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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …