History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind
693 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsPodcast 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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Ep. 206 - Haunted Cemeteries 1
June 12, 2017 10:50 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBCemeteries are the final resting places for most of us in this journey called life. While some fear cemeteries because these places remind them of their own impending end, for others, they are a place of respite and peace. The birds sing among the branches of trees growing freely in the safety of an area that will not be built upon. In the South, massive oaks covered in Spanish moss, thrust upward among the tombstones, mausoleums and gates. In the north, a cemetery will be cloaked in the whi...
Ep. 205 - Old South Pittsburg Hospital
June 06, 2017 11:11 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe Old South Pittsburg Hospital was built in 1959 and is located near South Pittsburg Mountain, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. This was a hospital for the care of the sick, but there are rumors of mistreatment. It was shut down after it was deemed unworthy of providing the quality and amount of care needed in the region. The dilapidated building has stood abandoned ever since. There is a dark history connected to murders and suicide. And that history seems to have led to hauntings. There ar...
Ep. 204 - Earnestine & Hazel's Juke Joint
May 30, 2017 09:59 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMemphis, Tennessee is home to the Blues and it is only fitting that it is full of bars and juke joints where one can hear live music or spin a record on a jukebox. Earnestine & Hazel's Juke Joint is one such establishment. It is said to be the best dive in Memphis and maybe even in Tennessee. The bar was once a place to buy dry goods before transitioning to a cafe and then the current bar. For part of its history, the second floor served as a bordello. The dive has been featured in multiple ...
Ep. 203 - Haunted Ships of Baltimore
May 23, 2017 10:58 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThere is a retired fleet of ships now docked at the Baltimore Maritime Museum, each with its own history of battle and death and now with a legacy of hauntings. The USS Torsk is a Tench Class submarine emblazoned with the fierce grin of a shark that became the Galloping Ghost of the Japanese during World War II. The USCGC Taney is a Coast Guard Cutter that is the last ship floating that fought at Pearl Harbor and it participated in the search for Amelia Earhart. The USS Constellation has the...
HGB Roadtrip 2017 - Finale
May 17, 2017 09:56 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis is the final episode of Roadtrip 2017. Diane and Denise wrap-up talking about their last tours in New Orleans, which includes a ghost tour, and sharing a bit about the Acadian culture.
Ep. 202 - Appalachian State University
May 16, 2017 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBBoone, North Carolina is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, in an area of the state locals refer to as the "High Country". Known for it's beautiful climate, easily accessible outdoor activities, and easy-going attitude, Boone is a major vacation destination for those in NC and from all throughout the southeast United States. While many know it for its autumn views and its deep roots in the bluegrass community, there are those who know that there is more to this town than ...
HGB Roadtrip 2017 - New Orleans
May 14, 2017 04:34 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBDiane and Denise continue on their 2017 road trip through Texas and into New Orleans. Hear about the ghost tour in San Antonio and sites seen in Texas and then on to New Orleans for a Vampire Tour. They share some of the lore from the area and funerary and burial practices in New Orleans as well.
Ep. 201 - Shilo Inn in Salt Lake City
May 09, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Shilo Inn in Salt Lake City has been through a series of name changes. It started as the International Dunes Hotel, then became the Shilo Inn and is today a part of the Holiday Inn Express chain. From the outside, the building appears to be a non-distinct hotel, but it carries the heavy burden of a horrible family tragedy. And that tragedy seems to have led to hauntings. Kaz Linza created the Cemetery Society on Facebook, which is a page dedicated to cemeteries, haunted history, conspira...
HGB Roadtrip 2017 - Natchez
May 08, 2017 03:04 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBDiane and Denise are on the road for the HGB Roadtrip 2017. So far, they have visited Pensacola, Florida with its haunted lighthouse and forts and Natchez, Mississippi, home of some of the most beautiful Antebellum mansions. Natchez was home to the second largest slave market at one time. This is a city of timeless charm and long legends. A ghost tour led them into two haunted locations and weird experiences happened at both. Join them as they share there experiences, recorded as they drive ...
Ep. 200 - The History of Ghost Hunting
May 02, 2017 10:45 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIt's our 200th episode! The History of Ghost Hunting and some announcements about the show and EP Program! Supernatural activity has been a part of the human experience since the dawn of mankind. Our fascination and for some, reverence of this activity has lasted into our modern era. The desire to understand where this phenomenon originates and to somehow prove its existence via scientific means has come to be known as paranormal investigation or simply, ghost hunting. While we encourage peo...
