History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

Diane Student

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Podcast dedicated to the side of history that goes bump in the night. Every episode's content features community time that includes listener mail and experiences, a "Moment In Oddity" and "History Of The Day" segments and then interviews and discussions about a historic location, event or person and the hauntings associated with the subject of the particular show. The tagline for the show is "Ghost tours for the theater of the mind" and our goal is to entertain you while creeping you out just a bit.

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Diane and Kelly connect the histories of buildings and burial grounds to the ghost stories, legends, and reported phenomena attached to them.

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind treats haunted places as historical sites before considering what may linger there. Diane and Kelly reconstruct the people and purposes behind Newport mansions, Chatham forts, Rolling Hills Asylum, and Oak Grove Cemetery, then turn to…

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A Newport mansion moves piece by piece, and Diane and Kelly have ghost stories waiting for you.

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  • Gilded Age mansion lore with the reported hauntings left in
  • Texas cemetery history that follows the people behind the stones
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TGIY Ep. 22 - Shiny People

A scripture-led meditation on radiance, holiness, and the danger of drawing too near Yahweh.

This episode starts with a phrase about a face like an angel, then follows it into questions about biblical radiance, divine presence, and why seeing Yahweh can be deadly. It moves from Moses in Exodus to Stephen at the end of Acts, and that gives the discussion a clean arc.

BONUS: #10 Downing Street

A haunted tour of Number 10 Downing Street that pairs renovation history with ghost stories.

History Goes Bump frames Number 10 Downing Street as more than a political address, pulling its repair history into the center of the story. The episode moves through the house's 300-year run, the early shoddy construction, and the 1950s reconstruction that left much of it…

Ep. 612 - Haunted Historic Cary Houses

A Cary ghost tour that lets the High House story carry most of the weight.

History Goes Bump takes Cary, North Carolina through a string of haunted historic homes, and it is at its best when it settles into the High House account.

TGIY Ep. 21 - Raising the Dead

A brisk tour from modern medicine to Frankenstein and scripture, with death treated as both mystery and warning.

History Goes Bump keeps circling a blunt question: what happens when people try to force life where death has already settled in. It opens in modern medicine, then drifts back through electricity, Frankenstein, and the old impulse to make creation a human project.

Witches in America Redux

A brisk witch-history tour that treats folklore, fear, and the Bell Witch with equal curiosity.

History Goes Bump leans into the Bell Witch first, then broadens into Salem, other witch hunts, Native American witches, and the shifting ways people have defined witches.

HGB Halloween Special 2025 - Halloween Music

A fast Halloween playlist tour with enough context to make the songs click again.

History Goes Bump's 12th Halloween special plays like a brisk tour through Halloween music, moving from novelty cuts to familiar holiday staples and the sort of songs that could easily fit into a horror movie.

Ep. 613 - Kreischer Mansion

A haunted Staten Island mansion story that keeps its footing in history while letting the rumors creep in.

Ep. 613 keeps Kreischer Mansion anchored in Staten Island history instead of letting it drift into pure camp. The harbor view, the vanished twin home, and the chain of deaths and seances give the story a real sense of place, and the mob-linked murder sharpens that edge.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    BONUS: #10 Downing Street

    This bonus episode explores the history and hauntings of 10 Downing Street, the British Prime Minister's residence.

    ·20m·1 clip
  2. 2

    Haunted Virginia City Redux

    This episode revisits the haunted history of Virginia City, an Old West mining town with a supernatural past, including the Washoe Club.

    ·57m
  3. 3

    Ep. 625 - Legends of the Caucasus

    This episode explores supernatural legends from the Caucasus region, inspired by the host's curiosity about haunted locations in Georgia after watching the Olympics.

    ·34m
  4. 4

    Stones and Bones Ep. 17 - Holy Cross Cemetery

    This episode explores the history and significance of Catholic cemeteries, tracing their origins from early churchyards to centralized examples like Mount Olivet and focusing on Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City.

    ·29m
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    Phantasmal Crime Ep. 52 - Jack the Ripper and the Psychic

    This episode explores how psychics have been used in crime-solving, focusing on the unsolved Jack the Ripper case and a specific example where a psychic detective successfully located a missing person's body.

    ·33m
  6. 6

    Ep. 630 - Haunted Air Force Bases

    This episode explores haunted Air Force bases in America, discussing their history and well-known ghost stories.

    ·1h 5m
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    Chillingham Castle Redux

    This episode explores the history and hauntings of Chillingham Castle, a 12th-century fortress in Northumberland, England, known for its brutal past and reputation as Britain's most haunted castle.

    ·22m
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    Ep. 623 - Haunted Hanoverton, Ohio

    This episode explores haunted locations and legends in Hanoverton, Ohio, including a uniquely named tavern, as part of a ghost tour narrative.

    ·39m
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    Bonus - How Haunted featuring Christmas Spirits

    This bonus episode features a segment from the How Haunted podcast exploring 20 locations worldwide where spirits reportedly appear only during Christmas.

