Paranormal

Ghosts, ghouls, UFOs and skeptical investigations; psychics, supernatural beliefs and folklore.

Paranormal

Ed and Lorraine Warren: past masters of paranormal self-promotion

Michael Marshall -
For more than 50 years, it was hard to find an alleged paranormal case that the Warrens didn't insert themselves into – and assert as demonic
UFOs

The influence of sci-fi media on Zimbabwe’s Ariel School UFO sightings

Gideon Reid -
When a dozen children at Ariel school Zimbabwe reported seeing aliens in 1994, ufologists falsely assumed they'd had no exposure to UFO and sci-fi media.
Ghosts

The “Greatest Ghost Sighting ever”: the Grey Lady of the Theatre Royal, Bath

Andy Owens -
Considered by some the greatest ghost sighting ever recorded, the Grey Lady of the Theatre Royal, Bath is alleged to have been witnessed by 850 people at once
Superstition

Catching Killers, Not Curses: how to investigate Africa’s ‘Money Ritual’ crimes

Keith K Silika, Sani K Bayero -
Many ritualistic murders in Africa are under-investigated, with evidence written off as superstition, rather than clues as to the perpetrators.
UFOs

Exploring the Archives for the Unexplained

Mark Horne -
For anyone with an interest in UFO history – whether believer or skeptic – the Archive of the Unexplained is a fascinating dive into the woo of a bygone era.
Paranormal

Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 3: The value of adversarial collaborations

Chris French -
Two small trials failed to prove lucid dreaming was real – so why, when analysing their results together, did a significant result emerge?
Psychics

How did psychics fare with their predictions for 2025?

Michael Marshall -
Every new year, the media features predictions for psychics for the year ahead - and every year, those predictions underwhelm of fail.
Cryptozoology

Why I don’t believe in… Bigfoot

Blake Smith -
Bigfoot may be the most enduring pop culture cryptid, but its appeal owes more to folklore, hoaxes and the will to believe than any reliable evidence
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