'Investigating The Unexplained: A Practical Guide To Ghost Hunting' By Steve Higgins

The term "lone vigils" is one that frequently crops up in paranormal investigations, it describes the practice of spending time alone in a reputedly haunted location.

The term intelligent hauntings refers to a type of paranormal activity that demonstrates awareness and interacts with the living in a seemingly thoughtful or responsive manner.

Hydromancy is a method of divination that involves looking for shapes and patterns on the surface of the water that can be used to communicate with spirits.

A geophone is designed to detect and measure vibration, during paranormal investigations this could include minute knocks, bangs, movements, and even footsteps.

The fae are a diverse group of entities defined by their connection to the natural world, find out what makes them different from ghosts and elementals.

The Estes Method is a paranormal investigation technique that is designed to remove subjectivity from traditional spirit box sessions using sensory deprivation techniques.

Elementals are said to be non-human entities believed to be intimately connected with the forces of nature and the four classical elements: earth, water, air, and fire.

Once regarded a cornerstone of spiritualism, ectoplasm is now considered a curiosity of the past rather than a credible phenomenon in contemporary research.

We've put together a list of some of the types of people you'll commonly encounter at paranormal events, with details of how they contribute to a ghost hunt.

When it comes to paranormal investigation methods, few have as much history associated with them as dowsing, but it's also fair to say the method is controversial and divisive.

From works of fiction to paranormal investigations, the concept of cold spots is a paranormal phenomena that's been firmly cemented in the world of ghosts and hauntings.

Automatic writing involves nothing more than a pen and paper, offering a low-cost and accessible way to experiment with spirit communication during paranormal investigations.

If you've heard the term "apportation" in relation to hauntings, but you're not too sure what it means, we've put together a complete guide to the phenomenon.

We go right back to basics and explore the beliefs, misconceptions, paranormal theories, and logical contradictions that relate to the fundamental phenomenon of apparitions.

Many misheard song lyrics have become almost as famous as the songs themselves, serving as a reminder of the subjective nature of auditory perception of EVPs.

The idea that flames turn blue when a ghost is near hasn't stood the test of time but was once a commonly held belief relating to the world of the paranormal.

The complexities of language barriers and evolving linguistics might mean its harder to effectively communicate with spirits from different historical periods.

Test your knowledge of spectral stories and eerie legends that linger behind the curtains and in the corridors of historic theatres around the world.

This tricky ghost hunting equipment quiz has been carefully crafted to challenge your understanding and perhaps introduce you to some intriguing new gadgets.

'My Ghost Hunting Movie,' directed by Steve Higgins, won six gold awards at this year's Fortean Film Festival, including Best Documentary (Feature) and Best Ghost Film.