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The 2%
Peter Underwood once said “98% of reported hauntings have a natural and mundane explanation … it is the other 2% that have interested me for over 40 years.”. While there are things we can't necessarily explain, we also must remember that not everything is paranormal.
Being sensitive to different cultures and the deceased’s privacy during paranormal investigations
When conducting an investigation, it is important to discuss with the venue what you can and cannot disclose out of respect for the deceased and their families.
What if there was proof?
What if there was undeniable scientific proof that the paranormal in some form existed? Would it be accepted? Would humans be ready to accept it?
Carrier Waves
Many believe that spirits can talk to us through EVP recordings and spirit boxes. Let's look at carrier waves and why people work with them.
Am I dreaming?
An experience I had waking up the other night and seeing something that ultimately wasn't there inspired me to look once again at hypnopompic hallucinations.
Stigmas of the paranormal
There are a lot of stigmas associated with the paranormal. Let's start to break down two of the most popular ones by understanding their true nature, without the embellishment from Hollywood.
Optical illusions and perception
Optical illusions show us how easily our minds can be fooled into seeing only one side of the picture. What we see is often not the entire truth. Let's look at optical illusions and how we perceive reality and why this is important to understand when it comes to the paranormal.
I am interested in the paranormal, how can I get involved?
You have an interest in the paranormal and want to do more, but you don't know where to start. Here are some tips on how you can take your interest further.
The observer-expectancy effect
Otherwise known as the experimenter effect, this is a cognitive bias that can cause us to unknowingly manipulate or misinterpret the results of an experiment. Even the questions we ask or the way we guide subjects during a paranormal investigation can affect the outcome of the experiment.
Jumping on the paranormal bandwagon
While it can be easy to just follow, don't lose yourself by jumping on the paranormal bandwagon. Think for yourself!
Feeding off fear
I recently rewatched the classic horror movie The Tingler from 1959 which is all about fear and it got me thinking. As investigators, we speak often about how much the power of suggestion can influence a person. How much of what we experience is us feeding off the fear of the other people with us?
Blindspot Bias and the Paranormal
Sometimes we won't take another person's opinion on board because of their belief system or how they investigate. We think they are biased. At the same time, however, we are failing to recognize that by thinking this way, we too are being biased.
The 3rd law of motion and the paranormal
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Let's discuss this within the world of the paranormal.
Evolution of the blue book
Researchers from 100 years ago speculated there was a network of mediums that collated and shared information in the 'Blue Book' to assist their readings. In the modern world, our digital imprint is much easier to find. What happens when you have AI and machine learning in the mix?
The sounds that make us angry
When a person unknowingly hates a sound so much, Misophonia can trigger an episode of rage and a person's fight or flight response to go crazy without them even knowing. How could this apply during a paranormal investigation?
Apports, Asports and JOTT
Apports and Asports are two different sets of paranormal phenomena which are the opposite of one another. Both are considered to be a form of paranormal teleportation which were usually demonstrated during spiritualist seances and are a part of physical mediumship demonstrations. Is it an act of the medium or can spirits make items appear or disappear? Could this be related to what we know as the JOTT phenomena?
The importance of fact over fiction
The paranormal and history seem to go hand in hand, however, we must be careful not to let a good ghost story replace facts.
New interview with Strange Encounters Down Under
I recently sat down for a chat with the team from Strange Encounters Down Under
Static Electricity and the paranormal
One of the latest trends over the last few years seems to be devices that detect static electricity. Let's look at static electricity and if it has a connection to the paranormal.
Light and paranormal investigation
Humans can see in both light and dark conditions. While there is an adaption process that our eyes go through, studies have found that light also affects our cognition and how we remember things. So what does this mean for investigating in the dark?
Dermo-Optical Perception
Otherwise known as Eyeless Sight, Dermo-Optical Perception is the ability to perceive colours by simply touching an object. Is this a form of ESP or something people can train themselves to recognise? While we focus on sight and sound, perhaps more attention should be paid to touch?
