History Goes Bump Podcast

Manhattanville College is a small liberal arts college in New York. The main point of interest on the campus is the original castle-like mansion known as Reid Hall. The structure induces shudders & is home for legends & a really creepy picture of some children. There are tales of ghostly nuns, cold spots & truly terrifying presences on the campus. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Manhattanville College! The Moment in Oddity features a Man in Black Ghost warning of the Austin Dam breaking.

The Preston Castle was an ambitious plan to get juvenile delinquents to become contributing members of the community. But as was the case with so many of these types of places, abuse, overcrowding and death were commonplace. The emotional residue of this location seems to have led to haunting experiences. Pam Ennis, Case Manger for Pacific Coast Spirit Watch, joins us to share the history and some of her paranormal experiences at Preston Castle. The Moment in Oddity features the Taos Hum.

There is one absolute for all human beings and that is that we all will die. Cemeteries have become a record of history for towns. Who lived here? When did they die? Why did they die? Was there a plague? There are tales of specters roaming about the tombstones in certain graveyards. Weird lights and mists have been photographed. On this episode, we have four cemeteries that seem to have unexplained activity. Join us as we bring you Haunted Cemeteries 2!

Savannah, Georgia is a city shaped by battles, devastating fires, murders and so much more that has led this quaint city to be deemed one of the most haunted in America. The oldest hotel in Savannah is the 17 Hundred 90 Restaurant and Inn, which was built in 1820. There are stories that up to three ghosts haunt the property. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the 17 Hundred 90 Inn. The Moment in Oddity features Mike the Headless Chicken.

The village of Tilty is in the county of Essex in England. Tilty Abbey was built in the 12th century and was a religious and social center. Some may say that a religious location is a source for the supernatural and it would seem that Tilty Abbey remains such a source today. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Tilty Abbey and her village! The Moment in Oddity features Murder Bottles and This Month in History features the birthday of Mildred "Babe" Didrikson.

Fort Henry was built during the War of 1812 in Ontario, Canada to protect the nearby Point Henry. Today, it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living museum. The fort also seems to harbor spirits from the past. Ghost tours are hosted and many have had paranormal experiences. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of Ontario's Fort Henry. The Moment in Oddity features the Swinging Sailor and This Month in History features Robert Kennedy shot and killed.

Henry Ford was an inventor and collector and by the 1920s. He decided to display his collection at a museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Today, we know this location as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. On this episode, we are joined by our listener Bridget Schlack who worked at the museum for a number of years. Some museum items seem to have attachments to them and this has led to stories of haunting experiences. The Moment in Oddity features 1000 Japanese soldiers decimated by crocodiles.

Cemeteries are the final resting places for most of us in this journey called life. Most cemeteries hold bodies, but not spirits. Occasionally though, there is a cemetery where a spirit or two is at unrest. Some stories have claims of portals or stairs to Hell. Others have tales of bizarre creatures lurking in the shadows. On this episode, we begin our series on haunted cemeteries. The Moment in Oddity features Giants in Death Valley and This Day in History features the Korean War beginning.

The Old South Pittsburg Hospital was built in 1959 & was a hospital for the care of the sick, but there are rumors of mistreatment. It was shut down after it was deemed unworthy of providing the quality & amount of care needed in the region. There is a dark history connected to murders & suicide. Join us to discuss the history & hauntings of the Old South Pittsburg Hospital! The Moment in Oddity features Sandra West buried in her Ferrari and This Month in History features the first mint opened in America.

Memphis, Tennessee is home to the Blues and it is only fitting that it is full of bars and juke joints where one can hear live music or spin a record on a jukebox. Earnestine & Hazel's Juke Joint is one such establishment. The dive has been featured in multiple movies. The music itself has an enduring history at this little establishment and something else that endures here, are spirits. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Earnestine & Hazel's Juke Joint!

The USS Torsk is a Tench Class submarine that became the Galloping Ghost of the Japanese during World War II. The USCGC Taney is a Coast Guard Cutter that is the last ship floating that fought at Pearl Harbor. The USS Constellation has the distinction of being the first ship built for the Unites States Navy and it also has the distinction of being one of the most haunted locations in Maryland. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of these haunted ships of Baltimore!

This is the final episode of Roadtrip 2017. Diane and Denise wrap-up talking about their last tours in New Orleans, which includes a ghost tour, and sharing a bit about the Acadian culture.

Boone, North Carolina is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The surrounding areas seem to be a hotbed for strange occurrences, tragic deaths, and hauntings almost as chilling as the mountain air. One of these locations is Appalachian State University. Executive Producer and listener Steven Pappas joins us to share his experiences as a student there. The Moment in Oddity features Venezuela's Everlasting Storm and This Month in History features The Hindenburg Disaster.

Diane and Denise continue on their 2017 road trip through Texas and into New Orleans. Hear about the ghost tour in San Antonio and sites seen in Texas and then on to New Orleans for a Vampire Tour. They share some of the lore from the area and funerary and burial practices in New Orleans as well.

The Shilo Inn in Salt Lake City has been through a series of name changes, and is today a part of the Holiday Inn Express chain. From the outside, the building appears to be a non-distinct hotel, but it carries the heavy burden of a horrible family tragedy. And that tragedy seems to have led to hauntings. Join us to share the story behind the hauntings at Shilo Inn and experiences that people claim to have had there. Moment in Oddity features Gobekli Tepe pillar depicts comet strike.