Beyond accusations and hysteria, explore the shocking truths behind the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and uncover the hidden sources fueling this dark chapter.
Salem Witch Trials (1692): Context and Sources
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Ghostwatch: The BBC’s Halloween Hoax (1992)
Lurking behind Ghostwatch’s fake paranormal broadcast is a shocking truth that reveals how a daring BBC hoax challenged television ethics forever.
The Highgate Vampire Panic (1970)
Portraying a chilling legend, the 1970 Highgate Vampire Panic reveals how fear, media, and folklore ignited a haunting mystery worth uncovering.
Possessions at Loudun: Demons in 17th Century France (1634)
Just as religious hysteria erupted in 17th-century Loudun, uncover how faith and fear collided to ignite a societal crisis that still captivates historians today.
The Cursed Village of Kuldhara (1825)
Lurking in Rajasthan’s desert, Kuldhara’s haunted past and mysterious curses beckon explorers to uncover its chilling secrets.
The Ghost Ship Mary Celeste (1872)
Keen to uncover the haunting mysteries of the Mary Celeste, the legendary ghost ship adrift since 1872, and what secrets it still holds.
The Hammersmith Ghost Murder Case (1804)
Witness how superstition and hysteria led to a deadly mistake in the 1804 Hammersmith Ghost Murder Case.
Edison’s “Spirit Phone”: A Ghost Gadget of the 1920s
Lurking in 1920s legends, Edison’s “Spirit Phone” remains a mysterious device with secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Voices From Beyond: the First EVP (1959)
A groundbreaking 1959 recording revealed mysterious voices from beyond, inspiring ongoing intrigue and debate in paranormal research—discover the story behind EVP.
Devil’s Footprints: A Winter Mystery (1855)
Discover the eerie story of the Devil’s Footprints and uncover the secrets behind this baffling winter mystery that still puzzles historians today.
