The most influential Scottish book in the history of witchcraft is Daemonology, written by King James VI of Scotland in 1597. This famous book is an analysis of magic, sorcery, witchcraft, demons, necromancy, and divination. But why did James feel the need to write another guide to witchcraft? Heinrich Kramer had already published his infamous
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Researchers examine the push toward ethical standards and professionalization, shedding light on the demographics and principles of modern mediums.
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The documentary “The Telepathy Tapes” navigates this uncharted territory, highlighting a misunderstood community while drawing both admiration and skepticism.
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In a new-ish study published in March of 2024 in the journal Cortex, an open-access journal devoted to the study of the nervous system and behavior, scientists temporarily suppressed the left medial middle frontal lobe and then ran tests for psychic ability on the test subjects. Subjects that had this area suppressed did better on
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It is time to strip away the veils of misjudgment and bring Helen Duncan’s story into the light. For too long, history has been written by those who sought to suppress her, distorting facts to protect their interests. But now, for the first time, we have direct evidence from Helen’s own family. We have proof that challenges the narratives dictated by authority figures of her time.
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From 1590 to 1662, a period of 72 years, the Scots accused between 4,000 and 6,000 people of witchcraft. Approximately 75% were women. The Scottish strangled and then burned at least 1,500 of those accused. In the history of witchcraft this is called the Scottish Witch Craze. (Curiously, by comparison, the English accused only 500
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A new paper published in Frontiers in Psychology examines the similarities and differences between skeptics, parapsychologists, (scientists who study psychic ability), and believers in psychic ability. It challenges the idea that skeptics somehow possess different or superior thinking skills in evaluating the evidence for psychic ability. Here’s the introduction: Introduction: Belief in psi, which includes
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Prepare for an unsettling journey through Antarctica, a ghostly frozen frontier where explorers’ tragic fates and eerie phenomena mix with scientific intrigue, dark secrets and the unexplained.
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Nestled in the heart of Hythe, St Leonard’s Church conceals a macabre secret within its ancient walls: an ossuary holding over 10,000 skeletal remains. This article explores the enigmatic crypt and delves into the lives of those who rest there, revealing a haunting blend of history, mystery, and medieval mortality. Join us as we uncover the silent stories etched in bone.
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Delve into the enigmatic R101 airship disaster, where technical failures intertwine with spiritualism. Discover how medium Eileen Garrett’s premonitions and Harry Price’s séances unearthed haunting details that transcend mere aviation history.
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