Where Haunted Houses Came From

<p>If you think haunted houses predate all 50 of the US states - this episode might surprise you. We dive into the history of haunted houses with the foremost expert on the history of Halloween and then get a behind the scenes look with the Godfather of haunted houses. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks so much to all the featured interviewees ::</p> <p>Lisa Morton (author) <a href="https://lisamorton.com/zine/?p=578" target="_blank">Trick or Treat : A History of Halloween</a></p> <p>Jeff Baham (author) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unauthorized-Story-Disneys-Haunted-Mansion/dp/1683900405/" target="_blank">The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disneys Haunted Mansion</a></p> <p>Leonard Pickel (owner) <a href="https://hauntrepreneurs.com/" target="_blank">Hauntrepreneurs.com</a></p> <p>Jan Knuth (auther) <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-Afraid-Slay-Women-Industry/dp/1736836706" target="_blank">Not Afraid to Slay : Women of the Haunt Industry</a> (owner) <a href="https://www.greyhousehaunts.com/" target="_blank">Grey House Haunts</a></p> <p>....</p> <p>Special Notes:: Take a look at the original spooky dark ride at <a href="https://www.hollycombe.co.uk/fairground/haunted-cottage" target="_blank">Hollycomb Steam in the Country</a></p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatingchristmas/message