How this 1985 documentary 'scared us' and sparked a paranormal TV craze
On a crisp winter evening in 1985, a documentary was broadcast with a preview that promised to scare viewers out of their minds. It did not disappoint. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the program's broadcast Haunted on Australian
Up-to-date research shows that almost half of Canadians believe in paranormal phenomena – ghosts and so on
What would you say if you were told that paranormal phenomena existed? Well, almost half of Canadians would agree with that. What exactly is a paranormal phenomenon? It refers to phenomena that science cannot explain and are not part of
The Vampire of Croglin Grange: the secret of the legend
The Vampire of Croglin Grange was passed down as a true story told and published. But what was the truth behind this vampire story, and was there actually any truth to it? Nestled in the pastoral countryside of Cumbria, England,
What is the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society's supernatural beliefs
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like answered by an expert, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. What is the difference between ghosts and demons? – Landon W., 15, The Colony, Texas
A Brief History of the Haunted House in Western Cinema and Literature
The door closes unexpectedly; footsteps are heard on the stairs; face seen in the window. The haunted house is a staple of gothic writing, television and film, but what is it about this humble setting that makes it so fascinating?
The Curious Case of Annie Dennett and the Vampire Vine
Vines growing from coffins and decaying corpses were a local superstition marking the vampire graves of those who died of consumption. This was the case of teenage Annie Dennett, who was believed to be feeding off her diseased father. In