Ben Lomond Hotel Redux

Mark Twain authored some of the most beloved stories in American literature. Everyone knows the story of Tom Sawyer, his buddy Huck Finn and about whitewashing wood fences. Not many people know the details of the life of Mark Twain though. Twain's life was one of literary genius, but it was also one of financial ruin and immense pain when it came to his family life. The Twain's owned a home in Hartford, Connecticut and Twain claimed that the years that he and his family lived in the Hartford home were the happiest years of their life. They would eventually move from the home, but did their spirits actually leave the home? Twain was a lifelong 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. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes and pictures can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/02/hgb-podcast-29-life-and-afterlife-of.html

19 Feb 201542min

The most notorious gangster shooting in history occurred on a day that was meant for the veneration of a saint and for the commercialization of love: St. Valentine's Day.  This event occurred during the era of Prohibition and tension between rival Mafia families was at an all time high.  The crime was horrific and bloody and forever left its mark.  But this event not only holds a place in history, it seems to hold a place in time and location in the present even though the building in which the massacre took place has been torn down.  This event is haunted. Join Denise and Diane as they take you through 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. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes and pictures can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/02/hgb-podcast-28-st-valentines-day.html The Curioso Podcast on the history of Valentine's Day can be found here:  http://www.thecurioso.com/valentine/

14 Feb 201539min

Barren Hill Tavern and Brewery has only been open for a couple of years, but the history behind the building that this warm eatery is housed within has an extensive history.  Some people who come to this establishment, that is located on the outskirts of Philadelphia near the Barren Hill Battlefield, 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. Check out our website here:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes and pictures can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/02/hgb-podcast-27-barren-hill-tavern.html

11 Feb 201525min

In Leicestershire, England the ruins of a religious settlement can be found that was once the Grace Dieu Priory.  Despite the fact that not much of the stone structure still stands today, people from all around the world come to visit the site for various reasons.  Some are tourists interested in the history.  Other visitors are interested in the esoteric and come to the ruins seeking the spiritual.  They believe the ruins lie on top of ley lines.  Still others come because of their interest in things unseen.  Reportedly, the stones of the priory are not the only vestiges still here.  The spirits of those who have come before seem to remain.  Grace Dieu Priory is haunted. Moment in Oddity features the Nazca Lines and This Day in History features the Cripple Creek's Miner Strike. Check out the official website here:  http://historygoesbump.com Check out the show notes, links and pictures here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/02/hgb-podcast-26-grace-dieu-priory.html

7 Feb 201529min

Delaware is one of America's original thirteen colonies and the state's roots in American history are deep.  The city of Wilmington is not only its largest city today, but Wilmington is also the first city established in the state in an area that was once the settlement for the Lenape tribe.  Wilmington is home to a mansion that is situated off Marsh Road that is formally called Rockwood Mansion.  The mansion is old and beautiful, but it is also something else: haunted.  This home is considered the most haunted house museum in the state of Delaware.  Denise and Diane take you through the history of this home and then into the hauntings. Moment in Oddity is the Legend of Gray Man and This Day in History features New Amsterdam becoming a city. Check out our website at:  http://historygoesbump.com Check out show notes and pictures here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/01/hgb-podcast-25-rockwood-mansion.html

2 Feb 201535min

In the History Goes Bump Podcast's second Bonuscast, 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.  If you missed this interview when we shared it on social media at the time we conducted, then this is your chance to get to know us hosts a little better! Check out Daria's website here: http://www.dariadigiovanni.com/ Writestream Radio network can be found here:  http://www.writestreamradio.com/ Check out our website here:  http://historygoesbump.com

30 Jan 201552min

Urban legends are the folklore of America.  Many of these legends begin with truth, but they change and grow through the years as people share the stories.  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?  And why in the world do crazy humans challenge each other to test the spirits, the unexplained or whatever?  Who is Black Aggie and what is its legend?  Diane and Denise take the listener through the history and into the legend...don't say Black Aggie three times at midnight!  Moment in Oddity features the Philadelphia Experiment and This Day in History features the lighting of Pall Mall by gas light for first time. Check out our website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here:  http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/01/hgb-podcast-24-legend-of-black-aggie.html

28 Jan 201528min

Kremlin is a Russian word meaning a fortified complex found inside a city.  There are many kremlins in Russia, some of which that are in use and others that are just ruins.  Our focus is on the Moscow Kremlin, which is simply known today as The Kremlin.  The area upon which the Kremlin is built has thousands of years of history behind it and the Kremlin itself does as well.  As the seat of government, the Kremlin has seen many leaders come and go.  Some of those leaders never left.  Not only does the spirit with which they lead the country remain, but in some cases, their actual 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 at the Kremlin.  Moment in Oddity features a planet that rains glass and This Day in History features the mini-series Roots. Check out the website:  http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2015/01/hgb-podcast-23-haunted-kremlin.html To contact us:  historygoesbump@gmail.com

23 Jan 201533min