The anchoring effect & the paranormal
The anchoring effect is a form of cognitive bias where a person relies too much on information they already know which influences their decision-making process. Let's explore how this can impact us during a paranormal investigation
Ghosts in the machine
Hauntings are reported all over the world and often in the strangest of circumstances. Many believe spirits in their own homes are trying to make themselves known through everyday household items. From toys making noise through to computers being controlled by some unseen force, is it something easily explained or is there more to it? Is there a ghost in the machine or is technology scarier than a ghost?
White Noise
While we use white noise to conduct sensory-deprivation experiments and even to enhance our EVP sessions, it makes me wonder. Is it actually helping? Is white noise causing a person to feel something 'paranormal'? What does white noise do to the brain? Does it help or hinder our senses?
A sensed presence
Our brain is programmed to protect us. Physically, it puts us into fight or flight mode to avoid potentially getting hurt. Psychologically, it can make us think we are having a paranormal experience to give us comfort or help us through a difficult situation. It is called a sensed presence.
Voices from the other side?
From a disembodied voice, clairaudience to mistaken identity, let's look at some of the different ways a person could hear voices and what could cause them. Are they paranormal or just normal?
LiDAR, Face ID Technology and the paranormal
Here are some different ways that paranormal investigators are making use of LiDAR and Face ID technology.
Suggestibility and the paranormal
We are aware of how much the power of suggestion can influence a person, particularly during an investigation. While we take this into account, it is the subtle suggestions that are influencing us and we don't even realise.
Past Life Regression
Past Life Regression is a hypnotic technique that allows a person to access their subconscious to supposedly recall events from a past life. Are we really remembering a past life or could these memories be implanted by suggestive questioning? What ethics should be considered?
Smartphone Ghosts and image aliasing
The way our smartphones take photographs mean we can do more with them than ever before. The way some modes take photos however, mean it is quite easy for ghostly figures to appear that aren't ghosts at all!
Scrying and the Troxler Effect
Scrying is a form of divination that has become a method paranormal investigators use as a form of spirit communication. The Troxler Effect is an optical illusion that causes our surroundings to disappear and distort when we focus on something for a prolonged period of time. So what does this mean for staring at ourselves in the mirror?
Cold Reading and the Barnum Effect
The Barnum effect is a phenomenon where people interpret a generalised phrase or general information as being specific to them. This can not only apply to a psychic reading, but often occurs during paranormal investigations as well. People often unknowingly connect dots to make something relevant to them when in reality, it isn't.
Vibroacoustics, Helmholtz resonance and ghosts - OH MY
What is just a sound to one person, could be a poltergeist to another! How does sound physically affect a person? Can it make us believe we are being haunted? Can it also heal us?
Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it isn't there!
Our brain is really good at blocking out things that we don't need to see and it turns out, this is really important for us to know when it comes to the paranormal. So let's look at why!
The false positives of paranormal equipment
More than ever, people are using a range of devices to measure their surroundings in the hope of detecting something paranormal. Here are some of the common things that can cause a false positive reading.
Dopamine and the paranormal
Does our belief in the paranormal come down to brain chemistry? Is dopamine the reason we seek patterns in the way we interpret information? If no two brains are the same, what does it mean for interpreting paranormal experiences on a wider scope?
Why we like to be scared
Do you remember your most profound paranormal experiences? Do you remember the details clearly of what happened or do you more focus on how it made you feel? It turns out, our brain really likes these feelings, so do we unknowingly seek out to be scared? Does it mean that when we are feeling that adrenaline and fear that we are interpreting things the wrong way?
Thought Transference
In the late 1800's, thought transference became quite popular. Not only were people performing what seemed to be such acts on a public stage, people were playing what was called 'The Willing Game' in their homes. By touching another person, could they transfer a thought to another? Fast forward into modern-day society, and Scientists believe they have recorded evidence of thought transference via the internet.
