Edgar Allan Poe's life is a study in tragedy. And like many of us, he kept no diary and had few close friends, so putting together a map of his life can be cumbersome. He was one of the greatest writers of all time, able to cross all genres. Poe even created a couple of them. But his life and work wasn't celebrated until long after he was dead. And his death has always been cloaked in mystery. Perhaps that is why his spirit is at unrest and reputedly haunts various locations connected to his life. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project: Spellcraft by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay

Edgar Allan Poe Redux

The Minersville Mansion is located in Minersville, Pennsylvania and is known by locals as the DiNicola Mansion as it was owned by Dr. Arthur DiNicola who ran his practice out of the home. The mansion has stood for over a hundred years and had a series of medical professionals who owned it and today is used as an apartment building. Author and paranormal investigator Jeffrey A. Dengler wrote the book "The Minersville Mansion" after spending time investigating the house. He joins us on this episode as we share the history and hauntings of the Minersville Mansion and some of the experiences he has had investigating other locations. We also have a few EVPs at the end of this episode. The Moment in Oddity features Lake Hillier and This Month in History features the birth of William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody. To find out more about Jeffrey Dengler and his books: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyADengler/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kipacrew?_t=8jfT3QLSq3n&_r=1 You can find his books on Amazon, "The Minersville Mansion" and "The Spirits of Shoemakers Road." Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/02/hgb-ep-527-minersville-mansion.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode: Wastes of Europa by Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Ep. 527 - Minersville Mansion

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 16th Paranormal Conversation, our listener and Executive Producer Dolores joins us to share the unexplained activity that has occurred at her gift shop in Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is Southern Suds & Gifts and is located at 213 S. White Street. Based on her experiences, Dolores decided to ask other small business owners in the area if they had any unusual things going on in their establishments and before long she had enough information to launch their own seasonal ghost tours in Wake Forest. Dolores shares some of the tales they share on these tours as well. Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Magic in the Air by Purple Planet Music https://purple-planet.com

Haunted Gift Shop, Train Wrecks and Brewery Spooks

Superman is a beloved comicbook hero. He's all about truth and justice. Clark Kent, his alter ego, is a lovable nerd. Filling his shoes isn't easy, but George Reeves managed to do it and he did it well. But not because his own life reflected the ideal that Superman exuded. Reeves' life was complicated. And it came to an abrupt end when he was just 45-years-old in 1959. The death of George Reeves is a controversial topic. The coroner’s report ruled that the final results indicated that Reeves had committed suicide. Many people do not agree with that assessment. Could this have been murder? And is that mystery possibly why George Reeves' spirit seems to be at unrest. The Moment in Oddity features Convict Baseball and This Month in History features the Daytona 500 Inaugural Race. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/02/hgb-ep-526-life-and-afterlife-of.html   Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode: Echoes Of The Night [Instrumental] by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12180-echoes-of-the-night-instrumental  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ep. 526 - The Life and Afterlife of Superman, George Reeves

At the base of Mount Fuji in Japan lies a forest that is 14 square miles in size and is referred to by some as the Sea of Trees. The forest's official name is Aokigahara Forest and has a reputation for being very quiet. That should make this area very peaceful, but it is actually pretty notorious. The forest has a reputation as a place people go to die by their own hand. Most people call this wooded area "The Suicide Forest." There are rumors that demons run the place. And the tales of hauntings are numerous. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project: Japan Koto Folk Background Music by Music_Unlimited from Pixabay Among the Cherry Blossom by Paul Winter from Pixabay

Aokigahara Forest Redux

A region of California north of the San Francisco Bay Area is known as "Wine Country." Two of the counties within this area are Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. This section of California is known for world-class wine and food and has a beautiful countryside that wine enthusiasts get to enjoy as they drive from tasting to tasting. There are hundreds of wineries between these two counties. One would not put wine and ghosts together necessarily, but several of these wineries reputedly have some paranormal activity. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Wine Country. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Mindy Hull and features Nadine Earles' burial and This Month in History features the final episode of M*A*S*H*. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/02/hgb-ep-525-haunted-wine-country.html   Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode from Pixabay: French Life by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at Purple Planet Music True Crime Podcast Music Hard Case by u_mt1uz3t7f7 Cricket Sound Effect by felix_quinol from Pixabay

