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.

  1. Ep. 642 - Zener Cards, the CIA and Psychic Phenomenon

    1d ago

    Ep. 642 - Zener Cards, the CIA and Psychic Phenomenon

    Anyone who has followed and listened to History Goes Bump for any amount of time knows that we consider ourselves open-minded skeptics when it comes to paranormal activity. Particularly the kind of activity connected to psychics. When science gets involved in the paranormal, it lends it some credibility. Parapsychology became a part of college curriculum and at that same time, scientists and government agencies also started paying attention to psychic phenomenon. Intelligence organizations even tried to use it to spy on other countries. On this episode, we are going to look at one of the main tools used to test psi abilities - Zener Cards - and wind our way through the history of parapsychology and some of the famous names connected to this and operations like Project Stargate. The Moment in Oddity features a 1986 Concept Car. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/06/hgb-ep-642-zener-cards-cia-and-psychic.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Title: "Nostalgia" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    1h 2m
  2. You Might Also Like: The Viall Files

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  3. The Haunted Kremlin Redux

    3d ago ·  Bonus

    The Haunted Kremlin Redux

    A kremlin is simply a fortress or citadel in Russia. Many Russian cities have kremlins, or these fortified complexes. On this redux, we are focusing on the kremlin located in Moscow, which is simply known today as The Kremlin. The site upon which The Kremlin was 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. Apparently, 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 us for the history and hauntings of The Kremlin. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Video by Tung Lam from Pixabay St. Basil's Cathedral picture: By Tsy1980 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72289040 Amusement Palace picture: By Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4956889 Terem Palace picture: By Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4956870 Kremlin Senate picture: By Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5749469

    21 min
  4. Ep. 641 - Haunted Turkiye

    Jun 11

    Ep. 641 - Haunted Turkiye

    The country of Turkiye is a fascinating place as it has such strong connections to many different religions. This is a truly spiritual place with many of the early Christian churches being founded here. All seven of the churches from Revelation were located in Turkiye. Fascinating and mystical places like Gobekli Tepi are here. There are abandoned cities, some of them underground. And there are plenty of legends and ghost stories. Join us for the history and hauntings of Turkiye. This Month in History features the federal trial of Susan B. Anthony. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/06/hgb-ep-641-haunted-turkiye.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 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/ Bosphorus Oud Glow Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    44 min
  5. Phantasmal Crime Ep. 57 - Death in the Judd White House

    Jun 9 ·  Bonus

    Phantasmal Crime Ep. 57 - Death in the Judd White House

    In 2025, the Michigan Bell Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan sold for over $18 million to a New York investment firm. This eight-story office building is home to AT&T today and while a 101-year-old historic building in downtown Grand Rapids is interesting, it is the murder that occurred at the home that once stood on this site before the building was here, that makes this site intriguing and haunted. The Judd White House stood here and was the scene of a murder-suicide with a wooden leg as a possible weapon. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players - Licensed under a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, single-site, worldwide, royalty-free license agreement with Muse Music c/o Groove Studios.

    25 min
  6. Ep. 640 - The Life and Afterlife of Johnny Horton

    Jun 4

    Ep. 640 - The Life and Afterlife of Johnny Horton

    Many of our listeners have probably never heard of Johnny Horton, but he was one of the best and most popular honky tonk singers during the late 1950s. His specialty were historically inspired songs. Johnny tragically died young in an accident and there is a chilling legend connected to that death. He had a premonition that came true. That wasn't the only paranormal thing. Horton may have come back. Join us for the life and afterlife of Johnny Horton. The Moment in Oddity features Snake Oil. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/05/hgb-ep-640-life-and-afterlife-of-johnny.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Jailhouse Soda Pop Rockabilly  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    49 min
  7. The Whitney Redux

    Jun 2 ·  Bonus

    The Whitney Redux

    In Detroit, Michigan sits a grand home with a gabled roof, arched windows and a beautiful rose hue emanates from the facade. This upscale dining establishment was once the David Whitney House and is known today simply as The Whitney.  David Whitney, Jr. was such a successful lumber baron that people would remark that he was "the man who could out-lumber Paul Bunyan." He was one of the wealthiest men in America and he would leave his mark in Detroit in a very positive way. Some believe his spirit remains in the home he had built. There could be other ghosts here too. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of The Whitney! Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Creepy Carnival Theme  Created and produced by History Goes Bump Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Other music in this episode: Title: "Haunted Assembly" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    19 min
  8. Ep. 639 - Haunted Nottingham

    May 28

    Ep. 639 - Haunted Nottingham

    Nottingham is located in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England. The city is known for its Robin Hood legend, its lace heritage and the extensive man-made cave network that runs beneath it. There are centuries of history here and this has led to numerous legends and ghost stories connected to several locations. Join us for the history and hauntings of Nottingham. This Month in History features Dance Like a Chicken Day. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/05/hgb-ep-639-haunted-nottingham.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (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/ Title: "Haunted Haus" Artist: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    46 min
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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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