Category Archives: History of the Paranormal

Canadian Paranormal Cases: The Ghosts of the Mill of Kintail (S1EP38)

In this episode, we are digging into the paranormal cases that have been gaining popularity in Ontario – The Mill of Kintail. So turn down the lights and curl into a blanket as we talk about the history and paranormal evidence collected from Almonte, Ontario.

Historical Paranormal Case: The Donnelly Massacre (S1EP33)

Tonight, we’re diving into one of Canada’s most tragic and mysterious historical cases – the Black Donnelly Massacre.

In this episode, we’ll travel back to the late 1800s to a small community near London, Ontario, where the Donnelly family met a violent and untimely end. We’ll explore the events leading up to the massacre, the horrifying night it occurred, and the hauntings that are said to persist to this day.
Join me as we uncover the secrets and stories behind the Black Donnelly Massacre and delve into the paranormal activity that has been reported in the area.

History of the Paranormal: The Science behind Modern Day Ghost Gadgets (S1EP29)

In this episode,  I wanted to do something a little different again for our History of Paranormal series. Instead of discussing the past, we will discuss the equipment commonly used in paranormal investigations!

This is a question I sometimes receive in my inbox from those who want to start paranormal investigations, so let’s talk about it! I will also create a download based on the information I’ve collected, sort of a paranormal investigation guide, that you can download on my website if you’re interested.

Historical Paranormal Cases: The Ambrose Small Disappearance (S1EP25)

In this episode, we are going back into the history of the paranormal industry, but this time we are going to approach it a little differently. I have been researching into a Canadian case that had left everyone baffled, as no body or sign of survival was left behind, leading to the use of mediums and paranormal equipment to try and solve the case. Picture the bustling city of Toronto in the year of 1919, but beneath the surface, an unsettling mystery shocked the community, but the case went cold. Tonight, let’s explore the clues behind the disappearance of Ambrose Small.

History of the Paranormal: Origin of the Ouija Board (S1EP20)

In this episode, we dig into the history and origins of the Ouija Board! Learn about where the concept came from and why it’s still used today as a communication tool with ghosts. I also dug up some information into what was used before the Ouija Board! So sit back, relax, and turn off the lights as we summon up the origin story of the Ouija Board.

History of the Paranormal: Evolution of EVPs (S1EP13)

In this episode, we will be diving into the history behind one of the more common paranormal investigation evidence – EVPs or Electronic Voice Phenomena. I’ve done some research into the evolution of the recording devices, as well as some of the science and pseudoscience behind this type of evidence. I even found some studies that are currently ongoing!

History of the Paranormal: Séances, Hoaxes, and Ectoplasm

In this article, we are returning to the history of the paranormal, including ghost hunting, investigations, debunking, and paranormal technology. Our focus is on the start of séances, which led to the increase in investigations to debunk paranormal hoaxes and the appearance of ectoplasm in the world of psychical research.

History of the Paranormal: The Rise of Spirituality

In this article, I’m sharing my research into the podcast episode History of the Paranormal: The Rise of Spirituality. You will find my notes from my research and links to my resources in case you want to dig into it further yourself. Please let me know if you find something interesting that I didn’t! I’d love to keep expanding on these articles beyond what we discussed on the show, so I’d love your input!

S1EP02: The Rise of the Spiritualist Movement

In this episode, I dive into the origins of the paranormal industry, which appears to coincide with the rise of the Spiritualist movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s! Listen to learn more about the sisters Maggie and Kate Fox, who appeared to launch the start of the paranormal field by talking to a ghost through knocks on their house walls!