Haunt Jaunts
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSail the scarewaves with your host and guide, Courtney Mroch, as she explores the dark side of true crime, horror, and the paranormal.
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S1 Ep22: UPDATE: Guinness Responds to Most Haunted Village Inquiry
January 13, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBMission accomplished. We now know that, yes, there was a listing in the 1989 Guinness Book of World Records mentioning why Pluckley in Kent is generally thought to be the most haunted village in England. Guinness themselves replied to our inquiry. We also learned why such a listing is no longer acceptable for their publication. We had ordered a copy of the 1989 version in case Guinness didn't write back. It came after they did, but we were still curious to see the entry for ourselves. Tha...
21: 20 Keys, Curious Cabinets, and American Hauntings: A Chat with Troy Taylor
January 07, 2020 13:14 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBTroy Taylor is a busy paranormal authorpreneur, ghost tour guide, and speaker. During the holidays, he took time out of his jam packed schedule to chat about his latest book in the Cabinet of Curiosities series: 20 Keys from Haunted Hotel Rooms. What was the catalyst for the Cabinet of Curiosities series in general? What are some of the haunted hotels he covers in his newest book? Why is it more than just a travel guide? When is 2020's Haunted America Conference? What kind of phobia do...
S1 Ep21: 20 Keys, Curious Cabinets, and American Hauntings: A Chat with Troy Taylor
January 07, 2020 13:14 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBTroy Taylor is a busy paranormal authorpreneur, ghost tour guide, and speaker. During the holidays, he took time out of his jam packed schedule to chat about his latest book in the Cabinet of Curiosities series: 20 Keys from Haunted Hotel Rooms. What was the catalyst for the Cabinet of Curiosities series in general? What are some of the haunted hotels he covers in his newest book? Why is it more than just a travel guide? When is 2020's Haunted America Conference? What kind of phobia do...
20: A Haunting in the Desert with Dwight and Rhonda Hull
December 19, 2019 22:59 - 34 minutes - 32 MBDwight and Rhonda Hull are the husband and wife team behind Beelieve Paranormal, which has hosted the A Haunting in the Desert paranormal conference in Tombstone, Arizona, the past several years. (For 2020, the dates are May 15-17.) But their paracon is unique. For one thing, it's much more intimate than most. Space is limited. Only so many tickets are sold. They do this purposely to give people a chance to have the best chance of connecting not only with like-minded para peeps, but also ...
S1 Ep20: A Haunting in the Desert with Dwight and Rhonda Hull
December 19, 2019 22:59 - 34 minutes - 32 MBDwight and Rhonda Hull are the husband and wife team behind Beelieve Paranormal, which has hosted the A Haunting in the Desert paranormal conference in Tombstone, Arizona, the past several years. (For 2020, the dates are May 15-17.) But their paracon is unique. For one thing, it's much more intimate than most. Space is limited. Only so many tickets are sold. They do this purposely to give people a chance to have the best chance of connecting not only with like-minded para peeps, but also ...
19: A Chat with Travel Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot" Team
December 07, 2019 18:44 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBTravel Channel's new eight-part investigative-adventure series, Expedition Bigfoot, premiers on Sunday, December 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. An elite team of skilled searchers spent three weeks in a remote, 90,000-acre swath of land in central Oregon hunting for Bigfoot. Court had the chance to talk to the team, including: Bryce Johnson (Expedition Operations) Dr. Mireya Mayor (Primatologist) Russell Acord (Ex-Military/Survivalist) Ronny LeBlanc (Bigfoot Researcher) She asked about their inves...
S1 Ep19: A Chat with Travel Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot" Team
December 07, 2019 18:44 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBTravel Channel's new eight-part investigative-adventure series, Expedition Bigfoot, premiers on Sunday, December 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. An elite team of skilled searchers spent three weeks in a remote, 90,000-acre swath of land in central Oregon hunting for Bigfoot. Court had the chance to talk to the team, including: Bryce Johnson (Expedition Operations) Dr. Mireya Mayor (Primatologist) Russell Acord (Ex-Military/Survivalist) Ronny LeBlanc (Bigfoot Researcher) She asked about their inves...