False Memories and The Misinformation Effect
A false memory is either a distorted recollection of a past event or it is a completely fabricated one. It can range from getting a very small detail wrong to remembering a whole event that never actually happened. The misinformation effect is a study that highlights how easily memories can be implanted into another person by using suggestive questioning. This should be taken into account both when interviewing people and when recollecting our experiences.
Cognitive bias and the paranormal
A cognitive bias is an error in the way that we think. Sometimes our brain does play tricks on us and it is important for us to know how our brain works so we can determine if what we have experienced is simply a product of our brain or if it could actually be something more.
Scopaesthesia: Is somebody staring at me?
Do you ever 'feel' like you are being watched? Scopaesthesia is a phenomenon when people can 'feel' if a person is staring at them. Is it an act of ESP or is our brain really good at picking up on cues?
Stuff Paranormal Investigators Need To Know Volume 2: My brain is the key that sets me free
Stuff Paranormal Investigators Need To Know Volume 2: My brain is the key that sets me free is now available worldwide! Here is some more info about my latest book!
Belief, perception and ESP
Belief is a topic that is often talked about in paranormal settings. More often than not, the discussion is around how belief influences our perception. But what role does belief play when it comes to ESP?
Infrasound VS Ultrasound
Infrasound and Ultrasound are low and high-level sound frequencies that the human ear cannot hear. Both can also affect a person and what they perceive to be paranormal.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias where a person overestimates how much they think they know about a subject.
The Ideomotor Phenomenon
The ideomotor phenomenon is an involuntary muscle movement that can explain why a person's hand moves when using an ouija board or pendulum. How does it affect telepathy experiments? What role does it play in divination? Is it accessing genetic memories within our subconscious or is it simply controlled by our own beliefs?
Palinopsia, afterimages and apparitions
Lighting affects the way our eyes perceive the environment around us. Changes can cause us to see things that are not really there. It makes me wonder, is there a connection between palinopsia, afterimages, and sightings of apparitions? Is the simple act of staring at the light on a video camera and then looking up causing us to see something that isn't really there?
Do we cast people into paranormal stereotypes?
Do we cast people into paranormal stereotypes? Are we implicitly bias towards the different stereotypes within the paranormal field?
Paranormal or a trick of the eye?
We can't always trust what we see. Here are some common tricks of the eye which are often mistaken as something paranormal.
Tachypsychia, fight or flight and the paranormal
Time slowing down is often reported during paranormal experiences. Is time really slowing down or is it all in our perception? How does fight or flight play a role in the way we react during a paranormal investigation?
Cryptomnesia and paranormal investigating
Cryptomnesia is essentially a memory or information that you know, but you are not aware that you know it. A forgotten memory. Can this impact the information we believe we are receiving during our paranormal investigations?
Paranormal VS nature
Common possible signs of a haunting also mimic things caused by nature. Possums growling, birds chirping and even the sounds of bats flying overhead can make a person feel they are experiencing something paranormal. Let's explore paranormal VS nature
Autophony and the breathing ghost
Have you ever been in a situation where no one else is around you and suddenly you can hear breathing like someone is standing next to you? When you turn, there is no one there, but you can still hear the breathing. While it would be easy to think maybe there is a ghost standing next to you, it could also be a case of what is known as Autophony. Autophony and other ear conditions such as tinnitus often make us think something paranormal is happening by causing what is called auditory hallucinations. What is an auditory hallucination and how can hearing loss cause us to hear things that aren't there?
Tips to help with your paranormal research
It can be really daunting when you want to start researching the paranormal and you don't know where to start. Here are my tips to help you out!
Experiences of JOTT
I asked you to submit your experiences with JOTT: where an item goes mysteriously missing and comes back. Here are some of those stories!
Pepper’s Ghost
Pepper's Ghost is a trick illusionists use to project an image. It is similar to the way a hologram works and is essentially a case of reflection. When you take a photo from inside a car or from behind a window, you could be photographing your own version of Pepper's Ghost!
