Ghosts Episodes

For nineteenth- century New Englanders, 'vampires' lurked behind tuberculosis. To try and rid their houses and communities from the scourge of the wasting disease, families sometimes relied on folk practices, including exhuming and consuming the bodies of the deceased. Author and folklorist Michael Bell has spent decades pursuing stories of the vampire in New England. My Special Guest is Michael Bell Michael E. Bell has a Ph.D. in Folklore from Indiana University, Bloomington; his dissertatio...

Step into the world of the UK's oldest pubs, where time seems to stand still, and the echoes of bygone eras reverberate through the air. Join guest Lorien Jones from Alehouse Haunts, as she takes us through some of their doors. Get ready to embark on a journey through time to explore their unique history and the spirits of the departed that still make themselves known. My Special Guest is Lorien Jones Lorien's interest in the world of ghosts started when she was a child. She began inves...

Andy was a self employed electrician, who had always dreamed of being an actor. He took the first step towards that dream when he joined Real People casting in 2015 and managed to get some great featured roles. When the call for Outlander came along, Andy jumped at the chance and spent about 60 days on seasons 2 and 3. He was also involved in Seasons 5 and 6. After Outlander Andy invested in kilts, swords, muskets, targes and full Jacobite outfit. His video on how to wear the plaid went viral wi...

Joining me today is Chris Goodchild the General Manager of Wookey Hole, one of Britain’s oldest tourist attractions. With Caves dating back millions of years and one of the oldest recorded Mill's in history, Wookey Hole is steeped with history and mystery such as the legend of the Witch of Wookey Hole! Chris has been working at Wookey Hole for over 22 years now, enjoying the growth and development of the park and business. Having gone from a tourist attraction, with Caves and Mill, to a famil...

Shepton Mallet Prison has a history dating back 400 years and along with it are the ghostly tales handed down through the generations. A popular destination for paranormal investigators seeking to experience strange goings on in the here and now, Shepton Mallet Prison is believed to be the most haunted prison in the world. Joining me today to explore the prison's history and paranormal activity is Duty Manager Jenny Bolton. Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Websit...

Bulgarian born Director George Popov has been revered for his unique visual style and carefully crafted atmosphere. Both of his films, 'Hex' and 'The Droving', have been praised for their focus on complex themes and characters. He joins me today to discuss his Sideworld creations which include Damnation Village, Terrors of the Sea and Haunted Forests of England. Guest information: Website: https://www.rubiconfilms.co.uk/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/prime-video/actor/George-Popov/nm...

Joining me today is Rachel Hayward. Rachel grew up on the River Thames at Cookham Lock where her father was a Lock Keeper for nearly 30 years. Not only was this an unique experience but the house itself was haunted and was the topic of her book The Lock House Haunting. When she moved to Gloucestershire in the early 1990s it was not long before she became involved in the Paranormal again and as a result formed the team ROPE (Researchers of Paranormal Events. ) Although small the team have coll...

Joining me today is Caroline McKendrick who is a Paranormal Investigator that is based in Somerset in the UK. She brings years of experience from her previous roles in Government and Public Sector, to assist with her field work, research and investigations. Caroline is the lead investigator and case handler for the group she runs in Somerset - Somerset Paranormal Investigators UK (SPI UK). She currently has 7 team members apart from herself, all of which bring an individual expertise to the team...

Joining me today is Richard Estep...a paramedic and paranormal investigator who hails from Great Britain, and who currently makes his home in the United States. His work features on the TV series “Haunted Case Files,” “Haunted Hospitals,” and “Paranormal 911.” When he's not travelling the world collecting ghost stories and investigating haunted houses, he's writing about those very same places, or having fun writing fiction with a distinctly supernatural theme to it. Information on tickets fo...

Joining me today is Simon Entwistle an award winning tour guide and author of Ghostly Tales of the Unexpected. He has a knack for storytelling and regaling his audiences with history, ghosts, heroes, villains, murders, mystery and more. In today's episode Simon is going to share some local and personal tales of history, ghosts, bravery and tragedy as well as sharing an interesting poltergeist account. Thank you for listening. Guest information: Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/to...

Joining me today is medium and paranormal investigator Beverley Turney to discuss the location Bicclescombe Mill in Ilfracombe. First listed in 1795 as a corn mill Beverley shares her insight as to some of the paranormal activity this location has to share, its incredible history as well as its importance within the area. Beverley helps share a number of important historical and paranormal hidden gems with the community so make sure to listen to access how you can explore some of these fabulo...

Joining me today is author and paranormal investigator Amanda Woomer to talk about her book Harlots and Hauntings which is an exploration of the voices and stories of sex workers that have been silenced for centuries. Through the sharing of locations with hauntings associated with women of negotiable affection as well as an analysis of the history of sex workers Amanda brings a topic to the attention of paranormal enthusiasts and history lovers... something that is bound to intrigue and delight ...