HTC 36 - The White Witch of Rose Hall
May 01, 2017 10:07 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBA special treat in honor of our Admin and Executive Producer Heather. She just got back from Jamaica where she visited Rose Hall. This is one of our Haunted True Crime BonusCasts that we produce exclusively for Executive Producers. Johnny Cash wrote a song called "The Ballad of Annie Palmer." It details the life of a woman and her murderous ways and how she now seems to haunt a place called Rose Hall Plantation. Is this just an urban legend or did this woman known to most Jamaicans as the Wh...
Ep. 199 - Philadelphia City Hall
April 26, 2017 20:07 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBPhiladelphia is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and is known as the "City of Brotherly Love." In 1871, construction on the beautiful and uniquely designed Philadelphia City Hall began. It took thirty years to complete and was topped with a statue of the man who founded Philadelphia and for whom Pennsylvania is named, William Penn. American history has its heart in Philly. This is where the Founding Fathers gathered to declare the country's independence. It is only fitting that ...
Ep. 198 - Shakespeare and Ghosts
April 23, 2017 11:14 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThere are those who believe that Shakespeare is not the author of the plays attributed to him. There is a Renaissance Conspiracy Theory that claims it was someone else. And there is not just one theory in regards to this. On today's episode, we are hosting a round table with listeners Angie Reynoso Akbarzad, Bob Sherfield, Ronda Borgen and Emily Ridener. They are going to present the different theories and their thoughts in regards to them. If Shakespeare was who history claims he was, what ...
Ep. 197 - Mackinac Island
April 20, 2017 10:33 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBMackinac Island truly is a place lost in time. This is an island without vehicles and the hustle and bustle of our modern era. People flock to this popular Michigan tourist destination for relaxation in a place where lodgings are family owned and the fudge recipes date back to the 19th century. But beneath the exterior of beauty and sun and calm, lies an undercurrent. Legends, fables and mysticism spawn tales of creepy phenomenon and haunting circumstances. There is a deep tribal history her...
Ep. 196 - Coe College
April 15, 2017 11:26 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBCoe College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The college began in the 1850s in of all places, the parlor of a reverend. The school grew from religious studies to a liberal arts college that was a pioneer in the education of women. The college suffered growing pains through the years and nearly closed, but today it thrives. There are tales of hauntings on the campus, with the most well known being the story of Helen and her spirit. Our listener Zoe Timmerman joins us to share her experiences...
Ep. 195 - Summerwind Mansion
April 10, 2017 16:23 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBSummerwind Mansion is a ruined mansion in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. It dates back to the early 1900s and served as a fishing lodge originally. Later the Lamont family would turn the lodge into a mansion. It changed ownership several times until it finally burned to the ground in 1988. The mansion has a deep history of haunting activity to the point that it is considered one of the most haunted locations in Wisconsin.We are joined by Craig Nehring who is the founder of the Fox Valley Ghost Hu...
Ep. 194 - Filipino Legends
April 05, 2017 10:43 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBThe Philippines is made up of thousands of islands. Together, they are an enchanting country of beautiful beaches and enchanting opportunities for outdoor adventure. The Philippines was under Spanish rule for 350 years and much of the country is Catholic because of that beginning. The influence is still seen today in the numerous historic churches and in the Spanish colonial architecture. The people of this land embrace spirituality and there is a rich culture of mythology and folklore here....
Ep. 193 - Legend of the Faeries
March 31, 2017 10:25 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBA belief in Faeries has existed for centuries and stretches all around the world. Early stories of faeries originate in medieval Western Europe and this is where we get the term "Fairy Tales." The roots of the oldest tale of fairy creatures comes from a folktale named “The Smith and the Devil.” Some fairy tales are thought to be up to 6,000 years old. Stories of faeries traveled with the colonists to America and are still strong in Appalachian and Ozark lore. There are many theories as to wh...
Ep. 192 - Penn State University
March 27, 2017 13:23 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBPenn State University is a part of the Big Ten East and has 24 campuses across the state of Pennsylvania. Not bad for a school that had small beginnings and only 64 undergraduate students. Penn State was one of the first land grant universities in America and was founded as an agricultural school. The main campus is situated in the Nittany Valley between Nittany Mountain and Muncy Mountain. The university sits on a limestone shelf, which lends itself to capturing energy and it is said that t...
Ep. 191 - Spiritualism and the Eddy Brothers' House
March 22, 2017 10:42 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBPsychic phenomenon and interaction with the spiritual world date back to the beginnings of humankind. Humans have used various means to facilitate this communication. During the Victorian era, the practice of Spiritualism began and grew in popularity. Many people are credited with growing the beliefs and interest in the afterlife. The Fox Sisters from New York are a couple of those people. The sisters would eventually claim to be frauds, but there was another pair of siblings who are much ha...
