Ghosts - how to hunt for them and the equipment you'll need. Plus general information of ghosts and hauntings.
A woman wonders about the apparition her mother is seeing, and what it's message might be.
A dissection of the movie Paranormal Activity -- what the filmmakers got right and what they got wrong.
The little ghost of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
A collection of articles about Halloween, including true, scary stories.
Scary stories encounters with ghosts at Halloween
Readers are invited to send in photos of their paranormal-themed Halloween costumes for a chance at winning some prizes
The Latest Paranormal News and Views
In the 1970s, a psychical research group "invented" a spirit named Philip. To their astonishment, Philip actually made contact with them through a host of incredible psychokinetic phenomena.
A reader asks how he can communicate with a ghost that might be in his mobile home.
Reader Question: Can Ghosts Attack?
Do mysterious, shadowy entities drift into our world from some other existence, dimension or time? Shadow beings seem to be reported with more and more frequency. What are they? Where do they come from? We spoke with Jason Offutt, author of "Darkness Walks: The Shadow People Among Us" about this unnerving phenomenon.
Concerned, curious about EVP
Incubus and succubus attacks
What is DOP (disappearing object phenomenon)?
What is EVP (electronic voice phenomena)?
What is Old Hag Syndrome?
What is the difference among a ghost, a poltergeist and a haunting?
Up-to-the-minute news on the paranormal and unexplained from around the world.
Do you believe that good ghosts exist?
In this interview, parapsychologist JJ Lumsden, author of "The Hidden Whisper", talks about his book and provides fascinating insights into the study of hauntings, psychokinesis, mental healing, poltergeists, and more.
How do you know if that persistent rapping on your walls is bad plumbing or a mischievous spirit? Here are some of the signs of a haunting - and what you can do about it.
Review of Shadows of the Dark by John Zaffis and Brian McIntyre.
Forget about Ouija boards, séances and spiritual mediums. The new way to communicate with the dead is through electronics. From your About.com guide.
A review of the DVD, Dead Whisper.
Enough experiments have been conducted to demonstrate that orbs are nothing more than dust, rain, pollen or some other particulate. Let’s drop it as a paranormal possibility.
Answers to frequently asked questions about ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists and more.
An interview with ghost hunter and clairvoyant Melba Goodwyn.
Do you believe in ghosts? The many thousands of reports from all over the world leave little doubt that haunting experiences are quite real. But what causes them and why? From your About.com guide.
Every Halloween since 1927, a séance has been held to see if legendary magician Harry Houdini would try to contact the living from the world beyond death. From your About.com guide.
The tools, techniques, information and forms you need to investigate hauntings in your area. A review of Richard Southall's book.
In the 1970s, a psychical research group "invented" a spirit named Philip. To their astonishment, Philip actually made contact with them through a host of incredible psychokinetic phenomena. From your About.com guide.
Yes, they're out there... waiting to be heard and seen. And there are several ways you can make it happen, on the web or in your own home! From your About.com guide.
Knocks on walls, objects thrown about by unseen hands, furniture moved around by the invisibl. These are classic manifestations of what has become known as poltergeist activity. Here's how to handle them.
One of the world's foremost authorities and researchers on ghosts and hauntings offers a fascinating, often surprising view of these perplexing phenomena.
Is there any way to get in touch with the dead?
Interesting photos that seems to show a link between anomalous orbs and the "other side."
A reader believes poltergeists are probably the work of spirits
Worried about disappearing objects
Alone at night in a haunted house, most people would be terrified at the sight of an apparition. But why? Have ghosts really earned the reputation of being harmful to humans?
A challenge to every paranormal researcher and every ghost hunting group out there – even the nationally known ones: Let’s find that breakthrough.
Top paranormal researchers answer an age-old question
An interview with Ed and Lorraine Warren on their religious and spiritual beliefs, and how they became the world-renowned ghostbusters that they are today.
Strange noises rouse you from your sleep. Objects inexplicably disappear and hear phantom footsteps in the hall. Looks like you might be haunted! What do you do? Here is step-by-step advice.
Very well done site that includes all manner of information about ghosts and ghost hunting, including pictures, EVPs, stories and more.
Veteran ghost researcher Dale Kaczmarek explains in detail how a haunting should be investigated.
One alternative hypothesis is that the "ghost experience" is caused by the interaction of some infrequent/sporadic, external stimuli with an individual’s neuropsychological makeup.
As children, all of us had our favorite playthings: dolls, teddy bears, toy soldiers; the list goes on. But how many of us ever suspected that those same toys might have been haunted?
