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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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Ep. 458 - The Legend of Vampires

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/10/27

Vampire-like creatures have been a part of folklore for centuries. Much of what we believe about vampires has come from fictional works, but is it possible that undead entities that subsist on blood are real? There are several historical figures that either have connections to vampire lore or are cited as possible vampires. Could anyone who consumes blood be considered a vampire? Join us as we explore the origins of vampire lore and examine stories of reputed vampires! The Moment in Oddity features

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Ep. 457 - Skinwalker Ranch

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/10/20

Skinwalker Ranch is located in the Uintah Basin, an area infused with stories of Spanish mines, legends of buried treasures, remnants of ancient civilizations, UFO activity and tales of strange phenomena like cattle mutilations, cryptids and poltergeists. The ranch covers over 500 acres and has been a source of fascination to the public since the 1990s when stories of strange happenings started being shared. Is there something special about this area and Skinwalker Ranch in particular? Join us as we

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Phantasmal Crime 5 - The Dorothea Puente Murder House

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/10/18

The Dorothea Puente Murder House is a private home that was once a boarding house run by serial killer Dorothea Puente. She made the downtrodden of her community her victims, while at the same time appearing to be a pillar of the community. She had a handful of victims that she buried in her backyard. And spiritual residue seems to have been left behind at this location. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide,

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Ep. 456 - The Conjuring House

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/10/13

The Farmhouse on Round Top Road. Sounds like a quaint little place to visit. This farmhouse is anything but quaint. This is the location that inspired the movie The Conjuring. The legend of haunting activity at this farmhouse is nearly unbelievable. There are literally hundreds of people who claim to have had strange experiences here. For decades, the home was closed from the public, but since 2019 it has been open to investigations. People who visit claim that it does not disappoint. Join us as we

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Ep. 455 - Haunted Cemeteries 24

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2022/10/06

Every cemetery is as unique as the people who are buried within. Tombstones stand in silent vigil over final resting places. Some markers are made from stone, others from simple wood. Many are professionally etched, but a handful are lovingly hand carved. All are a testament to a life lived, some well and some not so well. All with value. On this episode, we feature cemeteries in the Middle East, South Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Canada. Join us for Haunted Cemeteries 24! The Moment in

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Phantasmal Crime 4 - The Mysterious Death of Mildred...

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2022/10/04

The murder of Mildred Ann Reynolds is a cold case that stretches back more then 60 years. The crime scene was horrific with blood and a burned out car. This young woman had come to a brutal end. Violent murders, especially those that remain unsolved, seem to spawn spirits. The supernatural occurrences that accompany this puzzling story serve to deepen the intrigue. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide,

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HGB Anniversary Special 8

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/10/01

History Goes Bump launched on October 1, 2014. Today, we celebrate 8 years in production. In that time, we have produced over 500 episodes featuring haunted locations, people and events from all over the world. We have over 6.5 million downloads and we are so grateful to our listeners and, more importantly, our Executive Producers! On this anniversary episode, we present the three winners of our annual Flash Fiction contest. Thanks to everyone for your support through the years and for listening

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Ep. 454 - Haunted Green Bay

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/09/29

When people hear the name Green Bay, they probably imagine people in football jersies with large triangles of fake cheese atop their heads. The city is so much more than just a hub for football even though it is nicknamed "Titletown." This is a city influenced by many cultures from the early Native Americans that were here first to the French to the British to the Dutch to the Irish and to the Belgians. Their burial places and businesses and homes all seem to be touched by an essence of the

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Ep. 453 - The Life and Afterlife of Hank Williams

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/09/22

Hank Williams was an American musician, songwriter and singer whose influence has touched some of the greatest singers of our time, from Elvis to Johnny Cash to The Rolling Stones. There was so much promise and talent in this young man, but it was cut short by his struggle with addictions. Perhaps it is that tragic truth that has left his spirit at unrest. Join us as we look at the life, legacy and spirit of Hank Williams. The Moment in Oddity features frozen Ice Age bison for dinner and This Month

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Phantasmal Crime 3 - The Infamous Dr. Crippen

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/09/20

Doctors swear an oath to do no harm. Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen may have broken that oath after starting an affair and killing his wife. Did he commit the crime for which he was hanged? Murders tend to leave spiritual residue and his old residence seems to have some kind of imprint left upon it. Join me as I share about the infamous Dr. Crippen! Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement

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Ep. 452 - Ogden's Union Station

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/09/15

Ogden, Utah may not seem like an important point in transportation today, but it was once the official transfer point for anyone set on getting to the West Coast. A train station has been located on this spot for over 150 years and the current Union Station has stood for nearly 100 years and in that time, thousands of people have walked through its doors. The station has seen quite a bit of tragedy. There was the Bagley train wreck, bodies from war, freak deaths, murders and suicides. Spirits seemed

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Ep. 451 - The Thousand Islands

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/09/08

The name of Thousand Island dressing was inspired by an archipelago of 1,864 islands that are in both Canada and the United States. Legends surrounding the creation of the dressing are interesting, but even more intriguing are the stories of hauntings connected to the islands. These islands are dotted with villages, forts and castles making them the perfect setting for ghost stories and legends. Join us as we look at the history and hauntings of some of these locations in the 1000 Islands! The

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Phantasmal Crime Ep. 2 - The Bloodlust of the Harpe...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/09/06

Serial killers have long fascinated true crime enthusiasts. We wonder what drives a human to hunt other humans. Is there really a compulsion there? A visceral need? Or do some serial killers just do it purely for the pleasure? The first recorded serial killers in America seemed to have a real bloodlust and they were cousins. The Harpe Brothers. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement

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Ep. 450 - Haunted Gettysburg

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/09/01

The town of Gettysburg is centrally located in Southern Pennsylvania and its claim to fame is the three day battle that took place here in July of 1863 that became the major turning point of the war. Many of the homes, inns and businesses in town still bear the battle scars of this bloody battle and nearly every location has some kind of spirit hanging around. We got to spend a couple days in this historic and quaint town and we are going to share the haunted locations outside of the battlefield on

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Ep. 449 - Hogestown Church Investigation

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/08/25

Hogestown was a town settled in 1730 by a man named John Hogue and that is where it gets its name. Its first name was Sporting Green and today is part of Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania. We ventured to this small historic settlement to investigate the Hogestown Church with an old friend of Diane's, Robert Brandt aka Sarge, who is Vice President of the Cumberland County Historical Society. There definitely seems to be some unexplained activity going on at the church. Join us as we explore the history

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Phantasmal Crime Ep. 1 - Crime and the Supernatural

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/08/23

This episode is an introduction to Phantasmal Crime, offering up the tragic shooting of three people during World War I and the haunting left in its wake because of a curse on the murderer. The story was related by detective, international spy and writer Edwin T. Woodhall. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios. Music used in this episode is from

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Ep. 448 - Haunted Fayetteville, North Carolina

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/08/18

Fayetteville, North Carolina was settled nearly 240 years ago and has witnessed much history in that time. The city has deep Scottish roots with pioneers immigrating from the Scottish Highlands. There are quite a few spirits here and we are going to take you along as we visit a few of them on our 2022 Road Trip. We also discuss a few of the highlights of that road trip through 10 states with our ultimate destination being Salem, Massachusetts. And did we bring something home with us? We share about

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Ep. 447 - The British Museum

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/08/11

The British Museum in London is a site to behold with over thirteen million objects in its vast collections from around the world. Over 17,000 people visit the 14-acre complex every single day, making it the most popular attraction in Great Britain. There is no doubt with the relics and other objects that are here, that a ghost or two might be hanging out due to attachments and such. And keeping in mind that some of these collections should probably be repatriated to their home countries, it's no

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Ep. 446 - Southgate-Thompson House

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/08/04

The first image we saw of this place featured this grande dame of a home at night with uplights illuminating the front. With its concave mansard roof and center three-and-a-half-story tower, we could imagine the Addams Family feeling right at home within the walls. For 200 years it's sat above Newport, looming down over the Ohio River. Today, it is a music venue and place for the arts. Stories claim there are at least three spirits in this house. The city of Newport itself has ties to gangsters and

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Ep. 445 - Ringwood Manor

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2022/07/28

The Ringwood Manor that stands today was constructed over a period of a hundred years and features a variety of architectural styles. This was a country estate for a number of industrialists who spent their summers in Passaic County, New Jersey. The Ringwood area was sacred to Native American people and one has to wonder if digging into the earth and pulling out resources from an area like this can cause supernatural activity. Is that why there are spirits here? Join us as we explore the history and

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