S1 Ep18: Interview with Hollywood Ghost Hunters Rick McCallum, Part 2
December 05, 2019 02:40 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn Part 1, Rick regaled us with tales of his travels to Ireland and Scotland, among other things. The fun continues in this part, and the conclusion, as we talk about his busted knee, his job as a stuntman, more teases about his forthcoming book, and more ghost hunting tales. Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt online with us anytime at HauntJaunts.net, or socially on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Host & Guide: Courtney Mroch, Ambassador of Dark & Paranormal Tourism Music: “Phan...
18: Interview with Hollywood Ghost Hunters Rick McCallum, Part 2
December 05, 2019 02:40 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn Part 1, Rick regaled us with tales of his travels to Ireland and Scotland, among other things. The fun continues in this part, and the conclusion, as we talk about his busted knee, his job as a stuntman, more teases about his forthcoming book, and more ghost hunting tales. Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt online with us anytime at HauntJaunts.net, or socially on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Host & Guide: Courtney Mroch, Ambassador of Dark & Paranormal Tourism Music: “Phan...
S1 Ep17: Interview with Hollywood Ghost Hunters Rick McCallum, Part 1
December 05, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 58 MBWhen I wrote a post referencing (ogling) Rick McCallum back in 2011 (see "Look Who the Ghost Adventures Crew is Hunting with Now"), I never, ever thought he'd see it. I'd been excited about the Ghost Adventures episode featuring the Hollywood Ghost Hunters, because it was comprised in part of Kane Hodder ("Jason," Friday the 13th) and R.A. Mihailoff ("Leatherface," Texas Chainsaw Massacre). However, joining them was this stuntman named Rick McCallum. (He's actually the founder of HGH.) I...
17: Interview with Hollywood Ghost Hunters Rick McCallum, Part 1
December 05, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 58 MBWhen I wrote a post referencing (ogling) Rick McCallum back in 2011 (see "Look Who the Ghost Adventures Crew is Hunting with Now"), I never, ever thought he'd see it. I'd been excited about the Ghost Adventures episode featuring the Hollywood Ghost Hunters, because it was comprised in part of Kane Hodder ("Jason," Friday the 13th) and R.A. Mihailoff ("Leatherface," Texas Chainsaw Massacre). However, joining them was this stuntman named Rick McCallum. (He's actually the founder of HGH.) I...
S1 Ep15: The Lore Attached to Nutcrackers
November 29, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBGigantic nutcracker dogs standing sentinel in the aisles of a TJ Maxx / Homegoods made Court wonder about the decorative Christmas staple. Was there a lore attached to them? What was their history? Here's the lore and a little bit of history about nutcrackers in a nutshell. Adapted from the blog post "Do You Know the Lore Behind Nutcrackers?" Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt online with us anytime at HauntJaunts.net, or socially on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Host & Guide: ...
15: The Lore Attached to Nutcrackers
November 29, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBGigantic nutcracker dogs standing sentinel in the aisles of a TJ Maxx / Homegoods made Court wonder about the decorative Christmas staple. Was there a lore attached to them? What was their history? Here's the lore and a little bit of history about nutcrackers in a nutshell. Adapted from the blog post "Do You Know the Lore Behind Nutcrackers?" Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt online with us anytime at HauntJaunts.net, or socially on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Host & Guide: ...
16: Does Guinness Have a Most Haunted Village Category?
November 25, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBA YouTube video about the Most Haunted Village in Britain piqued Courtney's curiosity. The video was about Pluckley and it claimed that the Guinness Book of Records named it the Most Haunted Village in 1989. Say what? Guinness has a category like that? That deserved further investigation. It's still a developing story, but what will she find when the copy of the 1989 Guinness book that she ordered arrives? And will Guinness write her back? Stay tuned... Adapted from the blog post Is There...
S1 Ep16: Does Guinness Have a Most Haunted Village Category?
