History Goes Bump Podcast

Diane & Denise are on the road for the HGB Roadtrip 2017. So far, they have visited Pensacola, Florida with its haunted lighthouse and forts and Natchez, Mississippi, home of some of the most beautiful Antebellum mansions. Natchez was home to the second largest slave market at one time. This is a city of timeless charm & long legends. A ghost tour led them into two haunted locations and weird experiences happened at both. Join them as they share their experiences, recorded as they drive between locations!

It's our 200th episode! The History of Ghost Hunting and some announcements about the show and EP Program! Supernatural activity has been a part of the human experience since the dawn of mankind. Our fascination and for some, reverence of this activity has lasted into our modern era. On this episode, we will delve into the history of ghost hunting. The Moment in Oddity features The Big Chicken and This Month in History features Francis Gary Powers shot down over the USSR.

Our Admin Heather just got back from Jamaica where she visited Rose Hall. This is one of our Haunted True Crime BonusCasts that we produce for our Executive Producers. Johnny Cash wrote a song called "The Ballad of Annie Palmer." It details the life of a woman & her murderous ways and how she now seems to haunt a place called Rose Hall Plantation. Is this just an urban legend or did this woman known to most Jamaicans as the White Witch of Rose Hall really live & carry out her occult practices and Voodoo?

Philadelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and is known as the "City of Brotherly Love." In 1871, construction on the beautiful and uniquely designed Philadelphia City Hall began. American history has its heart in Philly. This is where the Founding Fathers gathered to declare the country's independence. It is only fitting that the city would be represented with a magnificent city hall. Deana Marie of the TwistedPhilly Podcast joins us on this episode to share her love of this city.

There are those who believe that Shakespeare is not the author of the plays attributed to him. There is a Renaissance Conspiracy Theory that claims it was someone else. Today, we have listeners who are going to present the different theories in regards to them. There are no tales of his spirit still walking the earth, but he used ghosts in several of his plays. Join us as we explore the life of Shakespeare, the theories about his identity! The Moment in Oddity features Handsome Devil Puppets.

Mackinac Island is a place without vehicles and the hustle and bustle of our modern era. People flock to this destination for relaxation. But beneath the exterior of beauty and sun and calm, lies legends, fables and tales of creepy phenomenon. Join us and our listener Emily Ridener as we explore the history and hauntings of Mackinac Island! The Moment in Oddity features the Groom of the Stool and This Month in History features the founding of the first American School for the Deaf.

Coe College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The school grew from religious studies to a liberal arts college that was a pioneer in the education of women. There are tales of hauntings on the campus, with the most well known being the story of Helen and her spirit. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Coe College. Moment in Oddity features anti-revenant practices from the Medieval Era and This Month in History features the midnight ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes.

Summerwind Mansion is a ruined mansion in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. It dates back to the early 1900s and served as a fishing lodge originally. The mansion has a deep history of haunting activity. We are joined by Craig Nehring who is the founder of the Fox Valley Ghost Hunters and co-founder of the Summerwind Restoration Society. The Moment in Oddity features a father and son as first and last deaths at Hoover Dam and This Month in History features Pickett defeated at Battle of Five Forks.

The Philippines were under Spanish rule for 350 years and much of the country is Catholic because of that beginning. The people of this land embrace spirituality and there is a rich culture of mythology and folklore here. The Philippines Pantheon is vast and there are dozens of creatures that are found in the local lore. Join us as we explore the legends of the Philippines! The Moment in Oddity features a mother who believes her son is reincarnated Lou Gehrig.

Early stories of faeries originate in medieval Western Europe and this is where we get the term "Fairy Tales." The roots of the oldest tale of fairy creatures comes from a folktale named “The Smith and the Devil.” Stories of faeries go beyond superstition and leave open the possibility that faeries may just exist. Join us as we explore the folklore of these creatures! The Moment in Oddity features Mother Ludlam's Cave and This Month in History features the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Penn State University sits on a limestone shelf, which lends itself to capturing energy & it is said that this may be one of the most haunted universities in America. Matt Swayne, author of America's Haunted Universities, joins us to share stories of spirits that continue here in the afterlife. Join us as we explore the history & hauntings of Penn State! The Moment in Oddity features Lord Tod Wadley & This Month in History features Nazi General Rudolf Freiherr von Gersdorff's attempt to assassinate Hitler.

During the Victorian era, the practice of Spiritualism began & grew in popularity. Many are credited with growing the beliefs in the afterlife. The Fox Sisters from New York are a couple of those people but would eventually claim to be frauds. Another sibling pair were harder to discredit. Those siblings were the Eddy Brothers of Vermont. They practiced Spiritualism, & their home was host to countless spirits & apparitions. Come explore the history of Spiritualism & discuss the lives of the Eddy Brothers.

The town of Bodie in California is probably one of the best preserved ghost towns in America. There are over 100 structures still standing today. In its heyday, it played home to gamblers, miners, gunfighters and prostitutes. The spirits of those who lived during Bodie's glory years seem to still be around, as if waiting for another rich strike. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the ghost town of Bodie! The Moment in Oddity features The Cadaver Synod.

Hampton Court Palace located in the London suburb town of Hampton, dates back to medieval times. And it has been expanded to two palaces in one. The first is a Tudor Palace that was transformed by both Cardinal Wolsey and then King Henry VIII and a baroque castle that was built by William and Mary. The décor that has been left behind, makes Hampton Court a museum of history. Spirits have been left behind as well. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Hampton Court Palace.

Rispin Mansion is located in Capitola, California in the beautiful and supernaturally infused Santa Cruz area. Everyone from nuns to hippies have called this place home and the once grand estate has become an abandoned eyesore. But it is not completely abandoned. Rumors of hauntings swirl around the property. We will share some strange tales as we explore the history and hauntings of the Rispin Mansion. The Moment in Oddity features Winston Churchill writing about aliens.