Can "something" follow a paranormal investigator home? Yes, says this TAPS article. Here's how it happens and how to get rid of them.
Author Dennis Hauck investigates strange events that took place in a haunted cabin in the dense woods of Colorado.
There are attested cases of entities hurting people, even leaving marks on the body. Does this suggest the entities are real, or can other elements explain the phenomenon?
Mike Roberge, of the Paranormal Research Center of Rhode Island, offers excellent information on "ghost photography" - what works and what doesn't.
Can babies and children see angels, spirits and ghosts? Yes, this article says. When a child comes into this world they are what we term "close to the grave."
The paranatural paradigm deals with other dimensions of reality beyond our own and apart from the supernatural. Philosopher Paul Kurtz examines the paradigm in the context of life after death.
It takes years of studying the available literature and the wisdom and knowledge of others -- as well as to know oneself -- before one faces the inhabitants of Shadow World, says Brad Steiger.
Digital cameras save ghost hunters a lot of money, but this author could never accept the authenticity of the images that were photographed by them. Has he changed his mind?
Ghosts are different things depending on who you ask. While 32% of Americans believe in ghosts, according to a 2005 Gallup poll, there is a divergence of opinion as to what constitutes a ghost.
The ideal way to experiment with a ghost would be to bring it into the laboratory, where it could be studied under controlled conditions. While it is not possible to do so, some parapsychologists have attempted the next best thing.
Just like living humans, ghosts maintain their unique individual personalities and traits. From the friendly, curious and playful to the grumpy and reclusive, we must respect and be mindful of these foreign fourth dimensional citizens.
Takes a look at ghost hunting and puts it in a historical and cultural context, feminism, gender roles, and mythos.
Whether you need to get verification of activity through a paranormal investigator or need the help of a cleansing ritual, you will need some type of documentary evidence to present. Here's how, plus a list of local investigators.
Can the uninvited be invited to leave? Numerous remedies exist for "ghost releasement." If you think you have a ghost on premises and would like it to leave, consider this article.
There are five broad categories of ghosts, according to the authors of this site, and they reveal how to exorcise each kind.
Demons are one of the known inhuman entities out there. Fortunately, they are a rare occurrence.
In this style of haunting the entity or entities are aware of their surroundings. Most of the time you will find that these spirits are not confined to one spot, they can move around freely.
Poltergeist is from a German word meaning noisy spirits. Reports of poltergeists date back to Ancient Roman times.
The most common style of a human haunting is a residual haunting. A residual haunting is like having an impression made in time.
Whether we accept ghosts as existing or not, stories of ghosts persist. Could it be that there is value in those stories? Could they have a distinct purpose that guarantees they will exist?
There are several types of ghosts, and this site provides a brief explanation of each along with its basic characteristics and a photo depicting its normal appearance.
Who ya gonna call? Become a ghostbuster yourself with the equipment you can purchase here.
This guide is provided as a reference for anyone who is interested in a serious attempt to find and record phenomena which may be evidence of the paranormal.
All you ghosthunters out there now have a one-stop shop for all the equipment you need, including electric and magnetic field detectors, infrared thermometers, hygrometers, sensor probes and more.
While much of the high-tech equipment is optional, anything that makes it easier to monitor an environment is a must-have for serious ghost-hunters. Here's what you need.
Researchers offer a wide variety of opinions about the best time for successful ghost hunting. Some say dusk, others say after 9 p.m., some insist on midnight, and a few favor dawn.
Based on information that we have gathered over the years pertaining to the existence of the other side, we can finally put it to good use. This article provides one perspective for ghost hunters.
Several members of the Philadelphia Ghost Hunters Alliance give their opinions on what ghosts might be.
Attempts to answer: Are ghosts alive? Or are they dead? Are they fact? Or are they fiction? Are they natural, supernatural, hallucinations or real?
People all across the globe once believed virtually the same thing about what happened after death - that human beings possess not one, but two souls, which were in danger of dividing apart from one another when a person died.
Trying to decipher things to determine if there is possibly a ghost in your presence is hard. Here are some ways that you can determine if there is a ghostly visitor without the use of equipment.
This is a good site for would-be ghost hunters. Includes information about each type of ghost, conducting an investigation, equipment, using Ouija boards and more.
Every culture has its unique cast of ghosts, ghouls, and demons, so Hawaii's melting pot of cultures is a supernatural smorgasbord. Here are a few traditional nightmarish entities, and advice on how to protect yourself from them.
If you are interested in the paranormal, and would like to jump on the investigation bandwagon, there's no shortage of information. There are some easy things you can do, to ensure you have the best experience possible, in your quest to become a paranormal investigator.
