Noble and relentless, Houdini’s 1920s crusade against fake mediums revealed shocking tricks that forever changed how we view the supernatural.
Houdini’s War on Fake Mediums (1920s)
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The Greenbrier Ghost: A Spirit’s Testimony in Court (1897)
A haunting case from 1897 reveals how a ghost’s testimony changed justice forever—discover the chilling details behind the Greenbrier Ghost.
Capturing a Ghost: The Brown Lady Photo (1936)
Hauntingly famous, the 1936 Brown Lady photo’s true story and secrets behind capturing this ghostly image remain shrouded in mystery.
The Cottingley Fairies Hoax: When Fairy Photos Fooled the World (1917)
Nostalgic yet curious, discover how two girls’ fairy photos in 1917 deceived the world and what secrets lie behind this legendary hoax.
Founding of the Society for Psychical Research (1882)
With a vision to scientifically explore the paranormal, the Society for Psychical Research was founded in 1882, sparking a groundbreaking quest to understand the unexplained.
The Fox Sisters and the Birth of Spiritualism (1848)
Witness how the Fox Sisters’ 1848 séances ignited Spiritualism, forever changing beliefs about communicating with the afterlife and inspiring countless spiritual movements.
Salem Witch Trials: When Fear Gripped Salem (1692)
Curious about how fear and superstition fueled the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, leading to tragic consequences that still resonate today.
Ancient Egypt’s Cursed Tombs
Legend has it that ancient Egypt’s cursed tombs hold secrets that could unravel history—what mysteries lie within their shadowy depths?
The Haunted Castles of Europe
Frightening tales and ghostly legends await at Europe’s haunted castles, where every shadow holds a secret begging to be uncovered. Are you brave enough to explore?
Ghosts of the Civil War Battlefields
In the shadows of Civil War battlefields, restless spirits roam, whispering secrets of a tragic past that still beckon the living to explore.