November 25, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBA YouTube video about the Most Haunted Village in Britain piqued Courtney's curiosity. The video was about Pluckley and it claimed that the Guinness Book of Records named it the Most Haunted Village in 1989. Say what? Guinness has a category like that? That deserved further investigation. It's still a developing story, but what will she find when the copy of the 1989 Guinness book that she ordered arrives? And will Guinness write her back? Stay tuned... Adapted from the blog post Is There...
14: Ancient Mysteries and Twisted Waters Cruise Interview
November 22, 2019 21:56 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWendy and Mike Migliore own Holiday Maker Travel LLC. It's a full service travel company, but they also specialize in UFO and paranormal theme cruises. Two they have coming up in 2020 are: The Twisted Waters Cruise: March 13-16, 2020. Guests will join the Twisted Paranormal Society and their special guest Daniel Klaes, owner of the Hinsdale House. This is a round trip cruise from Port Canaveral aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. Ancient Mysteries Cruise V: April 19-26, 2020. G...
S1 Ep14: Ancient Mysteries and Twisted Waters Cruise Interview
November 22, 2019 21:56 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWendy and Mike Migliore own Holiday Maker Travel LLC. It's a full service travel company, but they also specialize in UFO and paranormal theme cruises. Two they have coming up in 2020 are: The Twisted Waters Cruise: March 13-16, 2020. Guests will join the Twisted Paranormal Society and their special guest Daniel Klaes, owner of the Hinsdale House. This is a round trip cruise from Port Canaveral aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. Ancient Mysteries Cruise V: April 19-26, 2020. G...
S1 Ep13: Interview with Ghoulish Goodies Head Ghoul, Kevin
November 08, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDo you like a good mystery? What about a good horror movie? Got a favorite horror movie villain? Carefully curated creepy surprises await in every Ghoulish Goodies mystery box as we found out during our talk with its Head Ghoul, Kevin. Ghoulish Goodies offers mystery boxes of all kinds to delight horror monster, Halloween and horror movie lovers. Speaking of love, Kevin pours heart and soul into the creation of these boxes. His enthusiasm was so contagious we made a special offer during ...
13: Interview with Ghoulish Goodies Head Ghoul, Kevin
November 08, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDo you like a good mystery? What about a good horror movie? Got a favorite horror movie villain? Carefully curated creepy surprises await in every Ghoulish Goodies mystery box as we found out during our talk with its Head Ghoul, Kevin. Ghoulish Goodies offers mystery boxes of all kinds to delight horror monster, Halloween and horror movie lovers. Speaking of love, Kevin pours heart and soul into the creation of these boxes. His enthusiasm was so contagious we made a special offer during ...
S1 Ep12: The Pera Palace Hotel Agatha Christie Mystery
November 05, 2019 05:45 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBRoom 411 in the Pera Palace Hotel is christened the Agatha Christie room. It's thought that's the room the author stayed in while she wrote Murder on the Orient Express. In 1979 Warner Brothers released the movie Agatha. It was a fictional account of the 11 days Agatha Christie disappeared in 1926. Warner Brothers hired Hollywood medium Tamara Rand, who held a seance and claimed she made contact with the famous mystery writer. Contact that may hold the key to Christie’s disappearance. Wel...
12: The Pera Palace Hotel Agatha Christie Mystery
November 05, 2019 05:45 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBRoom 411 in the Pera Palace Hotel is christened the Agatha Christie room. It's thought that's the room the author stayed in while she wrote Murder on the Orient Express. In 1979 Warner Brothers released the movie Agatha. It was a fictional account of the 11 days Agatha Christie disappeared in 1926. Warner Brothers hired Hollywood medium Tamara Rand, who held a seance and claimed she made contact with the famous mystery writer. Contact that may hold the key to Christie’s disappearance. Wel...
