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Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the unknown with The Grave Talks - the weekly paranormal podcast and interview show hosted by the master of horror storytelling, Tony Brueski. Each week, Tony brings in new guests who bravely share their haunting experiences with ghosts and the spirit world, spanning every corner of the paranormal realm, from supernatural encounters to demonic possessions, shadow people, and beyond. You'll be on the edge of your seat with every episode, hanging onto every word as you explore the unexplained, the terrifying, and the unknown. Subscribe now to The Grave...

Get ready to have your spine tingling and your hairs standing on end with the Daily Paranormal Podcast hosted by Tony Brueski. This show is no joke - it's packed with real-life horror stories of ghosts, demons, haunted houses, possessions, shadow people, and all things supernatural that will leave you quivering with fear. Our listeners can't get enough of our bone-chilling tales, describing them as the "best ghost story podcast out there." Don't expect the same old cliché zombies, vampires, witches, and werewolves here - we go way beyond that to deliver a solid, spooky experience that even ...

This is the story of Miss White, a woman who lived in the author’s village 80 years ago, a pioneer who realised her ambition to become a farmer during the Second World War, and how she worked to become accepted within this community. Nicola Chester, too, dreamed of becoming a farmer but working with horses was the only path open to her. Was it easier for women to become farmers in the 1940s than it is now?

Welcome to Paranormal Deep Dive, the podcast where we go beyond the surface and plunge into the darkest corners of the world's most infamous hauntings. Join our hosts each week as they uncover chilling details, explore eerie legends, and investigate the supernatural forces behind the biggest paranormal stories of our time. From haunted houses to ghostly apparitions, cryptic creatures, and everything in between, we separate fact from fiction and dig into the mysteries that keep you up at night. If you're ready for the truth behind the terror, take a deep dive with us.

At 28,251 feet, K2 might be almost 800 feet shorter than Everest, but it’s a far harder climb. It will kill you on the way up and the way down. Mick Conefrey guides us through the early story of the legendary mountain and the extraordinary attempts that led up to its first ascent in 1954 - these are tales of riveting drama and unimaginable tragedy.

Winner of the 2024 Richard Jefferies Award for nature writing Shortlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation A Times Science Book of the Year ‘Sophie writes fantastically, chronicling the most important issues facing nature conservationists today.’ Chris Packham For...

Discover the definitive exploration of the paranormal in "Ghost Science." This audiobook melds ancient wisdom with modern science to demystify the phenomena of ghosts and spirits, transcending mere ghost stories and skeptical dismissals. Delve into humanity's enduring fascination with the supernatural, from the burial rituals of ancient cultures to the sophisticated tools of today's ghost hunters. Inside This Audiobook, You Will Explore: Historical Foundations: Trace how ancient beliefs shape modern perceptions of the supernatural.

In paranormal contexts, ghosts are generally understood to be the spirits or residual energy of deceased individuals who, for various reasons, remain in the physical world. Belief in ghosts is widespread, though not universally accepted, with many people reporting experiences that suggest their existence.

Giving you the creepiest, scariest, sweetest and horrifying tales from the UK and beyond.

A collection of short ghost stories, bedtime stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ghost Lab tells the astonishing story of the wild ecosystem of paranormal profiteers and consumers. But it also reveals how the twin scourges of declining scientific literacy and eroding trust in institutions have created space for armies of pseudoscientists to step into the minds of an increasingly credulous public.

Dive into the world of spectral phenomena through the eyes of a skeptical author who examines famous ghostly encounters. Drawing on early 20th-century scientific research in psychology, he sheds light on concepts like suggestion and hallucinations, while also exploring his intriguing beliefs in mesmerism and telepathy. The journey concludes with a fascinating look at ghost hunters and those who investigate psychic phenomena. - Summary by Rapunzelina

Rising from the depths of the North Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just 15 feet below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth.

The definitive story of the California redwoods, their discovery and their exploitation, as told by an activist who fought to protect their existence against those determined to cut them down. Every year millions of tourists from around the world visit California’s famous redwoods. Yet few who...

Generation X Paranormal is the podcast where curiosity meets the unexplained — and the paranormal gets personal. Hosted by Logan and Nicole Mathias, Generation X Paranormal explores real ghost stories, haunted locations, UFO and UAP encounters, cryptid sightings, and true tales of high strangeness — all told through the nostalgic lens of Generation X.Each episode blends firsthand investigations, interviews with paranormal researchers, and eerie real-life encounters with humor, empathy, and a no-BS approach. Whether it’s haunted houses, alien abductions, government cover-ups, or urban ...

Jason Horton & Rebecca Leib discuss and explore some of the most mysterious and interesting events in history. Take a trip to haunted hotels, abandoned malls, deserted amusement parks, paranormal experiences, infamous true crimes, and weird historical and cultural events. This is Ghost Town.

Welcome to “No Such Thing as Ghosts,” the hilarious and sometimes thought-provoking podcast where the supernatural meets skeptical logic. Each episode, true believer Andy spins a spine-tingling tale of the paranormal, while Greg—the ever-skeptical non-believer—challenges every eerie detail. Together, they explore chilling legends, haunted histories, and the mysteries of the human mind, and beyond. Whether you’re a ghost enthusiast or a hardened cynic, “No Such Thing as Ghosts” offers smart, witty banter and surprising insights into why we believe (or don’t) in things that go ...

Ivory's Ghosts is the first comprehensive, contemporary look at the world's most treasured organic material, ivory. Using a wide range of historical and firsthand reportage, John Frederick Walker tells the astonishing and sometimes savage story of ivory's enormous impact on both human history and that of its most important source: the majestic African elephant.

In this prize-winning essay for the 2021 Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies essay contest, Dr. Ruickbie examines the evidence for the survival of consciousness after death (“life after death”). Initially skeptical, he found that there was sufficient evidence from a wide variety of sources, including apparitions, reincarnation, near-death experiences, after-death communication, and premonitions, that met the contest’s criteria of being “beyond reasonable doubt.”

The Ghost in the Telescope is an insider's account of the Herschel Space Observatory, which was launched to answer two of the biggest questions in astronomy: How were the stars and galaxies born? Written in an engaging manner for a general audience, this book tells the stories of the telescope itself, the discoveries it made, and the engineers and astronomers who built and used it.