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Nov. 25, 2024

The Haunting of Rochdale: The Strange Case of the Gardener Family and the Water Phenomena

In the quiet suburb of Rochdale, Manchester, an otherwise ordinary bungalow became the focus of inexplicable paranormal activity, drawing the attention of investigators, psychics, and sceptics alike. This was no typical haunting; rather, it was a bi…

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Nov. 19, 2024

The Haunting of Ballechin House: Ghosts, Controversy, and the Fall of Ada Goodrich-Freer

The late 19th century was an era of fervent fascination with the paranormal. Victorian society found itself torn between the rationality of the scientific revolution and a romantic revival of the supernatural. Nowhere was this more evident than in t…

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Nov. 11, 2024

Murder On Pitt River…. The Beginnings Of A Legend And A Curse

The trial and execution of Slumach, an Indigenous man from British Columbia, remains one of the most controversial cases of the late 19th century. His arrest, trial, and ultimate execution for the murder of Louis Bee, a half-breed man, are shrouded …

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Nov. 5, 2024

Exploring Past Lives: Dr. Ian Stevenson’s Work on Reincarnation, Past Life Regression, and the Science Behind It

The concept of reincarnation—the belief that the soul or consciousness can be reborn into a new body after death—has intrigued humanity for millennia. From ancient religious doctrines to modern-day spiritual practices, reincarnation has …

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Oct. 30, 2024

The Lost Piper A Haunting Melody from Duntrune

In the rugged, haunting beauty of Scotland’s western Highlands, nestled along the northern banks of Loch Crinan, stands the ancient and stately Duntrune Castle. A relic of Scotland’s tumultuous past, this seemingly serene structure, dati…

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Oct. 22, 2024

The Last Witch Trials: Magic, Witchcraft, and the Law in Ireland and England

The history of witchcraft trials in Ireland and England is a dramatic narrative of fear, superstition, and shifting social and legal landscapes. Both nations, under shared English legal influence, saw waves of witchcraft prosecutions that reflected …

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Oct. 8, 2024

Eerie Tales of Paranormal Doubles

According to legend, doppelgangers (from the German word “double-walker”) are paranormal duplicates of a living person. These spectral entities appear uncannily identical to their real-world counterparts but are often perceived as harbin…

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Sept. 24, 2024

A murder, a dream and the discovery of a body.

The murder of Eric Gordon Tombe stands out as one of the most perplexing and mysterious cases in recent criminal history. For months, the details surrounding his death remained unclear, until a series of extraordinary events finally led to its unrav…

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Sept. 17, 2024

The Breath of Life: Exploring the Origins, Physiology, and Mysteries of the Soul

The concept of the soul is as ancient as humanity itself, tracing its roots to the dawn of civilization. Across cultures and epochs, the soul has been interpreted through many lenses, but common threads have emerged, linking the soul to breath, life…

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Sept. 9, 2024

A Summer’s Encounter with the Fair Folk

It was the summer of 1757, a day that began with the bright promise of an ordinary, sun-filled afternoon. Four children, their laughter bubbling over as they played, knew nothing of the strange encounter that awaited them at Cae Caled, a field not f…

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Sept. 3, 2024

The Haunting Legends of Oxfordshire: Tales of Highwaymen and Their Ghosts

The mist-shrouded roads of Oxfordshire have long been the stage for dark deeds and even darker legends. The history of this region is rich with stories of highwaymen—those shadowy figures who once haunted the byways, preying on the unwary. Yet…

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Sept. 1, 2024

The Infamous Highwaymen and Women of the United Kingdom: Tales of Crime, Punishment and Legend

For centuries, the figure of the highwayman has occupied a prominent place in British folklore. These daring outlaws, who preyed upon travellers along the country’s roads, have been both feared and romanticised. Their exploits have been immort…

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Aug. 29, 2024

The Hornsey Coal Poltergeist: A Forgotten Haunting of the Twentieth Century

The early months of 1921 witnessed one of the most bizarre and terrifying hauntings ever recorded in the quiet, suburban streets of Hornsey, London. Known as the Hornsey Coal Poltergeist, this case captivated both the local and national press, drawi…

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Aug. 22, 2024

Hereward Carrington: A Life in the Shadows of the Paranormal

Hereward Hubert Lavington Carrington (1880–1958) remains a towering yet enigmatic figure in the annals of psychical research. Born on October 17, 1880, in St. Helier, Jersey, Carrington's life was a curious blend of rigorous scientific inquiry…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Eileen Garrett and the Spectral Secrets of the R101 Airship Disaster

The R101 was a model of luxury and comfort. Known as “the giant of the air,” it was bigger than most ocean liners of the day. It was the result of an ambitious plan by the British government to build a series of airships- huge cigar shap…

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Aug. 8, 2024

The Ghosts of Epping Forest

On a foggy autumn evening, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, a lone figure ventured into the depths of Epping Forest. The forest, with its sprawling acres and dense foliage, seemed to whisper secrets of a bygone era. As…

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Aug. 1, 2024

Houdini's Last Séance and Thomas Bradford's End Experiment

It was Halloween night, 1936, and a crowd of 300 had gathered at the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel, anticipating an encounter with the spectral. This event was a final attempt by Bess Houdini to contact her deceased husband, the legendary illusionis…

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July 12, 2024

Aimee Semple McPherson: Evangelist, Media Pioneer, and Icon of Faith Healing in 20th-Century America

Aimee Elizabeth Semple McPherson, widely known as Sister Aimee, was a charismatic Pentecostal evangelist and a prominent figure in American religious history during the early to mid-20th century. Her life and ministry were marked by pioneering the u…

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July 10, 2024

Granville Oral Roberts

Granville Oral Roberts (January 24, 1918 – December 15, 2009) was a name synonymous with the rise of charismatic Christianity in the United States. As a televangelist, faith healer, and pioneer of the Prosperity Gospel, Roberts’ career s…

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July 8, 2024

Bruno Gröning: The Controversial Mystic Who Healed with Faith

In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, Germany was gripped by stories of miraculous healings attributed to a mysterious figure, Bruno Bernhard Gröning. Born in 1906 in Danzig, Gröning rose to prominence in the late 1940s as a faith heal…

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June 25, 2024

Somerset Supernatural: A Journey Through Haunted History

In the ever-expanding realm of paranormal documentaries, where over-the-top theatrics often overshadow genuine storytelling, "Somerset Supernatural," produced by Shackleton Films Limited, emerges as a beacon of authenticity. This observational docum…

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June 21, 2024

Lessons From The Land- How Ghost Stories Can Help Us Understand by Amy Boucher

Shropshire is a ghost ridden place. It seems as if every quiet corner hums with the spirits of the past and wherever you turn, you are walking upon well-trod ground. Scattered across these ‘Blue remembered hills’ are vibrant tales passed…

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June 17, 2024

Death Omens Of Ireland by Aoife Sutton-Butler

‘Long ago the Banshee was heard crying. She cries for a lot of families’: The Death Omens of Ireland.   Ireland has been an island long associated with stories of death, traditions, and folklore. As far back as primary school,…

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June 12, 2024

Ghosts And Folklore Of Dunster

Origins of Dunster  Dunster, situated at the threshold of the ancient landscape of Exmoor, holds a significant place in the history of the south-west of England. Evidently, the hill upon which Dunster Castle now stands was the location of an I…

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