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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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12:38

Phantasmal Crime 25 - Ursulines Avenue's Murder Block

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/08/15

New Orleans, Louisiana is well known for its legends and its ghosts. Like every other large city, it has played host to some heinous crimes and the 700 block of Ursulines Avenue seems to be a murder block. Is there something evil here? A legend grew up around a sensational crime that took place here in 1927 starring a spectre nicknamed "The Sausage Ghost." Seventy-five years later, another very similar and grotesque crime occurred just a couple doors down the block. Intro and Outro music: Bad

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35:57

Ep. 499 - Peabody-Whitehead Mansion

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2023/08/10

Denver was considered the Queen City of the Plains during the Victorian era and by 1867, it was designated the territorial capital. Colorado would gain statehood in 1876 and a capitol would be built on Capitol Hill starting in 1886. Capitol Hill would become a thriving neighborhood, particularly for the wealthy, and it would be here that Denver's Millionaire's Row would be established. The Peabody-Whitehead Mansion is one of the homes that has survived from that opulent era. There are many ghost

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38:28

Stanley Hotel Redux

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2023/08/08

Estes Park is a gorgeous mountain city and one of Diane's favorite places in Colorado. F.O. Stanley would build the Stanley Hotel in this town, a hotel made famous by Stephen King in his book The Shining. King reputedly had unexplained experiences when he was a guest. The Shining was a story of a haunted man, a psychic boy and a haunted hotel. And the Stanley Hotel really does have a reputation for being haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Stanley Hotel. Check out the

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Ep. 498 - Memphis' Victorian Village

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2023/08/03

Memphis' Adams Avenue is where the rich built their homes during the Victorian era. Today, it is referred to as the Victorian Village, but in its heyday, this was Millionaire's Row. These gorgeous homes not only represent the opulent lifestyle of the rich Victorian times, they hold history and ghosts. Memphis has an amazingly rich history and culture that is both positive and dark and that is the case with the spirits here too. Some are benevolent, while others are hostile. Join us as we explore the

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Phantasmal Crime 24 - Bonnie and Clyde

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2023/08/01

Bonnie and Clyde are an infamous crime duo who left behind a legacy that has been romanticized in books and movies. But the truth was that this young couple were dangerous and deadly. They left many dead bodies in their wake and their intent of living by the gun lead to them dying by the gun. And now their spirits seem to be at unrest. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with

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Ep. 497 - New Zealand's Vulcan Hotel

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2023/07/27

There are two things that bring people to St Bathans in New Zealand: gold and fossils. The St Bathans fauna bears dozens of different kinds of fossils. The small town itself was once a center of the Otago Gold Rush and one of the leftover locations from that time is the Vulcan Hotel. A painted lady might have lost her life at the hotel and today, people claim her spirit haunts one of the rooms there. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Vulcan Hotel. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by

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30:34

Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman Redux

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2023/07/25

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a well known piece of fiction written by Washington Irving in 1819. Many of us first heard the story in our youth and the tale fueled our imagination with images of a headless horseman chasing a man through the forest, carrying a fiery pumpkin that represented his head. It was a terrifying tale. But is this just simply a piece of fiction? Is there some truth to the story? Headless figures are quite common in the world of the paranormal. And the setting for Irving's

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Ep. 496 - Haunted Amish Country : Lancaster County

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2023/07/20

The Amish are one of the oldest communities in America, predating the formation of the United States. Lancaster County in Pennsylvania is considered Amish Country as this is where they first settled and continue to live. The county seat of Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States and it was the capital of the state for thirteen years. There are several locations here that are reputedly haunted. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of haunted Amish Country! The

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14:03

Phantasmal Crime 23 - The Notorious Purple Gang

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2023/07/18

During Detroit's bootleg wars, a ruthless gang of Jewish immigrants rose up. They killed nearly 500 people during their reign of running the city of Detroit. The Purple Gang accomplished more in their five years of dominance than anything Al Capone and his gang achieved. In their wake, they left behind spirits in various locations that have been connected to their crime spree. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site,

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Ep. 495 - Haunted Schools

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/07/13

School is scary enough without having ghosts running around the halls. There's all that social pressure and expectation of good grades. A haunted school means that you don't just have to skirt the visible bullies, but the shadow figures lurking in the corners. Join us as we explore these reputedly haunted schools from around the world! The Moment in Oddity features the Tunguska Event and This Month in History was suggested by Sarah Silver and features the death of Billy the Kid. Check out the

