History Goes Bump Podcast

In this special, Diane and Denise discuss two legendary creatures that appear on New Years Eve: Mari Lwyd and Namahage. Then they explore the history and hauntings of two bars in the town of Roslyn in Washington state. These bars are the Pioneer Restaurant & Sody-licious Bar and The Brick Tavern. Have a safe and fun New Years Eve!

The Commissariat Store in Brisbane is the second oldest building in the city. Convict laborers were used to build many of the early buildings in the settlement, which included the store. A violent confrontation during that construction seems to have led to at least one haunting at the store. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Commissariat Store. The Moment in Oddity features Posthumous Executions and This Day in History features Florence Lawrence Committing Suicide.

This special is an edited version of the live stream Diane and Denise recorded from the lanai, featuring listener flash fiction, a poem called "The Nightmare Before Christmas and another ghost story. Merry Christmas and keep it spooky!

Waynesville, Ohio was an important Quaker settlement. The Quaker meeting established here in 1803 was the first in southwestern Ohio. A stagecoach line connected Waynesville to the rest of the state and eventually the village would serve as a stop along the Underground Railroad. Waynesville has thirty-six reputed haunted places. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of Waynesville! The Moment in Oddity features the White River Monster and This Day in History features Van Gogh chopping off his ear.

Tempe, Arizona grew out of the combining of two distinct pioneer towns. Many of the original historical structures built in Tempe have survived. One of these buildings is Casey Moore's Oyster House. Patrons and employees all claim that the restaurant is haunted. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of Casey Moore's Oyster House. The Moment in Oddity features killer exploding lakes and This Day in History features Thomas Paine writing the essay beginning, "These are the times that try men's souls."

Whidbey Island sits along Puget Sound and is the largest of all the islands making up Island County in Washington. It is home to the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The island also is home to Fort Casey, Ebey's Landing, Admiralty Head Lighthouse and a few legends and stories of hauntings, that include The Lurker. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Whidbey Island. The Moment in Oddity features killer clothing and This Day in History features the ratification of the Bill of Rights.

The USS Hornet is an aircraft carrier located in Alameda, California. It is named for a previous aircraft carrier that sank in October 1942. This new Hornet fought in many battles during World War II. She later served during the Vietnam War and then went on to help with the Apollo Program. She was decommissioned in 1970 and has gone on to receive historical designation. The Hornet is known as the most haunted warship in the U.S. Naval Fleet. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of the USS Hornet!

The Finney family were early settlers to the town of Atchison, Kansas, and prominent members of the family would live there all their lives. They built several homes and one of those was known as the Sallie House. In the 1990s the Pickmans lived in the Sallie House and hauntings were documented there. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Sallie House. The Moment in Oddity features the mystery of Fort Mountain & This Day in History features the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Portland Cement is a material that helped build much of the world in the 1800s. Early Portland Cement Works were unsafe places to work. Dismemberment, burns and death were a real concern. Three of these plants not only had injuries and deaths, but they are now reputedly haunted. Come explore the history & hauntings of the Portland Cement Works. The Moment in Oddity features Phantom Dragoon of the Delaware River & This Day in History features the discovery of the Peking Man.

The Granbury Opera House is a beautiful restored building that has a history of entertainment that continues to our modern day. One of the more famous characters to perform at the theater, reputedly, was John Wilkes Booth and he may not have left the theater. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Granbury Opera House. The Moment in Oddity features the Mortsafe and This Day in History features women getting to vote for the first time in New Zealand.

Happy Thanksgiving you Spooktacular people! We are so very grateful for all of you! When we think about Thanksgiving, one of the things that comes to mind is food. So we are talking food and ghosts on this episode with author and journalist James Bartlett. James has been featured in over 100 magazines & he is author of Gourmet Ghosts & Gourmet Ghosts 2, which feature murder, mystery and history at dozens of bars, restaurants, hotels and landmarks across Los Angeles. He shares with us 10 of these locations!

Windsor, Ontario is a multi-cultural city with a strong history in manufacturing. There are many historical buildings in the city and one of these locations is the Capitol Theater. As is the case with many theaters, this one is reputed to be haunted. There is also a road in Windsor that is cloaked in legends and that is Texas Road. Listener Alisha Lesperance joins us from Windsor to share her experiences performing at the theater and to discuss the legends of Texas Road.

The New England area is dotted with lighthouses. Some of them are more inland like the Ledge Lighthouse. It has a unique design that makes it appear to be a house floating out on the water. Across the water is the abandoned Lighthouse Inn. Both of these historic properties are reputed to be haunted. Join us as we explore the histories & hauntings of the Ledge Lighthouse & the Lighthouse Inn! The Moment in Oddity features a UFO battle over Nuremburg & This Day in History features the founding of UNESCO.

Key West, Florida features man-made beaches, resorts, shopping, eateries and lots of history. One of the historical bars here is Capt. Tony's Saloon. One of the former bars here was a favorite watering hole of Ernest Hemingway. Spirits seem to enjoy this gathering place as well. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of Capt. Tony's Saloon! The Moment in Oddity features a deadly magnetic strip on the Autobahn & This Day in History features the discovery of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott's body.

For over two hundred years, a building called simply "The White House" has housed the most important leader in the United States of America, the President. The structure that sits at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue today is not the original and has been transformed throughout the decades & has experienced a few spirits. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of the White House. The Moment in Oddity features the Doppelganger of Emilie Sagee & This Day in History features the assassination attempt on Hitler.