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 s…
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 heal…
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…
‘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,…
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 I…
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 o…
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…