The Common Historian Podcast

The Dark Side of Ghost Tourism You Need to Know

🏚️ Ghost Tourism: Why People Travel to Be Scared 👻 Ever wonder why millions of people pay good money to be terrified? This week on The Common Historian, we're exploring the booming world of ghost tourism—a multi-billion-dollar industry where history meets horror, and fear becomes a vacation destination. From Salem's witch trial sites to Edinburgh's underground vaults, from Gettysburg's haunted battlefields to the Stanley Hotel's infamous rooms, ghost tourism has exploded into a global phenomenon. But what drives us to seek out the very thing that should send us running? In this episode, we dive into: The psychology behind why we crave controlled fear. How ghost tourism impacts historical preservation (for better and worse) The economics of the paranormal—who's profiting from our fascination with the dead The authenticity problem: when hauntings are "enhanced" for tourists The ethical questions around turning tragedy into entertainment Where ghost tourism is headed in the age of VR and AR technology Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, ghost tourism reveals something fundamental about humanity's relationship with death, history, and storytelling. Subscribe for weekly deep dives where history refuses to stay buried! 🔔 📅 New episodes every Saturday #GhostTourism #hauntedhistory #ParanormalTourism #DarkTourism #HauntedPlaces #ghosttours #historypodcast #paranormal #TheCommonHistorian #hauntedtravel History remembers the facts, but what about the phantoms that refuse to be forgotten?

Horns in the Shadows: The Goat Man Mystery

What if the most pivotal moments in history left more than just records behind—they left spirits? Join us for a chilling exploration of one of America's most terrifying cryptids: The Goat-Man. In this special episode, I sit down with paranormal fiction author D.A. Wysong and folklorist Ronald Murphy Jr., who collaborated on Wysong's Monster Hunters of America: Hunting for the Goat-Man. 🐐 IN THIS EPISODE: -The ancient origins of half-man, half-goat creatures in mythology -How medieval folklore evolved into modern American cryptid legends - The difference between Goat-Man, Bigfoot, Dogman, and other cryptids -How the Internet Age Has Transformed Paranormal Folklore EXCLUSIVE: D.A., Ron, and Jeremy discuss their upcoming vampire collaboration! 📚 ABOUT OUR GUESTS: D.A. Wysong is an international paranormal fiction author of the bestselling Monster Hunters of America series, among others. Based in Northern Kentucky, she specializes in blending historical fact with supernatural fiction. Ronald Murphy Jr. is a folklorist and paranormal investigator with over 30 years of experience. He holds a degree in literature from the University of Pittsburgh and studied medieval history at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He's the author of numerous books including "On Vampires," "On Wildmen: Tracking Bigfoot Through History," and "On Dogman." 🔗 FIND THEIR WORK: D.A. Wysong's Books: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B092SVP9CN?ccs_id=01bbd9c3-3665-46cb-8983-9dcb32440390 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B092SVP9CN?ccs_id=01bbd9c3-3665-46cb-8983-9dcb32440390] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@22magicalmusings?_t=ZP-90YV0XFGX7P&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@22magicalmusings?_t=ZP-90YV0XFGX7P&_r=1] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawysong/ [https://www.instagram.com/dawysong/] Youtube: @MonsterHunters22 [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC4rYk18KotepIErsbQJQObw] Ronald Murphy Jr.'s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ronald-L-Murphy-Jr./author/B0721VR4HZ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a649cee1-17a8-498e-a81e-f8508645ea14 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ronald-L-Murphy-Jr./author/B0721VR4HZ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a649cee1-17a8-498e-a81e-f8508645ea14] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronald.murphy.96 [https://www.facebook.com/ronald.murphy.96] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronaldmurphyjr/ [https://www.instagram.com/ronaldmurphyjr/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ronaldmurphy3 [https://www.tiktok.com/@ronaldmurphy3] 📅 NEW EPISODES: Weekly interviews every Saturday (two per month in October - Saturdays & Wednesdays) 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more haunting history adventures where the past meets the paranormal! #GoatMan #Cryptids #ParanormalHistory #MonsterHunters #Folklore #UrbanLegends #SupernaturalHistory #TheCommonHistorian #HauntedHistory #CryptidSightings

