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…
Nandor Fodor, a prominent figure in the world of parapsychology and psychic research, has left an indelible mark on the exploration of the supernatural. Born on October 13, 1895, in Hungary, Fodor's journey into the realm of the unexplained was char…
Imagine yourself transported to a small Romanian village in the 1920s, where a young girl named Eleonore Zugun became entangled in a hair-raising poltergeist phenomenon that reverberated across the globe. Envision objects taking flight, inexplicable…
To listen to the podcast click here To order the book click here A pamphlet from 1624 describes a very intriguing, if brutal, account of the murder of a man from a small Somerset village called Old Cleeve. Mr Trat was the curate (parish priest) of…
Scotland's history is stained with a harrowing chapter of witch trials that spanned several centuries, leaving a haunting legacy of persecution and suffering. Accusations of witchcraft were rampant, and those accused faced dreadful methods of tortur…
It is often said that the Welsh have been unfairly associated with a morbid fascination, owing to the abundance of stories and superstitions surrounding omens of doom and portents of death that have thrived in the country. While these beliefs may ha…
When it comes to the realm of paranormal phenomena, poltergeist cases have always held a particular fascination for enthusiasts. Among the most renowned poltergeist hauntings are the Enfield Poltergeist and the haunting at 30 East Drive. These two c…
The Enfield Poltergeist Case, England: 15 Months 1977 to 1978 PK energy (psychokinesis, or the ability to move objects through the power of one's mind), which is what poltergeists are widely considered to be. Other theories are that spirits use th…
The paranormal has long captivated our imaginations, drawing us into a world of unexplained phenomena and mysterious encounters. However, the contributions of women in this field have often been overshadowed and overlooked. In her groundbreaking boo…
While the term Dark Tourism may be becoming more well-known through mainstream media by Netflix documentaries such as Dark Tourist and Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror as people wishing to immerse themselves in the events that have led to t…
Have you ever wondered how our ancestors dealt with the mysteries of the supernatural world? Ancient Mesopotamian society held a treasure trove of beliefs and practices related to ghosts, spirits, and the unseen. Delving deep into the world of magic…
This month sees the podcast celebrate a HUGE milestone of 100 episodes. To celebrate this marker I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey thus far and give some special shout outs to episodes and moments along the way. I also want to…
In 2012 I began researching what proved to be my very strangest and indeed most life-changing book. Having acquired the dubious distinction of becoming the world expert on Medicinal Cannibalism in 2011 with the first edition of Mummies, Cannibals an…
By Rachel Hayward One evening in the late 1950’s some ten years plus before I was born, my parents put my two brothers, aged eighteen months and two and a half years, to bed as they did every evening. My parents were blessed with two boys…
Unconscious Bias Our brain making judgements and assessments unknowingly- your brain making judgements on your behalf. An example could include the group of people we spend time with. Sometimes we like a stranger for no apparent reason. They’re in …
A group of Canadian parapsychologists came together in 1972 to create a ghost and prove that the human mind could conjure a spirit through collective imagination, visualisation and expectation. It is a thought I have spoken about more than once on s…
KRAMPUS Santa’s European counterpart and earliest incarnation Saint Nicholas brings something other than just presents to your house. He brings along a horned demonic sidekick, Krampus. Although Krampus appears in many variations, most share some c…
Oxfordshire and Warwickshire in England during the nineteenth and early twentieth century was a relatively impoverished region with agricultural wages among the lowest in the country, Anglicanism was strong and chronic want persisted in the villages…