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History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

Podcast dedicated to the side of history that goes bump in the night. Every episode"s content features community time that includes listener mail and experiences, a "Moment In Oddity" and "History Of The Day" segments and then interviews and discussions about a historic location, event or person and the hauntings associated with the subject of the particular show. The tagline for the show is "Ghost tours for the theater of the mind" and our goal is to entertain you while creeping you out just

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56:44

Haunted Virginia City Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2026/01/13

Virginia City is an Old West mining town complete with a history of gun fights, explosions, brothels and mine cave-ins. The Virginia City National Landmark is one of the nation's largest historic districts and includes over five hundred buildings dating to the time of the great bonanzas, from 1859 to 1880. John Mackay was an industrialist who formed a partnership with three other Irishmen and operated silver mines on the Comstock Lode. They hit it big in 1873 when they discovered the "Big Bonanza."

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Ep. 619 - The Life and Afterlife of Janis Joplin

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2026/01/08

Every one who loved her, called her Pearl. Janis Joplin was an energetic singer who lived life hard and fast. Her talent has been inspirational to generations of musicians. Imagine the heights she could've risen to if her life hadn't been snuffed out too early. Janis became a member of the 27 Club after injecting a potent very pure hit of heroin. The hotel where she overdosed is said to still be haunted by her spirit. Join us for the life and afterlife of Janis Joplin! This Month in History features

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Phantasmal Crime Ep. 52 - Jack the Ripper and the...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2026/01/06

Sometimes traditional methods of murder investigation fail and law enforcement seeks unconventional ways to solve a crime. One of those unorthodox ways is asking psychics for guidance. And there have been crimes that have been solved with the help of psychics. The Jack the Ripper case was never solved, but a psychic was brought in to try to help. Most people have probably never heard this piece of the mysterious case. But this psychic just may have solved the crime. Intro and Outro music: Bad

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TGIY Ep. 23 - Samson the Superhero

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2026/01/04

Samson in the Bible had superhuman strength and this strength was connected to his hair. His parents were told by Yahweh to never cut his hair and Samson was raised to know that he must never let a razor touch his head. For anyone who knows the story, it isn't Samson's hair that gives him strength, but Yahweh. There is no one else in the Bible that Yahweh showed this specific type of favor towards. Samson was like a precursor to Superman, only he wasn't an alien. He was human. The strongest human in

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Ep. 618 - The Capitol Building

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2026/01/01

The Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. is the heart of our American government. Both houses of Congress meet here to pass the laws of the land. The building is over 200 years old and has changed through the decades. While this just seems to be a standard government building, there is a lot of symbolism connected to the structure and its location. And there were rituals too. Could that be why this is one of the most haunted buildings in Washington, D.C.? Join us for the history and hauntings of the

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19:06

Fearing Tavern Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/30

The Fearing Tavern Museum is located in Wareham, Massachusetts and has original parts that have stood for 335 years. It's history is rooted in the incorporation of the town, which was considered the "Gateway to Cape Cod" and has had literally thousands of people pass through its doors. The name comes from the family who kept it and managed it for over 200 years. The tavern is considered by paranormal investigators to be one of the most haunted locations on the South Coast. Join us as we explore the

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Ep. 617 - Haunted Christmas Markets

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/25

For those of us that like the creepy, Christmas is a time for ghost stories. This is also a time of markets and Europe is world famous for their Christmas markets. We thought it would be interesting to wander some of these markets and find out if anything is haunting them. While we didn't find any direct hauntings specific to these markets, there are buildings and locations near these markets that have spirits and legends connected to them. On this episode, we explore the history and nearby

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Bonus - How Haunted featuring Christmas Spirits

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/23

What we have to share with you here is an episode from our fellow spooky podcaster Rob Kirkup, host of the How Haunted Podcast. Rob hails from the UK and has not only a great voice, but he is a wonderful storyteller. The episode features locations from around the world that have spirits who make an appearance only on Christmas. Please consider subscribing to his podcast, so you can enjoy all of his material featuring locations across the UK, some of which Rob has investigated himself. Christmas is a

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Ep. 616 - Heceta Head Lighthouse

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/18

Lighthouses are literally a light in the darkness. Many have been located in remote places and all of them are located in areas that have suffered shipwrecks. Families living at lighthouses faced struggles and sometimes death. The Heceta Head Lighthouse is no different. Today, it has been turned into a bed and breakfast with beautiful views and at least one ghost. A legend claims that a young girl drowned here and her mother has returned in the afterlife, looking to find her. Join us for the history

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Stones and Bones Ep. 15 - Moravian Cemeteries

