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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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43:09

Ep. 534 - Haunted Cemeteries 29

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/18

It wasn't until the nineteenth century that it occurred to people that cemeteries could make great parks. A movement carried over from France and swept the nation and garden cemeteries were founded in every state. These became gathering places for family picnics and settings for long, peaceful walks enveloped in the shade of countless varieties of trees. Several of these cemeteries are not as peaceful as they could be, with spirits roaming about after dusk. In this episode, we share the history and

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Morse Mill Hotel Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/16

The Morse Mill Hotel in Dittmer, Missouri has it all for history and ghost enthusiasts alike. This location has not only served as a private residence, tavern and inn, but also as a hospital for the Confederate wounded during the Civil War. And during Prohibition, this building was both a speakeasy and a brothel. A female serial killer has been connected to the Morse Mill Hotel as well. This nearly two hundred year old structure is full of surprises and quite possibly, ghosts. Join us for the

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Ep. 533 - Fort Riley

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/11

Fort Riley sits on the north bank of the Kansas River near Junction City in Kansas. The military installation has a history that stretches back more than 150 years. Early on, the soldiers' missions were to protect the overland trails that settlers were using to move west. Eventually, they protected the railways being built. The fort would eventually become important in training the cavalry and served as a training center for every major war. Today, it still is a working base with several museums

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Phantasmal Crime 33 - Canadian Axe Murderess

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/09

The Plains of Abraham have known death. This is a historic area inside Battlefields Park in Quebec City, Canada. Before the park, this was a place few would wander as it had a reputation for being a hiding place for criminals. Then it became a spot for executions to be carried out. And that is why there is a female ghost that roams the Plains of Abraham. Everyone calls her La Corriveau. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable,

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Ep. 532 - White Eagle Saloon

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/04

McMenamins pubs, breweries and hotels are notoriously haunted. We've featured a couple of McMenamins establishments on episodes and The White Eagle Saloon is another one of those properties. The saloon describes itself as, "Echoing with tales of ghosts, mischief and mayhem, this 1905 saloon and hotel reverberates with live music and funky attitude." This is one of Portland's oldest bars and one of its most haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the White Eagle Saloon! The Moment

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Lord Milner Hotel Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/04/02

Kelly and Diane return to the Lord Milner Hotel in South Africa! On the surface, the Lord Milner Hotel appears to be a mash-up of old Victorian London and a medieval castle. The hotel is located in Matjiesfontein on the Grand Karoo in South Africa and sits along national highway N1 that links Cape Town to Johannesburg. The hotel is lauded as a tranquil escape, but some parts of the hotel seem to be disturbed. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Lord Milner Hotel. Check out the

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Ep. 531 - The Haunting of Loretta Lynn

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/28

Hurricane Mills Rural Historic District is the name of Loretta Lynn's ranch in Tennessee. This is a large 3500-acre property that is basically its own little village. Loretta Lynn wasn't shy about telling people that her ranch was haunted. Loretta embraced the paranormal and even claimed to have her own psychic abilities. The world lost an amazingly talented singer and songwriter when she passed in October of 2022. On this episode, we will explore the life of this coalminer's daughter and the

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Psychic Impressions and Visitations with Jannae

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/26

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 18th Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by our listener Jannae McCabe. Jannae has some psychic abilities and she shares how she has used them and some of the experiences she has had with ghosts. She also visited the Ohio State Reformatory and tells us what she interacted with there. This is a fascinating discussion, especially if you are interested in psychics or developing your own abilities! Check

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Ep. 530 - Kitty Knight Inn

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/21

Located along the Chesapeake Wine Trail and a scenic byway is the Kitty Knight Inn in Maryland. Kitty Knight was an amazingly brave woman who saved this house from destruction at the hands of the British. She went on to buy the house and apparently, is still caring for it in the afterlife. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Kitty Knight Inn! The Moment in Oddity features Little Debbie Park and This Month in History features the birth of Sam Houston. Our location was suggested by Steven

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Alcatraz Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/19

Kelly and Diane return to Alcatraz, infamously nicknamed The Rock, and present the history and hauntings of this location that lies about 1.5 miles off the shores of San Francisco, California. Some of the most notorious criminals in American history were sent to the prison built on this island because of the impossibility of escape. Many desperate souls wiled away their lives on Alcatraz Island and many of those souls seemed to have stayed. Some claim a portal exists on the island. Check out the

