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Paranormal positivity
I wanted to highlight some 'paranormal positivity' I have seen within the Australian paranormal community over this past week.
Laying a ghost
We look at a magazine feature on Joseph S. Dunninger, a friend of Harry Houdini's who continued with his work after he passed. It is an interesting insight into just how some paranormal 'tricks' were performed.
Classic spooky movies to watch on a cold long weekend
While for many of you, the ideal Saturday night consists of a dark building, a case of equipment and hopefully some ghosts, there is also nothing better than a comfy Saturday night on the couch. If you are still after your paranormal fix, here are some classic spooky movies to send a 'tingle' up your spine.
Ghosts of the past: Mesmerio Seance
In this series, I take a look at some historical accounts of ghostly encounters published in newspapers. In this edition, we visit a Melbourne seance where the practice of mesmerism was on display. Before we dive into the article, we first need to look at a brief history of mesmerism.
LLIFS: Strange and Unusual: A family and their ADCs
In this week's edition of Strange and Unusual, reader Kevin tells us in depth about the After Death Communications (ADC) members of the family received after his Mother's death.
Resources to help with your paranormal research
Paranormal research goes much further than attending a paranormal investigation. If you want to delve into paranormal research but not quite sure where to start, here are my tips and resources where you can dive right in at your own pace!
A disembodied voice
One of the terms I often see thrown around is when someone is referring to a ‘disembodied voice’. What is it, what does it mean and is it different to an EVP? Here is all you need to know and some of my thoughts on potential explanations.
A simple question .....
EVP sessions are probably one of the most common techniques used by paranormal investigators. Let's look into the types of questions we ask and why we ask them.
Ghosts of the Past: BATMAN’S MELBOURNE The ghost of honor didn't make the party
In this series, I take a look at some historical accounts of ghostly encounters published in newspapers. In this edition, we look at Melbourne's most famous ghost haunting the Princess Theatre.
Tales of Aradale Lunatic Asylum: Horrifying procedures
In this instalment, I look at the horrific procedures such as electroshock therapy and lobotomies that occurred at places like Aradale Asylum. Did these procedures really help 'treat' the patients?