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In 1589, the people of Bedburg believed a wolf was stalking their countryside.

People and animals were being brutally killed. Children were disappearing. Fear spread through the surrounding villages.

Then the creature was finally captured.

But it wasn't a wolf.

It was a man.

Peter Stumpp was a farmer accused of murder, cannibalism, witchcraft, and entering into a pact with the Devil. According to his confession, his descent into darkness began not with the wolf, but with **sorcery, forbidden magic, and a demonic encounter**.

He claimed that Satan appeared to him and offered power in exchange for his loyalty. He described a supernatural woman of extraordinary beauty who remained with him for years, only for her true nature to eventually be revealed.

She was not human.

She was a demon.

To the people of sixteenth-century Europe, this was not simply a story of temptation. It belonged to a much larger world of beliefs surrounding witchcraft, demonic pacts, incubi and succubi, possession, sorcery, and the Devil's ability to corrupt the human soul.

And according to Peter's confession, his relationship with the demon was only the beginning.

He claimed that Satan eventually gave him an enchanted girdle capable of transforming him into a monstrous wolf—a creature driven by bloodlust and violence.

But could the Devil really transform a man into a beast?

This question divided some of the most influential demonologists of the age.

Jean Bodin argued that werewolves were real and that Satan, acting within the limits permitted by God, could physically transform human beings.

Henri Boguet disagreed.

He believed the Devil's greatest weapon was deception. Satan could corrupt the mind, distort the senses, and convince both victims and witnesses that a transformation had taken place.

Both men believed in the reality of witchcraft and demonic activity.

They simply disagreed about what the Devil was capable of doing.

In this documentary, we explore the infamous case of Peter Stumpp, the Werewolf of Bedburg while examining the wider supernatural world that surrounded his trial—from witchcraft and necromancy to demonic lovers, satanic covenants, and the terrifying belief that the Devil could use human beings as instruments of evil.

Was Peter Stumpp truly a werewolf?

Or was his story an example of something the people of early modern Europe feared even more than a monster in the forest:

the possibility that the Devil could enter the life of an ordinary person and slowly transform them into something monstrous.

More than four centuries later, the truth remains buried somewhere between historical record, religious belief, and legend.

And perhaps that is what makes the story of Peter Stumpp so disturbing.

The question was never simply whether a man could become a wolf.

It was whether a human soul could become something demonic.

click here for the full 20 minute documentary! https://youtu.be/cFGAAPbUFKQ

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the bible stories you were taught growing up? Well I certainly have!

Did the story of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice Isaac ever leave you with more questions than answers? Have you ever noticed how differently Jesus speaks about His Father compared to the way God is portrayed in many parts of the Old Testament?

This post explores those questions through a philosophical and scriptural lens, examining the contrasts between the God of Moses and the Father revealed by Jesus.

I want to know whether the biblical text itself leaves room for the possibility that Yahweh is one among the "gods" referenced throughout Scripture rather than the ultimate, transcendent God Jesus came to reveal. There are many such examples throughout the old testament displaying Yahweh's desire to kill Moses and demand for blood sacrifice. And in John 8 Jesus delivers this message: You Are of Your Father the Devil

^(39) They answered him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works Abraham did, ^(40) but now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. This is not what Abraham did. ^(41) You are doing the works your father did.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father—even God.” ^(42) Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. ^(43) Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. ^(44) You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. ^(45) But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. ^(46) Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? ^(47) Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.”

Whether you agree, disagree, or are simply curious, I'd be interested to hear your perspective...

Link for an extended discussion of this topic https://youtu.be/EK9e1s18Y_I

Please keep the discussion respectful—this is intended as an exploration of Scripture, and a genuine search for truth - not an attack on anyone's beliefs.

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In 1928, a young woman moved to the small Northern California town of Marysville. What was supposed to be a new chapter became a lifetime—she never left.

We follow her story while exploring what made Marysville such a remarkable place to call home during the early 20th century. Long before modern highways and suburban development transformed the Sacramento Valley, Marysville was a thriving river town with a rich history stretching back to the California Gold Rush.

As her life unfolds, we take a journey through the Marysville she experienced: bustling downtown streets, grand theaters, local businesses, the train and trolly, the water park and dance halls, the community traditions, schools, historic neighborhoods, and the everyday rhythm of a town that was once one of California's most important commercial centers, and the heart of the Gold Rush. We'll also look at how the city evolved through the Great Depression, World War II, postwar growth, and the many changes that reshaped Northern California throughout the twentieth century.

What fascinates me most is that history isn't just found in famous people or major events—it's preserved in ordinary lives. By following one woman who chose to spend nearly her entire life in Marysville, we get a glimpse of what it meant to grow up, raise a family, build friendships, and witness nearly a century of change in a single community.

If you're interested in California history, forgotten towns, the Gold Rush legacy, vintage photographs, genealogy, local history, or simply enjoy hearing stories about everyday people who quietly lived extraordinary lives, I hope you'll enjoy this journey.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has family connections to Marysville, Yuba City, Sutter County, or the surrounding Sacramento Valley. Did your grandparents or great-grandparents grow up here? Do you have old photographs, family stories, or memories of businesses, schools, or landmarks that no longer exist? Some of the best local history comes from people willing to share the stories that never made it into history books.