    ·1h 13m
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    Ep. 621 - Haunted Sydney, Nova Scotia

    This episode explores haunted locations in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, blending history with supernatural storytelling.

    ·33m
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    Haunted Disneyland Redux

    This episode revisits a 2015 episode exploring the history and alleged hauntings of Disneyland, focusing on the Haunted Mansion and Walt Disney's possible lingering spirit.

    ·32m
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    Ep. 624 - Haunted Fredericksburg

    This episode explores haunted locations and Civil War history in Fredericksburg, Virginia, while also paying tribute to actress Catherine O'Hara.

    ·48m
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    TGIY Ep. 24 - They Didn't Die

    This episode explores the biblical accounts of Enoch and Elijah, who were taken by God without dying, and discusses theories about the apostle John possibly sharing this fate.

    ·35m
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    Dumas Brothel Redux

    This episode revisits the haunted Dumas Brothel in Butte, Montana, exploring its history as a long-running brothel in a mining town and the supernatural entities believed to linger there.

    ·38m
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    Ep. 617 - Haunted Christmas Markets

    The hosts explore haunted Christmas markets across Europe, discussing their research process and the supernatural potential of historic market locations.

    ·36m
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    Ep. 622 - Nemacolin Castle

    This episode explores the history and supernatural aspects of Nemacolin Castle in Pennsylvania, with a brief historical oddity about anesthesia pioneer Robert Liston.

    ·29m
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    Ep. 626 - Thistle Hill House

    This episode of History Goes Bump podcast features the haunted Thistle Hill House in Fort Worth, Texas, and includes a quirky segment about using geese for home security.

    ·24m
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    Ep. 616 - Heceta Head Lighthouse

    This episode explores the haunted history of Heceta Head Lighthouse in Oregon, blending supernatural tales with historical oddities like the 16th-century book wheel invention.

    ·33m
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    Phantasmal Crime 54 - Hawk Mountain

    This episode explores the true crime story of Matthias Schombacher, who murdered people at his inn, and connects it to the supernatural and the history of Hawk Mountain as a bird sanctuary.

    ·23m
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    Stones and Bones Ep. 15 - Moravian Cemeteries

    This episode explores the unique characteristics and historical background of Moravian cemeteries, known as God's Acre, which feature simple flat stones rather than elaborate monuments.

    ·34m
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    Ep. 615 - Haunted Placerville, California

    This episode explores haunted locations in Placerville, California, blending historical facts with supernatural stories.

    ·36m
  22. 22

    Tower of London Redux

    This episode revisits the Tower of London as one of the world's most haunted locations, exploring its ghostly history and significance for paranormal enthusiasts.

    ·36m
  23. 23

    Grove Park Inn Redux

    This episode explores the history and hauntings of the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, focusing on the mysterious pink lady ghost.

    ·34m
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    Ep. 629 - The Life and Afterlife of Rudolph Valentino

    This episode explores the life and reported ghostly afterlife of silent film star Rudolph Valentino, who haunts various Hollywood locations.

    ·42m
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    Ep. 628 - Lagoon Amusement Park

    This episode explores the history and supernatural aspects of Lagoon Amusement Park in Utah, including its old and new rides and ghost stories.

    ·44m
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    Ep. 618 - The Capitol Building

    This episode explores the history and ghost stories of the U.S.

    ·35m
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    The Life and Afterlife of Mark Twain Redux

    This episode explores the life, literary works, and alleged supernatural afterlife of American author Mark Twain, including his personal struggles and ghostly connections.

    ·29m
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    BONUS - Haunted Campgrounds

    This bonus episode of History Goes Bump explores haunted campgrounds, sharing ghost stories and personal camping experiences while encouraging listener support.

    ·26m
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    TGIY Ep. 23 - Samson the Superhero

    This episode explores the biblical figure Samson as a superhero-like character with superhuman strength tied to his hair and divine favor from Yahweh.

    ·23m
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    Fearing Tavern Redux

    This episode revisits the history and paranormal hauntings of the Farring Tavern in Wareham, Massachusetts, exploring its 335-year legacy as a haunted location.

    ·19m
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    Ep. 627 - Kennecott Copper Mine

    This episode explores the history and reported hauntings of the Kennecott copper mines in Alaska, while also sharing a historical anecdote about Harry Houdini's diving suit patent.

    ·33m
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    Phantasmal Crime Ep. 53 - The Legend of Fisher's Ghost

    This episode explores the true crime story behind the Festival of Fisher's Ghost in Campbell Town, New South Wales, delving into the murder that inspired a haunted local legend and annual celebration.

    ·21m
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    Ep. 619 - The Life and Afterlife of Janis Joplin

    This episode explores the life, death, and potential supernatural afterlife of musician Janis Joplin, while also covering historical events like Queen Victoria's proclamation as Empress of India.

