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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the ghostly fingerprints
In the basement below his infamous Psychic book shop, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle displayed his most prized paranormal possessions in what he called the Psychic museum. Some of his favourite pieces were what he described as spirit fingerprints and spirit hands.
As the table turns ...
Table tipping or table turning as it was once known has become popular again within the paranormal realm. I look at the work Michael Faraday did in trying to understand what was causing the tables to move and some of the theories as to how it all works.
Paranormal positivity
I wanted to highlight some 'paranormal positivity' I have seen within the Australian paranormal community over this past week.
Testing telepathy: Pain and Taste
For decades, academics and Scientists have tried different ways to test if people were capable of sending and receiving messages on a telepathic level. Let's look at pain and taste sensations.
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.
What the eyes can't see
With eyes on auroras, discussions soon turn to what we could see with our eyes compared to what was shown on a camera or mobile phone. It makes me wonder, just what is there that the eyes don't see?
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!