As preservationists, we here at PreserveCast are usually concerned with the physical history: what we can know from the cold hard facts.

But seeing as how it’s October and Halloween is around the corner, we thought we’d talk a little about haunted history.

Author Colin Dickey joined host Nick Redding to talk about the history of ghost stories and share what we can learn from the places that scare us.

If you’ve ever wondered why American horror stories typically feature an old Victorian mansion or forgotten roadside motel…this episode is for you!