Ep 190 - The Ghost Town Bodie
March 17, 2017 17:29 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe town of Bodie in California is probably one of the best preserved ghost towns in America and the town describes itself as being in a state of arrested decay. There are over 100 structures still standing today with many of them dating back to the late 1800’s. The town is a State Historic Park maintained by the California State Parks System. In its heyday, it played home to gamblers, miners, gunfighters and prostitutes. It went boom and bust quickly and left abandoned. Some would claim tha...
Ep. 189 - Hampton Court Palace
March 12, 2017 12:28 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHampton Court Palace located in the London suburb town of Hampton, dates back to medieval times. Throughout the centuries, the palace has been expanded to the point that it has become two palaces in one. The first is a Tudor Palace that was transformed by both Cardinal Wolsey and then King Henry VIII and a baroque castle that was built by William and Mary. The interior decor has changed to suit the occupants, who have ranged from knights to cardinals to kings and queens. What has been left b...
Ep. 188 - Rispin Mansion
March 07, 2017 11:25 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBRispin Mansion is located in Capitola, California in the beautiful and supernaturally infused Santa Cruz area. The history of the mansion is intriguing and just part of that, is the fact that a rich real estate baron built it and then went on to be buried in a pauper's grave. Everyone from nuns to hippies have called this place home and the once grand estate has become an abandoned eyesore. But it is not completely abandoned. Rumors of hauntings swirl around the property. And legends and hau...
Ep. 187 - Congress Plaza Hotel
March 02, 2017 12:26 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBChicago's Congress Plaza Hotel is said to be the city's most haunted hotel. Chicago hosted the World's Fair in 1893 and the hotel was built to help provide more accommodations, so it has been around for more than a century. World leaders, US Presidents and the rich and famous have all stayed here. There are rumors that the hotel was used during Prohibition by Al Capone. And similar to the inspiration The Stanley Hotel provided to Stephen King when writing The Shining, the Congress Plaza Hote...
Ep. 186 - The Life and Afterlife of Patsy Cline
February 26, 2017 11:50 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBPatsy Cline grew to become one of country music's biggest stars and although she died young at the age of thirty, her influence has continued to our present day. She had a cowgirl image, but she was one of the first country stars to cross over to the pop charts. She also paved the way for women to be headliners at shows and she became the first female solo performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She survived two horrible car accidents, but the third crash she would be involve...
Ep. 185 - Bobby Mackey's Music World
February 22, 2017 11:01 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBBobby Mackey's Music World is northern Kentucky's longest running live music nightclub. For nearly forty years, this honky-tonk has hosted singing, dancing and drinking. But before the bar was opened up on this spot, a slaughterhouse was run here. A pit in the basement leads to the nearby Licking River and the blood and other waste from the slaughterhouse was dumped down this pit into the river. The building has been connected to murders, occult rituals and hauntings for years. Some claim th...
Ep. 184 - Delta Bessborough Hotel
February 18, 2017 17:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe castle-like Delta Bessborough Hotel is a four star, ten-story hotel located in downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Today it is owned by Marriott, but this historic hotel dates back to 1928 when it was built by the Canadian National Railway. Railway hotels were built all across Canada with many of them sharing the same architecture. Many locals refer to the Bessborough as "The Bess" and many of them have tales of hauntings that take place in the hotel. There seems to be several spir...
Ep. 183 - Point Lookout Lighthouse
February 14, 2017 11:56 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBPoint Lookout is a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. Maryland's first governor claimed the point as his plot and he built his manor there in 1634. In the early 1800s, the government chose the point as a place to install a lighthouse. During the Civil War, Point Lookout became a prison for Confederate soldiers. Today, the lighthouse has been decommissioned, but still stands and the area is now Point Lookout State Park. The history and deaths that ...
Ep. 182 - Denton, Texas Universities - UNT and TWU
February 10, 2017 11:06 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBDenton, Texas is home to two universities that date back for decades. Both universities have undergone several name changes over the years. Today, they are known as the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. The former had its start as a private teacher's college and the latter as a girls industrial school. Over the years, suicides and tragic circumstances have led to hauntings in several buildings on both campuses. Join us and our listener Ellen Girdwood as we share the his...
Ep. 181 - Loftus Hall
February 06, 2017 13:03 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBCounty Wexford has a long history in Ireland and is home to the Loftus Hall Township. The area is a rugged and beautiful land and the Hook peninsula is home to a place famously known as Ireland's most haunted house: Loftus Hall. Last year, 2016, marked the homes 666th year in existence. Legends about the Devil and reports of hauntings are a part of the history of this mansion that has also served as a covent and a hotel. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Loftus Hall. The Mom...