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35:00

West Virginia Penitentiary Redux

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/07/11

Kelly and Diane revisit Ep. 116! Moundsville State Penitentiary is formally known as the West Virginia Penitentiary and is located in the city of Moundsville. When it was open, it was one of the most violent prisons in the United States. The Gothic architecture looms large and is a reminder that this place was built to keep the bad inside. And that is what it still may be doing today as there are rumors that this prison is haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Moundsville

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29:34

Ep. 494 - Beauvoir

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2023/07/06

Beauvoir House is located in Biloxi, Mississippi. This was once the home to former president of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. The estate is nearly 175 years old and provided a place of refuge not only for Davis, but for Confederate veterans. There was a hospital, chapel and a cemetery for them. Today, the house is open for tours and there are stories of ghostly Confederates and the apparition of Jefferson Davis himself. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Beauvoir

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Phantasmal Crime 22 - Death of a Teacher

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2023/07/04

Chopticon High school was established in 1965 to serve the St. Mary's County Public Schools in Maryland and is located in the city of Morganza. It was at this school that the murdered body of Beverley Jo Heater, whom everyone called "Peachie" was found. She was a well-liked teacher and her murder would affect the students of Chopticon High School for years and her spirit still haunts the school. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable,

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Ep. 493 - St. Augustine Haunted House Investigation

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2023/06/29

A haunted house in the city of St. Augustine is not unique. It seems every location near the historic downtown is haunted. But this house was fairly new, being built in the 1980s. We conducted an investigation here that lends credence to the theory that any place can have unexplained activity, regardless of age. Perhaps it is because of the land. Maybe things that happened in the house left spiritual residue. Or its also possible that spirits gather somewhere because of people seeking to communicate

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38:04

Salem Witch Trials Redux

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2023/06/27

Salem just has a haunting air about it that oozes through every brick, tombstone and t-shirt shop. Salem and witches have become intertwined through the years and a study in human psychology surrounding the events of the Salem Witch Trials reveals a very heinous side to humanity. On this redux, Diane and Kelly revisit the Salem Witch Trials and discuss their recent trip to this amazing city. Join us as we explore the history, curses and hauntings spawned by the Salem Witch Trials. Music used in this

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Ep. 492 - Haunted Cemeteries 26

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2023/06/22

There really is no place quite as peaceful as a graveyard. The dead generally don't talk. Introverts don't have to pretend to read a book to remain undisturbed. Extraverts can take comfort in the fact that they are surrounded by a captive audience. Everyone can take solace in the idea that when they are gone, they will have a spot to keep their memory alive. Perhaps this is why so many of these cemeteries seem to be haunted. A spirit just wants to be near their memorial. Join us as we feature

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Phantasmal Crime 21 - The Lawson Family Murders

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2023/06/20

Familicide is impossible to understand. How does a family member kill their entire family? The Lawson Family Murders took place on Christmas Day in 1929. Left in the wake of Charlie Lawson's murderous rampage were the bodies of his wife and six of his children. Also left behind is some spiritual residue in several locations connected to the murders. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license

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Ep. 491 - Glen Tavern Inn

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/06/15

The Glen Tavern Inn is located in Santa Paula, California and was a hotel that prospered during the California oil boom. When Prohibition was enacted, the hotel adapted as a speakeasy and brothel. People have died in the hotel and some of their spirits may still be here. A tragic flood in the city left behind spiritual residue as well. Join us as we share the history and hauntings connected to and inside of the Glen Tavern Inn! The Moment in Oddity features Queen Genepil and This Month in History

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25:03

Ripley's Odditorium Redux

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2023/06/13

Many claim that St. Augustine, Florida is one of the most haunted cities in all of America. We are willing to believe that based on our experiences there and considering that the city has been settled for over 450 years, its a defendable claim. One of the oldest structures here and most unique in architectural styling is Ripley's Odditorium. This was once the Castle Warden and stories of hauntings here have persisted for years. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of Ripley's Odditorium

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Ep. 490 - Palace of Versailles

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/06/08

The entire estate that is part of the Palace of Versailles covers 1,978 acres. The grounds are immaculate and amazing and the palace itself defies words. What started as a simple hunting lodge, became the seat of power in France and is today a museum featuring the most exquisite artwork and craftsmanship of any palace in the world. The palace has also been the setting for a strange time travel story and for ghost stories. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Palace of Versailles

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