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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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37:34

Ep. 552 - Haunted Abbeville, South Carolina

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/08/22

The town of Abbeville in South Carolina is near the Georgia state line and hosted the last war council for Jefferson Davis. The Confederacy died in this town. The tree-lined square hosts many historic buildings and the town itself is filled with Victorian and Gothic styled homes. This all makes Abbeville seem like a quiet little town. But underneath that southern charm are ghost stories. Many buildings here are said to be haunted. Join us for the history and hauntings of the town of Abbeville, South

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26:52

Winchester Mystery House Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/08/20

The Winchester Mystery House or Winchester Mansion is one of the most unique and bizarre homes ever built. The mystery part of the name refers to the interior infrastructure. It truly is a mystery why certain elements were constructed. There are stairways that lead to nowhere and doors that open to walls and windows on the interior of the house. Legends and rumors permeate the history of the home. Was the weird construction an elaborate attempt to fool spirits to keep them at bay? Many of the rumors

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29:45

Ep. 551 - USS The Sullivans

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/08/15

USS The Sullivans is berthed now at the Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park in New York. We learned a lot about USS The Sullivans when we toured the USS Yorktown in June 2024. It's a very different name for a ship and that's because it was named for five brothers who all died aboard the same ship when it was sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II. Those brothers just may be haunting their namesake. Or maybe there are other spirits here. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of

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45:28

Hauntings Around America with Erin Egnatz

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2024/08/13

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 24th Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by author and paranormal investigator Erin Egnatz who is probably best known for her website and social media presence as Hauntings Around America. She has been featured by various news organizations, including Newsweek and her book "A Haunting Diary: Investigations with a Ghost Hunter" features Erin's first-hand accounts of several of her investigations. Check

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Ep. 550 Bellaire Demon House

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/08/08

The Bellaire House has a big reputation and is located in southeastern Ohio in the city for which it is named. The Heatherington family built the house, lived here and died here and are said to haunt it now. But this isn't just the Bellaire Haunted House. People refer to this as the Bellaire Demon House. The house is said to be plagued with lots of ghostly and demonic activity. Possibly because it sits on a ley line or maybe because a coal mine blew up nearby killing 42 men. Or maybe somebody just

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20:09

USS Lexington Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/08/06

Great battleships and aircraft carriers have always been a massive asset and a nation with an abundance of them was a power to be feared. The USS Lexington was a massive aircraft carrier that set more records than any other Essex Class carrier in the history of naval aviation during a career that made it the oldest working aircraft carrier in the US Navy. Today, the carrier is a museum offering historical and ghost tours. There are many reports of unexplained happenings aboard the carrier. Join us

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Ep. 549 - Morris-Jumel Mansion

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/08/01

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is located in Upper Manhattan in New York City and has stood for over 250 years. This was not only a home for a British Colonel, but also a wealthy American socialite who was the richest woman in America at the time. Today, it is a museum that is reputedly haunted by several spirits, the most prominent one being that socialite. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Morris-Jumel Mansion. The Moment in Oddity features the death of John Shaw and This Month in History

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Phantasmal Crime Ep. 36 - Murder in Ballston Spa

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/07/30

The Crandell Murder shocked the nation. Sylvester Crandell shot his mother-in-law, his step-daughter, his wife and himself in 1887. This was the worst crime Saratoga County had experienced up to that point. All four people would die and the main motivation seems to have been money. Sylvester Crandell and wanted more of it and when his wife and mother-in-law wouldn't give it to him, his rage erupted. And in the wake of the crime, it seems that the Crandell House has some paranormal activity. Intro

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Ep. 548 - Haunted Outer Banks Series - The Upper Islands

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/07/25

The Outer Banks are a vast ecosystem that have supported life for millions of years. Humans have been here for centuries. Key moments in American history are connected to the Upper Islands of the Outer Banks from the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony to the Wright brothers' first flight. There are numerous haunted locations and legends in the Upper Islands. On this second episode of our Outer Banks Series, we are going to explore the history and hauntings of the Upper Islands! The Moment in Oddity

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30:38

Eastern State Penitentiary Redux

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2024/07/23

Prisons had once been thought of as just holding areas to punish people. In the late 1800s, a movement started that aspired to a higher ideal of reform, rather than punishment. Eastern State Penitentiary was built to launch that reformation in the American penal system. The prison's edifice is formidable and resembles a castle. This eventually became the most famous prison in the world. The prison ran for 142 years and today serves as a museum that offers both historical and ghost tours and

