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…
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…
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…
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 spanned over …
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 healer, drawin…
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…
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 down throug…
‘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, children are told eve…
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 Iron A…
Japan is a country teeming with spirits and ghosts. At least that’s what it feels like. After three decades of living here as an American expat, this is still one of the most fascinating aspects of the culture to me. But why the abundance of otherwo…
Deep in Somerset lies Wookey Hole, a series of fascinating limestone caverns that have held onto their secrets for millennia. These caves have long been intertwined with tales of the supernatural, myths of witches, and strange unexplainable occurren…
Nearly two years ago, when I decided to write the book that would eventually be entitled A Magical World, my primary motivation for embarking on such a time-consuming labor was personal. Throughout my entire life (especially starting around the year…
My new book, Dogsygen, celebrates the Secret Lives of Dogs in a number of different ways. ('Dogsygen' is dogs + oxygen: the whole daily ecology of dog fun, sociability and delight in nature which dogs offer us all across the world.) It showcases som…
Nestled in the shadows of Brampton, England, lurks the eerie legend of Gervase Matcham, a man whose soul was forever shackled by the weight of a heinous crime. Tales of his spectral presence wandering between two local pubs have permeated the quaint…
Edgar Allan Poe emerges as an uncanny harbinger of macabre fate. His eerie tales, like ominous incantations whispered from the abyss, conjure a world where reality and fiction intermingle in a dance of chilling synchronicity. Among the myriad tales …
Colonial Park Cemetery of Savannah, GA is one of the oldest cemeteries in the state and is the oldest in the city. It was previously known as the “Old Cemetery,” before it became a park and received burials for over a century, from 1750 through 1853…
The pursuit of justice has often taken peculiar and, by today's standards, inexplicable forms. Long before the advent of modern forensic science, which includes DNA analysis, fingerprinting, and bloodstain pattern analysis, courts relied on rituals …
Mysteries of Warwickshire Witchcraft Warwickshire, a picturesque county in the heart of England, is renowned for its charming landscapes, historic towns, and associations with notable figures from the world of magic and witchcraft. From the birthpl…
There once was a young man at Nunhead, Who woke in a coffin of lead; “It is cosy enough,” He remarked in a buff, “But I wasn’t aware I was dead.” The Perils of Premature Burial (1905) Cemeteries gain a reputation for being haunted for rea…
Unravelling the Enigma of Coker Hill The Coker Hill poltergeist case stands as a captivating and mysterious incident that unfolded in the quaint hamlet of Coker Hill in Somerset, southern England, during the latter part of the 19th century. This en…
The UK's rail network, dating back to 1825, stands as a testament to centuries of history and the countless passengers who have traversed its tracks. Yet, beneath the clatter of wheels and the hustle of commuters, a shroud of ghostly tales and inexp…
The Great Western Railway, a marvel of engineering and history, weaves stories not only of steam engines and pioneering spirit but also of the supernatural. As trains whistle through picturesque landscapes, they carry with them whispers of phantom a…
In the haunting tapestry of execution ballads, the melodies play a role as evocative as the words themselves. These ballads, immortalising tales of crime, compassion, and retribution, often wove their narratives into familiar tunes. A tradition span…
The Art Of Dying In the midst of the religious and spiritual fervour of the medieval era, a literary and artistic movement emerged that focused on the art of dying, known as the ‘Ars Moriendi’. This Latin term translates to "The Art of Dying," and…