Joshua Smeaton's comics/graphic novels follow the adventures of a group of teens as they explore various haunted locations. Several issues are available online for free.
The site features the investigations of this group's ghost hunting investigations, and includes interesting photos and videos of what they found.
Hooded beings seem to be a unique subset of the ghost phenomenon. Although not all experiences are the same, the similarities outweigh the differences, perhaps indicating that this is a special kind of ghost encounter.
If they are to make any sense, says this article, we need to address the "system" by which a haunting could occur; in other words, place all the suggested elements into a graded theory.
This would be more convenient as an article, but it exists as a series of tips that summarize many of the practices that ghost investigators use on their ghost hunts.
Authors note that fictional characters have a tendency to take on a life of their own. But few readers realise just how literally they mean it.
Charlyn Keating Chisholm, About.com's Guide to Hotels/Resorts/Inns has taken her fair share of photos of unexplained orbs in her travels. Here she explains her technique.
In a hypnagogic state, an individual who is in the most profound state of sleep, is awakened and their body remains paralyzed. Hallucinations range from demonic, angelic to ghosts and other unworldly beings.
Why is it that ghosts today are so different from the ghosts that used to haunt places centuries ago? At least that's the premise of this questioning article.
Lots here, including photos, stories, ghost-hunting tips, investigation reports, local ghost clubs and more.
Several case studies that the ISPR has investigated are detailed here, including "The Girl in the Slave Quarter" and "Houdini."
Great information for would-be ghost-hunters, including where to find them, the tools you need, rules for investigation and more.
Defines the different types of apparitions an investigator might come across, what they are and how they might relate to human consciousness.
Most parapsychologists consider hauntings to be "recordings" of past events that are repetitiously "replayed" and "decoded" by those sensitive enough to perceive them.
Current studies, this site says, indicate that the poltergeist situation is caused by a living person who is typically involved simultaneously in another stress-inducing situation.
Several true reports from the American Ghost Society, including Greenwood Cemetery, Salem Churchyard and Bell's Jewelry Store.
A resource for kids, parents, and educators who want some help in framing the supernatural discussion with the younger audience.
This site explains how to build and use a manteum - a little curtained room with a mirror that, they say, can be used to contact departed spirits.
Ghost hunters do many things as individuals some may seem practical, others downright strange. But if the evidence you collect from using such tricks are worth it, why not learn from others' success and failures?
Children generate poltergeist activity by channelling energy into the quantum mechanical vacuum, say physicists.
This page is interesting in that it was developed by a skeptic - a skeptic who has had an unexplained experience and is interested in getting to the bottom of it. You'll find reader experiences and discussions here.
Houdini was known for debunking fraudulent Spiritualist mediums and alleged evidence that purported to be paranormal. On at least one occasion though, Houdini found that he didn't have all of the answers!
The debunkers say ectoplasm is nothing more than cheesecloth extruded at an opportune time. However, it's difficult to believe that eminent men of science could have been fooled over and over again.
This nicely done site includes photos, stories, investigations, excerpts from books and even some contests.
Despite many thousands of reports of apparitions since the beginning of history, the evidence for the paranormal remains very sketchy. It is not too hard to see why this is, and why skeptics remain to be convinced.
Attempts to answers why hauntings occur, what causes a spirit to remain earth-bound, why certain locations are "chosen," and how to possibly get rid of a ghost.
Although the media would seemingly have us believe that every other house on the block is inhabited by ethereal beings, according to this article, a true haunting is more unique than one might think.
This is the home page of Ed and Lorraine Warren, considered by some to be the top ghost hunters in the U.S. Investigations and photos included.
This article looks at a psychological explanation for hauntings: the transferring of human tensions, haunted houses as universal symbols, etc.
A tough look at the rash of ghost investigations shows on television, which the author finds most disappointing.
Tips on using today's ghost-hunting gear, including night vision cameras, EMF meters, infrared thermometers, and even more everyday equipment.
Paranormal responsibility, this article says, is understanding your equipment, understanding your camera, voluntary peer review of evidence, paranormal propriety, asking permission to enter any abandoned location, knowing your audience and integrity.
This group has a new concept, breaking the boundaries of distance and creating a virtual window into live investigating via high quality broadcasting over the internet. Sign up!
What do ghosts smell like? Occasionally you will hear of someone describing something banal like Uncle Bob's pipe tobacco, but it is not a big feature of modern day channeling or mediumship.
