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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 u…

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 wa…

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…