11: Fathers, Family, and Growing up Haunted: A Chat with Alexandra Holzer
October 31, 2019 13:26 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBCourtney had a great long talk with Alexandra Holzer, but she pulled a Whoopsie. (Court, that is. Not Alexandra.) She's still new to podcasting nuances and was using an app for the first time to record the call. She was so excited to talk to Alexandra that she forgot a crucial step: to merge the calls. Thus, most of the interview wasn't recorded. However, some was. She noticed her mistake about 45 minutes into the call. She still caught about 20 minutes of it though. Enough to convey the...
S1 Ep11: Fathers, Family, and Growing up Haunted: A Chat with Alexandra Holzer
October 31, 2019 13:26 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBCourtney had a great long talk with Alexandra Holzer, but she pulled a Whoopsie. (Court, that is. Not Alexandra.) She's still new to podcasting nuances and was using an app for the first time to record the call. She was so excited to talk to Alexandra that she forgot a crucial step: to merge the calls. Thus, most of the interview wasn't recorded. However, some was. She noticed her mistake about 45 minutes into the call. She still caught about 20 minutes of it though. Enough to convey the...
10: A Chat With Zak and Max from A&E's "World's Biggest Ghost Hunt: Pennhurst Asylum"
October 30, 2019 18:32 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBMax Baumle and Zak Heino are two of the five investigators starring in World's Biggest Ghost Hunt: Pennhurst Asylum, which premieres on A&E October 30 at 8 pm ET/PT. What sets it apart from other ghost hunting shows we've seen thus far --and where the "biggest" comes from in its title-- is that it's the longest continually filmed paranormal investigation in TV history. Court had the chance to sit down and talk with Max and Zak about their history-making experience. But not after a cou...
S1 Ep10: A Chat With Zak and Max from A&E's "World's Biggest Ghost Hunt: Pennhurst Asylum"
October 30, 2019 18:32 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBMax Baumle and Zak Heino are two of the five investigators starring in World's Biggest Ghost Hunt: Pennhurst Asylum, which premieres on A&E October 30 at 8 pm ET/PT. What sets it apart from other ghost hunting shows we've seen thus far --and where the "biggest" comes from in its title-- is that it's the longest continually filmed paranormal investigation in TV history. Court had the chance to sit down and talk with Max and Zak about their history-making experience. But not after a cou...
9: Name That Haunted Tune Contest
October 15, 2019 21:56 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBDo you know this haunted tune? If so, you could win a Haunted Mansion-themed prize pack valued at over $100! (Happy Halloween, right?) The Prizes Haunted Mansion “Home is Where the Haunt Is” coffin-shaped notepad 4 Disney-themed mini-self-stick removable notepads (which includes one for the Haunted Mansion) A box of Haunted Mansion Mystery Collection pins A Haunted Mansion bat-topped pen Doom Buggy keychain with flashlight that projects the Haunted Mansion logo A water-activated light...
S1 Ep9: Name That Haunted Tune Contest
October 15, 2019 21:56 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBDo you know this haunted tune? If so, you could win a Haunted Mansion-themed prize pack valued at over $100! (Happy Halloween, right?) The Prizes Haunted Mansion “Home is Where the Haunt Is” coffin-shaped notepad 4 Disney-themed mini-self-stick removable notepads (which includes one for the Haunted Mansion) A box of Haunted Mansion Mystery Collection pins A Haunted Mansion bat-topped pen Doom Buggy keychain with flashlight that projects the Haunted Mansion logo A water-activated light...
8: Interview with Lon Strickler about "Alien Disclosure"
October 09, 2019 21:39 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn her first interview on the podcast, Court talks with Lon Strickler from Phantoms and Monsters about his latest release, Alien Disclosure: Experiencers Expose Reality. Some of what they discuss includes: Aliens (obvi) Alien abductions The Chicago Mothman Men in Black Black-eyed children and other possible extraterrestrial encounters Lon's detailed a lot of firsthand encounters in his book thanks to "experiencers" sharing their stories. It's a fascinating chat with a man who has his...