Ep. 525 - Haunted Wine Country

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 15th episode, we are joined by podcaster Shawn Grimm who hosts The Big Grimmbowski Podcast. Shawn has experienced what we call the Paranormal Trifecta: he's seen a cryptid, seen a UFO and experienced ghostly activity. The cryptid sounds like a very bizarre variation on Bigfoot. And one of the ghosts seems to be an old family friend attached to his former stereo. We also couldn't help but discuss the 10-12 foot tall Nephilim alien things that supposedly showed up at a Miami mall here in Florida. Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Magic in the Air by Purple Planet Music https://purple-planet.com

Paranormal Trifecta with Shawn Grimm

St. Ignatius Hospital dates back to the 1890s and was started by a group of nuns from Montreal. For over seventy years it served as a healthcare facility and then reopened as an assisted living facility that shuttered in 2003. The building was left to decay for many years, but was taken under the wing of the Colfax Chamber of Commerce and the Whitman County Historical Society in 2015. Tours have been hosted since then and some of them include talk of ghosts. Join us and our guest Valoree Gregory, Director of the Whitman County Historical Society and tour guide at St. Ignatius, as we explore the history and hauntings of St. Ignatius Hospital. The Moment in Oddity features Exploding Casket Syndrome and This Month in History features the introduction of Alka Seltzer. Our location was suggested by our listener Nate. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/02/hgb-ep-524-st-ignatius-hospital.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode from: Let the Mystery Unfold by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay Exploding sound FX from Lord Sonny on Pixabay

Ep. 524 - St. Ignatius Hospital

Rockwood Mansion is located off Marsh Road in Wilmington, Delaware. The Victorian mansion has stood for over 170 years. The 72-acre site has a park with gardens, paved trails, picnic areas, the mansion, carriage house and ghosts! This home is considered the most haunted house museum in the state of Delaware. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Rockwood Mansion! Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project and licensed under (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license: Music: Classic Horror 1 by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3511-classic-horror-1 Music: Spooky Piano by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11280-spooky-piano Music: Scary Stones by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11277-scary-stones Music: Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3910-industrial-music-box

Rockwood Mansion Redux

The city of Vicksburg was indelibly marked by the Civil War. After it surrendered, rumors claimed that the Union pillaged the city. Many of the historic locations there have a spiritual residue because of that fact. One of these places is the Cedar Grove Inn. The inn was not only a residence, but it eventually served as a Civil War hospital and morgue and has had infant deaths and accidental shootings connected to it. The stories of haunting activity at this location are plentiful. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Cedar Grove Inn! The Moment in Oddity features Owl Quidditch and This Month in History features the first publication of The Reader's Digest. Our location was suggested by Amy Martinez. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/01/hgb-ep-523-cedar-grove-mansion.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode from: Title: Children Eating Corn Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Ep. 523 - Cedar Grove Mansion

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this fourteenth episode, we are joined by our listener Brandy. She shares her paranormal experiences from when she was younger and now that she has started investigating. She's had some interesting and wild experiences! We talk about the Old Economy Village, Hillview Manor, a haunted cemetery, a cool sign from her deceased kitty, 2D shadow people, alien ghosts and so much more! Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Magic in the Air by Purple Planet Music  https://purple-planet.com

2D Shadow Figures, Hillview Manor and Kitty Rainbows

Greeneville is part of what is referred to as the Tri-Cities in Tennessee. This is a region that comprises the bigger cities of Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol and smaller towns in Northeast Tennessee. This is part of Appalachia, a place known for its legends and spirits. Two locations here add to that reputation: The General Morgan Inn and the Old Greene County Jail. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of these two Tri-City locations! The Moment in Oddity features Death Crowns and This Month in History features the canning of beer. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/01/hgb-ep-522-general-morgan-inn-and-old.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license: The Horror Maschine 1 by Sascha Ende Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/43-the-horror-maschine-1 Sound FX from Pixabay

Ep. 522 - General Morgan Inn and Old Greene County Jail

Located in Glimmerglass State Park, Hyde Hall is a limestone regency era mansion that reminds visitors of a bygone era. The home is massive and would take nearly two decades to complete and the owner, George Clarke, died upon its completion. He now apparently haunts his former home. Join us for the history and hauntings of Hyde Hall! Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music in this project from: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Mist in the Morning Gothic Horror