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Ep. 547 - Haunted Outer Banks Series - The Lower Islands

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/07/18

The Outer Banks stretch for 200 miles from southeastern Virginia to Shackleford Banks in North Carolina. The Atlantic that borders its eastern side is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic because of the hundreds of shipwrecks that have occurred here. We traveled much of this stretch on our recent road trip and took in many of the sites while learning about the history and legends of this area. A key figure in history connected to the Lower Islands of the Outer Banks was Blackbeard the pirate. He

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01:24:27

Two Dads Investigating the Afterlife

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/07/16

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 23rd Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by Phil Rossi and Tee Morris of Old Spirits Investigations. They describe themselves as "Just two dads, living our best life, while investigating the afterlife." They share with us their techniques and experiences. Their investigations pf the TWA 514 crash site and Crescent Hotel lead to some chilling experiences! Check them out @OldSpiritsInvestigations on

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Ep. 546 - Winnipeg's Hamilton House, a Psychical Hotbed

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/07/11

Dr. T. G. Hamilton was a trail blazer in the field of Paranormal Research. Hamilton was a medical doctor and because of his experiences with death, he began to wonder if there was a way that we could figure out what happens to us after we die. Hamilton and his family moved into a large home in Winnipeg and it was here that he carried out much of his research, along with his wife. Their children continued the legacy of peering behind the veil. And perhaps that is why the Hamilton House of Winnipeg,

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23:49

Seguin Island Lighthouse Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/07/09

Seguin Island is an island off of Maine that has been a part of maritime history long before the American colonies were founded. The island can only be reached by boat, and is home to Maine's tallest and second oldest lighthouse, Seguin Island Lighthouse. This lighthouse is known by its more common name, Seguin Light, and not only dates back to the birth of America, but it carries a rich history that includes a gruesome tale. What has happened at this lighthouse seems to live on, not only through

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Ep. 545 - USS Yorktown

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/07/04

We just returned from a road trip through the Outer Banks of North Carolina and along our way, we stopped in Charleston, South Carolina. We've seen the USS Yorktown from afar before, but on this trip, we boarded this magnificent aircraft carrier twice. She was one of twenty-four Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II. Today, the carrier is a museum that not only houses the museum of the Medal of Honor Society and artifacts from her service, but there are rumored to be several

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46:36

Food To Die For with Amy Bruni

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2024/07/02

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 22nd Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by paranormal investigator and author Amy Bruni. Amy has not only starred in both Ghost Hunters and Kindred Spirits, but she hosts her own podcast named "Haunted Road" and she has authored two books, "Life with the Afterlife: 13 Truths I Learned about Ghosts" and her latest "Food to Die For: Recipes and Stories From America's Most Legendary Haunted Places." She

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Ep. 544 - Haunted Old Sacramento

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/27

Old Sacramento is known as Sacramento's "Front Porch." The entire sector is protected as a National Landmark and for good reason. Much of California's early history is seated here. The town saw immense growth during the California Gold Rush and with that came death as well. Cholera epidemics swept through and fire and floods destroyed the place more than once. Old Sacramento had to be raised eighteen feet to prevent flooding, leaving behind underground tunnels. These tunnels are said to be filled

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20:33

Kilmainham Gaol Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/25

During the 19th century, jails in any country were places that many people went to die because of the poor conditions. Kilmainham Gaol was no different. The history of Kilmainham Gaol spans over two centuries and holds a place in the annals of Ireland's fight for independence. Today, this immense structure still stands and runs as a museum relaying the stories of hundreds of prisoners who included notable revolutionaries and common men, women and yes, children. And now it seems to be home for the

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Ep. 543 - Haunted Castles of the Netherlands

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/20

Many people focus on visiting Amsterdam when they visit the Netherlands. The Red Light District is a place that paranormal enthusiasts may find a ghost or two. There's spooksteeg or "ghost alley" and Bloedstraat, which is Blood Street. But the really promising haunted locations are in the outer areas of the country, the castles. There are stories of Blue Ladies, screaming hunters, dancing ghosts and Faust. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the castles of the Netherlands. The Moment

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Small Town Tennessee History, Ghosts and Bigfoot

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/18

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 21st Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by our listener Clint Hopper. Clint lives in the small town of Troy, Tennessee and his family's roots are deep here. We talk history of the town, Civil War history and battles, some dark history connected to the treatment of blacks after the Civil War, Clint's unexplained experiences at a historic cemetery and slave quarters on a plantation and since Clint is a

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