S1 Ep8: Interview with Lon Strickler about "Alien Disclosure"
October 09, 2019 21:39 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn her first interview on the podcast, Court talks with Lon Strickler from Phantoms and Monsters about his latest release, Alien Disclosure: Experiencers Expose Reality. Some of what they discuss includes: Aliens (obvi) Alien abductions The Chicago Mothman Men in Black Black-eyed children and other possible extraterrestrial encounters Lon's detailed a lot of firsthand encounters in his book thanks to "experiencers" sharing their stories. It's a fascinating chat with a man who has his...
S1 Ep7: October Has the Weirdest Days
October 02, 2019 03:04 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBSpooky types generally associate October with the scariest day of the year –Halloween. And a mainstream campaign that gets lots of attention each October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But there’s many monthly, weekly and daily celebrations happening in October. In fact, October is one of the “busiest” months we track. Magic, meditation, killer dolls, haunted refrigerators, Frankenstein…even Willy Wonka! So many odd things being celebrated, appreciated or to be aware of. As far as weir...
7: October Has the Weirdest Days
October 02, 2019 03:04 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBSpooky types generally associate October with the scariest day of the year –Halloween. And a mainstream campaign that gets lots of attention each October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But there’s many monthly, weekly and daily celebrations happening in October. In fact, October is one of the “busiest” months we track. Magic, meditation, killer dolls, haunted refrigerators, Frankenstein…even Willy Wonka! So many odd things being celebrated, appreciated or to be aware of. As far as weir...
S1 Ep6: How Will Ghost Adventures Investigate H.H. Holmes's Murder House When It Doesn't Exist?
October 01, 2019 03:20 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWhen I first learned Ghost Adventures had locked down a special Serial Killer series for Travel Channel's "Ghostober" programming, one of the locations immediately piqued my interest: H. H. Holmes's Murder House. But didn't it burn down? How can they investigate something that doesn't exist? Because it does exist. It may not be "the" infamous murder house --which was Holmes's residence, as well as a hotel known as the "Murder Castle." But there is another property associated with his kil...
6: How Will Ghost Adventures Investigate H.H. Holmes's Murder House When It Doesn't Exist?
October 01, 2019 03:20 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWhen I first learned Ghost Adventures had locked down a special Serial Killer series for Travel Channel's "Ghostober" programming, one of the locations immediately piqued my interest: H. H. Holmes's Murder House. But didn't it burn down? How can they investigate something that doesn't exist? Because it does exist. It may not be "the" infamous murder house --which was Holmes's residence, as well as a hotel known as the "Murder Castle." But there is another property associated with his kil...
S1 Ep5: Foolish Mortals Prize Pack Sneak Peek
September 27, 2019 23:05 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBDo you love the Haunted Mansion? Are you a total Foolish Mortal? Heads up, here's a sneak peek at the prizes for an upcoming giveaway we'll be doing this Halloween. Prizes include: Haunted Mansion "Home is Where the Haunt Is" coffin-shaped notepad 4 mini-self-stick removable notepads (which includes one for the Haunted Mansion, as well as Peter Pan, Tomorrowland, and Pirates of the Caribbean) A box of Haunted Mansion Mystery Collection pins A Haunted Mansion bat-topped pen (which Court ...
5: Foolish Mortals Prize Pack Sneak Peek
September 27, 2019 23:05 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBDo you love the Haunted Mansion? Are you a total Foolish Mortal? Heads up, here's a sneak peek at the prizes for an upcoming giveaway we'll be doing this Halloween. Prizes include: Haunted Mansion "Home is Where the Haunt Is" coffin-shaped notepad 4 mini-self-stick removable notepads (which includes one for the Haunted Mansion, as well as Peter Pan, Tomorrowland, and Pirates of the Caribbean) A box of Haunted Mansion Mystery Collection pins A Haunted Mansion bat-topped pen (which Court ...