The real vampires were not suave, polished, cultivated or rich. They looked like ordinary dead peasants – usually shabby, and often fat. Some of them never drank blood. Others ate apples, nuts, grapes, or green beans. Yet for those who believed in them, vampires were terrifying. So terrifying that they prompted live burials, nervous breakdown, hysterical paralysis and speechlessness. During a real vampire panic, an overworked, underfed community was so terrified that it found the energy to dig u...

Like the witchcraft trials as a whole, the trial of supposed werewolves emerged in what is now Switzerland (especially the Valais and Vaud) during the Valais Witch Trials in the early 15th century and spread throughout Europe in the 16th, peaking in the 17th and subsiding by the 18th century. The persecution of werewolves and the associated folklore is an integral part of the "witch-hunt" phenomenon. During the early period, accusations of lycanthropy (transformation into a wolf) were mixed with...

Joining me in today’s podcast is Diane Chambers as we discuss Chillingham Castle situated in Northumberland. Chillingham Castle boasts some of the highest levels of paranormal activity in the country, with a large collection of spectres and apparitions spotted by visitors over the years. It also has a haunted history to match.... If you wish to support the Haunted History Chronicles Podcast then please click on the Patreon link. https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles If you wan...

Cemeteries are designed as places for the dead to rest in peace. In today's podcast we explore dark history and tales of the supernatural involving cemeteries and how sometimes finding eternal rest was not always so easy to come by. If you wish to support the Haunted History Chronicles Podcast then please click on the Patreon link. https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles If you want to get your hands on The Feminine Macabre Volume I, II, III or IV then make sure to take a loo...

Joining me today are the authors behind the book 'A Haunted History Of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts' a book which explores sorrowful widows, vengeful jezebels, innocent maidens, wronged lovers, former slaves, even the occasional axe-murderess - America's female ghosts differ widely in background, class, and circumstance. Yet one thing unites them: their ability to instill fascination and fear, long after their deaths. A Haunted History of Invisible Women offers a unique lens...

"It begins with a haunting whisper. A shadow slinks behind the rich woodwork in an old heritage house. Stairs creak. You make your way down a darkened hall and bathed in an ethereal chill your skin prickles...." Extract from Evenings and Avenues- Hauntings in the Outskits, a new book, published by Gina and Victoria from Haunted History BC. In today's episode we dive into the book and examine and explore just some of the historic locations, ghosts, local legends and captivating folklore celebrate...

Joining me today to explore Woodchester Mansion is Chris Howley who has been the Paranormal Supervisor there since 2006. Chris has been a highly respected paranormal investigator for many years and has appeared on a number of TV shows. Chris is a member of the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP) and was one of the first in the UK to be listed on the National Register of Professional Investigators (NRPI). Woodchester Mansion and its grounds are steeped in histor...

In today's episode we explore the history and hauntings of two incredible Tudor properties Ham House and Speke Hall. These rare and atmospheric properties share glimpses of intriguing characters from the past, rumours of murder, haunted objects and ghostly figures and scents. Thank you for listening. If you want to get your hands on The Feminine Macabre Volume I, II or III then make sure to take a look at https://spookeats.com/femininemacabre/ or via Amazon. You can explore my chapter titl...

Derby has a reputation for being a hotbed of ghostly goings on. Stories of ghostly activities span generations. In fact it’’s difficult to turn a corner in the city without hearing a nerve jangling tale of things that go bump in the night. And you don’t have to go too far to find one such tale. The old gaol in Friar Gate has a particularly gruesome past. Today, all that survives of the original gaol are its cells, which now form part of a working museum which tells the story of its grisly histor...

Internationally recognised, the historic floating hotel and museum attracts thousands of visitors every year. It has also attracted a number of unearthly guests over the years. In fact, some say the Queen Mary is one of the most haunted places in the world with as many as 150 known spirits lurking upon the ship. Over the past 60 years, the Queen Mary has been the site of at least 49 reported deaths, not to mention having gone through the terrors of war, so it comes as no surprise that spectral s...

Joining me today is author and historian Michelle Hamilton to discuss her book "I Would Still Be Drowned in Tears" which sheds light on the Lincoln's interest in Spiritualism and proves that Mary Lincoln may not have been the only Spiritualist in the White House. Thank you for listening. Guest Information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Michelle-L-Hamilton-Author/100063605468931/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/historywiz1 Blog: https://paranormalhist.blogspot.com/ If you want t...

It is not hard to find ghost stories and accounts from people reporting paranormal activity from areas that lie deeper underground. These were often dangerous locations to work in and notorious for accidents and tragedy. They were also notorious for superstition and folklore. In today's episode we explore some of the haunting stories that have grown from deep below the surface of the earth- something that often shaped the lives and experiences of the people who survived in these conditions. ...