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Ep. 529 - Haunted Calgary

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/14

The city of Calgary is gorgeous with the Canadian Rocky Mountains as its backdrop. The bustling city is the financial center of Western Canada. If you like rodeo, Calgary is your place as the city hosts the largest stampede in the world, the Calgary Stampede. Calgary also hosts several haunted historic locations from schools to homes to libraries to churches and so much more. Join us as we explore the history and haunts of Calgary! The Moment in Oddity features the largest male family and This Month

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Frank the Farmer and Creepy Chills with The Activity...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/12

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 17th Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by the hosts of The Activity Continues Podcast: Amy Lotsberg, Megan Simmons and Amy Piersak. The trio talk about all things paranormal on their podcast, especially the series Dead Files. We discussed messages from beyond the grave from lost loved ones, deceased pets sending us messages, a Djinn experience, why men seem to be more skeptical than women and Frank

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Ep. 528 - Haunted Vegas Casinos

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/07

The glowing lights of Las Vegas have always beckoned those seeking expression for their seedy sides. This place is the capital of entertainment and a good time. Las Vegas plays host to more than just the living though. A city like Vegas is the perfect setting for ghostly activity. There are a number of casinos here in Sin City that are reputedly haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of some Las Vegas casinos. The Moment in Oddity features a Medieval sword and This Month in History

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37:56

Edgar Allan Poe Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/03/05

Edgar Allan Poe's life is a study in tragedy. And like many of us, he kept no diary and had few close friends, so putting together a map of his life can be cumbersome. He was one of the greatest writers of all time, able to cross all genres. Poe even created a couple of them. But his life and work wasn't celebrated until long after he was dead. And his death has always been cloaked in mystery. Perhaps that is why his spirit is at unrest and reputedly haunts various locations connected to his life

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Ep. 527 - Minersville Mansion

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/02/29

The Minersville Mansion is located in Minersville, Pennsylvania and is known by locals as the DiNicola Mansion as it was owned by Dr. Arthur DiNicola who ran his practice out of the home. The mansion has stood for over a hundred years and had a series of medical professionals who owned it and today is used as an apartment building. Author and paranormal investigator Jeffrey A. Dengler wrote the book "The Minersville Mansion" after spending time investigating the house. He joins us on this episode as

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Haunted Gift Shop, Train Wrecks and Brewery Spooks

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/02/27

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 16th Paranormal Conversation, our listener and Executive Producer Dolores joins us to share the unexplained activity that has occurred at her gift shop in Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is Southern Suds & Gifts and is located at 213 S. White Street. Based on her experiences, Dolores decided to ask other small business owners in the area if they had any unusual things going on in their establishments

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Ep. 526 - The Life and Afterlife of Superman, George...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/02/22

Superman is a beloved comicbook hero. He's all about truth and justice. Clark Kent, his alter ego, is a lovable nerd. Filling his shoes isn't easy, but George Reeves managed to do it and he did it well. But not because his own life reflected the ideal that Superman exuded. Reeves' life was complicated. And it came to an abrupt end when he was just 45-years-old in 1959. The death of George Reeves is a controversial topic. The coroner’s report ruled that the final results indicated that Reeves had

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Aokigahara Forest Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/02/20

At the base of Mount Fuji in Japan lies a forest that is 14 square miles in size and is referred to by some as the Sea of Trees. The forest's official name is Aokigahara Forest and has a reputation for being very quiet. That should make this area very peaceful, but it is actually pretty notorious. The forest has a reputation as a place people go to die by their own hand. Most people call this wooded area "The Suicide Forest." There are rumors that demons run the place. And the tales of hauntings are

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Ep. 525 - Haunted Wine Country

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/02/15

A region of California north of the San Francisco Bay Area is known as "Wine Country." Two of the counties within this area are Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. This section of California is known for world-class wine and food and has a beautiful countryside that wine enthusiasts get to enjoy as they drive from tasting to tasting. There are hundreds of wineries between these two counties. One would not put wine and ghosts together necessarily, but several of these wineries reputedly have some

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Paranormal Trifecta with Shawn Grimm

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/02/13

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 15th episode, we are joined by podcaster Shawn Grimm who hosts The Big Grimmbowski Podcast. Shawn has experienced what we call the Paranormal Trifecta: he's seen a cryptid, seen a UFO and experienced ghostly activity. The cryptid sounds like a very bizarre variation on Bigfoot. And one of the ghosts seems to be an old family friend attached to his former stereo. We also couldn't help but discuss the 10-12

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