Ghosted: A History of Ghost Hunting and Why We Keep Looking, Part Two | The Grave Talks
Summary
Alice Vernon discusses her book *Ghosted*, exploring the history of ghost hunting from spiritualism to modern media. The episode covers famous cases like the Philip Experiment, Harry Price’s Borley Rectory investigation, and the controversial work of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Vernon also shares her personal experience with a haunted doll named Bev and reflects on how grief drives the enduring appeal of paranormal beliefs.
Topics discussed
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Historical experiments: The Philip Experiment and magician debunkers
Origins of modern ghost hunting and the Society for Psychical Research
Harry Price, Borley Rectory, and the controversy of fraudulent investigations
Modern parallels: Psychic hotlines, Satanic panic, and UK poltergeist hysteria
The problematic legacy of Ed and Lorraine Warren
Haunted objects: Buying 'Bev' the haunted doll on eBay
Reflections on grief, spiritualism, and the book 'Ghosted'
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