History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

In the History Goes Bump Podcast's second Bonuscast, we share an interview we did in October before Halloween of 2014 with the Writestream Radio Network.  The interview was done at Blog Talk Radio, so we apologize for the horrible audio quality.  Host and writer Daria DiGiovanni picks both of our brains about the topic of the paranormal, specifically ghosts and asks us about the show and its origi...

Urban legends are the folklore of America.  Many of these legends begin with truth, but they change and grow through the years as people share the stories.  One such story is the legend of Black Aggie that has its origins in the Druid Ridge Cemetery.  Could a simple cemetery statuary be cursed?  Is someone reaching out from the afterlife?  And why in the world do crazy humans challenge each other...

Kremlin is a Russian word meaning a fortified complex found inside a city.  There are many kremlins in Russia, some of which that are in use and others that are just ruins.  Our focus is on the Moscow Kremlin, which is simply known today as The Kremlin.  The area upon which the Kremlin is built has thousands of years of history behind it and the Kremlin itself does as well.  As the seat of governm...

Octagon Hall in Franklin, Kentucky has the distinction of being the most unique house in the state of Kentucky.  An octagon shaped home is a rarity, there are only four in America, but this Antebellum home is mysterious and distinct for more reasons that just its shape.  Octagon Hall and the entire property that makes up the plantation it was built upon, survived the Civil War and occupation by th...

Just north of Yellowstone National Park, in the heart of Paradise Valley in Montana, lies the Chico Hot Springs Lodge.  The Lodge has been a vacation getaway featuring hot springs for over a century.  Those hot springs attracted people not only seeking relaxation, but those looking for a cure for their various maladies as well.  The land and the Lodge feature more than just hot springs and breatht...

Chillingham Castle is a castle that was built in the 12th century and resides in Northumberland, England in a village named Chillingham from which it takes its name.  It was initially built as a monastery and then was used as a stronghold mostly for defense rather than offense through the many centuries of fighting between England and Scotland.  The Castle sits near the border between Scotland and...

Edinburgh is considered one of the most haunted cities in all of Europe and Edinburgh Castl is its most haunted location.  The castle has stood atop Castle Rock for nearly 1000 years.  It has a rich history that has also lead to some unique hauntings.  Scientific studies have been conducted within the Castle walls and paranormal investigators from around the world have visited the place and all re...

This first Bonuscast from History Goes Bump takes listeners behind the scenes and shares some outtakes from the show that were never meant to make it to air as well as some behind the scenes information. A listener also shares her tribe's beliefs when it comes to ghosts, the supernatural and...hair.  Enjoy this fun show as we welcome 2014!

Iceland is a gorgeous country known for its scenic glaciers, its hot springs and occasional erupting volcanoes that have halted air travel at times, but the history and lore of Iceland is amazing as well.  Diane and Denise share the historic beginnings of Iceland and then discuss the legends and lore of Iceland including elves and the Yule Lads.  Such a country of superstition should be loaded wit...

Come gather round the cyber fire as we share a most wonderful holiday tradition! We are sharing ghost tales as we wait for the arrival of Santa Claus!  We share a brief history of the Christmas tradition of telling "scary ghost stories" and then two classic creepy ghost tales are read.  The first is M R James "Canon Alberic's Scrapbook" and the second is H. Russell Wakefield's "The Red Lodge."  Gr...

We're going Down Under!  Quarantine Station is a heritage site located in Manly, which is a suburb of Sydney in Australia, that holds much historical significance for the country.  The place was used as a quarantine station from 1833 until 1983.  There is much more than history to this site though.  This site is reportedly one of the most haunted locations in all of Australia!  Join Diane and Deni...

Thirty-four years ago this month, the world lost a music legend in an unexpected way outside of the Dakota on Central Park West in New York City:  assasination.  The story of John Lennon - his life, death and afterlife - is seasoned with legend and mystery.  Reams have been written about the life of John Lennon and in this podcast, Diane and Denise give a brief overview of his life and then focus...

This episode features clips from a ghost tour Denise and Diane went on in St. Augustine, Florida and the history and hauntings of the area right around the Old City Gate and walls that includes the Huguenot Cemetery. Hear about Elizabeth and Judge John Stickney and the other spirits lurking in this most haunted city in America! The Moment in Oddity features whisky scented fabric and This Day in Hi...