Hyde Hall Redux

The Smithsonian Institute is the world's largest museum and is located in Washington, D.C. There are dozens of museums that are a part of the Smithsonian and together they showcase the history and culture of America and the world. And this is also the world's foremost research center. Priceless art, collections featuring memorabilia, fossils, animals, ancient Chinese bronzes, stamps, flags, posters and even Kermit the Frog call the Smithsonian home. The Institute is also cloaked in mystery and legends and it is quite possible that several spirits call this place home. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Smithsonian! The Moment in Oddity features a heart shaped lead casket with embalmed heart and This Month in History features premiere of Happy Days. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/01/hgb-ep-521-haunted-smithsonian.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license: Ominous Padded Tension 2 by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11271-ominous-padded-tension-2

Ep. 521 - Haunted Smithsonian

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this thirteenth episode, we are joined by paranormal investigator and writer Gina Black. She has been published by Paranormality Magazine and hosts her own blog, She Haunts Official. Her Instagram and TikTok are awesome and can be found under @shehaunts. Join us as we delve into experiences that she has had, experiments she uses to communicate with spirits and what exactly is up with those shoe prints on the wall?! You can find Gina at https://shehauntsofficial.wixsite.com/gina-black Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Magic in the Air by Purple Planet Music https://purple-planet.com

Communicating with Spirits with She Haunts

Joan Crawford was an icon of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Her dramatic looks and stunning ability to take on any character, made her a highly sought after actress. The actress' reputation was marred though after her death when one of her adoptive daughters wrote a scathing memoir that became a movie depicting Crawford as a horrible mother who was mentally unstable and abusive. On this episode, we will journey through the life of Crawford. A life that was very complicated. And perhaps this is why there are rumors that Crawford's spirit might still be among us. The Moment in Oddity features Mr. Eat-All and This Month in History features the dedication of the Pentagon. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/01/hgb-ep-520-life-and-afterlife-of-joan.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license: Movie Extract by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/153-movie-extract

Ep. 520 - The Life and Afterlife of Joan Crawford

There is a deep and rich history to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Over thousands of years, the castle has served as a fortress, a royal residence and a prison. The castle still serves military purposes, but is open as a museum and tourist attraction today. There are many ghost tales connected to the castle, including spectral dogs, musical apparitions and the spirits of prisoners of war. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Edinburgh Castle! Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project and licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license: Music: Path To The Hidden Gate by Justin Allan Arnold Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11137-path-to-the-hidden-gate Music: Shalom Aleichem (Halloween Edition) by Thor Oach Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11139-shalom-aleichem-halloween-edition

Edinburgh Castle Redux

Cleveland's Franklin Castle is not really a castle, but is actually a glorious Victorian mansion named for the street upon which it sits. The former Tiedemann residence is cloaked in rumors and innuendo that has lead to it famously being known as "The Most Haunted House in Ohio." Many people have passed through the doors here from bankers to smugglers to members of the German socialist party, mediums, investigators and priests. Tours and overnight stays are hosted and many guests claim that the moniker of "most haunted" is appropriate. Getting to the truth about this property isn't easy. Join us for the history and hauntings of Franklin Castle! The Moment in Oddity features The Pando Tree of Utah and This Month in History features the premier of Wheel of Fortune. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/01/hgb-ep-519-franklin-castle.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license: Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3910-industrial-music-box Spooky Piano by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11280-spooky-piano

Ep. 519 - Franklin Castle

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this twelfth episode, we are joined by paranormal investigator and author Sylvia Shults. She has been working in the paranormal field for several decades and has authored a number of books including "44 Years in Darkness," "Fractured Spirits," "Grave Deeds and Dead Plots," "Hunting Demons" and her latest book entitled "Gone on Vacation." That book features haunted zoos, museums and amusement parks. Join us as we delve into stories of screaming mummies, haunted submarines, ghost animals and so much more...oh my! You can find Sylvia at https://sylviashults.wordpress.com/ and get her book at https://bookshop.org or Amazon. Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Magic in the Air by Purple Planet Music https://purple-planet.com Other music used on thei episode is licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Simple Horror Bed by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11822-simple-horror-bed

Screaming Mummies, Haunted Subs and Animal Ghosts...Oh My!

Like so many countries in Europe, Poland has been witness to centuries of history from medieval times, through World Wars, communism, democracy and its utter erasure from existence. Overseers to much of this history in Poland have been castles. Many of them have ghost stories attached to them. But it's not just the castles. Churches and landmarks also have their legends. Join us as we talk about the history and hauntings of Poland! The Moment in Oddity features the Tyrone Sunken Garden and This Month in History features the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Story. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2023/12/hgb-ep-518-haunted-poland.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license: Tada Polka by Philip Rice Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6821-tada-polka

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