Ep. 20 - Chillingham Castle

The Battle of Gettysburg is perhaps the most famous battle of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln even gave one of his most enduring speeches from Gettysburg and named it the Gettysburg Address. Nearly every American knows the first line, which reads, "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Many men died during that battle and it was truly the turning point of the war and the beginning of the defeat of the Confederacy. Perhaps this is why the Battle of Gettysburg continues to this day. Not just as a part of re-enactments, but as ghostly battles continuing on the field. Countless witnesses have reported seeing the battle, hearing the sounds of the battle and bumping into ghostly soldiers. Today, we explore the history and hauntings of Gettysburg. The Moment in Oddity features the Nagyrev Poisonings and This Day in History features the railway opening in Dublin. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Become an Executive producer and help support the show:  http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/10/hgb-podcast-ep-74-gettysburg.html

9 Okt 201536min

Bran Castle is more famously known as Dracula Castle. Originally, the Teutonic Knights claimed this spot and had a wooden fortress on the site in the 1200s, but eventually a new castle would be built and it possibly might have been a place where Vlad the Impaler passed through. Queen Maria would take possession in the 1920s and turn the fortress into a fairytale castle. Bram Stoker chose this location as the setting for part of his novel "Dracula." Stoker never visited the castle and thus his description does not match reality. Count Dracula never lived here either being that he is fictious. But the history connected to the castle gives it an ominous mystique, one that would lead many to believe the castle is haunted. But is it? And what of the lore about vampires? Are they real? Join us as we examine the history and hauntings of Bran Castle. The Moment in Oddity features the Vetala and This Day in History features the Women's March on Versailles. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/10/hgb-podcast-ep-73-bran-castle.html Music featuring This is Halloween by Kayzo & LooKas can be found here:   https://soundcloud.com/kayzo-music/this-is-halloween-kayzo-x-lookas Help the show grow! Donate and unlock exclusive content:  http://patreon.com/historygoesbump.com

5 Okt 201536min

We are a year old! What started as a fun side endeavour into the world of podcasting has become a community and so much more than we ever imagined. We thank each and every one of our listeners for their support and for listening. Here's to a great year and an even better year to come! In this special, we introduce everyone to our HGB Research Crew - they share a little about themselves and their paranormal experiences along with answers to some "tough" questions we asked them - and we end the special answering listener questions. Enjoy! Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Help us to expand in our second year and become an Executive Producer:  http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

30 Sep 20151h 11min

Just the mere mention of the name Bruce Lee conjures visions of martial arts fighting and movies. Bruce Lee fought discrimination to become the most famous American of Asian descent. He is considered the most influencial martial artist of all time. Fame was elusive and once found, it perhaps was not what Bruce Lee had dreamed it would be. His candle did not burn long as he died at the young age of 32. Some say it was a curse that took his life. A curse that carried over and took the life of his actor son Brandon Lee as well. Could it be the early deaths of these two young men that has led to their spirits being at unrest? Was it a curse that plagued the Lees? Come with us as we explore the life and afterlife of Bruce Lee. Moment in Oddity features strange German rules of the past and This Day in History features the Navy ending its use of flogging. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/09/hgb-podcast-ep-72-life-and-afterlife-of.html Love the show? Want to be a part of helping it grow? Become an Executive Producer for as little as $1 a month: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

28 Sep 201536min

Las Vegas has always been considered "Sin City" because of the permissiveness of what most people consider to be sin like gambling, sex, drinking, prostitution and much more. Las Vegas was a warm retreat for gangsters at one time and some of those gangsters helped Vegas to become the city it is today. People driving towards Las Vegas witness the glow on the horizon from all the neon lights that sparks the imagination. What child hasn't sat stunned in the car watching all the blinking lights? This place is the capital of entertainment and a good time. Las Vegas plays host to more than just the living though. A city caught up in this much emotion is the perfect setting for ghostly activity. Today we explore just two of the places that are reportedly haunted. The Flamingo and Bally's have interesting histories that have led them to be rumored to be haunted. Get out your tokens and loosen up that arm for some one on one with a one armed bandit as we venture into the casinos of Vegas. Moment in Oddity features the Case of Dr. Lemberger and This Day in History features John Jay as first Chief Justice. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes and pictures can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/09/hgb-podcast-ep-71-flamingo-ballys.html If you enjoy the show, consider supporting us monetarily. Even $1 helps us out to keep production up and makes you an Executive Producer:  http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

24 Sep 201527min

We are joined on today's episode by author and medium Janice Carlson to discuss her experiences in Tombstone, Arizona. Tombstone calls itself "The West's Most Famous Town" and it probably is just that. Come with us as we explore the history and hauntings of Tombstone! The Moment in Oddity features the Backward Imposter Body and This Day in History features the publications of the Hobbit. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/09/hgb-podcast-ep-70-haunted-tombstone.html More on Janice Carlson:  http://janicecarlson.com

21 Sep 201549min

What is it about theaters that causes them to so often have tales of haunting experiences? Is it the emotions that are displayed on the stage and evoked in the audience? Are they just more prone to accidents and death? Landers Theater in Springfield, Missouri is one such theater. This theater has stood for decades and seen much history. Famous performers took to the stage, including Lillian Russell and Lon Chaney. When motion pictures became the thing, the theater adapted. But there is more than just a rich history to this place. Something else seems to have carried over through the decades. Spirit activity is reportedly high inside this elegant theater. Come with us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Landers Theater. Moment in Oddity features the Skeleton Under the Tree and This Day in History features Harriet Tubman and her Flight to Freedom. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/09/hgb-podcast-ep-69-landers-theater.html Become an Executive Producer of the show:  http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

17 Sep 201526min

Maitland Gaol is considered Australia's hardest jail. For nearly twenty years the gaol has stood empty, but for 150 years this jail housed some of Australia's worst criminals. Behind the sandstone and razor-wire of this modern day tourist attraction, some of the worst brutality occurred from murders to rape and of course, suicides. Inmates claim that the cells were concrete coffins. This kind of energy and emotion usually feeds unexplained activity. Rumors of hauntings permeate the stories about the gaol. Come with us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Maitland Gaol! Moment in History features the Fertility Chair and This Day in History features Francis Scott Key being inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Check out the show notes:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/09/hgb-podcast-ep-68-maitland-gaol.html Become an Executive Producer of the show:  http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

14 Sep 201530min