History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

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Bonus: Haunted Instruments Jan 02, 2025

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We are taking a break from our regular programming this week, so we thought we would share a bonus episode that is usually reserved for our Executive Producers. There are plenty of tales of pianos being played by something unseen. Could it be that the piano itself is actually haunted? How about other instruments? Could they be haunted too? Join us as we share about some haunted instruments and music stores!

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Haunted by Oliver Dee from Pixabay

Phantasmal Crime 40 - The Black Donnellys Dec 31, 2024

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The Black Donnellys were an Irish family looking for a new start across the Atlantic Ocean in the early 1840s. James and Johannah Donnelly had lived in poverty and strife and they hoped that Canada would bring a new start for their little family. So they packed up what little they had, along with their son James, Jr., and migrated to Forest City, Canada from Tipperary, Ireland. They would find a new life in this new world, but they would not gain it in the right way. They would take what was not theirs and this would lead to strife for their family. It would eventually lead to a lot of death as well. And now spirits roam the former Donnelly homestead.

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.

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Imagefilm 041 and Dark Secrets by Sascha Ende at https://filmmusic.io Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ep. 568 - Haunted Beijing Dec 26, 2024

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Beijing is a city with over 3,000 years of recorded history. Not only is this a city with a rich history, it has a rich culture, some of which is surrounded by folklore and the supernatural. There are several haunted locations in this capital city of China. Chaonei (Chow nay) No. 81 is found in the Dongcheng District and is a unique brick structure with an obscure history that seems to be mostly connected to the Catholic church. No one really knows why it is haunted, but it is said to be one of the most haunted locations in China. There is the Huguang Guild Hall, a haunted theater. A home for royalty, the Prince Gong's Mansion, has a couple ghosts stories. The Bell Tower may be connected to a young woman's ultimate sacrifice and now it occasionally rings out her haunting cry. And the Forbidden City itself has some creepy stories. Join us for the history and hauntings of Beijing, China. The Moment in Oddity features the Tabitha Babbit Circular Saw and This Month in History features the birth of Eli Whitney.

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Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/12/hgb-ep-568-haunted-beijing.html

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Music used in this episode:

Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios

(Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

(This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios

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Creepy Asian Theme created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Baker Hotel Redux Dec 24, 2024

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The Baker Hotel is known as The Grand Old Lady and is located in Mineral Wells, Texas, a town named for the mineral springs in the area. In the early 1900s, the city became a place for those seeking healing from the curative effects of the mineral springs. To provide lodging for these guests, the Baker Hotel was built by Theadore Baker. For years, this once grand resort sat decaying, but today it is undergoing extensive renovations with a plan to reopen in 2026. We have to wonder what the many spirits here have to say about that. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Baker Hotel.

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Music used in this episode:

Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios

Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios

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Train Country Blues Rock by Charles Shomo from Pixabay

Ep. 567 - 1886 Olde Park Hotel Dec 19, 2024

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The Olde Park Hotel has stood for over 130 years in Ballinger, Texas, which is known as the Greatest Little Town in Texas. From the outside, the hotel looks pretty unpretentious, but it has a storied history. The building has housed not only a hotel, but a brothel, a boarding house, school, restaurant and antique store. Today, it is run as an event host that can be rented. This is mostly for ghost hunts because this hotel is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in Texas. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Olde Park Hotel! The Moment in Oddity features the Dr. Suess House and This Month in History features Phillips Brooks born.

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Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/12/hgb-ep-567-1886-olde-park-hotel.html

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Music used in this episode:

Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios

(Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

(This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios

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Creepy Western created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Stones and Bones Ep. 3 - Mount Auburn Cemetery Dec 17, 2024

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Mount Auburn Cemetery was the first step in the Rural Cemetery Movement. This Massachusetts Cemetery is nearly 200 years old and has seen a lot of American history, which means there are many notable burials here. The idea behind creating garden-like rural cemeteries was to give the public a beautiful and peaceful place to find inspiration, to visit their dead and to enjoy a park setting with the family. Come with us as we explore this cemetery movement and the extraordinary cemetery that started it all!

Intro and Outro music "Stones and Bones" was written and produced by History Goes Bump and any use is strictly prohibited.

Other music used in this episode:

Sad Interlude was written and produced by History Goes Bump. Excerpt from Dateline on NBC - used under Fair Use Battle Hymn of the Republic excerpt by Mormon Tabernacle Choir

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Ep. 566 - La Purisima Mission Dec 12, 2024

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La Purísima Mission is located in Lompoc, California. The Spanish mission once covered nearly 300,000 acres and was established to evangelize the local indigenous people known as the Chumash. The mission was successful with as many as 24,000 cattle and sheep and over 2,000 people. There was a major earthquake and the Chumash eventually revolted and the mission was abandoned. Eventually it was restored and is today a state historic park with stories of hauntings. Join us for the history and hauntings of La Purisima Mission. The Moment in Oddity features a hidden message found inside the wall of a lighthouse and This Month in History features the signing of the Danish-Icelandic Act of Union. Our location was suggested by Marisa Tull.

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Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/12/hgb-ep-566-la-purisima-mission.html

Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

Music used in this episode:

Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios

(Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

(This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios

Other music used in this episode:

La Purisima Theme created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Raynham Hall Redux Dec 10, 2024

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Raynham Hall in New York looks like a typical colonial style house, but people claim it is the most haunted house in Long Island. The home has a colorful history that includes the Revolutionary War, British occupation and a spy ring. The house has changed ownership many times over the years and been refurbished and added to through the years. Some of the former occupants have decided to stay on in the afterlife. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Raynham Hall!

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Music used in this episode:

Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios

Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios

Other music in this epsiode:

The Rage of Cornwallis from the George Washington Show and The Presidents March by Pixabay

In Memorium: Jerry Paulley Dec 05, 2024

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This is going to be a little different episode this week. It wasn't the one we had planned. Last week we lost someone who was very special to us. But he wasn't just special to us. He was special to a lot of people. Join us in remembering Jerry Paulley of the Hillbilly Horror Stories Podcast.

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Music used in this episode:

Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios

Jerry Memorial Intro produced by History Goes Bump Sad Interlude 1 produced by History Goes Bump

Bar Performance 1: Solo Piano by Sascha Ende Licensed under Creative Commons International: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Prayerful Meditation and the Shadow Man with Vanessa K. Eccles Dec 03, 2024

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Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 26th Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by author and podcast creator and host Vanessa K. Eccles. Vanessa founded Fabled Collective and hosts the podcasts Fabled and Haunted Savannah. Through these podcasts, Vanessa explores mysteries, legends, myths and ghosts with her delicate and entrancing storytelling. And when she isn't hosting those podcasts, she is writing fantasy and mystery books. Join us for a spirited conversation featuring prayerful meditation and her experiences with spirits!

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Music used in this episode:

Main Theme: Magic in the Air by Purple Planet Music https://purple-planet.com

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