History Goes Bump Podcast

Chillingham Castle is a castle that was built in the 12th century and resides in Northumberland, England. Initially a monastery and then a stronghold used for defense through centuries of fighting between England and Scotland. It is reportedly one of the more haunted locations in Europe. Join Denise & Diane as they share the history and hauntings of this location! The Moment in Oddity features Coral Castle in Florida and This Day in History commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans.

Edinburgh is considered one of the most haunted cities in Europe and Edinburgh Castle is its most haunted location. Scientific studies have been conducted within the Castle walls and paranormal investigators from around the world have visited the place and all report strange experiences. Is Edinburgh Castle actually haunted? Listen and decide! Today's Moment in Oddity is about Peeing Day and This Day in History is about the excommunication of Martin Luther.

This first Bonuscast from History Goes Bump takes listeners behind the scenes and shares some outtakes from the show that were never meant to make it to air as well as some behind the scenes information. A listener also shares her tribe's beliefs when it comes to ghosts, the supernatural and...hair. Enjoy this fun show as we welcome 2014!

Iceland is a gorgeous country, but the history and lore of Iceland is amazing as well. Diane and Denise share the historic beginnings of Iceland and then discuss the legends and lore of Iceland including elves and the Yule Lads. In this podcast you will hear about the types of ghosts found in Iceland and personal experiences of Icelanders. The Moment in Oddity is about some torturous energy generating jewelry and This Day in History features a beloved Star Trek episode.

Come gather round the cyber fire as we share a most wonderful holiday tradition! We are sharing ghost tales as we wait for the arrival of Santa Claus! We share a brief history of the Christmas tradition of telling "scary ghost stories" and then two classic creepy ghost tales are read. The first is M R James "Canon Alberic's Scrapbook" and the second is H. Russell Wakefield's "The Red Lodge." Grab your cocoa and eggnog and join us!

We're going Down Under! Quarantine Station is a heritage site located in Manly, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. The location was used as a quarantine station from 1833 until 1983. This site is reportedly one of the most haunted locations in all of Australia! Join Diane and Denise as they relate the history and hauntings of Q Station. The Moment in Oddity features the Santhara Ritual and This Day in History features the premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Thirty-four years ago this month, the world lost a music legend in an unexpected way outside of the Dakota on Central Park West in New York City: assasination. The story of John Lennon - his life, death and afterlife - is seasoned with legend and mystery. In this episode, Diane and Denise give an overview of his life and then focus on his afterlife. The Moment in Oddity features the coffin of Lee Harvey Oswald and This Day in History recounts the Great New York Fire of 1835.

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.

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.

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.

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! 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.

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 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 and you decide. The Moment in Oddity features Gef the Talking Mongoose and This Day in History features a bit of the history behind Hanukkah.

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!

Diane and Denise take the History Goes Bump Podcast on the road to Marietta, Georgia. They took a wonderful ghost tour hosted by Ghosts of Marietta and in this episode they share their research as well as the tales of ghosts from Ghost Host Charlotte. Diane and Denise encourage listeners to check out this wonderful city to experience the active and historic downtown area. The Moment in Oddity today features the Greenbriar Ghost and the Day in History features the start of Sherman's March to the Sea.

This 8th episode of HGB features two haunted locations: Mystery Manor in Omaha, Nebraska and the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. Mystery Manor is a well known haunted attraction that actually has real haunts. The Winchester Mystery House was built with stairways to nowhere and doors that open to walls. In addition, 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.