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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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39:55

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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Ep. 542 - Haunted Mystic

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/13

Mystic, Connecticut was a seafaring village in the early settlement of America. This was the scene of a horrific massacre that more than likely has left behind a negative spiritual residue. That residue leaves many believing that this is a cursed place. Based on the ghost stories and devastating fires of Mystic, we tend to agree. Join us for the history and hauntings of Mystic, Connecticut! The Moment in Oddity features cooking cicadas and This Month in History features the birth of

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36:06

Lemp Mansion Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/11

The Lemp family and lager beer go hand in hand. What started out as a grocery business, grew into a beer empire in St. Louis, Missouri that brought success and wealth to the Lemp family. But what almost endures more in regards to the Lemp family are the tragic lives of its members. The mansion they built witnessed sorrow and death. Suicide seemed to run in the family. This unfortune has led to rumors of hauntings. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Lemp Mansion! Check out the

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Ep. 541 - Hotel Chelsea

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/06

The Hotel Chelsea refers to itself as "A Rest Stop for Rare Individuals" and indeed, it has hosted some famous creatives. Today it is a luxury hotel, but when it began, this was one of the first forays into attracting the upper class to rent apartments in New York City. The interior was grand and the upper floors were specifically designed to attract artists. The hotel has stood for nearly 150 years and has not only provided housing for some unique people, but it hosts many spirits. These include

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Phantasmal Crime 35 - The Death of Paul Bern

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/06/04

Jean Harlow was known as the "Original Blonde Bombshell." In 1932, she married Paul Bern, a screenwriter, director and assistant at MGM Studios. It was an odd match and would end when Bern apparently committed suicide. Or did he? Could he have been murdered? And by who? Could this be why his spirit is at unrest? Come with us as we explore the mysterious death of Paul Bern! Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide,

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Ep. 540 - Edinburgh Manor

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/30

The Joker isn't just a comic book villain. This is an entity said to reside at the Edinburgh Manor in Scotch Grove, Iowa and he too seems to be a villain. The manor was once a poor farm and as we have found through the years, these locations tend to come with haunts. After the original poor farm was dismantled, the brick manor was built and used to house the mentally ill, disabled and elderly. There are several spirits who have joined the Joker here. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings

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19:55

Hotel Jerome Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/28

Hotel Jerome is located in the heart of the city of Aspen in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The luxury hotel provides high end amenities in a truly historic building. The hotel was built by a man who wanted it to be a model of excellence for years to come. And it has been that, but it also has been something else. This lodging is apparently so luxurious that some guests never want to leave, ever. The Hotel Jerome is said to be haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Hotel

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Ep. 539 - The Drover's Inn

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/23

The Drovers Inn has stood for over 300 years and is one of Scotland's oldest and most haunted pubs. This establishment was named for the highland drovers, which were cattle drivers. Over the years, thousands of people have stayed here. Some have experienced paranormal activity and there seems to be many stories connected to this location and to the drovers themselves that involve death. And this, of course, leads to ghost stories. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of The Drovers Inn

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01:00:41

Tarot, Elementals and Investigating with Death...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/21

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 20th Paranormal Conversation, we have our first returning guest, paranormal investigator Dr. Melissa Morgan. She joined us previously with her brother to talk about her former project Destination Mystery. She has launched a new podcast, Death Becomes Us, with a new co-host, author and tarot witch Karly Latham. We get into Yesteryear Village, using tarot to investigate, afterlife communication with

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Ep. 538 - The Haunting of Carl Jung

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/16

Carl Jung was a world renowned psychoanalyst and although he was a man of science, he embraced the unusual readily. Not only did Jung develop the theory of synchronicity, but he was a big fan of the occult and studied the ways that mythology affected people's psyches. On top of that, he wasn't shy about sharing experiences he had at a haunted cottage in England. On this episode, we will explore the life and haunting of Carl Jung. The Moment in Oddity features Hodges Meteorite and This Month in

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19:46

General Lafayette Inn Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/14

When we originally covered the General Lafayette Inn in early 2015, we named the episode after its then current incarnation: Barren Hill Tavern and Brewery. That endeavor closed in 2016 and was reopened as The General. That too closed, in January of 2020. Today, it is owned by business guru Michael M. Carter who runs it as a business incubator called The Mission Corporation. The building is beautiful and has stood for nearly 300 years outside of Philadelphia, meaning it has an extensive history

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Ep. 537 - Old Slater Mill and Tavern on Main

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/09

America's industrial past lends itself to ghost stories. No one can doubt that working in industrial mills was a dangerous enterprise. These mills employed whole families, including children starting at six-years-old. Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island covers five acres in the Blackstone River Valley and is credited with being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in America. There are three buildings on the property and all of them are reputedly haunted. The Blackstone Valley has several

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Phantasmal Crime 34 - The Serial Killer and the...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/07

Gerard John Schaefer had been a Florida Law Enforcement Officer. Police are some of our most trusted public servants. Our default position when it comes to police officers is to trust them. And most of the time, that position is correct. But sometimes it can be wrong. Very wrong. That was the case with Gerard John Schaefer. He was a prolific serial killer during the heyday of serial killers in the 1960s and 1970s. There are those who say he made Ted Bundy look like a Boy Scout. Many serial killers

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Ep. 536 - Artisan Investigation and Haunted Deland

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/05/02

There is over 400 years of history connected to Volusia County in Florida, including Native American residency, Spanish exploration, French colonization and British settlement. Deland is a city in Volusia County, just a short drive from the Spiritualist camp of Cassadaga. We spent a night at the Artisan Hotel, a boutique hotel in the historic downtown. We did a little investigating and visited some of the paranormal hotspots in town. On this episode, we are going to share what we found about the

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Oliver House Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/30

The Oliver House is located in Bisbee, Arizona, a quaint town with a historic mining background. As is the case in most mining towns, this town has a rich history with gambling, prostitution and murder taking center stage. The Bisbee of the modern era may have quieted considerably, but the unseen world has not stopped kicking up its heels. Long dead residents still seem to be hanging around and one of their favorite places to knock about is the Oliver House. Check out the website:

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Ep. 535 - Berrima Courthouse and Haunts

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/25

The Berrima Courthouse in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales in Australia is a great example of colonial architecture. The courthouse was a necessity as the colony was built on convicts and many continued their wayward deeds. The village of Berrima itself was an important stop on the path from Sydney to Victoria and there were several hotels in the area. Many historic structures still remain and spirits just may be inhabiting them, including the ghost of Australia's first serial

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01:04:51

Ghost Theories and Investigating with Ghost Story Girl

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/23

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 19th Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by paranormal researcher Ashlie, also known as Ghost Story Girl on Instagram. We run the gamut on this one, discussing her experiences while investigating and her theories about what a ghost is. We talk science and ghosts in the Bible. What is the afterlife? This is a fascinating discussion! Follow Ashlie on Instagram: @ghoststorygirl Check out our website:

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