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/16

The Moravian denomination is one of the oldest Protestant denominations in Christianity. Its roots date back to the mid-1400s and was one of the first movements to break free from Roman Catholicism. Many of the followers became exiles and traveled to America, where they settled in states like Georgia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. They established their own cemeteries, dubbing them as God's Acre. Intro and Outro music "Stones and Bones" was written and produced by History Goes Bump and any use is

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Ep. 615 - Haunted Placerville, California

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/11

Placerville is one of these California towns that got its start during the Gold Rush. This was a rough and tumble Wild West place also known as Hang Town. The Cary House Hotel was built to accommodate people coming in for the Gold Rush and was the jewel of Placerville. The hotel is believed to be quite haunted and there could be several reasons why. The Odd Fellows were strong in this town and met at the hotel. And there were two deaths there. But it isn't the only haunted location. Several

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36:01

Tower of London Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/09

In London, located on the north bank of the River Thames, stands a tower that the mere mention of the name inspires feelings of dread and the macabre and that is because this structure's thousand-year-old history is full of imprisonment, torture and execution. Many famous names in history met their final demise at the Tower of London. The Great Tower was not always a prison. It served as a royal residence for a time and is officially known as His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of

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Ep. 614 - Rolling Hills Asylum

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/04

Rolling Hills Asylum in East Bethany, New York was once known as the Old Country Home and served as the Genesee County Poor Farm for decades. The main building spans over 60,000 square feet with a subterranean tunnel and has stood for almost 200 years. It saw its share of tragedies and hardship through the years. Today, it serves as a museum and paranormal hotspot, featuring tours and investigations. This is said to be one of the most haunted locations anywhere in the world. Join us for the history

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Phantasmal Crime Ep. 51 - The Kidnapping of Bobby...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/12/02

In 1953, a horrific kidnapping and murder captured the attention of the nation. The perpetrators were Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Emily Brown Heady and the victim was a sweet and innocent six-year-old boy named Bobby Greenlease. Bonnie and Carl were put to death in the gas chamber at the Missouri State Penitentiary for their crime. And it would seem that although their bodies left the prison, their spirits have not and they continue to haunt the abandoned halls of death row. Intro and Outro music:

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Ep. 613 - Kreischer Mansion

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2025/11/27

A little known factory town was home to the Kreischer Mansion, which actually had a twin. There were two exact mirror-image homes that sat next to each in Staten Island, fittingly owned by brothers. Only one of them remains and it changed ownership many times over the years. There were deaths on the property and people took to calling this the murder house. It very well might be a real life haunted mansion. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Kreischer Mansion. This Month in

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Valley of the Kings Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/11/25

Egypt is a land of ancient treasures and wonders. Pharaohs were honored in death with immense public monuments and tombs like pyramids, temples and obelisks. The Old Kingdom of Egypt built their places of death in Giza and the Nile Delta. The New Kingdom pharaohs of Egypt wanted to be buried closer to their dynastic roots and they had their crypts placed in the hills of Luxor. This area became known as the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings would end up housing the remains of at least

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TGIY Ep. 22 - Shiny People

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/11/23

Have you ever heard someone say of another person, particularly a child, "He had the face of an angel." It's an interesting description, but we all understand that it means something along the lines of beauty or innocence. There are stories in the Bible of people who literally seemed to have the face of an angel. What made these people shiny? And is it possible that seeing YHWH could kill someone? Main theme: Crazy For Thrills by Muse Music with Groove Studios

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Ep. 612 - Haunted Historic Cary Houses

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/11/20

Cary is a town west of Raleigh in North Carolina that routinely shows up on lists as a desirable place to live and is known as the gourd capital. Railroad companies found it desirable too and this became a town built by the railroad. Cary also was a center of manufacturing with many factories opening up. The town attracted all types from robber barons to bootleggers and some of their historic homes still remain and feature ghost stories and legends. Join us as we explore the histories and hauntings

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Stones and Bones Ep. 14 - Oak Grove Cemetery

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/11/18

Oak Grove Cemetery is located at 196 N. Lanana Street and was established in 1837. This is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city of Nacogdoches in Texas, a city that is the oldest in the Lone Star State. Many pioneers and Texas Revolutionists are buried here. And there is a victim from a tragic shipping accident on the Ohio River. Join us to learn about the stones and bones found here! Intro and Outro music "Stones and Bones" was written and produced by History Goes Bump and any use is strictly

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Ep. 611 - Haunted Newport Mansions

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2025/11/13

Belleview Avenue was the Millionaire's Row of Newport. The avenue was lined with Gilded Age summer cottages built by wealthy industrialists. Those "cottages" were actually palatial estates and many of them still stand today and are run as museums or are privately owned. Several of them are haunted. These include Belcourt Castle, Seaview Terrace, The Breakers and Rough Point. Join us as we explore the history and haunts of these summer cottages to the rich and famous in Newport, Rhode Island! This

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