History survives because people remember—and every family has a story worth telling. full story here https://youtu.be/TLtow-rcU4U

In 1925 Earle Nelson walks out of Napa State Asylum and starts his murder spree, by 1927 at least 23 women would be dead in his vicious wake of destruction. In the Castle and the Killer Series we cover The Dark Strangler's crimes in California, Pennsylvania, Washington and Oregon as well as Iowa, New York, Michigan and Missouri. Watch as this early serial killer covers massive amounts of land before jumping the border into Canada, evading capture every step of the way...learn more about this chilling part of California's dark past connected to Asylums and more! https://youtu.be/T0Dk0r26Uuw

In Episode 2 of The Castle and the Killer Series, we look at the early life of Earle Nelson—long before the crimes that would shock North America.

Born in San Francisco in 1897, Nelson’s childhood was marked by tragedy, strict religious discipline, and a devastating accident that may have altered his personality. As he grew older, those around him began to notice troubling changes in his behavior.

In this episode we explore the events that shaped Nelson’s early years: his first encounters with the law, his unstable behavior, and the time he spent confined at Napa State Hospital—one of California’s largest psychiatric institutions of the early twentieth century.

Doctors described a young man who could appear calm and ordinary one moment… and deeply disturbed the next.

Were the warning signs already there?
And could anyone have stopped what came later?

This series explores the history behind one of the most chilling criminal cases of the 1920s. Please view the full doc here https://youtu.be/-QLDW2M8F6U

In Episode 2 of The Castle and the Killer Series, we look at the early life of Earle Nelson—long before the crimes that would shock North America.

Born in San Francisco in 1897, Nelson’s childhood was marked by tragedy, strict religious discipline, and a devastating accident that may have altered his personality. As he grew older, those around him began to notice troubling changes in his behavior.

In this episode we explore the events that shaped Nelson’s early years: his first encounters with the law, his unstable behavior, and the time he spent confined at Napa State Hospital—one of California’s largest psychiatric institutions of the early twentieth century.

Doctors described a young man who could appear calm and ordinary one moment… and deeply disturbed the next.

Were the warning signs already there?
And could anyone have stopped what came later?

This series explores the history behind one of the most chilling criminal cases of the 1920s.

link to my ten minute documentary here https://youtu.be/-QLDW2M8F6U

An American Navy blimp attacks a German U-boat during World War II... and what happened next became one of the most extraordinary—and forgotten—stories of the Atlantic war.

On the night of July 18, 1943, the crew of K-74 spotted the German submarine U-134 closing in on Allied merchant ships in the Florida Straits. Their orders were simple: track the submarine and call for help. Instead, they chose to fight.

What followed was the only combat loss of a U.S. Navy blimp during World War II, a desperate struggle for survival in the open ocean, and a mystery that historians debated for decades. Did K-74's attack really fail... or has history overlooked what actually happened that night?

In this documentary, we explore the true story of the Battle of K-74 through wartime records, survivor accounts, and modern historical research to uncover one of WWII's most remarkable forgotten battles.

If you enjoy Airships, real archival footage, American history, World War II history, military documentaries, naval history, aviation history, and untold true stories from our past please subscribe for more videos uncovering the moments history nearly forgot.
This video is produced, created, narrated and filmed by me. See video HERE https://youtu.be/r9UN9Cej3ik

Explore the history of Napa State Hospital, California's first state psychiatric hospital, and discover how an institution founded on hope gradually changed under the pressures of overcrowding, financial scandal, and shifting approaches to mental health care.

Inspired by the Kirkbride Plan, Napa State Hospital was established with the goal of providing humane treatment in a therapeutic environment. Its grand architecture and progressive vision reflected a growing belief that compassion, fresh air, and carefully designed surroundings could help restore the mind.

But over time, increasing patient populations, inadequate funding, administrative problems, and allegations of financial misconduct challenged those ideals. As conditions deteriorated, the hospital became a very different place from what its founders had imagined.

In this documentary, we examine the origins of Napa State Hospital, the philosophy behind the Kirkbride Plan, and the historical events that shaped one of California's most well-known psychiatric institutions.

This is Part One of an ongoing series exploring the history of Napa State Hospital and the people whose lives became intertwined with it. In the next episode, we examine the life of Earle Nelson, one of the hospital's former patients, and explore the historical record surrounding his path to becoming one of America's earliest serial killers. link to more on this amazing story here https://youtu.be/SJRohGEKxH4

The British Airships That HUNTED U-Boats | Forgotten WW1 History

During World War 1, German U-boats brought Britain to the brink of disaster. Merchant ships vanished beneath the waves, convoys were hunted across the Atlantic, and the Royal Navy desperately searched for a way to stop the submarine threat.

Then Britain unleashed something unexpected.

Not battleships.
Not fighter aircraft.
But giant hydrogen-filled airships drifting silently above the sea.

In this documentary, we explore the forgotten story of the British SS Class “Submarine Scout” airships — the strange aircraft that became one of the most effective anti-submarine weapons of the First World War.

Discover how these early blimps:
• Detected hidden U-boats from the sky
• Escorted convoys across dangerous waters
• Directed destroyers toward submarine targets
• Helped reshape anti-submarine warfare forever

Using archival research and film, historical analysis, and cinematic storytelling, this video covers the origins of Britain’s WW1 airship program, the development of the SS Class blimps, and the terrifying cat-and-mouse battles between British patrol crews and German submarines.

By the end of the war, these “ghosts of the sky” had flown over 10,000 patrols and changed naval warfare forever. link https://youtu.be/2hy5DtBVJik

I cant get this off my mind- maybe it is nothing