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History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

Diane Student 934 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

A podcast exploring the eerie and unexplained side of history. Each episode includes listener mail and experiences, a 'Moment in Oddity' and 'History of the Day' segment, followed by interviews and discussions about haunted locations, events, or people. The show aims to entertain and unsettle listeners, describing itself as 'ghost tours for the theater of the mind.'

Episodes

Ep. 651 - Mont-Saint-Michel or "The Nest"
Ep. 651 - Mont-Saint-Michel or "The Nest" Aug 20, 2026 29:52 We once again were inspired to research a location that we saw on a series. This one is Mont-Saint-Michel from "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon." The location in the series is like a safe haven for the good people, at least that is the way it appears on the surface. The castle-like main building is so beautiful and large that it seemed like it had to be a creation of CGI, so we were shocked to look
Stones and Bones Ep. 23 - Colon Cemetery in Havana
Stones and Bones Ep. 23 - Colon Cemetery in Havana Aug 18, 2026 23:23 The oldest cemetery in the country of Cuba is known by several names. There is La Necropolis de Cristobal Colon or El Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón or Colon Cemetery or in English, the Christopher Columbus Cemetery. Clearly, this city of the dead was named for Christopher Columbus. The Colon Cemetery is in the capital of Havana and was founded in 1876 and has over 800,000 burials. The cemetery app
Ep. 650 - Brownella Cottage
Ep. 650 - Brownella Cottage Aug 13, 2026 34:39 Brownella Cottage in Galion is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Ohio and has stood for nearly 140 years. While this is not a small house, it definitely has the appearance of a cottage and it has the distinction of having only the couple that built it, live in it. Bishop Brown was a controversial figure and he and his wife Ella are believed to haunt their former home. Join us for the
Leap Castle Redux
Leap Castle Redux Aug 11, 2026 27:54 Leap Castle in Ireland had it's beginnings in blood and death and is one of the longest continually inhabited castles in the world. Gothic windows and ivy covered towers give the castle a truly stereotypical look. The history contained within the castle's walls is fascinating and covers centuries of war and tragedies and contains elements of a murder soap opera. Castles and ghosts just seem to go
Ep. 649 - Haunted Abingdon, Virginia
Ep. 649 - Haunted Abingdon, Virginia Aug 6, 2026 29:22 The small southern town of Abingdon in Virginia oozes charm with its large maple and dogwood trees lining the brick sidewalks of Main Street, which had once been a pioneer trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Quaint shops and eateries fill the 20-block historic district here and there are several haunted locations that make this one of America's most haunted small towns. Join us for the history
Phantasmal Crime Ep. 59 - Allan Memorial Institute Mind Control Atrocities
Phantasmal Crime Ep. 59 - Allan Memorial Institute Mind Control Atrocities Aug 4, 2026 28:08 We have shared on previous podcasts that there were asylums that had sterilized patients without their knowledge and without their consent. Now, ratchet that up to doing mind-altering experiments on these patients without their knowledge or consent. That is the Allan Memorial Institute. This building had once been a home, but for a time it was like a prison. The atrocities that occurred here have
Ep. 648 - Haunted Cheltenham
Ep. 648 - Haunted Cheltenham Jul 30, 2026 40:38 Cheltenham in Britain is a wealthy, historic spa town that is a renowned center of cultural activity featuring wonderful Regency architecture. The town has been described as an unspoiled Cotswold town and it lies in the center of the Cotswolds. The very first major investigation by the Society for Psychical Research took place in Cheltenham and the results inspired the story of The Woman in Black.
The Life and Afterlife of Marilyn Monroe Redux
The Life and Afterlife of Marilyn Monroe Redux Jul 28, 2026 36:57 No other actress has ever had the notoriety and fame or stirred the emotions quite like Marilyn Monroe. She was a legend in her own time and that legend has only grown since her untimely death. Not only was her rise to fame epic, but her personal life was a tale fit for the silver screen filled with torrid love affairs that included a president, drugs, scandal, tragedy, conspiracy and a mysterious
Ep. 647 - Haunted Lithuania
Ep. 647 - Haunted Lithuania Jul 23, 2026 34:48 Human settlement goes back thousands of years in the region of the Baltics that would become Lithuania. Like so many Baltic states, it went from being a significant regional power to one that was subjugated by the Soviet Union for decades. This is a proud land that has its own legends and haunted locations. Join us for the history and hauntings of Lithuania. This Month in History features Boris Ye
Stones and Bones Ep. 22 - Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
Stones and Bones Ep. 22 - Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Jul 21, 2026 32:39 Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is located at 4521 Spring Grove Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. Horticulturist Adolph Strauch pioneered the "lawn plan" design when Spring Grove was established in 1845. This was a continuing effort to keep graveyards beautiful and inviting. This cemetery is the final resting place for many of Cincinnati's prominent historical figures and a living tree museum. The i
Ep. 646 - The Life and Afterlife of John Wayne
Ep. 646 - The Life and Afterlife of John Wayne Jul 16, 2026 50:39 The actor John Wayne oozed tough. He was a man's man who was not only tough in his movies, but he was rugged in private life. Wayne's acting career began in 1939 and lasted for 40 years with the actor appearing in more than 100 movies. He won an Oscar, fathered seven children, loved multiple women, battled cancer twice and left behind an amazing legacy. The actor may have also left behind his spir
Molly Brown House Redux
Molly Brown House Redux Jul 14, 2026 35:42 The Molly Brown House is located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood in Downtown Denver in Colorado. Many people are familiar with the former owner of the house, Molly Brown, because they've seen movies that are about her life or featuring her as a supporting character, like the movie "Titanic." Some depictions are based in fact, but as it is with most movies, the reality is somewhat differe

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