History Goes Bump Podcast

Minnesota became the 32nd state in America on May 11, 1858. In the city of Sauk Centre sits The Palmer House Hotel & restaurant has been a popular place for over 100 years. The Palmer brought innovations to the city like electricity. There are stories of people who have died at the hotel, and restless spirits abound. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Palmer House. The Moment in Oddity features the Lake in the Gulf and This Day in History features the discovery of Genie the Wild Child.

Happy Halloween you spooktacular listeners! You guys are so amazing and you have had some amazing and scary experiences in your lives! On this special, we feature your true ghost stories. Some are heartwarming and some are terrifying! We wish you all a safe and fun Halloween! Enjoy the 2016 Halloween Special!

Boris Karloff was a man of many talents who made a name for himself on stage and screen. Fame eluded him until he stepped into the heavy boots of Frankenstein's Monster. Karloff would not be credited with the roll, but it launched him into more horror films as he became an overnight sensation. Part of him seems to continue in the afterlife as well. Join us as we explore the life and afterlife of Boris Karloff! The Moment in Oddity features the Land of Giants and This Day in History features Black Tuesday.

Study a map of the world with a focus on name places that carry the word "devil" in the name, and you will literally find hundreds of them. There are some who believe these places have been named this way because they harbor some kind of evil. These places could be considered the Devil's Tramping Grounds. Join us as we explore the Devil's Tramping Grounds! The Moment in Oddity features the Dover Demon and This Day in History features Constantine's vision of the cross.

Many people are aware of the Salem Witch Trials in America. And while these alledged witches get most of the attention, these were not the only people accused of witchcraft. Wicca is now an accepted religious practice in our modern era. On this episode, we are going to explore the Bell Witch of Tennessee. Join us as we explore witches in America. The Moment in Oddity features a crewless blimp falling from the sky and This Day in History features Japanese Kamikazes being used for first time.

Many people's only experience with the creatures called Djinn are through stories about genies. We've been lead to believe that these creatures live in lamps. Once released, the genie promises to fulfill three wishes of the person who has freed it. The actual legends about Djinn are quite different. The Djinn can be very frightening entities with abilities that make them dangerous. The Moment in Oddity features The Azores Mermaid Hoax and This Day in History features the premiere of the Disney Movie Dumbo.

There is a place on Earth that is considered one of the largest areas of cursed land. This is a place that is said to be the world's most haunted forest, Hoia Baciu Forest. There are claims of all types of unexplained and paranormal activity. People feel an urge to flee the forest. Is this just overactive imaginings or is something truly sinister going on? The Moment in Oddity features the Frogman of Loveland, Ohio and This Day in History features a gas explosion that rocks Cleveland.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a well known piece of fiction written by Washington Irving in 1819. It is a terrifying tale. But is this just a piece of fiction? What about Sleepy Hollow? There is a town that does bear this name and is reputed to be haunted. Join us as we explore the legends of the headless horseman & the history and hauntings of Sleepy Hollow! The Moment in Oddity features the Disappearance of Solomon Northup & This Day in History features the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio being founded.

Paris is the City of Lights, but beneath the streets, lie hundreds of miles of tunnels that make up a vast ossuary for the dead. These tunnels are dangerous and largely unmapped. These areas are restricted from public access for good reason. Are the spirits of the displaced bones now residing within the stones? Join us as we share the history and hauntings of the Catacombs of Paris! The Moment in Oddity features a cryotherapy death & This Day in History features the publication of Three Blind Mice.

One fire, the Great Chicago Fire, is well known, but there were other big fires, including one that not many people know about called the Peshtigo Fire. The stories about these disasters are tragic, leaving behind emotions and turmoil that seem to fuel paranormal activity. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of the 1871 Infernos! The Moment in Oddity features the baby eating giant statue in Bern and This Moment in History features the Second Opium War.

Today we feature a recap of our road trip, then comes the Tower of London! In London, located on the north bank of the River Thames, stands a tower that the mere mention of the name inspires feelings of dread & the macabre & that is because this structure’s thousand-year-old history is full of imprisonment, torture & execution. Because so much mystery, intrigue & death is associated with the structure, it is reputed to be quite haunted. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of the Tower of London.

History Goes Bump is two today! On this, our second anniversary special, we recap the last couple of years, thank a ghost ship full of people - particularly our listeners - and reveal the winners of our 2016 Flash Fiction Contest! We read several runner-up pieces and our three winners in this episode. So grab your blankie, a warm drink and join us as we celebrate and look forward to an even better future and launch into October as we slide into Halloween!

The city of Galveston was chartered in 1839 and the rich came to build their mansions along Broadway. The city grew to be one of the largest in Texas in the late 1800s. During the Great Storm of 1900, thousands were killed by the hurricane. Bodies were buried quickly wherever a spot could be found. The aftermath seems to have opened a portal into the afterlife. Galveston is quite haunted. Many locations on the island claim to have ghosts. The Moment in Oddity features The Petrifying Well of Knaresborough.

We give a little shout out from the road! We talk about our first 5 days on the Carolina Road Trip, places we've visited and things we have done, especially the ghost tours! No experiences so far, but good stories. Ever heard of the Boo Hag? This is a very popular legend in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. We share that and a bit of the Gullah culture. We also met Mike Brown of Pleasing Terrors - one of the highlights so far. The top highlight has been the wild horses of Shackleford Banks!

Cimarron, New Mexico was in the middle of the 'Old West' and the St. James Hotel built there in 1872. This was a wild town that played host to old west gunmen, lawmen, gangs and famous performers like Buffalo Bill Cody. The hotel itself was witness to at least twenty-six deaths and now hosts some spirits. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of the St. James Hotel! The Moment in Oddity features Daisy and Violet Hilton and This Day in History - The Beast of Gévaudan Killed by Antoine de Beauterne.