Is the house haunted?
From Q & Abe by President Lincoln's Cottage
January 22, 2026 · 37 min · Season 8 · Episode 3
About this episode
This episode explores the question of whether the Cottage is haunted, delving into the science of mysterious presences and the interplay of doubt and belief.
For this episode, we're thinking through a question from visitors who've felt something extra at the Cottage. Along the way we explore the science of mysterious presences, the intersection of doubt and belief, and what makes a place feel like something more. Guests: Benjamin Alderson-Day Michele Hanks Tommy Griffiths www.lincolncottage.org
People in this episode
Guests: Benjamin Alderson-Day, Michele Hanks, Tommy Griffiths
Topics covered
- haunted houses
- mystery
- belief
- science
Keywords
- Cottage
- mysterious presences
- doubt
- belief
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