Essential Parapsychology

Necromancy is the practice of seeking to communicate with the deceased that is steeped in history, with roots tracing back to ancient civilisations and ties to modern ghost hunting.

A near-death experience is a psychological event that occurs to someone who is on the verge of death or who has avoided a situation where death was likely.

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.

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.

Find out how astral projection captivates paranormal researchers with its implications for consciousness existing outside the physical body after death.

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.

Ever encountered a tulpa? You might have without knowing because the practice of ghost hunting and the concept of thought-created beings have a lot in common.

Here's a list of the key atmospheric metrics that you should measure over the days and weeks leading up to a ghost hunt to get a full understanding of the base line environmental conditions.

The theory that playing meaningful audio or placing familiar objects in an allegedly haunted environment might increase paranormal activity.

Are people who believe in the paranormal and the possibility of ghosts more likely to experience strange activity and what does all this have to do with sheep and goats?