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When William Tecumseh Sherman declared, "War is hell," he had no idea just how literal that statement was. For the millions of people who have died over the centuries fighting around the world, the battlefield often ends up being their own personal eternity—their own hell, if you will. There's something about taking your last gasp of life while gunning for your fellow man that has produced thousands of haunted battlefields all across this planet. You could say that my newest book, Ghosts of the Civil War: Exploring the Paranormal History of America's Deadliest War, is a direct examination of this phenomena. It contains more than 160 instances of this just in the United States ...
Name one religion or type of spiritual system that doesn't incorporate music into its worship services in some way. It's not easy, is it? From singing hymns to beating drums, and from the rhythmic chanting of prayers to the soaring organ fugues of Bach, music is a spiritual tool that connects mind and body to the divine spirit. While country music, one of America's longest lasting forms of popular music, is considered secular, its roots are steeped in the rhythms and melodies of gospel music and centuries-old folk hymns. Fans may tap their feet and sway their partners to the soothing rhythms and they may sing along to the lush harmonies, but, all the while that they dance and sing, the ...
I have spent over a decade researching the reality and the impact surrounding the movie phenomenon The Exorcist and the actual paranormal case that inspired it. My research and investigation have uncovered many aspects of the case that have never before been shared. Here are ten facts about the film and the actual possession case that inspired it. The film, The Exorcist, was inspired by an actual case of possession, which began at a small home in Cottage City, Maryland, in January of 1949. The exorcism concluded at Alexian Brothers Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on the Monday following Easter of that same year. Unlike the film, the actual possession surrounded a young boy who the ...
With my book, Haunted Bridges: Over 300 of America's Creepiest Crossings, hitting shelves, I thought it might be a great idea to talk about investigating a location like a bridge. Well, specifically a bridge! Exterior locations present unique investigative challenges, and it's always better to be prepared, right? We should probably start with the basics... The Weather. While being outdoors in a light rain may be okay with you—and maybe even a little refreshing—rain of any kind will wreak havoc with any electronic equipment you take along on your investigation. Have you ever listened to hours of audio recordings with rain constantly plipping and plopping in the background ...
