History Goes Bump Podcast

The Hinsdale House has a mysterious history and unexplained paranormal activity that eventually led to an exorcism being performed. Many families have tried to live in the house, but not many have stayed. The experiences of one of those families, the Dandys, was featured on a 2006 episode of "A Haunting." The Moment in Oddity features Air Bombs and the Bermuda Triangle and This Month in History features Janis Joplin found dead.

Lilith is an enigma. Did she ever actually exist? If she was a mythological character, which description of her is accurate? Was she just the shunned first wife of Adam? Was she a demon hellbent on killing babies? Was she a demon in the form of a succubus? Or is she simply a model of feminist power worthy of worship in religious practices? Join us as we explore the Legend of Lilith. The Moment in Oddity features how Whitstable came to be & This Month in History features the premiere of The Twilight Zone.

Over seventy years ago, the Tooele Valley Hospital was built for citizens and military members stationed there. It was closed in 2002 and is now the home for Asylum 49, a haunted house attraction. When the owners of Asylum 49 bought the property, they had no idea that their business would literally be haunted. The spirits here are friendly, chilling and malevolent. Join us as we share the history & hauntings of Asylum 49. The Moment in Oddity features the Chinese Guardian Spirit Zhong Kui.

On this episode, we celebrate our three year anniversary. It's been a wonderful journey! We have some new rewards for Executive Producers, which means more great stuff for them and we announce those changes on this episode. Last year, we held our first flash fiction contest to celebrate our special occasion and we have done it again this year. We share our two runner-ups and our three winners and read their contributions. And then we talk all things Halloween!

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The Old Idaho State Penitentiary was in use for over a hundred years and had more than 13,000 prisoners pass through the gates. All variety of criminals were housed here and many were executed on the gallows. Negative energy seems to have absorbed into the sandstone walls and now reflects back haunting energy. Today, we are joined by the hosts of the Not Alone Podcast, Sam Frederickson and Jason Moitoso, to discuss the history and hauntings of the Old Idaho State Penitentiary.

William S. Culbertson was once one of the wealthiest men in the state of Indiana. It was in the city of New Albany that he built his dream home, the Culbertson Mansion. Today, it is a state historic site that offers tours. William had three wives and one of them is believed to still be in the home in spirit form. A tragic fire has also left behind shades of former servants. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Culbertson Mansion. The Moment in Oddity features Dog Carrying Day.

The city of Jerome in Arizona sits perched above the beautiful Verde Valley. This community was once was considered the "Wickedest City in the West." Thousands made the town their home and a hospital was needed for all these people. This is what the Jerome Grand Hotel started as, but in 1996 it became a hotel. Throughout its years, it has earned a reputation for being haunted. Many guests and employees claim to have had experiences. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Jerome Grand Hotel.

The Kentucky State Penitentiary is known as the "Castle on the Cumberland." The prison officially opened in 1889. The worst of the worst have found their way to this place and male death row inmates have been housed here. And since 1911, 164 men have been executed at the penitentiary. Because of the deaths and the energy, the prison is reputedly haunted. Join us to share the history and hauntings of the Kentucky State Penitentiary. The Moment in Oddity features the tomato as the Wolf Peach.

In Glenside, Philadelphia, there sits a small private university that is home to a castle. Grey Towers was once home to the William Harrison Family and many of them seem to still be here after death. Arcadia University has a history dating back to the mid-1800s. Join us in exploring the stories of legends and experiences connected to the school. The Moment in Oddity features Skeletal Body Paint Rituals and This Month in History features PT-109 rammed nearly killing future President John F. Kennedy.

When one hears the city of Niagara mentioned, one immediately thinks of the stunning natural wonder Niagara Falls. There is much more to this western New York area and it is truly a haunted spot. One location that is rich in history and haunts is Old Fort Niagara. Today, tours are offered and it is a living museum. Former docent, Tim Shaw joins us to discuss the history and hauntings of Old Fort Niagara! The Moment in Oddity features the Delphi Purple Sapphire.

Cemeteries are so peaceful & many of the older ones are like parks. We'll be in New York to check out a graveyard that inspired Central Park, Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery. Then there is Spring Hill Cemetery in West Virginia that is home to victims of epidemics & a plane crash. Indiana's Clark County has several old cemeteries with unique legends & finally our listener Dannah Jones joins us to discuss Maple Hill Cemetery & its creepy legend that will make you think twice about the swings at the playground!

Montana is known as Big Sky Country & one tends to think of wide open spaces when picturing the state. Explorers, frontiersmen, miners & businessmen all flocked to Montana. One of those men was Charles Conrad. He was a pioneer, businessman & banker who built his home in Kalispell and today it is known as the Conrad Mansion Museum and it is reputedly haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Conrad Mansion Museum! Moment in Oddity features mummified bodies discovered in Alps Glaciers.

Derby has been described as the "Ghost Capitol of England." The city claims to have 159 known ghosts. The vast number of pubs still located in Derby serve as a testament to the value given to public houses for centuries here. And just under the din of the night life are the stories of those things that go bump in the night. Come with us as we do a pub crawl and travel to hotels in search of spirits! The Moment in Oddity features Wang the Human Unicorn.

The Balkans historically has been a place of violence and for this reason, its borders are very fluid. The Peninsula of land named for the Balkan Mountains in Turkish means "a chain of wooded mountains." The superstitions and legends of the region are rich. The legends that people are most familiar with from this region are those regarding vampires, but there is so much more here. Join us in exploring the legends of the Balkans. The Moment in Oddity features the mysterious sinkholes of Mt. Baldy.