Hyde Hall is a beautiful classical country mansion built by George Clarke in New York. The setting is Glimmerglass State Park, which is named for the gorgeous lake located there.  Hyde Hall not only has a rich familial history, but a haunting one as well with rumors of curses.  Join Diane and Denise as they share the details!  The Moment in Oddity features missing brains and This Day in History is...

Today's episode features the grand ocean liner, The Queen Mary.  Her rich history includes not only providing superior and opulent accomodations for the rich and famous, but service during World War II.  The reports of hauntings aboard the ship are just as interesting as her history and has lead to her being claimed as one of the most haunted locations in America.  The Moment in Oddity features Gu...

The Stanley Hotel has gained much of its present day fame and notoriety from Stephen King's book The Shining.  The Stanley Hotel is so much more than just an inspiration for a horror book and movie.  This episode is a roundtable discussion with Colorado Historian Annette Student, who was in studio, about the history and hauntings of the Stanley Hotel!  This is a jam packed hour of information and...

The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa was and is a luxurious hotel that holds more than just elegant furnishings and hospitality within its walls.  It also is considered one of the most haunted hotels in America.  From deaths during construction to the evil practices of the fraudulant Dr. Norman Baker, the hotel has many reasons for being haunted.  Listen in as the history and haunting experiences are s...

The quaint and beautifully located historic Shanley Hotel in New York is the subject of today's podcast.  The hotel has a rich past and is today considered one of the most haunted hotels on the east coast.  The Moment in Oddity features Moeraki Boulders and the Day in History features the creation of LSD.  Diane and Denise also banter a bit about what ghosts could be as well as discuss the upcomin...

Diane and Denise take the History Goes Bump Podcast on the road as they travel from Central Florida to Marietta, Georgia.  They took a wonderful ghost tour hosted by Ghosts of Marietta and in this episode they not only share their own research about the city, but they share the tales of ghosts they learn from their Ghost Host Charlotte.  Excerpts are scattered throughout the podcast, so that liste...

This eigth episode of the History Goes Bump Podcast features two haunted locations: Mystery Manor in Omaha, Nebraska and the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California.  Mystery Manor is a well known, long running haunted attraction that is unique because it actually has real haunts.  Hear about the legend perpetuated about the house and then what the true history is about the place.  The Wi...

This is the History Goes Bump Halloween Special. Join us as we share a brief history of Halloween and then we share listeners true ghost stories that are sure to chill you to the bone! Haunted theaters, homes and the return of loved ones! Check out our website:  http://historygoesbump.com And become a member of the Spooktacular Crew by supporting the show in a variety of ways:  sharing on social n...

On today's episode, we feature fecal transplants in our Moment in Oddity and the patenting of barbed wire for This Day in History.  The main subject of the show is the horrific true crime, unsolved mystery and haunting of the Moore home in Villisca, Iowa.  The infamous crime resulted in the deaths of six family members and two young girls that were staying overnight and the weapon used was an axe....

This sixth episode features a story about a king and restaurant owner in the Moment in Oddity and John Dillinger's gang's first bank heist on the Day in History.  The main topic of the show is urban legends with a focus on the legend of Bloody Mary.  Ever played Stiff as a Board, Light as a Feather or played around with a Ouija Board?  Did you participate in the other sleepover rituals?  Remember...

On the fifth episode of the History Goes Bump Podcast, Diane and Denise discuss the history and the hauntings of the glamorous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Moment in Oddity features some human skin shoes and This Day in History features the Nuremburg Trials. Does Montgomery Clift still pace the hallways of the hotel? Is Carole Lombard hanging around her and Gable's penthouse? Is Marilyn Monroe s...

On this episode, Diane and Denise are joined by Colorado Historian Annette Student to discuss Molly Brown and the Molly Brown House in Denver, Colorado. The Moment in Oddity features James Dean's cursed car and the Day in History features the Gray Ghost and the Greenback Raid! Is the Molly Brown House haunted? Do Margaret and her husband J.J. still walk the earth? Listen in and then you decide! Ch...