For over two decades, folklorist and scholar Michael E. Bell has researched into the macabre world of New England’s vampire tradition—far removed from the cloaked, nocturnal predators of pop culture—his reveals something far more unsettling: a past …
Haunting Grounds of History Battlefields are charged places. Where hundreds or thousands perish in the span of hours, the air seems to thicken with memory, pain, and mystery. The dead lie beneath the soil, the living move on, and yet, across cultur…
Subject: Melchior Joller (1818–1865) — Lawyer, Journalist, Member of the Swiss National Council Location: Joller Residence, Switzerland Reported Activity Period: 1860–1862 (Culminating in August 1862) Overview This report chronicles a sequenc…
On 26th May 1828, a bewildered and seemingly disoriented teenage boy appeared in the streets of Nuremberg, Germany. Clutching a letter addressed to the local cavalry captain and barely able to speak or walk properly, this boy introduced himself as K…
Shropshire is a county of contrasts, where landscapes shift dramatically from the flat and seemingly endless plains in the northeast to the rolling hills and ancient woodlands of the southwest, where lakes like those at Ellesmere punctuate the scene…
History We are not certain when exactly Bannockburn House was built, though it is widely believed that the Jacobean building most evident today was built by Sir Hugh Paterson, 1st Baronet of Bannockburn, between 1673-1675. Records from this tim…
The Pursuit of the Strange and Unseen “In any field, find the strange thing and explore it.” These words from physicist John Archibald Wheeler encapsulate the essence of scientific curiosity—especially when it comes to the unexplained. The MACRO-PK…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…