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Feb. 6, 2025

Parapsychology Resource Bank

A comprehensive collection of websites, organisations, research archives, and media dedicated to the study of parapsychology, psychical research, consciousness, and related phenomena. 1. Parapsychological Organisations & Research Institutes Key Or…

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Jan. 23, 2025

Loyd Auerbach: A Life in Parapsychology

Loyd Auerbach, MS, is a world-renowned parapsychologist, educator, author, and entertainer whose career spans more than four decades. With over 45 years of experience investigating paranormal phenomena and 40 years teaching courses on parapsychology…

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Jan. 21, 2025

The Restless Queen of Sudeley Castle

Sudeley Castle, in the lush Cotswold hills, has long been a place where history and myth intertwine. Its walls, weathered by time and the elements, hold the weight of centuries-old secrets. And among the most chilling of those secrets is the tale of…

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Jan. 16, 2025

Conjuring Philip: The Experiment that Shook the World of Parapsychology

In the world of the paranormal, one question remains persistent: can strange, otherworldly phenomena be scientifically proven? From ghost sightings to inexplicable rapping sounds, humans have long sought answers about the existence of spirits. The s…

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Jan. 7, 2025

The Haunting of Epworth Rectory: A Timeline of Fear and Mystery

In December of 1716, the tranquil life of Epworth Rectory, a rural parish in Lincolnshire, was upended by a series of strange and terrifying events. This haunting, later referred to as the "Epworth Poltergeist," would leave a permanent mark on both …

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Dec. 24, 2024

A Dark Christmas Eve Legend

Beneath the cold stone walls of Wawel Castle in Kraków, deep in the heart of its most secret recesses, lies the Dragon’s Den—Smocza Jama, a place of shadows and ancient whispers. This limestone cave, once the lair of the infamous Wawel Dragon, is ho…

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Dec. 17, 2024

The Haunting of Christmas Nights

In the long, dark winter months of old Britain, the heart of the home was the hearth, where families gathered for warmth and comfort. Yet, it wasn’t just the glow of the fire that pulled them close. It was the stories—the ghostly tales spun from lip…

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Dec. 11, 2024

The Founding of the Society for Psychical Research in Christchurch and the Rise of Spiritualism

In the quiet city of Christchurch, New Zealand, during the mid-20th century, there was an air of curiosity and mystery lingering just beneath the surface of public life. Between the everyday rhythms of a bustling city, a small but dedicated group of…

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Dec. 2, 2024

The Forgotten Grave: Love, Ghosts, and Technology in Kensal Green Cemetery

Kensal Green Cemetery has long stood as a monument to the Victorian fascination with death. Among its sprawling grounds, intricate mausoleums, and elaborate tombstones, stories of grief, mourning, and legacy linger in the air, capturing the essence …

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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 continued to…

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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, dating back to t…

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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 harbingers of bad …

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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, long…

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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 immortalised…

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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, unyi…

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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 shaped dirigible…

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