History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

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Ep. 15 - Outside The Gate Dec 11, 2014

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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 History features King Edward VIII abdication of the crown.

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Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/12/hgb-podcast-15-outside-gate-st-augustine.html

Ep. 14 - Hyde Hall Dec 06, 2014

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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 about Pride's Purge.

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Ep. 13 - The Queen Mary Nov 30, 2014

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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 Gumhead and This Day in History is about the Negro National League of baseball fame.

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Ep. 12 - The Stanley Hotel Nov 25, 2014

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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 fun! The Moment in Oddity features the gravesite of Charles Dummet, which we had visited earlier in the day and the Day in History is about the burial of JFK.

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Ep. 11 - The 1886 Crescent Hotel Nov 21, 2014

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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 shared and then you decide. Also grab a pen and paper for the Spooktacular Quiz! The Moment in Oddity features Gef the Talking Mongoose and This Day in History features a bit of the history behind Hanukkah.

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Ep. 10 - The Shanley Hotel in New York Nov 16, 2014

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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 upcoming inaugural meet-up for the Spooktacular Crew and we have some shout outs and feedback to share!

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Ep. 9 - Haunted Historic Marietta Georgia Nov 11, 2014

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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 listeners can feel as if they are along on the tour. Diane and Denise encourage listeners to check out this wonderful city to experience the active and historic downtown area filled with shops and restaurants. The Moment in Oddity today features the Greenbriar Ghost and fitting in perfectly with the podcast, today's Day in History features the start of Sherman's March to the Sea.

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Ep. 8 - The Mysterious Podcast Nov 05, 2014

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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 Winchester Mystery House is probably the weirdest house ever built. Hear about its stairways to nowhere, doors that open to walls and the haunting events that take place in the house. Also in this episode, Denise and Diane discuss Buzzfeed's 14 creepiest locations in America. The Moment in Oddity features Robert the Doll and This Day in History highlights the Gunpowder Plot.

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Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/11/hgb-podcast-8-mysterious-podcast.html

History Goes Bump Halloween Special 2014 Oct 31, 2014

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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 networks, contributing stories, subscribing to the show and newsletter, donating financially!

Ep. 7 - The Villisca Axe Murder House Oct 27, 2014

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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. Paranormal groups have reported strange events in the house for years. Is this home haunted? Who haunts it? Is it the family or have paranormal groups brought attachments? Listen in for all the details and then you decide.

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