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Credible Witnesses – 5 UK Ghost Sightings By Historical Figures
Just as all chimps are animals, but not all animals are chimps… not all believers are Derek Acorah, even if all Derek Acorahs are believers. Thankfully for the believer, proponents of the paranormal include credible witnesses (as well as less believable characters). British Paranormal takes a look at its favourite British believers and witnesses, whose […]
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Visitors From Other Worlds – UFOs in 1950s Britain
On September 22 1956, scores of people in Lincolnshire witnessed something truly extraordinary in the sky. A silent, glowing orb sat motionlessly above the North Sea and was clearly observed by a large crowd of onlookers who had gathered on the promenade at Cleethorpes to view the spectacle. The object also caught the attention of […]
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How Spirit Trumpets Were Used To Communicate With The Dead
A spirit trumpet is a device used in séances and spiritualist circles, primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to amplify the voices of spirits communicating with the living. This simple tool is conical in shape and resembles a megaphone. The idea behind the spirit trumpet is that it acts as a conduit, […]
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Explaining Cold Spots & Temperature Fluctuations In The Paranormal World
From works of fiction to paranormal investigations, the concept of cold spots has been firmly cemented in the world of ghosts and hauntings. These are areas where the temperature is noticeably cooler than the surrounding environment and can be persistent, spontaneous, or fleeting. The most commonly cited belief relating to these perceived or measured temperature […]
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Understanding Elementals & Their Role In Contemporary Paranormal Research
As someone with an interest in the paranormal, you’ve most likely come across the term “elementals,” perhaps in connection with a famous haunting like that of Ireland’s Leap Castle, or maybe you’ve encountered what you believe to be an elemental as part of a paranormal investigation. But what exactly are these supernatural entities? Elementals are […]