9 Creepy Legends from New York's Adirondack region!

The Adirondack Apparitions: Hauntings Close to Home | TRUE Paranormal Stories from Northern New York Explore the REAL haunted locations in the Adirondack Mountains and North Country of New York. From professional Ghost Hunters investigations to murders that left spirits behind, these documented hauntings are in our backyard. 🎃 HAUNTED LOCATIONS FEATURED: Fort Ticonderoga - Ghost Hunters Investigation Fort William Henry - NY's Haunted History Trail The Lady in the Lake - Mabel Smith Douglass Mystery Grace Brown Murder - Big Moose Lake Ghost The Sagamore Resort - Top 10 Haunted Hotel Barkeater Chocolates - Haunted Chocolate Factory Plattsburgh Air Force Base - Military Spirits Spanky's Diner & Pine Grove Cemetery - Massena Hauntings 👻 VISIT THESE HAUNTED LOCATIONS: Fort Ticonderoga Ghost Tours: https://fortticonderoga.org/visit/premium-tours-lp/ [https://fortticonderoga.org/visit/premium-tours-lp/] 📍 30 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 Fort William Henry Ghost Tours (Haunted History Trail): https://www.fwhmuseum.com/visit/tours-tickets/ [https://www.fwhmuseum.com/visit/tours-tickets/] 📍 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845 🌙 Candlelit ghost tours offered May-October, 7:30 PM & 9 PM Lake Placid Boat Tours (See Pulpit Rock - Lady in the Lake): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48023-d1108806-Reviews-Lake_Placid_Marina_and_Boat_Tours-Lake_Placid_New_York.html [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48023-d1108806-Reviews-Lake_Placid_Marina_and_Boat_Tours-Lake_Placid_New_York.html] 📍 Lake Placid, NY 12946 🚤 Guides tell the Mabel Smith Douglass story during tours The Sagamore Resort (Stay at a TOP 10 Haunted Hotel!): https://www.opalcollection.com/sagamore/ [https://www.opalcollection.com/sagamore/] 📍 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814 🏨 Luxury accommodations with documented paranormal activity ⭐ Rated one of America's Most Haunted Hotels by USA Today Barkeater Chocolates Haunted Factory Tours: https://barkeaterchocolates.com/product-tag/haunted-ghost-tour/ [https://barkeaterchocolates.com/product-tag/haunted-ghost-tour/] 📍 3235 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853 ☎️ (518) 251-4438 🍫 Haunted Chocolate Making Sessions - Make your own chocolate ghosts! 📅 Tours offered March-October by reservation Greater Adirondack Ghost & Tour Company (Plattsburgh Tours): https://ghost.tours/tour-directory/greater-adirondack-ghost-tour-company/ [https://ghost.tours/tour-directory/greater-adirondack-ghost-tour-company/] 📍 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 ☎️ (518) 645-1577 🏚️ Tours of Plattsburgh Air Force Base & downtown haunted locations Spanky's Diner: 📍 Massena, NY (next to Pine Grove Cemetery) 🍔 Dine where ghosts tie shoelaces and orbs appear 📚 BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: "Haunted Adirondacks" by Dennis Webster: https://amzn.to/3IHz1c9 [https://amzn.to/3IHz1c9] 42 documented haunted sites throughout the Adirondack region "Murder in the Adirondacks" by Craig Brandon: https://amzn.to/4h45CoW [https://amzn.to/4h45CoW]