World famous Ghosthunter Peter Underwood has seen his fair share of spooks and haunted places. Here he talks about his favorite Australian haunts and spookiest cases.
Can the mischievous antics of poltergeists be duplicated by electromagnetic anomalies? Read this interesting article.
For ghost hunters searching for verifiable evidence, the ghostly narrative is the first step toward an investigation, for it’s within the narrative the ghost hunter will uncover the clues needed to warrant an expedition into the dark realms of the otherside.
Dr. Dave Oester offers his thoughts on the exorcism of ghosts, and perhaps why in most instances they should just be left alone. Interesting.
The website of ghost hunter and author Richard Senate. Richard has articles on current ghost sightings, paranormal photos, EVPs and more weird stuff.
The Scole Group has been seeking proof of life after death. Their evidence includes pictures, videotape, "apports" and voice transmissions.
Where did the idea for the séance come from and how does it work? This article provides some interesting background.
Haunted Earth weighs in on the "orb" controversy, arguing that many they have photographed are "real," meaning spirit activity. They explain how to recognize a "real" orb.
This website is devoted to exploring the shandow people phenomenon, what they are all about, who they are, who they work with and what they really want.
Ghost hunting and the suitability of electronic measuring devices: procedures and equipment used in ghost hunting as opposed to paranormal research; the two are mutually exclusive and although similar are not interchangeable.
Lists 14 signs that your home might be haunted, and tells you the difference between a poltergeist and a haunting.
This experiment was modeled on the highly successful Philip Experiment - an artificial "ghost" created by the collective minds of eight researchers who created a false history to generate a collective hallucination of an imaginary person.
Could ley lines and an underground stream somehow be responsible for the poltergeist activity at this store and residence in Scotland?
Throughout time, mankind has strived to understand and explain mysterious apparitions on non-worldly "intelligence" that seem to have accompanied its very existence.
Why is so much time and effort concentrated on what traditional science says doesn’t exist? The article explains the whys and hows of ghost investigators.
Here is a complete online version of George W. Meek's original report about his Spiricom device, an electronic machine that he claimed enabled real-time communication with the dead.
Since time immemorial people have believed in an afterlife and its spirits within, and attempted communication using various oracles and techniques.
There has always been an eerie connection with the paranormal and the mysteries of the night. Long are the legends of the effects that the moon has on the creatures of the night, but how do they affect the spiritual realm, and what about the sun? Does it have a similar effect?
Table-tilting is where a gathering of people sits around a small table in a darkened room with their hands placed firmly on the table, hoping to produce sounds or table movement via spirits.
To those who are unfamiliar with the procedure of an ordinary séance with a medium it might be interesting to give an account of what might be usually expected to happen.
Paranormal research and investigation has revealed there to be three, basic categories of hauntings, or non-corporeal infestations: intelligent or human hauntings, residual hauntings and demonic or inhuman hauntings. Carl Johnson of TAPS explains.
Here are some guidelines for you to follow if you are going out ghost-hunting.
Today many have taken it upon themselves to research and explore haunted locations around the world. Here's the equipment needed to hunt for real ghosts in the 21st century.
Want to go ghost hunting? This company's EM meter measures static electric, radio-microwave and magnetic fields. Affordable, too.
An in-depth study into technical aspects of photography has concluded that orbs may be airborne particles located within a theoretical ‘orb zone’ in front of a camera.
Did you know there are many different types of ghosts, and, further, that not every being that inhabits in the spiritual realm is necessary a ghost at all? This article explains.
Over time, a haunting can loose its power, almost dwindling away to nothing. However, a haunting will sometimes be recharged, especially in areas that possess a high amount of energy.
There are many theories about what ghosts are - internal projections, energy forms and disembodied spirits of the dead. This article breaks them down into some widely accepted categories.
Explains one theory of what ghosts are, why they are here and where they are most likely to be found.
When a scientist invited a young medium to live in his home, was a drama more of the flesh than the spirit being played out? The sexually charged world of the Victorian séance.
Answers to: Should you move out? Stay? Talk to the specters or ignore them? What is the best thing to do? Should you contact a ghost hunter to come in an investigate?
President Abraham Lincoln held séances in the White House. These meetings were reported in the press at the time, yet few people condemned the president because so many prominent people had embraced the Spiritualist craze.
Pseudoskeptics and debunkers are usually quick to smirk and scoff at reports that spirits wear clothes. Indeed, it even exceeds the boggle threshold of many who believe in a spirit world.
We are still unable to produce any real evidence for the existence of ghosts. Maybe it isn't that ghosts simply don't exist, but our method of obtaining evidence should be perfected.