Ep. 180 - Imbolc
February 02, 2017 12:39 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThere are a variety of Pagan holidays, many of which, other religions have borrowed from to establish their own holidays. Christmas and Easter being good examples of this meshing of customs. One Pagan holiday that is not as well known in Imbolc. This is a holiday with a variety of names, depending on culture and location. The customs associated with it, date back centuries. It falls on February 2nd, timing it between the deep darkness of the Winter Solstice and the coming of rebirth with the...
Ep. 179 - UC Berkeley
January 31, 2017 14:06 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe University of California, Berkeley is a research university at its heart. Many discoveries and innovations have their origins at this university. From earthquake detection devices to nutrition to deep sea diving chemicals to prevent the bends to the Atomic Bomb to biotech and biofuels, all of these inventions were developed at UC Berkeley. The university was founded back in the 1800s and has played witness to decades of history. It is one of the top schools in America and in the world. T...
Ep. 178 - Coco Palms Resort and Kauai Legends
January 26, 2017 01:13 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe original Coco Palms Resort on the island of Kauai stands no more. It was demolished in 2016 and Hyatt is rebuilding a new resort in the footprint. For decades, the Coco Palms was a tropical island getaway for celebrities and people seeking a tropical location for their wedding. It also served as the setting for Elvis Presley's movie, Blue Hawaii. But long before a resort was built here, a coconut tree grove was planted and even before that, this was the seat of the island's royal family ...
Ep. 177 - Haunted Virginia City
January 20, 2017 12:49 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThe Virginia City National Landmark is one of the nation’s largest historic districts and includes over five hundred buildings dating to the time of the great bonanzas, from 1859 to 1880. John Mackay was an industrialist who formed a partnership with three other Irishmen and operated silver mines on the Comstock Lode. They hit it big in 1873 when they discovered the “Big Bonanza.” That find built Virginia City and kept it on the map for the next two centuries. On this episode we are joined b...
Ep. 176 - German Castle at Castle Park
January 16, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWestern Michigan was once an area of vast dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan. Mature forests attracted the timber industry in the early 1800s and during the Victorian era, the beauty attracted people to come live. One of those people was a German immigrant and he brought his love and inspiration of German castles to an area outside of Holland, Michigan, along Lake Michigan. He built a small replica of a German castle for his family. Castle Park developed around the castle as cottages we...
Ep.176 - German Castle at Castle Park
January 16, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWestern Michigan was once an area of vast dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan. Mature forests attracted the timber industry in the early 1800s and during the Victorian era, the beauty attracted people to come live. One of those people was a German immigrant and he brought his love and inspiration of German castles to an area outside of Holland, Michigan, along Lake Michigan. He built a small replica of a German castle for his family. Castle Park developed around the castle as cottages we...
Ep. 175 - Santa Maria Inn
January 11, 2017 11:26 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBSanta Maria is a town that lies strategically halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This makes it an attractive stop over point for travelers. The Santa Maria Inn is a central coastal historical landmark that has provided accommodation for business people, tourists and celebrities for nearly one hundred years. Those celebrities include Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino and Jean Harlow. Other guests that have stayed here, have never left and remain after death. The hotel is reputedl...
Ep. 174 - Haunted Deadwood
January 06, 2017 11:22 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDeadwood, South Dakota was a rough and tumble mining camp at its beginnings, but it soon became a bustling city built on the wealth of the gold found nearby. Western luminaries visited and are buried here. Natural disasters and destructive fires ravaged the city on several occasions, but like the little city that could, Deadwood always bounced back. Prohibition and outlawing gambling did not stop some of the illegal activities and opium dens, gambling halls, saloons and brothels thrived. Des...
HGB New Years Day Special 2017
January 01, 2017 14:07 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHappy New Year Everybody! We hope 2017 is a year of love, hope and peace for you. In this special, we talk about a few changes to the format of the podcast, plans for the new year, introduce the ambassadors for our newly launched Ambassador Program and the history and haunting of the Indonesian Embassy in Washington, D.C., also known as the Walsh Mansion. Let's make 2017 spooky! Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com
HGB New Years Eve Special 2016
December 31, 2016 18:54 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this special, Diane and Denise discuss two legendary creatures that appear on New Years Eve: Mari Lwyd and Namahage. Then they explore the history and hauntings of two bars in the town of Roslyn in Washington state. These bars are the Pioneer Restaurant & Sody-licious Bar and The Brick Tavern. Have a safe and fun New Years Eve! Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump
Ep. 173 - Commissariat Store in Brisbane
December 29, 2016 00:42 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Commissariat Store in Brisbane is the second oldest building in the city and dates back to the early years when Brisbane was a penal colony. The penal settlement in Brisbane was the most violent and toughest on the continent. Convict laborers were used to build many of the early buildings in the settlement, which included the store. A violent confrontation during that construction seems to have led to at least one haunting at the store, but there could be more spirits hanging around this...