Are we willing to accept evidence?
The description of a book I am reading sparked a train of thought that I felt compelled to write about. It asked, "if we are willing to take evidence of such often off-limits topics seriously". Does the backfire effect mean we will not accept this information?
Dark adaptation and red Light
When our eyes are exposed to light and then dark, they go through an adjustment period called dark adaptation. During a paranormal investigation, we are often not allowing our eyes to properly adjust to a change in light. This can cause us to see things that are not there. Red light however can help with this process.
High levels of EMF can make a person feel they are experiencing something paranormal
EMF is something a lot of investigators will look at to possibly debunk paranormal phenomena. Symptoms of EMF exposure mimic those 'feelings' people get when they feel something paranormal is happening. So let's look at EMF a bit closer and what it does to a person.
Kinesis and the powers of the mind
Telekinesis is considered to be the power to manipulate or move objects using the mind. While psychokinesis is one of the more well-known ability, there are other lesser-known categories as well. From hydrokinesis to pyrokinesis, let's explore the different categories.
Perceptual Bias and the Paranormal
How we perceive the paranormal is influenced by our own belief systems. Perception and reality are different. Expectation alters perception. So let's look at an actual study on perceptual bias and the paranormal.
The Narrative Fallacy - Turning paranormal investigations into ghost stories?
The narrative fallacy leads us to see events as stories. Does our brain's need to recap things as stories to understand them mean we are not seeing things as they really happened?
Paranormal Glossary
Glossary of common paranormal terms
The problem with pareidolia
People tend to become quite attached to pictures they believe are paranormal as they often represent a connection to an experience. Many pictures are debunked as pareidolia which is still often dismissed by many due to this emotional connection. Is pareidolia something hard-wired in our brains or is it a cognitive subconscious decision as to how we interpret it?
Daydreaming about ghosts
Daydreaming is a natural thing that we as humans do. Could entering a state of daydreaming make us think something paranormal is happening? Alternatively, does accessing this state of daydreaming allow us to see things as they truly are?
Things to look for when analysing a photo
I get asked from time to time what tools I use to analyse photos so I thought it would be helpful to share the information for those who like to go a little bit deeper when looking at a photo. Have a read and then tell me your tips for reviewing photos!
Inattentional Blindness & the paranormal
Sometimes what we are looking for is right in front of us, but we can't see it because we are too focused on something else! If we are too focused on that piece of equipment or too busy thinking of questions to ask etc, we may be missing something right in front of our eyes!
Emotional investment
Sometimes we become emotionally attached to an experience, evidence, history, and even a location. How can this impact us during an investigation? How can we use this to our advantage?
Anomalistic psychology, critical thinking and the paranormal
We talk about applying critical thinking to the way we investigate the paranormal, but sometimes it is easier said than done. How does knowledge help us? Does anomalistic psychology help? What are the characteristics of a critical thinker and how can we apply this to the way we investigate the paranormal?
Self Fulfilling Prophecy
Do we find what we are looking for simply because we believe in it? What is self fulfilling prophecy and how does it connect to the paranormal? Could our belief fuel potential paranormal activity?
Clustering Illusion or Synchronicity?
Clustering Illusion is a form of cognitive bias where a person sees a pattern in what are random sequences or events. How does this affect the way we think about paranormal phenomena? Is it random or is it synchronicity?
The funhouse effect & claustrophobia
Certain surroundings can make us feel claustrophobic or like we are in a funhouse. Your brain can have trouble processing this and it can cause a person to feel sick, dizzy, like they have vertigo and even induce a feeling like you are being watched. How does the funhouse effect and claustrophobia apply to the paranormal? Could this explain certain experiences?
Light anomalies you see with your own eyes
There is a big debate in the paranormal field when it comes to orbs. We cannot trust what we capture on film or video if we didn't see it with our own eyes. So what about light anomalies that people do see with their own eyes? Let's explore the different reasons why we may see balls of lights with our own eyes.
