Haunted Houses on Trial: Ghosts, Wills And Real Estate With Naomi Ryan
In this episode, we open the creaking doors of the courtroom to the world of the supernatural. From Adele’s eerily unsellable former home to 16th-century French tenants suing over ghostly disturbances, we explore how hauntings have—quite literally—made their case in court. Why do ghost stories grip us so tightly? Perhaps it’s because they invade our safest spaces—our homes—and then, to make sense of the chaos, we drag them before the law.We delve into notorious legal disputes where phantoms played leading roles—from 19th-century mediums manipulating wills, to infamous murder houses cloaked in silence, to the one time New York's highest court ruled that a house was legally haunted. Whether it’s a spectral milkmaid in Derbyshire or a ghost with pig-like eyes, the courtroom becomes the ultimate ghost story arena—where belief, fear, and justice meet.So grab your gavel (and your sage) as we ask: Can a ghost reduce your rent? Should sellers disclose hauntings? And most chillingly—what happens when the law declares a haunting... real?My Special Guest Is Naomi Ryan Naomi Ryan is a criminal barrister and lover of all things macabre. After qualifying with a Masters in Law from St Catherine’s College, Oxford, she taught criminal law to undergraduates at St Hilda’s College Oxford and University College London before embarking on her career as a criminal barrister, where she both prosecuted and defended. She later moved into the Civil Service, where she has advised an array of senior government and legal figures on matters of constitutional, public and criminal law. She continues to work as an advisory lawyer whilst regularly giving talks about the darker side of legal history.In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Uncover real-life legal battles involving haunted houses—from 16th-century France to modern-day England and the US2. Explore how courts have ruled on ghostly claims, from rent reductions to cancelled house salesIf you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content.Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74INEW Podcast Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chroniclesBuy Me A Coffee https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest Links Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/spooky_barrister?igsh=MXIzOTFzd2NhbmFzaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Microbes with Fangs: Death, Disease, and the Vampire’s Grasp with Michael Bell
The story of New England’s vampires begins with a scourge whose tragic trail is visible in cemeteries throughout the region. Incredible as it may seem today, vampires preyed upon their not-so-distant ancestors. Vampire attacks increased dramatically during the eighteenth century and remained the leading cause of death in New England throughout the nineteenth century. But this unseen killer did not resemble the clever Count Dracula of Bram Stoker’s imagination. Indeed, it was so small that it was undetectable. New England’s authentic vampires, you see, were pathogenic microbes (“bacteria with fangs,” as a nurse once described them). Prior to the twentieth century, a diagnosis of consumption (as pulmonary tuberculosis was called at that time) was a virtual death sentence.My Special Guest Is Michael Bell Michael E. Bell has a Ph.D. in Folklore from Indiana University, Bloomington; his dissertation topic was African American voodoo beliefs and practices. He has an M.A. in Folklore and Mythology from the University of California at Los Angeles, and a B.A. , with M.A. level course work completed, in Anthropology/Archaeology from the University of Arizona, Tucson. Bell was the Consulting Folklorist at the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, Providence, Rhode Island, for more than twenty-five years. He has also taught courses in folklore, English, anthropology and American studies at several colleges and universities. His book, Food for the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires, was a BookSense 76 Pick and winner of the Lord Ruthven Assembly Award for Best Nonfiction Book on Vampires. He has completed the manuscript for a second book on American vampires, titled The Vampire’s Grasp: The Hidden History of Consumption in New England. Michael Bell and his wife, Carole, split their time between Rhode Island and Texas. In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Learn how tuberculosis was once mistaken for vampire attacks in New England.2. Discover why families dug up loved ones to stop the spread of a deadly disease.If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content.Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74INEW Podcast Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chroniclesBuy Me A Coffee https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest Links Book Links: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B007ZFDTMY/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=2acd0188-d7fb-48a4-9edc-2eaf8d21702b&ref_=ap_rdr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bell-a7a15015/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049057788689
The Devil’s Role in Folklore with Amy Boucher