HGB Christmas Special 2016
December 25, 2016 07:03 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThis special is an edited version of the live stream Diane and Denise recorded from the lanai, featuring listener flash fiction, a poem called "The Nightmare Before Christmas and another ghost story. Merry Christmas and keep it spooky!
Ep. 172 - Haunted Waynesville
December 23, 2016 22:53 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWaynesville, Ohio is known as the "Antique Capital of the Midwest." At the town's beginnings though, it was an important Quaker settlement. The Quaker meeting established here in 1803 was the first in southwestern Ohio. A stagecoach line connected Waynesville to the rest of the state and eventually the village would serve as a stop along the Underground Railroad. Despite having a pretty peaceful beginning, Waynesville has become known as one of, if not THE most haunted city in Ohio. With thi...
Ep. 171 - Casey Moore's Oyster House
December 19, 2016 19:12 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBTempe, Arizona is the seventh largest city in the state of Arizona. The town was built on an agricultural base and grew out of the combining of two distinct pioneer towns. Many of the original historical structures built in Tempe have survived and its one of the town's greatest attributes. One of these buildings was originally a family home that is now a restaurant named Casey Moore's Oyster House. Locals love to gather for a beer and seafood. Patrons and employees all claim that the restaur...
Ep. 170 - Whidbey Island
December 15, 2016 22:41 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBWhidbey Island sits along Puget Sound and has a long history dating back to the 1800s. The island is the largest of all the islands making up Island County in Washington. It is a picturesque location that stretches for 55 miles making it the fourth longest and largest island in the contiguous United States. It is home to the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The island also is home to Fort Casey, Ebey's Landing, Admiralty Head Lighthouse and a few legends and stories of hauntings, that inclu...
Ep. 169 - U.S.S. Hornet
December 11, 2016 15:20 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe USS Hornet is an aircraft carrier located in Alameda, California. It is named for a previous aircraft carrier that sank in October 1942. This new Hornet joined the rest of the United States fleet in November 1943 and fought in many battles during World War II. She later served during the Vietnam War and then went on to help with the Apollo Program. She was decommissioned in 1970 and has gone on to receive historical designation and to become a museum. There is another designation that th...
Ep. 168 - Sallie House
December 07, 2016 11:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAtchison, Kansas is famously known as the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. It was home to the Kansa tribe before settlement began when the territory opened in the mid 1850s. The Finney family were some early settlers to the town and prominent members of the family would live there all their lives. They built several homes and one of those came to be known as the Sallie House. It gained notoriety in the the 1990s when a couple named Debra and Tony Pickman lived in the house. Hauntings were docu...
Ep. 167 - Portland Cement Works
December 02, 2016 10:52 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBPortland Cement is a material that helped build much of the world in the 1800s and still continues to be a major component of construction to this day. Early Portland Cement Works were unsafe places to work, as was the case with most fields of manufacturing. Dismemberment, burns and death were a real concern. Three of these plants not only had injuries and deaths, but they are now reputedly haunted. Two are abandoned ruins and another is a world class haunted attraction today. We will explor...
Ep. 166 - Granbury Opera House
November 28, 2016 13:48 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBGranbury, Texas is a place where some claim Texas history lives and never left. The Granbury Opera House is a beautiful restored building that has a history of entertainment that continues to our modern day. It is a physical example of the importance theater has had in America in general and Texas specifically. The building has housed a variety of businesses. One of the more famous characters to perform at the theater, reputedly, was John Wilkes Booth and he may not have left the theater. Jo...
HGB Thanksgiving Special 2016
November 24, 2016 11:08 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBHappy Thanksgiving you Spooktacular people! We are so very grateful for all of you! When we think about Thanksgiving, one of the things that comes to mind is food. So we are talking food and ghosts on this episode with author and journalist James Bartlett. James has been featured in over 100 magazines and he is author of Gourmet Ghosts and Gourmet Ghosts 2, which feature murder, mystery and history at dozens of bars, restaurants, hotels and landmarks across Los Angeles. He shares with us 10 ...