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…
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 immort…
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…
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 shap…
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…