Slow Shutter speeds and paranormal photos
Do you have what you think is a blurry apparition in your photo? What about those coloured rods? It is a case of motion blur due to a slow shutter speed. What can you do to avoid motion blur on your photos? Here is why it happens in your photos and how to avoid it!
Cobwebs & paranormal investigating
We go out usually at night into old buildings, some of which are in almost derelict conditions. They can be dirty, unclean and unkept. One of the common things you encounter on an investigation is not just the scary concept of spiders ……. But the cobwebs they are behind. Cobwebs sometimes can be mistaken for something else.
The observer effect and the paranormal
The observer effect in physics suggests that just observing a phenomenon will inevitably change it. In psychology, it suggests that a person behaves differently once they are aware they are being observed. What could this mean for paranormal phenomena?
Hypnopompic Hallucinations
Hypnopompic hallucinations are described as unusual sensory phenomena experienced just before or during awakening. Let's look into this a bit further and how they may often be misinterpreted as something paranormal.
Lights On VS Lights Off - Daytime VS Night time
Why do we fall over ourselves in the dark when we can investigate with the lights on? Why do we investigate at night when we can investigate during the day? I compare the two and look at the pros and cons.
Sleep deprivation
From our reaction time to our perception and judgment being affected, even mild sleep deprivation can have an adverse effect on a person. Let's look at what sleep deprivation does to the mind and the body.
Classical conditioning and the paranormal
Classical conditioning is a reaction we learn based on association. So it makes me wonder, where do we learn some of our paranormal associations?
Painting with light to create a ghostly photo
Often people think that the only way to deliberately fake a 'ghost' photo is to use photoshop or some kind of ghost app. It is actually something that can be achieved in a few different ways, by using a slow shutter. I am going to show you a technique called 'painting with light' which can be used to give a 'ghostly' effect
Apparitions
Apparition is a common term used by paranormal investigators to describe a sighting of a 'spirit'. From seeing people before they die to a full-bodied apparition in period clothing, let's look at the different kinds of apparitions.
The Thatcher Effect
The Thatcher effect is an optical illusion where the brain is unable to interpret distinct features on a face when it is viewed upside down. While not directly related to the paranormal, it does open up some questions as to how our brain interprets information.
Ghostly image or diplopia?
Are you suddenly seeing what you feel are 'apparitions or ghostly images' more frequently? While there could be something happening, it could be a case of diplopia aka double vision!
Parasomnia and the paranormal
A lot of people report paranormal experiences at night when they are either falling asleep or actually asleep and feel they have been visited or even 'attacked' in a dream. Some behaviours at night time can often be interpreted as paranormal, when they are also a 'parasomnia'. Is it all apart of falling asleep, or does this state allow us to become more susceptible to the other side? Let's look at some common parasomnias and how they are often tied into the paranormal.
The Autokinetic Effect
We know the brain loves a good optical illusion. When our brain and eyes work together to interpret what we see, often it tricks us into thinking things are moving around. The autokinetic effect can make stationary objects seem as if they are moving in the dark. Some UFO sightings could be attributed to this phenomena. So let's look at the autokinetic effect in more detail.
Pareidolia, why we see things that aren't there
When we take a photo and review it, sometimes we see things that we didn't see with our eyes at the time. Often it can look like figures in a grainy mist. Is this a picture of a ghost or is it how our brain processes information? Known as pareidolia, it is a term you will hear quite a lot from paranormal investigators. Here is why your brain 'sees' things that are not really there.
Psychometry
Psychometry is a psychic ability where a person is able to read the history of a physical object simply by touching it.
Tulpa, Poltergeists and Thoughtforms
You will have heard about Poltergeist hauntings, but have you heard of a Tulpa? Tulpa is a common yet widely unknown term in the paranormal field. Are a poltergeist and a tulpa the same thing? What is a thoughtform? Let's look into all of this and more!
