Ep. 342 - Mad Doctor McDowell and His Medical College

06/25/20 • 32 min

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

Stories connected to the McDowell Medical College cover all the bases for a good ghost tale. There was the unusual construction of the building, medical experiments, grave robbing, mental illness, Spiritualism, a Civil War prison and lots of death. The only thing missing in this story is the actual building. The former Ralston-Purina Company owns the land today, but tales of supernatural happenings persist. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of the McDowell Medical College! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features the Talking Stove of Spain and This Month in History was suggested by Chelsea Flowers and features Frank Hayes dying of a heart attack during the Belmont Stakes.

Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2020/06/hgb-ep-342-mad-doctor-mcdowell-and-his.html

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"Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History)

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Gothic Palace by ALIBI Music

Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2020/06/hgb-ep-342-mad-doctor-mcdowell-and-his.html

Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

The following music is from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/:

"Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.

Gothic Palace by ALIBI Music

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Ep. 341 - Mass Murder at Taliesin

Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most celebrated architects in America. His designs were ahead of their time and he was a true architectural visionary. Wright's ultimate design and build would be his 37,000 square foot home in Wisconsin that he named Taliesin. This would be the scene of what is considered the worst mass murder in Wisconsin's history. Most people know the successes, but not many know this dark spot in Wright's life and the event that has left one of his homes possibly haunted. Join us as we share the details of Wright's life, this tragic event and the haunts that are connected to this famous architect! Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features The Phantom Fortress and This Month in History features Fabricius observes and publishes on Sunspots.

Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2020/06/hgb-ep-341-mass-murder-at-taliesin.html

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The following music is from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/:

"Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.

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Ep. 343 - The Forts of Mobile Bay

At the mouth of Mobile Bay in Alabama sat three forts, Fort Gaines, Fort Powell and Fort Morgan. Fort Powell no longer exists, but both Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines are still here. All of the forts saw action in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War. Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines would also see action in the Spanish American War and both World Wars. Many people died at these forts and that has lead to stories of apparitions and other paranormal activity. Fort Morgan is considered one of the most haunted locations in Alabama. Today, the forts are historic sites that can be toured and there is even a creepy escape room for adventurous souls. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the forts of Mobile Bay! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Mike Streibel and features Exploding Whale Park and This Month in History features Coca-Cola Classic returns. Our location was suggested by Josh Nash.

Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2020/06/hgb-ep-343-forts-of-mobile-bay.html

Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump

The following music is from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/:

"Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History) "Ghost Processional" by Kevin MacLeod

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.