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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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18:49

Phantasmal Crime 21 - The Lawson Family Murders

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

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

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

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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39:56

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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Phantasmal Crime 20 - The Departed Dames of Long Island

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2023/06/06

Long Island is the largest and longest island in the contiguous United States. The island stretches from New York Harbor to Montauk Point, which has become popular in conspiracy circles for something called the Montauk Project. These were a series of secret government projects conducted at Camp Hero at Montauk, Long Island. Did these experiments ever really happen? In the world of Stranger Things they did, but in ours, that is for you to decide. What has happened on Long Island, is death and in the

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39:19

Ep. 489 - Pickfair

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/06/01

The Pickfair estate was once one of the most lavish properties in Hollywood. This had been the home of old Hollywood stars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks and was previously a hunting lodge. Pickford would be the first to talk about haunting activity in her home starting in the 1930s. Stories would continue through the years until Pia Zadora bought the property and demolished the historic mansion, claiming that the paranormal activity was getting out of hand. Join us as we explore the history

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Ep. 488 - The Graffiti House

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/05/25

The Graffiti House is owned by the Brandy Station Foundation and served as a hospital during the Civil War. Soldiers left behind their marks on the walls of the second floor, which is the inspiration behind the house's name. These soldiers may have left behind their spirits as well, not only because some of them were injured and died, but because the Battle of Brandy Station took place here. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Graffiti House. The Moment in Oddity features Cave Homes and

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Phantasmal Crime 19 - Murder-Suicide at the Greystone...

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2023/05/23

The historic Doheny Greystone Estate is more commonly known as the Greystone Mansion and was even once known as the Hearst Castle. This glorious and grand home was built in the future home of the Trousdale Estates overlooking Beverly Hills. The heir to one of the great financial empires, Edward "Ned" Doheny, Jr., the man who owned the house, was dead. For decades, visitors and staff have claimed that paranormal experiences have occurred at the Greystone. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players -

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Ep. 487 - Haunted New South Wales

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/05/18

New South Wales in Australia seems to be the most haunted state in the country and for good reason. This was the first place colonized in Australia. Not only is there a long history here that features a country built by convicts, but there is the displacement of the indigenous people who had been here for thousands of years. We've covered some of the more well known haunted locations in New South Wales on previous episodes, so on this one we are going to explore the lesser known haunts. Join us as

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Ep. 486 - Tinker Swiss Cottage

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/05/11

Tinker Swiss Cottage is a unique and beautiful home that resembles a Swiss cottage. Built by the Tinker family, it would become a symbol for Rockford, Illinois and the family's contributions to Rockford would help the town grow. Most of the family members who had lived at the house, died at the house. Most of the furnishings and artifacts in the house, that is now a museum, belonged to the family. Possibly this is why there are so many claims that many of the family's spirits still reside in the

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Phantasmal Crime 18 - The Disappearance of Ambrose Small

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/05/09

The Toronto Grand Opera House was the scene of a haunting that was connected to a crime that was once dubbed the "Crime of the Century." Ambrose Small was a wealthy theater producer who mysteriously disappeared in 1919, on the same day he acquired one million dollars. He was never seen again and eventually declared dead. Could this be why he is not at rest in the afterlife? Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide,

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33:42

Ep. 485 - Cocoanut Grove Fire

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/05/04

The Cocoanut Grove in Boston started as a speakeasy and grew to become a very popular club. In 1942, the nightclub burned to the ground with hundreds of patrons trapped inside. This would be the second deadliest nightclub fire in US history. And although the area where the club was once located has completely changed, the spirits have refused to leave the site of their tragic ends. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Cocoanut Grove fire. The Moment in Oddity features a mummified squirrel

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Ep. 484 - Hill View Manor

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/27

Hill View Manor is located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. This started as The Lawrence Home for the Aged, a poor farm to take the place of a previous poor farm in the town. It was open until 2004 and saw hundreds of people come through the doors. This location hosts an annual paranormal convention called Hill-Con, an annual Psychic Fair and a haunted house attraction called Scare Manor at Halloween. So clearly, this location has some unexplained things going on and they embrace that fact. Join us as

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Phantasmal Crime 17 - Murder, Cards and Oysters

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/25

Georgetown is a picturesque small town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. My family visited often when I was a kid because my dad enjoyed fishing in Georgetown Lake. He never failed to reel in a few rainbow trout. Unbeknownst to us, Georgetown was the scene of a murder over oysters and the lynching of the perpetrator back in the mid-1800s. That murderer was Edward Bainbridge and his spirit is believed to still haunt Georgetown. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive,

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Ep. 483 - Haunted Occoquan, Virginia

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/20

The town of Occoquan in Virginia is a suburb of Washington, D.C. and was established over 250 years ago. This is a town full of historic and colorful buildings that started as a trading post. The mill town has today become an artist enclave that hosts two large annual arts and crafts festivals and a few ghosts. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Occoquan! The Moment in Oddity features 3D printed food and This Month in History features artist Raffaello Santi. Our location was

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Ep. 482 - Heathman Hotel

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/13

The Heathman Hotel is one of the few remaining historic hotels in Portland, Oregon. It beckons to passerbys with its red and white neon sign on the front of the entrance awning. The brick edifice signals that this is an old building, a historic building. Like so many historic hotels, this one hosted the rich and famous and has stories of tragedies and hauntings. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of the Heathman Hotel. The Moment in Oddity features the longest running hotel and This Month

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Phantasmal Crime 16 - Walkup Family Murders

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/11

The Flagstaff of 1937 was quite different from the sleepy little railroad town it had once been. Emigrants from Boston had passed through this pine forest near the mountains in 1876 and marked their camp with a pine tree stripped of its bark and branches and crowned with an American flag in honor of the country's centennial. Their flag staff became a landmark and eventually the name of the town. By the 1930s, Flagstaff had become a thriving small town thanks to the local university, the Lowell

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Ep. 481 - Haunted Inns of Cape May

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/06

Cape May in New Jersey is one of the oldest seaside resort towns in America and has one of the largest collections of 19th century buildings in the country. Three hundred and eighty acres of the town are part of a historic district. Many of these historic locations are now inns that are reputedly haunted. They all are unique with their own character and charm and at least one should be on your bucket list for a stay. Join us as we share the history and haunts of nearly a dozen haunted inns in Cape

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01:07:00

Deceptions and Resurrections, Part 2

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/04

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including History Goes Bump) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event. Podcasts are listed here in order of

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01:09:00

Deceptions and Resurrections, Part 1

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/04/04

This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including History Goes Bump) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and experience a journey like no other. It’s an extra special, two part, more than two-hour, Easter event. Podcasts are listed here in order of

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