History Goes Bump Podcast

Ybor City was the "Wild West of the South?" This neighborhood just outside of Tampa, Florida has an amazing history, which has led to some interesting haunts. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of Ybor City. The Moment in Oddity features The Bloody Pit and This Month in History was suggested by Shelley Emary and features a balloon bomb killing six near Bly.

St. John's is one of the oldest cities in North America and is found in Newfoundland and Labrador on the coast of Canada. St. John's is said to be the most haunted city in Canada. There are numerous historic locations here with a haunted reputation and we are going to look at several of them. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of St. John's! The Moment in Oddity features Birmingham's Balloon Parade and This Month in History features Jim Thorpe born.

The Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium during World War I would be one of the bloodiest of the war, killing half a million men. The weather and mud at the field would contribute to dealing that heavy blow. Battlefields of all kinds seem to be epicenters for the paranormal. This area of ground would come to be known as Flanders Fields and there are spirits here. The Moment in Oddity features Myrtle Corbin and This Month in History features the death of Howard Hughes.

Long before America was America, there was Salem. The town was a successful and busy port city, but it would become an infamous location that still causes a chill to run down our spines at the mere mention of its name. On this episode, we are going to focus on the history and hauntings of Derby Street. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features Fredric Baur buried in a Pringles can and This Month in History features Levi Weeks acquitted in Manhattan Well Mystery.

Dover Castle stands on the White Cliffs of Dover in Britain. This is the largest castle in the country and has been around since the 12th century. The castle saw wars that were revolutionary, civil, Napoleonic and great. Today, it is a tourist destination with a reputation for being haunted. Join me for the history and hauntings of Dover Castle! The Moment in Oddity features Rasputin connection to movie disclaimer and This Month in History features the premiere of My Fair Lady on Broadway.

Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of Kentucky's caves like Mega Cavern and Mammoth Cave and the Trickster who may be playing within them. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Kayla Buss and features the Giant Penguin in Clearwater and This Month in History features Churchill talking about the Iron Curtain.

The Aradale Asylum would be home for the mentally ill for over a century and would feature conditions and treatments similar to other asylums around the world. This location is thought to be one of the most haunted in Australia! Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Aradale Asylum! The Moment in Oddity features Moonshiners using cow shoes to hide footprints and This Month in History features the first photo of an American President.

Jackson Square is a magnet for visitors to New Orleans. New Orleans is considered one of the most haunted cities in the world, so it should come as no surprise that this iconic area of this historic city is home to many ghosts stories. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of Jackson Square! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Jim Featherstone and features Times Beach, Missouri and This Month in History features Alan Shepard golfing on the moon.

We first featured The Queen Mary all the way back on episode 13 in November of 2014. I had the opportunity to visit this magnificent ship recently (January 2019) and so on this episode, we revisit the history and hauntings and share our own experiences from visiting the ship. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features the Humpty Dumpty Cannon and This Month in History features the Frisbee entering the toy market.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy was an architectural marvel, but also a place of immense human and animal suffering. Tales of hauntings are rampant and this structure is said to be one of the most haunted locations in all of Italy. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of The Colosseum!Moment in Oddity was suggested by Breanne Sanford and features the SS Warrimoo at International Date Line and This Month in History features Robert Clifton Weaver as first Black Cabinet member.

The Tutwiler Hotel was built in a grandiose style to attract the steel industry to come to town for conventions. The city felt the loss of the hotel when it was demolished, but the former historic luxury Ridgely Apartments were reopened as the new Tutwiler Hotel. And it is this location that is reputedly haunted. We also have three listener stories to share! Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features Alien Hand Syndrome and This Month in History features Zulu War Begins.

The House of the Seven Gables is a gothic novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne featuring a real home in Salem, Massachusetts that he knew well. The story has ghosts as some of the characters and that seems true to life since there are many people who claim that the home is haunted. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Kim Gasiorowski and features three cages on St. Lamberti Church spire and This Month in History features Unabomber killing first victim. Our locaion was suggested by Nicole Cardarelli.

The Battlefield of Culloden is found in the Scottish village of Culloden. The battlefield was the scene of the Battle of Culloden that would be the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745. Causalities were high leading to paranormal activity and there are stories of omens, premonitions and The Scree. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features French Stilt Walkers and This Month in History features the first Virginia Company Expedition leaving London.

Pennhurst State School and Hospital is a location deemed to be one of the most haunted and with its history, there is no wonder. Decades of abuse and experimentation were perpetuated on children who for all intents and purposes were left abandoned to a system with no moral compass. I'm joined on this episode by Tony Merkel of The Confessionals Podcast who lived near Pennhurst. The Moment in Oddity features The Narragansett Runestone and This Month in History features the Bhopal Disaster.

The Squirrel Cage Jail was built here in Council Bluffs in 1885. This jail has one of the most unique designs of any jail I have ever researched. This prison had a long run, being used until 1969. Today, it offers tours giving a glimpse into penal history and is said to be home to several spirits. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Squirrel Cage Jail. The Moment in Oddity features Old Mike and This Month in History features Architect Stanford White Born.