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.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-520-the-life-and-afterlife-of-joan-crawford
Author Archives: History Goes Bump
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.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-519-franklin-castle
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.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-518-haunted-poland
Cemeteries are always fun to visit and when they have ghost stories connected to them, it’s even better. On this Haunted Cemeteries episode, we feature cemeteries in Alabama, Ohio, Texas and Nebraska. As taphophiles, we also treasure the unique and odd that can be found in cemeteries and we are going to share some of that here too, as well as a very solemn cemetery for infants. And who doesn’t want to hear about a place connected to death called Dead Man’s Hole? Join us for a walk through some cities of the dead! The Moment in Oddity features Lake Bacon and This Month in History features the premiere of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-517-haunted-cemeteries-28
Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst in Trenton, New Jersey is a very unique military base in that it is the only tri-service base in the United States Department of Defense. All six armed forces branches have units stationed there. The name is derived from the United States Air Force’s McGuire Air Force Base, the United States Army’s Fort Dix and the United States Navy’s Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst. This location was the scene of the horrific crash of the Hindenburg in the 1930s. Several buildings on the base are said to be haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the place most commonly known as Fort Dix! Stick around until the end of the podcast to hear about the Doctor to the Dead of Charleston! The Moment in Oddity features the Montenegro Tree Fountain and This Month in History features the premiere of Playboy Magazine. Our location was suggested by listener Samantha Napier.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-516-joint-base-mcguire-dix-lakehurst
Cleveland sits on the opposite side of Lake Erie from Canada. While this proximity is not worrisome to us today, there was a time when Cleveland was worried that Canadians might invade their city. They needed a military group for protection and so they formed one. This group eventually was known as the Cleveland Grays and they built an armory that is today a museum. A haunted one apparently. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Cleveland Grays Armory! The Moment in Oddity features Roland the Farter and This Month in History was suggested by Chelsea Flowers and features the invention of Liquid Paper.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-515-cleveland-grays-armory
The White Hart Stag was once the personal badge of the king, and businesses and people would display it to show their allegiance. Today, there are still dozens of inns in the United Kingdom that bear the name White Hart. Each of them is unique, but all are very historic having stood for over hundreds of years. Many of them are reputedly haunted. Join us as we venture around the United Kingdom and explore the history and hauntings of the White Hart Hotels. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Jared Rang and features Bat Bombs and This Month in History features the premiere of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-514-white-hart-hotels
Fort Lauderdale means fun in the sun at a beach for most people. But this oceanside town has another side. There are many haunted locations here and for good reason. The Seminoles fought with settlers, the titans of industry made this their playground and this is the Venice of America with 165 miles of scenic inland waterways. Water is a key conduit for paranormal activity. In October, we met up with our listeners Amanda and Charlotte and had some dinner and then headed off for a ghost tour. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of Fort Lauderdale! The Moment in Oddity features Stoneman Willie and This Month in History features the debut of Days of Our Lives.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-513-haunted-fort-lauderdale
Stagecoach stops have a knack for being haunted. This isn’t surprising due to the amount of activity that these locations experienced throughout history. The stagecoach was the best form of transportation across land before the railroad stretched across America. The Old Stagecoach Inn in Vermont served as a stagecoach stop as well as a tavern. Eventually, the building became a private residence and a former owner named Margaret Spencer might still be here in the afterlife. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Old Stagecoach Inn! The Moment in Oddity features Cannibalistic Funerals and This Month in History features the first patented bra.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-512-old-stagecoach-inn
Quincy, Illinois became a thriving riverfront featuring steamboats and trade due to its location along the Mississippi River. Many Germans settled in the town and one of those people was a man named George Metz. He built his mansion, Villa Katherine, here and it seems that his beloved dog has stayed on there in the afterlife. That isn’t the only haunted location in Quincy. There are many legends connected to this historic city. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Quincy, Illinois! The Moment in Oddity features Mount San Nicola Theatre and This Month in History features the Lincolns get married.
https://sites.libsyn.com/58064/ep-511-haunted-quincy-illinois