America's Most Haunted Hotels You Can Actually Stay In

America's Most Haunted Hotels You Can Actually Stay In | Paranormal Travel Guide 2025 Are you ready to spend the night with ghosts? 👻 In this deep dive, we explore five of America's most GENUINELY haunted hotels where you can book a room tonight—if you're brave enough. From Stephen King's nightmare at The Stanley Hotel to the tragic spirits aboard the Queen Mary, these aren't just ghost stories... they're documented hauntings with real history. 🔗 BOOK YOUR HAUNTED STAY : The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado: https://www.stanleyhotel.com/ [https://www.stanleyhotel.com/] Most Haunted: Room 217 (Stephen King's Room) Also Check Out: Room 401, The Concert Hall, Fourth Floor The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California: https://www.queenmary.com/stay.htm [https://www.queenmary.com/stay.htm] Most Haunted: Stateroom B340, Engine Room (Door 13) Ghost Tours & Paranormal Investigation Packages Available The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas: https://expedia.com/affiliates/eureka-springs-hotels-the-crescent-hotel-and-spa.FNuceTM [https://expedia.com/affiliates/eureka-springs-hotels-the-crescent-hotel-and-spa.FNuceTM] Most Haunted: Room 419 (Norman Baker's Office), Room 218 (Michael the Stonemason) Nightly Ghost Tours & Paranormal Investigation Experiences The Emily Morgan Hotel, San Antonio, Texas: https://expedia.com/affiliates/san-antonio-hotels-the-emily-morgan-a-doubletree-by-hilton.K3AFKHo [https://expedia.com/affiliates/san-antonio-hotels-the-emily-morgan-a-doubletree-by-hilton.K3AFKHo] Most Haunted: 7th Floor, 12th Floor, Room 1408 Walking Distance to The Alamo & Riverwalk The Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago, Illinois: https://expedia.com/affiliates/chicago-hotels-congress-plaza-hotel.TZ9oOBg [https://expedia.com/affiliates/chicago-hotels-congress-plaza-hotel.TZ9oOBg] Most Haunted: 7th Floor, South Tower Rooms Prime Location on Michigan Avenue #hauntedhotels #paranormal #ghoststories #hauntedplaces #paranormalinvestigations 🎙️ ABOUT THE COMMON HISTORIAN: Welcome to the intersection of history and the supernatural! Every week, we bring you long-form interviews with paranormal investigators, historians, and experts exploring the haunted locations that shaped America. From in-depth investigations to spine-tingling mysteries, we uncover the stories that history books left out. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly paranormal content! Long-form interviews every Saturday (2 per week in October!) Paranormal Shorts throughout the week Deep dives into haunted historical locations 📅 BOOK A GUEST SPOT: Are you a paranormal investigator, historian, or expert with a haunting story to share? Book an interview: https://calendly.com/thecommonhistorian/30min [https://calendly.com/thecommonhistorian/30min] 🔗 CONNECT WITH US:

No Fakes, No Fear: The Dark Echoes Approach to Ghost Hunting!

Step into the world where history meets the supernatural! In this episode of The Common Historian, Jeremy sits down with Matthew Ryan Kondracki—filmmaker, producer, and host of Dark Echoes Paranormal (Amazon Prime, ParaFlix, YouTube, and more). Discover how Matthew’s cinematic eye and commitment to authenticity have made Dark Echoes the “realist paranormal show” out there. We dive deep into: • The origins of Matthew’s filmmaking journey and his unique approach to ghost hunting • How a filmmaker’s perspective changes paranormal investigations • The importance of authenticity and debunking in the paranormal field • Behind-the-scenes stories from Dark Echoes, including unexpected moments and lessons learned • The challenges and drama of the paranormal community—and why Matthew chooses to go his own way. Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just love a good ghost story, this conversation offers a fresh, honest look at the world of paranormal investigation . Watch @darkechoesparanormalshow on Amazon Prime, ParaFlix, Sling TV, Paranormal Investigation TV, and now on YouTube! Check out Dark Echoes on YouTube at @darkechoesparanormalshow Paraflixx: https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/dark-echoes-paranormal-paraflixx-paranormal-plus [https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/dark-echoes-paranormal-paraflixx-paranormal-plus] If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Let us know your thoughts in the comments—and as always, see you in the shadows. #Paranormal #GhostHunting #DarkEchoes #Filmmaking #Podcast #Supernatural #AmazonPrime