Stones and Bones Ep. 11 - Of Obelisks and Columns

We're going Down Under!  Quarantine Station is a heritage site located in Manly, which is a suburb of Sydney in Australia, that holds much historical significance for the country.  The place was used as a quarantine station from 1833 until 1983.  There is much more than history to this site though.  This site is reportedly one of the most haunted locations in all of Australia!  Join Diane and Denise as they relate the history of Q Station and details the many personal haunting experiences people have had at this location.  The Moment in Oddity features the Santhara Ritual and This Day in History features the premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Check out our website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes and links can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/12/hgb-podcast-17-quarantine-station-in.html

21 Joulu 201433min

Thirty-four years ago this month, the world lost a music legend in an unexpected way outside of the Dakota on Central Park West in New York City:  assasination.  The story of John Lennon - his life, death and afterlife - is seasoned with legend and mystery.  Reams have been written about the life of John Lennon and in this podcast, Diane and Denise give a brief overview of his life and then focus more on what is not usually covered in the anthologies and documentaries about this gifted man and that is his afterlife.  The Moment in Oddity features the coffin of Lee Harvey Oswald and This Day in History recounts the Great New York Fire of 1835. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/12/hgb-podcast-16-life-and-afterlife-of.html

16 Joulu 201437min

This episode features clips from a ghost tour Denise and Diane went on in St. Augustine, Florida and the history and hauntings of the area right around the Old City Gate and walls that includes the Huguenot Cemetery. Hear about Elizabeth and Judge John Stickney and the other spirits lurking in this most haunted city in America! The Moment in Oddity features whisky scented fabric and This Day in History features King Edward VIII abdication of the crown. Check out our website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/12/hgb-podcast-15-outside-gate-st-augustine.html

11 Joulu 201455min

Hyde Hall is a beautiful classical country mansion built by George Clarke in New York. The setting is Glimmerglass State Park, which is named for the gorgeous lake located there.  Hyde Hall not only has a rich familial history, but a haunting one as well with rumors of curses.  Join Diane and Denise as they share the details!  The Moment in Oddity features missing brains and This Day in History is about Pride's Purge. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/12/hgb-podcast-14-hyde-hall.html

6 Joulu 201430min

Today's episode features the grand ocean liner, The Queen Mary.  Her rich history includes not only providing superior and opulent accomodations for the rich and famous, but service during World War II.  The reports of hauntings aboard the ship are just as interesting as her history and has lead to her being claimed as one of the most haunted locations in America.  The Moment in Oddity features Gumhead and This Day in History is about the Negro National League of baseball fame. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/11/hgb-podcast-13-queen-mary.html

30 Marras 201434min

The Stanley Hotel has gained much of its present day fame and notoriety from Stephen King's book The Shining.  The Stanley Hotel is so much more than just an inspiration for a horror book and movie.  This episode is a roundtable discussion with Colorado Historian Annette Student, who was in studio, about the history and hauntings of the Stanley Hotel!  This is a jam packed hour of information and fun!  The Moment in Oddity features the gravesite of Charles Dummet, which we had visited earlier in the day and the Day in History is about the burial of JFK. Check out the website at: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes and photos can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/11/hgb-podcast-12-stanley-hotel.html

25 Marras 201455min

The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa was and is a luxurious hotel that holds more than just elegant furnishings and hospitality within its walls.  It also is considered one of the most haunted hotels in America.  From deaths during construction to the evil practices of the fraudulant Dr. Norman Baker, the hotel has many reasons for being haunted.  Listen in as the history and haunting experiences are shared and then you decide.  Also grab a pen and paper for the Spooktacular Quiz!  The Moment in Oddity features Gef the Talking Mongoose and This Day in History features a bit of the history behind Hanukkah. Check out the website for Spooktacular Gear, archives, events, the blog and places to find History Goes Bump:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/11/hgb-podcast-11-1886-crescent-hotel-and.html

21 Marras 201430min

The quaint and beautifully located historic Shanley Hotel in New York is the subject of today's podcast.  The hotel has a rich past and is today considered one of the most haunted hotels on the east coast.  The Moment in Oddity features Moeraki Boulders and the Day in History features the creation of LSD.  Diane and Denise also banter a bit about what ghosts could be as well as discuss the upcoming inaugural meet-up for the Spooktacular Crew and we have some shout outs and feedback to share! Check out the website for the emporium, locations for listening to the show, upcoming events, the blogs, archived and current episodes and much more:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/11/hgb-podcast-10-shanley-hotel-in-new-york.html

16 Marras 201428min