Join me for a fascinating episode with Amy Boucher, writer and folklorist specialising in Shropshire’s rich folklore, ghostlore, and history. Amy explores the interplay between folklore, the paranormal, and historical memory, shedding light on how stories shape our understanding of the past. In this episode, we delve into devil narratives, uncovering their significance in Shropshire’s eerie landscapes and myths. How do these tales preserve heritage? And what do they reveal about shifting beliefs? Tune in for a captivating discussion on history, hauntings, and folklore’s enduring power.My Special Guest Is Amy Boucher Amy Boucher is a writer and folklorist who focuses on her native Shropshire. Her emphasis is primarily on the interplay between Folklore, history and the paranormal, as well as perceptions of the past through the lens of folk beliefs. She is a passionate advocate of Shropshire’s folklore, ghostlore and local history, and the role these play in preserving memory and heritage. In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Explore devil narratives in Shropshire, their meaning, and their role in storytelling, belief, and folklore.If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content.Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74INEW Podcast Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chroniclesBuy Me A Coffee https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest Links Website: https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/ Podcast Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/episodes/12499890-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-one Twitter: https://twitter.com/g0blinegg
UFOs, Consciousness, and the Paranormal: A Deep Dive with Grant Cameron
Join me on this fascinating episode of Haunted History Chronicles as I welcome Grant Cameron, award-winning UFO researcher and author. From his early encounters with Charlie Red Star to his deep dive into consciousness, non-human intelligence, and paranormal inspiration, Cameron explores the hidden links between UFO phenomena, creativity, and apports. With decades of experience, TV appearances, and groundbreaking books, he shares extraordinary insights into the unknown. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion!My Special Guest Is Grant Cameron Grant Cameron is the recipient of the Leeds Conference International Researcher of the Year and the UFO Congress Researcher of the Year. He became involved in Ufology as the Vietnam War ended in May 1975 with personal sightings of an UFO type object which locally became known as Charlie Red Star. After experiencing a noetic mental download event on February 26th, 2012 Cameron turned his research interests away from “nuts and bolts” research to the role of consciousness in the UFO phenomena. This new research has expanded out to the possible involvement of non-human intelligence in modern music and in the phenomena of inspirations and downloads in scientific discoveries, inventions, Nobel Prizes, music, art, books, near-death experiences, meditation, and with individuals known as savants and prodigies.Cameron has lectured widely in Canada, the United States, and Europe. He was one of the 40 witnesses who testified before six ex-Senators and Congressmen in Washington for the “Citizen’s Hearing UFO on Disclosure.” He has appeared on many television documentaries on UFOs, and been interviewed by nearly a hundred radio shows including a number of appearances on Coast to Coast AM. Other books included “Alien Bedtime Stories” “Inspired: The Paranormal World of Creativity,” “Tuned-In: The Paranormal World of Music,” “The Alien Documents,” “Contact Modalities: The Keys to the Universe,” and soon “Weird: The Paranormal World of Manifestations and Apports,” “The Case Against UFO Disclosure,” and “Extraterrestrials: Or Maybe Not.”In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Grant Cameron's journey in Ufology – from witnessing Charlie Red Star to exploring the connection between UFOs, consciousness, and inspiration.2. The paranormal world of creativity and apports – how non-human intelligence may influence music, inventions, and mystical experiences.If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content.Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74INEW Podcast Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chroniclesBuy Me A Coffee https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest Links Website:https://itsallconnected.weebly.com/books.html Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iZhuwub4reWIYAaiiNIwo Twitter: https://x.com/GrantCameron Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presidentialufo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whitehouseufo
Haunted History: Ghostly Tales from Stirling with Jack Ziska
Join me for a spine-tingling episode as I welcome Jack Ziska from True North Paranormal. With a background in heritage and conservation, Jack has spent years working in some of Scotland’s most historic—and haunted—locations, including Stirling Castle, Bannockburn House, Doune Castle, and the Battle of Bannockburn site. Once merely intrigued by the paranormal, his time at Stirling Castle turned him into a true believer. Tune in as Jack shares chilling ghost stories from Stirling’s haunted past, recounts his own spine-chilling encounters, and reveals what it’s like to walk the halls of Stirling’s most restless locations.My Special Guest Is Jack Ziska Jack has worked in historic buildings for the majority of his life. Having studied heritage and conservation at university he went straight into work afterwards at a number of historic sites and has worked all over the city of Stirling; Stirling Castle, Bannockburn House, the Battle of Bannockburn, Doune Castle. He is currently working as the operations manager at Bannockburn House, sometimes referred to as Scotland's Most Haunted House. When he first entered the workforce full-time at Stirling Castle he was interested in the paranormal, but working at the Castle made him a fully fledged believer. In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Discover hauntings and unexplained phenomena from Stirling’s historic locations.If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content.Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74INEW Podcast Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chroniclesBuy Me A Coffee https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest Links Website:https://www.bannockburnhouse.scot/ Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qW1WN4U1Y7NrUbbBOXfJT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/true.north.paranormal?igsh=bmxrZ3pjM2Uwdm85