Blindfold Experiments
Introducing a blindfold to your paranormal investigations induces sensory deprivation and can give some interesting results. Here are some ways you can use a blindfold on your investigations! What ideas do you have or what have you tried when using a blindfold during a paranormal investigation?
Do spirits communicate with us during dreams?
It has long been said by many that believe in spirits that they feel they can communicate with us or give us messages through our dreams. Let's look at the different dream states and their claimed connections with spirit visitation. Are they just dreams, or something more?
How to investigate the paranormal with no electronic equipment
Let's look at the different things you can do to investigate the paranormal, without all the electronic devices.
Residual VS Intelligent Haunting
Investigators often like to label a potential 'haunting' as either residual or intelligent. What do these mean and how do you tell the difference?
Trusting that gut feeling
Trust your gut is a term we all often use. I know I do all the time. In a field where we are always promoting rational and critical thinking, should we be trusting our gut feelings when it comes to paranormal investigating?
The Stone Tape Theory
What is the stone tape theory? Is it connected to residual hauntings?
Bats and Frequency
Bats use echolocation to communicate and navigate with one another. As the sound is ultrasonic, it is not something we hear with our own ears. If you are doing an investigation outside, could a digital recorder pick up these ultrasonic sounds which are then confused with something paranormal?
The doorway effect
Do you ever walk into the room with an intention and then suddenly as you enter the room you have completely forgotten why you walked in the room to begin with? This can fall under a memory phenomenon called 'The Doorway Effect'. The main trigger - walking through a doorway. So what does this mean for how we recall information during our paranormal investigations?
Water and the Paranormal
Do you believe that water acts as a conduit for paranormal phenomena? Water has connections with the paranormal in many ways. Let's look at some of the theories and ways in which water is associated with the paranormal and mythology.
Experimenter Enthusiasm
Why is it that people report when using a new technique, piece of equipment or conducting a new experiment is that it seems to work initially and results later drop off. Is it a case of experimenter enthusiasm?
The Scientific Method
A lot of investigators (myself in the past included) often advertise that we take a scientific approach to paranormal investigation, usually because we use equipment. When you compare this to the actual scientific method, are we really being that scientific just because we have a gadget? What is the scientific method and how can we apply it to paranormal investigating?
The old school tricks of deception - Rapping
During the spiritualist era starting in the mid 1800's, there was a new interest in people trying to make contact with their loved ones through seance. Sadly, a lot of the mediums performing these seances were frauds and used some very creative tricks of deception to convince their audience that they were the real deal. Let's explore some of the techniques that were used to recreate rapping and how we can be mindful during modern day paranormal investigating.
Live streaming during paranormal investigations – Do’s and Don'ts!
Live streams are fast becoming a popular tool for investigators for lots of reasons and like anything can be good and bad. Here are some tips for a great live stream! What are your do's and don'ts?
The Rabbit Illusion
Researchers have created a visual illusion in order to demonstrate a little brain trick called postdiction. It has been nicknamed the ‘Rabbit Illusion’. It highlights the brain's tendency to 'fill in the blanks' and makes us perceive things differently to how they actually were.
Disembodied voices
There are a lot of fancy terms to describe certain paranormal experiences. One of those is a 'disembodied voice'. What exactly is it? Is it different to EVP? What are some explanations for this phenomena? I look at it from a few different angles to get you up to speed.
Effectiveness of baseline readings
While we do prep work and baseline readings before an investigation, does doing this during the day and investigating at night or even on a different day affect these results? How should we work with our baselines?
Ethics, grief and the paranormal.
Just because we can, should we? In an unregulated industry, there are certain things we need to stay away from. While it can be a bit of fun for some, there are people that are grieving or protective of family members who have passed away that we need to be considerate of. How soon is too soon?
Paranormal 'Hot spots' and their influence on investigations
When investigating a property or location, an investigator usually asks for the 'Hot Spots'. Why is activity focused to one particular area and does this information influence the way we conduct our investigations? More to the point, should it?
