The Common Historian Podcast

🏚️ Ghost Tourism: Why People Travel to Be Scared 👻 Ever wonder why millions of people pay good money to be terrified? This week on The Common Historian, we're exploring the booming world of ghost tourism—a multi-billion-dollar industry where history meets horror, and fear becomes a vacation destination. From Salem's witch trial sites to Edinburgh's underground vaults, from Gettysburg's haunted ba...

What if the most pivotal moments in history left more than just records behind—they left spirits? Join us for a chilling exploration of one of America's most terrifying cryptids: The Goat-Man. In this special episode, I sit down with paranormal fiction author D.A. Wysong and folklorist Ronald Murphy Jr., who collaborated on Wysong's Monster Hunters of America: Hunting for the Goat-Man. 🐐 IN THIS...

The Adirondack Apparitions: Hauntings Close to Home | TRUE Paranormal Stories from Northern New York Explore the REAL haunted locations in the Adirondack Mountains and North Country of New York. From professional Ghost Hunters investigations to murders that left spirits behind, these documented hauntings are in our backyard. 🎃 HAUNTED LOCATIONS FEATURED: Fort Ticonderoga - Ghost Hunters Investiga...

America's Most Haunted Hotels You Can Actually Stay In | Paranormal Travel Guide 2025 Are you ready to spend the night with ghosts? 👻 In this deep dive, we explore five of America's most GENUINELY haunted hotels where you can book a room tonight—if you're brave enough. From Stephen King's nightmare at The Stanley Hotel to the tragic spirits aboard the Queen Mary, these aren't just ghost stories.....

Step into the world where history meets the supernatural! In this episode of The Common Historian, Jeremy sits down with Matthew Ryan Kondracki—filmmaker, producer, and host of Dark Echoes Paranormal (Amazon Prime, ParaFlix, YouTube, and more). Discover how Matthew’s cinematic eye and commitment to authenticity have made Dark Echoes the “realist paranormal show” out there. We dive deep into: • The...

In this episode of The Common Historian, Jeremy welcomes Alexandra De Collibus, owner of @Halloweennewengland , to explore New England's rich tapestry of supernatural folklore and its transformation into a thriving Halloween industry. Discover Alexandra's passion for horror, the creation of her comprehensive Halloween events directory, and the unique ways New England's haunted history influences c...

Join us as we sit down with Ryder from TheHauntedboyyz for an unforgettable conversation, filled with amazing stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From spine-tingling experiences to hilarious anecdotes, Ryder shares it all in this exclusive interview. Get ready to be entertained and inspired by his remarkable tales. If you're a fan of @TheHauntedBoyyz you won't want to miss this o...

🏰 PRESTON CASTLE HAUNT: California's Most Haunted Historical Landmark | The Common Historian Interview Step inside one of California's most paranormally active locations with Lead Investigator Melissa Bandy Zelico from Preston Castle! In this exclusive interview, we explore the dark history and supernatural mysteries of the Preston School of Industry - a 130-year-old Romanesque Revival fortress t...

🏚️ HAUNTED BALTIMORE EXPOSED: Baltimore Paranormal Society Reveals the City's Darkest Secrets What if the most pivotal moments in history left more than just records behind—they left spirits? Tonight on The Common Historian, we're diving deep into Baltimore's supernatural underbelly with the expert investigators from Baltimore Paranormal Society. 🔍 What You'll Discover: Edgar Allan Poe's mysterio...

Journey into the tales from the scars of some of the most haunted battlefields in the world! From Gettysburg to Scotland! Hear stories of when the past souls never left! #scarystories #ghoststories #hauntedstories #hauntedlocation Recommended Reads: Ghosts of Gettysburg: Spirits, Apparitions and Haunted Places on the Battlefield - by Mark Nesbitt https://amzn.to/47wuxyT Ghosts of Antietam - by clm...

