Paranormal History

The disappearance of Ben McDaniel remains one of the most baffling mysteries in the diving world. In 2010, the experienced diver entered the Vortex Spring cave system in Florida and was never seen again.

An educational overview exploring the history of Spiritualism, the rise of séances, and how early spiritualist practices connect to modern paranormal investigation methods.

Disasters often leave lasting marks on people and places. This article explores historical accounts and firsthand experiences that suggest a possible connection between large-scale disasters and reported paranormal activity.

Was H.H. Holmes Jack the Ripper? This article examines the long-standing theory linking America’s infamous “Murder Castle” killer to the Whitechapel murders of 1888, analyzing timelines, behavioral claims, historical records, and why the evidence remains inconclusive.

A comparison of Annabelle and Robert the Doll, exploring their origins, reported activity, and the legends that shaped their reputations within the paranormal community.

An examination of Elizabeth Shaw and infanticide in Connecticut, exploring colonial justice, execution, and the later folklore that shaped the Lady in White legend in Windham.

An examination of Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut, exploring the Lady in White legend, other haunting claims, and the challenge of separating folklore from documented history.

A historical examination of photography and the paranormal, focusing on William H. Mumler, early spirit photography, and the controversy that shaped its legacy.

An examination of Dudleytown legend and history, exploring how folklore, hardship, and popular culture transformed an abandoned settlement into one of Connecticut’s most enduring paranormal myths.

A historical look at the Ghost Club and two opposing figures — one a Spiritualist medium, the other a skeptic investigator — whose contrasting approaches helped shape early paranormal research.