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The Art Box - Episode 464 - Haunted Landscapes: Betsy Gaines Quammen on Ghost Stories, History, and the American West

The Art Box

Published
July 20, 2026
Duration
1h 6m
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Last updated
Aug 2, 2026

Discusses society, culture.

Summary

What if our ghost stories aren't really about the dead, but about the parts of history we've never fully faced? In Episode 464 of The Art Box, Steve welcomes acclaimed author, historian, and researcher Betsy Gaines Quammen for a captivating conversation about curiosity, storytelling, and the American West. Best known for her celebrated books American Zion…

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What if our ghost stories aren't really about the dead, but about the parts of history we've never fully faced? In Episode 464 of The Art Box, Steve welcomes acclaimed author, historian, and researcher Betsy Gaines Quammen for a captivating conversation about curiosity, storytelling, and the American West. Best known for her celebrated books American Zion and True West, Betsy returns with her remarkable new work, This Haunted Land. Together, they explore Betsy's passion for deep research and the

Themes

  • society
  • culture