History Goes Bump Podcast

The Morse Mill Hotel in Hillsboro, Missouri is rich in history and ghost stories too. The location has been a private residence, tavern and inn, and also a hospital for the Confederate wounded during the Civil War. During Prohibition, this building was both a speakeasy and a brothel. A female serial killer was connected to the Morse Mill Hotel as well. The Moment in Oddity features the Carnac Stones and This Day in History features the Spanish Influenza Pandemic.

Seguin Island is an island off of Maine, is home to Maine's tallest and second oldest lighthouse, Seguin Island Lighthouse. This lighthouse is known by its more common name, Seguin Light, and dates back to the birth of America, while boasting a rich history that includes a gruesome tale. Come with us as we climb the spiral staircase of legend into the afterlife. The Moment in Oddity features self mummification and This Day in History features The Battle at the Alamo!

The Oliver House Bed & Breakfast is located in Bisbee, Arizona. Bisbee is a quaint town with a historic mining background. This town has a rich history of gambling, prostitution and murder. Although quiet today, Bisbee's long dead residents still seem to hang out and one of their haunts is the Oliver House. Join Diane & Denise in the history and haunts of the Oliver House! Moment in Oddity features the MacKenzie Tomb and This Day in History features the Blood Bath at Vassy.

On this BonusCast Diane & Denise are unedited and unscripted as they discuss the Biblical view of ghosts. They examine the general belief in the Church about ghosts, which is way oversimplified and not Biblical. Then they look at a couple of ghost examples in the Bible. This broadcast will not be for everybody, but if you do listen, we hope we give you some things to think about and consider. See if you come to the same conclusions that we do at History Goes Bump. We'd love to hear our listeners thoughts!

Near Mount Fuji in Japan lies a forest that is 14sq miles & is referred to as the Sea of Trees. The forest's official name is Aokigahara Forest. It is notorious for its reputation as a place people go to die by their own hand. Many call this wooded area "The Suicide Forest." There are rumors that demons are present. Diane & Denise share the Japanese culture around suicide. Moment in Oddity features sword swallowing and This Day in History deals with the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

Mark Twain authored some of the most beloved stories in American literature. Everyone knows the story of Tom Sawyer, but most don't know the details of Mark Twain's life. His was one of literary genius, but also of financial ruin and pain when it came to his family life. Twain was a skeptic, but is he now a true believer as his spirit continues to roam on this side of the veil? Moment in Oddity features the Spider-tailed Horned Viper and This Day in History features the eruption of the Huaynaputina Volcano.

The most notorious gangster shooting in history occurred on a day that was meant for the veneration of a saint & for the commercialization of love: St. Valentine's Day. This was the era of Prohibition and rival Mafia family feuding. Join Denise & Diane in exploring the history and the haunting of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre! Moment in oddity features the inspiration behind Hitchcock's "The Birds" and This Day in History features the discovery that the Earth wobbles.

Barren Hill Tavern and Brewery has only been open for a couple of years, but the history behind the building is extensive. Some people who come to this establishment get more than just a nice meal and the chance to sample an originally crafted beer. Some of them have an experience with the unseen. The former General Lafayette Inn might still be playing host to guests that decided to never leave. Moment in Oddity features the Skunk Ape and This Day in History features the sinking of the Larchmont.

In Leicestershire, England the ruins of a religious settlement can be found that was once the Grace Dieu Priory. Despite most of the structure being gone, people from all around the world come to visit the site for various reasons. Many people believe the ruins lie on top of ley lines. Some come because of their interest in things unseen. The spirits of those who have come before seem to remain. Moment in Oddity features the Nazca Lines and This Day in History features the Cripple Creek's Miner Strike.

Delaware is one of America's original thirteen colonies. The city of Wilmington is home to a mansion that is situated off Marsh Road that was formally called Rockwood Mansion. The mansion is old and beautiful as well as being haunted. This home is considered the most haunted house museum in the state of Delaware. Join Denise and Diane through the history and hauntings of this home. Moment in Oddity is the Legend of Gray Man and This Day in History features New Amsterdam becoming a city.

In Bonuscast #2, we share an interview we did in October before Halloween of 2014 with the Writestream Radio Network. The interview was done at Blog Talk Radio, so we apologize for the horrible audio quality. Host and writer Daria DiGiovanni picks both of our brains about the topic of the paranormal, specifically ghosts and asks us about the show and its origins. This is your chance to get to know us hosts a little better!

Urban legends are the folklore of America. One such story is the legend of Black Aggie that has its origins in the Druid Ridge Cemetery. Could a simple cemetery statuary be cursed? Is someone reaching out from the afterlife? Who is Black Aggie and what is its legend? Diane and Denise take the listener through the history and into the legend! Moment in Oddity features the Philadelphia Experiment and This Day in History features the lighting of Pall Mall by gas light for first time.

Our focus is on the Moscow Kremlin, which is simply known today as The Kremlin. As the seat of government, the Kremlin has seen many leaders come and go. Some of those leaders never left and their spirits still roam the halls of this magnificent building. Join Denise and Diane as they share the history of the government of Russia and the reported hauntings that take place. Moment in Oddity features a planet that rains glass and This Day in History features the mini-series Roots.

Octagon Hall in Franklin, Kentucky has the distinction of being the most unique house in the state of Kentucky. Octagon Hall and the entire property that makes up the plantation it was built upon, survived the Civil War and occupation by the Union Army. But something else survives here as well. Join Diane and Denise as they share the history and hauntings. Moment in Oddity features "The Girl From Petrovka" and This Day in History features Captain Cook's discovery of Hawai'i and his demise.

Just north of Yellowstone National Park, Montana, lies the Chico Hot Springs Lodge. The Lodge has been a vacation getaway for over a century. Those hot springs attracted people not only seeking relaxation, but those looking for a cure for their various maladies as well. Join Diane and Denise as they share the history and the hauntings! Moment in Oddity features a flight to the future and This Day in History features the jailing of the playwrites who wrote Eastward Hoe.