Step inside one of New York’s most haunted historic homes — Graestone Manor. Built in 1833 by the Newcomb family, this incredible estate has witnessed nearly two centuries of life, death, and unexplained activity. In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Graestone Manor owner Heather Mattison, who purchased the property in 2017, to discuss its haunted history, paranormal investigations, and ch...

Join Jeremy from The Common Historian as he chats with Nick from Travels with Nick to explore dark history, historic graves, Salem, and much more! Hear true stories about true crime and learn about the mysteries and history behind some of the most intriguing sites. Check out the podcast to hear more! #darkhistory #salem #podcast #deepdivepodcast #bonnieandclyde #travelswithnick Check out Travels w...

Join us as we interview The Unknown Project about their paranormal investigations and their work in Gettysburg. Hear about their fascinating ghost stories and experiences in the haunted places. We will also discuss how they got started with paranormal activity #gettysburg #paranormalinvestigation #paranormal #ghosthunting #gettysburgbattlefield #hauntedplace #Theunknownproject Check out The Unknow...

Join us as we delve into the world of the paranormal with Misfits Paranormal, Northern New York's most fearless and fascinating team of ghost hunters! From haunted Graveyards to creepy bridges, these investigators are not afraid to explore the most terrifying locations in search of evidence of the supernatural. With their unique blend of humor, expertise, and bravery, Misfits Paranormal is taking...

Explore the mysterious and often dark history of Edinburgh, Scotland, as we delve into the city's most sinister secrets and uncover the truth behind its haunted past. From the infamous Edinburgh Vaults to the eerie Mary King's Close, we'll take you on a journey through the city's most haunted locations and reveal the gruesome stories that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. Join us as we u...

Delve into the sinister world of paranormal activity as we uncover the darkest secrets of the Enfield Poltergeist, one of the most infamous ghost stories in history. This paranormal investigation takes you on a journey to explore the inexplicable phenomena that terrorized a family in a haunted house in Enfield, London. From unexplained noises to furniture moving on its own, we examine the evidence...

Uncover the shocking truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Colin Gillis on Route 3. In this episode, we dive into the eerie events surrounding his vanishing, exploring the theories and clues that have left investigators baffled. From eyewitness accounts to cryptic evidence, we'll delve into the darkest corners of this intriguing case. Join us as we unravel the tangled threads of Colin Gilli...

Delve into the dark side of American history as we explore the chilling legends from haunted Civil War battlefields. From ghostly apparitions to unexplained occurrences, these creepy tales will send shivers down your spine. The Civil War was one of the bloodiest conflicts in American history, leaving behind a trail of death and destruction. It's no wonder that many of these battlefields are said t...

Uncover the dark secrets of America's past as we delve into the most terrifying paranormal encounters from the American Revolution. From haunted battlefields to cursed colonial towns, we'll explore the chilling evidence that suggests the ghosts of the Revolution still linger. Join us on a spine-tingling journey as we revisit the most infamous events in American history and uncover the shocking tru...

On Christmas Eve in 1945, a tragedy struck the Sodder family when five of their nine children mysteriously disappeared from their home in West Virginia. The event became one of the most baffling and enduring unsolved mysteries in American history. In this video, we'll delve into the events of that fateful night and explore the various theories surrounding the disappearance of the Sodder kids. From...

Explore the darkest corners of Haunted Europe, where the continent's most spine-chilling castle legends come to life. From the eerie towers of Eastern Europe to the foreboding fortresses of the West, we'll delve into the terrifying tales that have haunted generations. Join us as we uncover the mysteries behind these haunted strongholds and discover the sinister secrets that lie within their crumbl...

Imagine returning home after three years to find your entire neighborhood empty—not destroyed, just carefully abandoned. Your family, neighbors, newborn granddaughter... all gone. The only clue? A single word carved into wood: "CROATOAN." This nightmare became reality for John White in 1590, and 430+ years later, we still don't know what happened to the 115 people who vanished from Roanoke Island....

Brief introduction to the podcast and preview of the first content that will be covered.