4: Fall 2019 Paracons, Horror Fest, Ghost Hunting Events and More
September 25, 2019 23:39 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHappy Fall Y'All! Fall’s arrival heralds the official start of Spooky Season. What better thing to do than congregate with like-minded spooky types at a paracon or horror fest? Court breaks down where to find them, including dates and states, if you want to spice up your season with something a little stronger than pumpkin flavors. Types of cons and events covered in this episode include: Paracons Horror Fests Cryptid cons UFO cons True Crime Cons Wacky Fun (wanna watch some hearse ...
S1 Ep4: Fall 2019 Paracons, Horror Fest, Ghost Hunting Events and More
September 25, 2019 23:39 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHappy Fall Y'All! Fall’s arrival heralds the official start of Spooky Season. What better thing to do than congregate with like-minded spooky types at a paracon or horror fest? Court breaks down where to find them, including dates and states, if you want to spice up your season with something a little stronger than pumpkin flavors. Types of cons and events covered in this episode include: Paracons Horror Fests Cryptid cons UFO cons True Crime Cons Wacky Fun (wanna watch some hearse ...
S1 Ep3: The Drake's Mysterious Woman in Black
September 09, 2019 22:44 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBI'd hoped the Drake Hotel in Chicago would have ghosts. Instead, I was haunted by the unsolved true crime murder of Adele Born Williams and her killer, the Woman in Black. The murder of Ms. Williams was sensational back in its day, but it eventually faded from memory. It remains unsolved to this day. However, it's not the Drake's only tie to a sensational true crime. It also has an intimate connection with the Leopold and Loeb case, which I also briefly talk about in this episode. Links t...
3: The Drake's Mysterious Woman in Black
September 09, 2019 22:44 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBI'd hoped the Drake Hotel in Chicago would have ghosts. Instead, I was haunted by the unsolved true crime murder of Adele Born Williams and her killer, the Woman in Black. The murder of Ms. Williams was sensational back in its day, but it eventually faded from memory. It remains unsolved to this day. However, it's not the Drake's only tie to a sensational true crime. It also has an intimate connection with the Leopold and Loeb case, which I also briefly talk about in this episode. Links t...
S1 Ep2: Proof of Ghosts or Wonky Tech?
September 01, 2019 01:53 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBHave you ever experienced unusual technology issues? Were you able to figure out the cause, or did it give you pause and make you wonder if maybe something else –possibly something ghostly– was happening? Or was it just a matter of wonky tech? In this episode I share three specific examples that have happened to me: Automatic sensors working when no one visible was in front of them. Face recognition identifying a face that wasn't there. Home security cameras detecting motion when nothin...
2: Proof of Ghosts or Wonky Tech?
September 01, 2019 01:53 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBHave you ever experienced unusual technology issues? Were you able to figure out the cause, or did it give you pause and make you wonder if maybe something else –possibly something ghostly– was happening? Or was it just a matter of wonky tech? In this episode I share three specific examples that have happened to me: Automatic sensors working when no one visible was in front of them. Face recognition identifying a face that wasn't there. Home security cameras detecting motion when nothin...
1: How Many Frankenstein Castles Are There?
September 01, 2019 01:47 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBAll the coolest monsters had castles, didn’t they? Dracula, Frankenstein…okay that’s all I can think of. (If you know of any I’m forgetting, feel free to remind me.) One of the August 30th days on Haunt Jaunts' Weird Holidays & Observances page is Frankenstein Day. In honor of that, let's take a jaunt to Castle Frankenstein in Germany. (There are other places that call themselves "Frankenstein's Castles, but make no mistake. There is only one that inspired author Mary Shelley's muse to crea...
S1 Ep1: How Many Frankenstein Castles Are There?
September 01, 2019 01:47 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBAll the coolest monsters had castles, didn’t they? Dracula, Frankenstein…okay that’s all I can think of. (If you know of any I’m forgetting, feel free to remind me.) One of the August 30th days on Haunt Jaunts' Weird Holidays & Observances page is Frankenstein Day. In honor of that, let's take a jaunt to Castle Frankenstein in Germany. (There are other places that call themselves "Frankenstein's Castles, but make no mistake. There is only one that inspired author Mary Shelley's muse to crea...