridges as we know it today well I think like a lot of things the reality of
1:08.6	limited resources and the pressures of society they kind of chipped away at those ideals.
1:13.3	Yeah, I see.
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