History of a Haunting

It appears that Krampus is not the only game in town that doles out punishment to naughty children that Santa doesn't visit. This week we tell you about 4 other beings that you REALLY don't want coming to your house. One who slices children's bellies, one who's got little "lads" that do everything from steal your food to sniffing your doors - what? One who appears as a scarecrow stalking you on lo...

In an episode released on our former Patreon page, this week Laura tells us all about the cursed Hope Diamond! A treasure of India, and stolen from a statue of one of their Gods (bad idea) this mega bauble brings mega problems to those who touch it. Its history is vast and goes back a minute or two. Through 2 royal dynasties, diamond buyers, and one VERY unfortunate postal carrier, not many h...

This week Laura shifts FAR away from the heart warming stories she's been bringing us on Monday, and goes right for the gore. Welcome to the week, folks. And double check your water.  Sources used in today's episode: Historicmysteries.com 

This week we bring you a follow up to one of our first episodes, ep. 5 "Haunted Objects", and tell you the truth behind the Dybbuk Box. In what is fair to say is one of the world's most haunted objects, we dig deeper and find not all is what it appears to be. Who involved stands to be the most damaged by this wild turn of events? Let's discuss! Sources used in today's episode are: Jewitches Podcas...

This morning, Carrie tells us of "The Man With Two Faces".

Today we take you on a field trip to California State University, Channel Islands. Except that it used to be a mental hospital. And now it's haunted with all of those poor, sad, experimented on souls. And we're not trying to enroll. From haunted dorms that were former patient rooms to a "Scary Dairy", this institution of higher learning has way more on its curriculum than is found in the class cat...

This week we virtually travel to South Africa and tell you all about the Castle of Good Hope! The Castle is the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa. Located on what is called Cape Town's Ghost Route, it still home to many soldiers and wives of past leaders to this day.  From phantom hanging bodies, to people jumping off the battlements, to the moat that once was, join us as we d...

This week we sit down and chat with one of the mot talented and loveliest people we've ever met - Julie Griffin!   Julie is a spirit photographer, author, and incredibly gifted psychic medium. Join us as she shares some of her most mind blowing captures, how she got started, tips for being a spirit photographer and her advice for new mediums just coming into their abilities! Audio listeners -...

Join Bettlejuice and The Mad Hatter as we tell you all about the inspiration for one of the most famous Halloween costumes ever!   Fall in love with your new favorite energy shot in Magic Mind! For a limited time get 40% off your subscription by going to magic mind.co/hoah and enter in code: HOAH

This week Laura tells about the wild phenomenon called Foreign Accent Syndrome.  The result of a brain injury, but still not entirely understood, this condition is kinda scary.   Sit with us to kick your week off right and truly weird!

This week we virtually travel to NYC and the infamous Dakota. Many will know this as the building where John Lennon lived and was murdered in front of in 1980.   But it has a supernatural history to it as well. From a happy little girl in a yellow dress to John Lennon's "Crying Lady Ghost" to Lennon himself. We also discuss a possible curse attached to the building.   Come on in and let'...

Since we're visiting Europe this week, Carrie brings us the crazy story of The Dancing Plague of 1518.   What started an odd curiosity of a woman who began dancing and dancing and dancing - utterly unable to stop, soon became an epidemic that had hundreds of others joining her in this massive marathon rug cutting!   We explore the fascination of this tale that has spawned books, movies,...

This week we hang out with author Jason Roach and discuss his new book "The House On Dead Man's Curve".   Inspired by his own life experiences, this fictional story is a must read! Join us as Jason tells us all the goods, the scariest location he's ever investigated, and who he met that had Laura fan girling a tiny bit.   Come check out out merch pre-sale at hoahpodcast.com/shop - now ex...

This week Laura has us discussing all the changes that will occur since Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, and the new succession of her son, the new King Charles III.    From currency, to passports, to Constitutions of the countries within the Commonwealth. There's a lot to unpack and we're glad we don't have to do any of it!   Join us as we see what's in store for the new era of...

As we prepare for our trip to London and Paris next week, in honor of that - today we bring you a former Patreon episode of our True Crime series! Join us as Laura tells all about one of the most infamous, and still officially unsolved murderers - Jack the Ripper! She dishes on the details of the crimes and the top suspects that police have considered.  Sit back, try to relax, and let's do so...

This week's weird history is all about the Numbers Stations that began during the Cold War.   What are they? Why are they? Who are they? We have all the questions and absolutely zero answers.  Can you debunk this crazy phenomenon? Let us know!

We can't get enough of Gettysburg, folks. So we're heading back to tell you all about the Farnsworth House!   A home, a civil war headquarters, and a hospital, this small farmhouse has far more than just bullets within its brick walls! From a child's ghost that likes to check things out, to a midwife who likes to tuck people in, join us for this spooky tale and pray no one sits on the edge of...

This week we sit down with paranormal author, Alex Matsuo and discuss her new book "The Hamptonville Hauntings: Ghosts of the Trivette Clinic"! Join us as we dish on this hidden gem of a haunted location, what filming paranormal reality shows is ACTUALLY like, and her advice for new paranormal investigators. Also, check out our merch pre-sale on haoahpodcast.com/shop now through Sept. 30th!

We're all familiar with the greatest love stories throughout time... Romeo & Juliet, Cleopatra & Mark Antony, Queen Victoria & Prince Albert, Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson... But to kick this week off, Laura tells us about a little known pair of lovers, whose dedication to each other ran long past death. Make that coffee with a triple shot, settle in, and have the week you'll have! 

This week we stay in Ohio for this sister episode of Fairfield County Infirmary, and tell you all about Madison Seminary! Once a home for displaced widows and children of men who died in the Civil War it eventually lost its way and became a place where being a woman wasn't the safest thing to be here. We quickly go from a female Union spy we all want to be like when we grow up, to tales of murders...

This week Carrie delves into Supernatural Laws. Yes, actual legalities that can land you hefty fines, or even jail time!   No better way to start the week, folks. Let's keep it safe out there.   Enjoy, and have the week you'll have.

Come with us to Ohio and the Fairfield County Infirmary!   Open for 170 years there was nothing but goodness and light. The end.   Just kidding. There was a dungeon. And an orphanage. Next to each other. We'd leave it at that, but that's not how we roll.   Grab your favorite Raggedy Ann doll and let us tell you EVERYTHING.   Merch pre-sale is happening now - get on in here...

This Monday Laura takes us down the rabbit hole to the world of legit Mad Hatters!  Far from being the affable, tea party having gems in Alice in Wonderland, she discusses the real cases of hatters turning mad.   Happy Monday, have the week you'll have.

This week we travel to Norfolk, England and the gorgeous and historic Raynham Hall!  Owned by the same family for generations, apparently all named John and George, its glamour and stature is a sight to behold. But is there another, more mysterious and possible malevolent sight you may see as well?   Join us as we discuss the wild history of the Hall and the validity of its sole appariti...

This week we discuss one of the most famous haunted objects - Peggy the Doll. Peggy came to the attention of the paranormal community when a researcher posted her photo and video on Facebook, causing over 80 people to claim they had some form of physical and mental ailments befall them, by simply looking at her images. Possibly housing the angry tormented spirit of a woman from the Holocaust, this...