Ep. 181 - Loftus Hall

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 Nov 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 Nov 201428min

Diane and Denise take the History Goes Bump Podcast on the road as they travel from Central Florida to Marietta, Georgia.  They took a wonderful ghost tour hosted by Ghosts of Marietta and in this episode they not only share their own research about the city, but they share the tales of ghosts they learn from their Ghost Host Charlotte.  Excerpts are scattered throughout the podcast, so that listeners can feel as if they are along on the tour.  Diane and Denise encourage listeners to check out this wonderful city to experience the active and historic downtown area filled with shops and restaurants.  The Moment in Oddity today features the Greenbriar Ghost and fitting in perfectly with the podcast, today's Day in History features the start of Sherman's March to the Sea. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/11/hgb-podcast-9-haunted-marietta-georgia.html

11 Nov 201433min

This eigth episode of the History Goes Bump Podcast features two haunted locations: Mystery Manor in Omaha, Nebraska and the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California.  Mystery Manor is a well known, long running haunted attraction that is unique because it actually has real haunts.  Hear about the legend perpetuated about the house and then what the true history is about the place.  The Winchester Mystery House is probably the weirdest house ever built.  Hear about its stairways to nowhere, doors that open to walls and the haunting events that take place in the house.  Also in this episode, Denise and Diane discuss Buzzfeed's 14 creepiest locations in America.  The Moment in Oddity features Robert the Doll and This Day in History highlights the Gunpowder Plot. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/11/hgb-podcast-8-mysterious-podcast.html

5 Nov 201433min

This is the History Goes Bump Halloween Special. Join us as we share a brief history of Halloween and then we share listeners true ghost stories that are sure to chill you to the bone! Haunted theaters, homes and the return of loved ones! Check out our website:  http://historygoesbump.com And become a member of the Spooktacular Crew by supporting the show in a variety of ways:  sharing on social networks, contributing stories, subscribing to the show and newsletter, donating financially!

31 Okt 20141h 6min

On today's episode, we feature fecal transplants in our Moment in Oddity and the patenting of barbed wire for This Day in History.  The main subject of the show is the horrific true crime, unsolved mystery and haunting of the Moore home in Villisca, Iowa.  The infamous crime resulted in the deaths of six family members and two young girls that were staying overnight and the weapon used was an axe.  Paranormal groups have reported strange events in the house for years.  Is this home haunted?  Who haunts it?  Is it the family or have paranormal groups brought attachments?  Listen in for all the details and then you decide. Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com And check out the show notes here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/10/hgb-podcast-7-villisca-axe-murder-house.html

27 Okt 201425min

This sixth episode features a story about a king and restaurant owner in the Moment in Oddity and John Dillinger's gang's first bank heist on the Day in History.  The main topic of the show is urban legends with a focus on the legend of Bloody Mary.  Ever played Stiff as a Board, Light as a Feather or played around with a Ouija Board?  Did you participate in the other sleepover rituals?  Remember the tales of the Hook, Slenderman or the Babysitter?  We discuss that and much more.  Who was Bloody Mary?  Does she appear in bathroom mirrors?  Listen in and then you decide! Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com  Join the Spooktacular Crew! Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/10/hgb-podcast-6-legend-of-bloody-mary.html

23 Okt 201432min

On the fifth episode of the History Goes Bump Podcast, Diane and Denise discuss the history and the hauntings of the glamorous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Moment in Oddity features some human skin shoes and This Day in History features the Nuremburg Trials. Does Montgomery Clift still pace the hallways of the hotel? Is Carole Lombard hanging around her and Gable's penthouse? Is Marilyn Monroe still keeping a spot warm in a corner booth at the CineGrill? What about those other ghosts? Tune in to get all the details! Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes for this episode can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2014/10/hgb-podcast-5-hollywood-roosevelt-hotel.html

18 Okt 201420min