    ·28m
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    Stones and Bones Ep. 16 - Zoshigaya Cemetery

    This episode explores the history, notable burials, and burial customs of Zoshigaya Cemetery in Tokyo, Japan, dating back over 150 years.

    ·22m
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    Ep. 614 - Rolling Hills Asylum

    This episode explores the history and hauntings of Rolling Hills Asylum in New York, detailing its origins as a poor farm and later asylum.

    ·43m·3 clips
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    Stones and Bones Ep. 14 - Oak Grove Cemetery

    This episode explores Oak Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas, one of the state's oldest cemeteries, featuring burials from the Texas Revolution, pioneers, and victims of historical tragedies like a steamship collision.

    ·38m·3 clips
  37. 37

    Haunted Marietta, Georgia Redux

    This episode revisits a 2014 ghost tour of Marietta, Georgia, exploring its haunted history tied to the Civil War, including locations like Kennesaw House and Glover Park.

    ·28m·2 clips
  38. 38

    TGIY Ep. 21 - Raising the Dead

    This episode explores historical and scientific attempts to raise the dead, from galvanism experiments in the 18th century to Soviet research, while contrasting these with biblical stories of resurrection.

    ·39m·3 clips
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    Ep. 613 - Kreischer Mansion

    This episode explores the haunted Kreischer Mansion on Staten Island, delving into its history from the 19th-century brickmaking family to modern paranormal investigations.

    ·33m·3 clips
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    TGIY Ep. 20 - Numerology

    This episode explores numerology in the Bible, examining how numbers like three, seven, and 666 hold symbolic meanings tied to completeness, perfection, and dark forces.

    ·16m·1 clip
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    Ep. 620 - Haunted Gainesville, Georgia

    This episode explores haunted locations in Gainesville, Georgia, suggested by a listener, and includes a segment on a strange deep-sea creature discovery.

    ·34m
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    Ep. 612 - Haunted Historic Cary Houses

    This episode explores haunted historic homes in Cary, North Carolina, detailing ghost stories and tragic histories, from the Cotton House with its tragic deaths to the High House with its female apparition.

    ·37m·3 clips
  43. 43

    HGB Halloween Special 2025 - Halloween Music

    This Halloween special explores the history and themes of Halloween music, covering topics like the Devil's Chord, novelty songs, horror movie scores, and true ghost stories.

    ·43m·3 clips
  44. 44

    Ep. 610 - Legends of Feathered Terrors

    This episode explores legends and sightings of giant, terrifying birds, from historical accounts like Thunderbirds in Native American lore to modern encounters with massive avian cryptids.

    ·40m·3 clips
  45. 45

    Valley of the Kings Redux

    This episode revisits the Valley of the Kings, exploring its tombs, Egyptian mythology, and hauntings.

    ·33m·3 clips
  46. 46

    TGIY Ep. 22 - Shiny People

    This episode explores the concept of 'shiny people' in biblical and mythological contexts, examining figures like Moses, Jesus, and Stephen who radiated divine light.

    ·22m·2 clips
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    Phantasmal Crime Ep. 51 - The Kidnapping of Bobby Greenlease

    This episode recounts the 1953 kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Bobby Greenlease by Carl Hall and Bonnie Heady, who were executed in Missouri's gas chamber.

    ·21m·2 clips
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    Ep. 609 - Chatham's Haunts

    This episode explores the haunted history of Chatham, Kent, focusing on its military forts and the Chatham Dockyard.

    ·39m·3 clips
  49. 49

    Witches in America Redux

    This episode revisits witches in America, focusing on historical witch narratives like the Bell Witch, Leather Lips, and the Witches of Abiquiu.

    ·39m·3 clips
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    Ep. 611 - Haunted Newport Mansions

    Newport gets the haunted house treatment.

    ·44m·4 clips
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    Ep. 633 - Chistlehurst Caves

    Hosts Diane and Kelly discuss the history and hauntings of Chislehurst Caves, including listener mail and a historical oddity.

    Apr 16, 2026·34m
  52. 52

    Phantasmal Crime Ep. 55 - The Beheading of Anne Boleyn

    This episode explores the life, execution, and alleged haunting of Anne Boleyn, blending historical narrative with paranormal speculation.

    Apr 14, 2026·23m
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    Ep. 632 - Haunted Inveraray, Scotland

    This episode explores the haunted history of Inverary, Scotland, including its castle and jail, and features a 'Moment in Oddity' about the 1518 dancing plague.

    Apr 9, 2026·43m
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    Magnolia Hotel Redux

    This episode revisits the haunted Magnolia Hotel in Seguin, Texas, exploring its history of murder and prostitution and the ghosts that remain.

    Apr 7, 2026·27m
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    Ep. 631 - University of South Carolina

    This episode explores the history and hauntings of a university, blending historical facts with paranormal accounts.

    Apr 2, 2026·37m
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    Stones and Bones Ep. 18 - Monumental Cemetery in Milan

    This episode explores the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, discussing its history and associated hauntings.

    Mar 31, 2026·33m