Feb 1, 2020
Karen tells us about her research into the strange 1921 case known as "The Guyra Ghost." Rocks thrown, windows broken, strange knockings, spiritualists, and more! Her write up of this investigation appears in the January 2020 issue of Fortean Times.
Discussed in this episode:
The Guyra Ghost Mystery (1921) - lost...
Jan 22, 2020
We are joined by Rebecca Fox, who has been both a witch and a science & skepticism advocate, to discuss the history of modern witchcraft.
RIP Terry Jones (of Monty Python) who passed away on Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020.
Discussed in this episode:
Gerald Gardner, father of Wicca
Margaret Murray,...
Dec 29, 2019
Tana's Thesis: Paying Respects: Death, Commodity Culture, and the Middle Class in Victorian London.
Death Photos of the Victorian Age - memento mori
The Catholic incorruptible saints
British "natural death" burial laws
The Cremation Society (behind the 1902 UK Cremation Act)
The Highgate Vampire case...
Dec 24, 2019
A reading of The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold. Karen and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Oh - and if you're doing any traveling for the season I suggest you steer clear of Xebico.
Some background on...
Dec 19, 2019
We're joined by veteran monster investigator Joe Nickell (of CSI) to discuss three historic sea monster cases he thinks he's solved. Classic monsters and science in this one.
Case Files discussed in this episode:
Also mentioned: Karen has...