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Haunted Virginia City Redux Jan 13, 2026

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Virginia City is an Old West mining town complete with a history of gun fights, explosions, brothels and mine cave-ins. The Virginia City National Landmark is one of the nation's largest historic districts and includes over five hundred buildings dating to the time of the great bonanzas, from 1859 to 1880. John Mackay was an industrialist who formed a partnership with three other Irishmen and operated silver mines on the Comstock Lode. They hit it big in 1873 when they discovered the "Big Bonanza." That find built Virginia City and kept it on the map for the next two centuries. On the original episode, we were joined by three listeners to share their experiences. We'll share a bit of those on this one and updates. The Washoe Club was given its own episode originally, but we are including it here to give Virginia City a complete exploration. Join us for the many haunts of Virginia City!

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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 episode:

Title: "The Wastes" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Ep. 619 - The Life and Afterlife of Janis Joplin Jan 08, 2026

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Every one who loved her, called her Pearl. Janis Joplin was an energetic singer who lived life hard and fast. Her talent has been inspirational to generations of musicians. Imagine the heights she could've risen to if her life hadn't been snuffed out too early. Janis became a member of the 27 Club after injecting a potent very pure hit of heroin. The hotel where she overdosed is said to still be haunted by her spirit. Join us for the life and afterlife of Janis Joplin! This Month in History features Queen Victoria being proclaimed Empress of India.

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Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/01/hgb-ep-619-life-and-afterlife-of-janis.html

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Music used in this episode:

(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/

Music: Mountains 2016 (instrumental), produced by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/511-mountains-2016-instrumental

Phantasmal Crime Ep. 52 - Jack the Ripper and the Psychic Jan 06, 2026

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Sometimes traditional methods of murder investigation fail and law enforcement seeks unconventional ways to solve a crime. One of those unorthodox ways is asking psychics for guidance. And there have been crimes that have been solved with the help of psychics. The Jack the Ripper case was never solved, but a psychic was brought in to try to help. Most people have probably never heard this piece of the mysterious case. But this psychic just may have solved the crime.

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.

TGIY Ep. 23 - Samson the Superhero Jan 04, 2026

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Samson in the Bible had superhuman strength and this strength was connected to his hair. His parents were told by Yahweh to never cut his hair and Samson was raised to know that he must never let a razor touch his head. For anyone who knows the story, it isn't Samson's hair that gives him strength, but Yahweh. There is no one else in the Bible that Yahweh showed this specific type of favor towards. Samson was like a precursor to Superman, only he wasn't an alien. He was human. The strongest human in the history of mankind. This kinda makes Samson a superhero.

Main theme: Crazy For Thrills by Muse Music with Groove Studios

Music: Cinema Blockbuster Trailer 71, produced by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13395-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-71

Ep. 618 - The Capitol Building Jan 01, 2026

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The Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. is the heart of our American government. Both houses of Congress meet here to pass the laws of the land. The building is over 200 years old and has changed through the decades. While this just seems to be a standard government building, there is a lot of symbolism connected to the structure and its location. And there were rituals too. Could that be why this is one of the most haunted buildings in Washington, D.C.? Join us for the history and hauntings of the Capitol Building. The Moment in Oddity features Claire Sylvia, transplant recipient.

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Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2025/12/hgb-ep-618-capitol-building.html

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Music used in this episode:

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

Title: "Crunch Buried" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Fearing Tavern Redux Dec 30, 2025

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The Fearing Tavern Museum is located in Wareham, Massachusetts and has original parts that have stood for 335 years. It's history is rooted in the incorporation of the town, which was considered the "Gateway to Cape Cod" and has had literally thousands of people pass through its doors. The name comes from the family who kept it and managed it for over 200 years. The tavern is considered by paranormal investigators to be one of the most haunted locations on the South Coast. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Fearing Tavern.

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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 episode:

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

Ep. 617 - Haunted Christmas Markets Dec 25, 2025

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For those of us that like the creepy, Christmas is a time for ghost stories. This is also a time of markets and Europe is world famous for their Christmas markets. We thought it would be interesting to wander some of these markets and find out if anything is haunting them. While we didn't find any direct hauntings specific to these markets, there are buildings and locations near these markets that have spirits and legends connected to them. On this episode, we explore the history and nearby hauntings of several of the Christmas markets throughout Europe. This Month in History - The Birth of Fiorello H. LaGuardia.

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Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2025/12/hgb-ep-617-haunted-christmas-markets.html

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Music used in this episode:

(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/

Music: Christmas Intro 2019, produced by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/5505-christmas-intro-2019

Bonus - How Haunted featuring Christmas Spirits Dec 23, 2025

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What we have to share with you here is an episode from our fellow spooky podcaster Rob Kirkup, host of the How Haunted Podcast. Rob hails from the UK and has not only a great voice, but he is a wonderful storyteller. The episode features locations from around the world that have spirits who make an appearance only on Christmas. Please consider subscribing to his podcast, so you can enjoy all of his material featuring locations across the UK, some of which Rob has investigated himself.

Christmas is a very special time of year. Most people don't think of ghosts and ghost stories when it comes to Christmas, but this really is the darkest time of the year, when the daylight doesn't last for very long, so why wouldn't spirits hang around more. And we all like to gather with family for Christmas, so it makes sense that a ghost might want to make an appearance on that night. Christmas night is usually cold and dark and so the perfect time to explore twenty different locations the world over, which are said to be the haunt of spooks that only make an appearance at Christmas. As the snow falls gently outside, and twinkling fairy lights illuminate our homes, let's gather together around the warmth of the fire to delve into the spectral side of Christmas, and ask just how haunted does it get around Christmastime?

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

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Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw

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Ep. 616 - Heceta Head Lighthouse Dec 18, 2025

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Lighthouses are literally a light in the darkness. Many have been located in remote places and all of them are located in areas that have suffered shipwrecks. Families living at lighthouses faced struggles and sometimes death. The Heceta Head Lighthouse is no different. Today, it has been turned into a bed and breakfast with beautiful views and at least one ghost. A legend claims that a young girl drowned here and her mother has returned in the afterlife, looking to find her. Join us for the history and hauntings of the Heceta Head Lighthouse. The Moment in Oddity features the Book Wheel.

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Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2025/12/hgb-ep-616-heceta-head-lighthouse.html

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Music used in this episode:

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

Title: "Music Box Mayhem" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Stones and Bones Ep. 15 - Moravian Cemeteries Dec 16, 2025

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The Moravian denomination is one of the oldest Protestant denominations in Christianity. Its roots date back to the mid-1400s and was one of the first movements to break free from Roman Catholicism. Many of the followers became exiles and traveled to America, where they settled in states like Georgia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. They established their own cemeteries, dubbing them as God's Acre.

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

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