Misconceptions of a mobile phone
Catching orbs without a flash, night vision and thermal imaging filters, ghost apps and digital recordings. These are often used in conjunction with smartphones and wrongly misunderstood. This is breaking down some of the misconceptions when it comes to using your smartphone for paranormal investigating. Remember a phone was not designed to be a 'ghost hunting' tool.
Cold spots and the paranormal
One of the common theories amongst paranormal investigators is that cold spots could mean something paranormal is occurring or is about to happen. What natural explanations can cause us to feel these cold spots and what is the best way to measure them? Do you believe a cold spot means there is a spirit around or is it something else?
Energy drinks, sugary treats and paranormal investigating
We all love to take energy and sugary drinks and bags of chocolate and lollies with us when we go investigating. It seems like a good idea, but is this having an effect on our bodies that we are possibly misinterpreting as paranormal?
Using white noise in paranormal investigations
What is white noise and what can it be used for? What do people use it for in paranormal investigations? Here is all you need to know about white noise.
Analog VS Digital Recorders ... Which is better for paranormal investigating
Old school investigators swear by their analog recorders and magnetic tape while new school investigators like the convenience of a digital recorder. So which is better for paranormal investigating? I look at the pros and cons
Understanding the basics of EXIF Data for reviewing paranormal photos
When reviewing photos, we are always telling people to look at the EXIF data because it is a valuable tool for understanding the conditions in which a photo was taken. I explain what the EXIF Data is, how to access it and how to read it when reviewing photos'
Digital VS Film Photography .... Which is Better?
Digital VS Film. Which is better for paranormal investigating? Is one more reliable than the other? I look at the pros and cons of both.
Top tips for paranormal investigating
With the help of my Living Life in Full Spectrum followers, I have compiled a list of top tips for paranormal investigating! Thanks to all who contributed.
Regardless of your views, you must be respectful!
We all have different opinions, but respect is key. If you go into a location being disrespectful to their wishes, it can cause damage to the field because they might just close the doors to everyone else.
What is infrasound?
Infrasound is yet another phenomenon that can cause us to believe we are having a paranormal experience. Having an understanding of how it works is actually beneficial to investigators not only to help us debunk hauntings, but we can use it to aid our experiments as well.
Poltergeists
No doubt you have come across the term 'Poltergeist' during your investigating travels. What does it mean? What is a typical 'poltergeist' haunting and can it be attributed to pre teen hormones?
Activity occurs any time of day (even when the sun is out!)
While as investigators we investigate at night for a variety of reasons, phenomena is reported to occur at all times of day. If you are investigating the paranormal, there is also no rule you have to turn the lights off.
EVP Burst Sessions
All about EVP Burst sessions
Finding a venue for your next paranormal investigation
Want to investigate a new location but don't know where to start?
Flash photography and the paranormal
Flash photography and paranormal investigating are not a great combination. Here are the reasons why I don't like it.
Trespassing is not only illegal, it gives investigators a bad rep
Trespassing is illegal and damaging to the paranormal field
Being sensitive to different cultures and the deceased’s privacy during a public paranormal investigation
When conducting an investigation, it is important to discuss with the venue what you can and cannot disclose out of respect for the deceased and their families.
Understanding the different causes of ORBS
From dust through to moisture, bugs and even ghosting, here is how and why your camera or smartphone produces 'ORBS'.
Different types of hauntings
You hear people talking about residual and intelligent hauntings, but what does it all mean?
EVP - What does it mean and how do I capture one?
You hear the term EVP thrown around a lot but what does it mean and how can I catch one?
Just because it's called ghosting doesn't make it paranormal
Not all orbs are dust. Some are the results of a photography term called ghosting which is really a form of lens flare. Here is all you need to know about ghosting and how to spot it and why it appears in your photos. The most important thing to note is just because it is called ghosting by photographers, doesn't mean it is paranormal!
Should you research before an investigation?
Some like to go in blind and some like to research before an investigation. Why is it important to research before an investigation?