Abnormal Activity: Alice Vernon and the Screaming Spirit Box

About this episode

Alice Vernon discusses her book on the history of ghost hunting and our enduring fascination with the paranormal.

Alice Vernon’s new book 'Ghosted: A History of Ghost Hunting and Why We Keep Looking' is a social and historical journey through the world of paranormal investigation. From Victorian séances to modern haunted hotspots, it explores why we’re irresistibly drawn to ghosts and why the hunt for the unexplained is far from over. Host: Dan Schreiber Guests: Alice Vernon Producer: Cassie Merritt Head of Podcasts: Al Riddell

People in this episode

Host: Dan Schreiber

Guest: Alice Vernon

Topics covered

• ghost hunting
• paranormal investigation
• history of ghosts
• Victorian séances
• cultural fascination with the unexplained

Keywords

• ghost hunting
• paranormal
• Alice Vernon
• history
• Victorian séances
• unexplained phenomena
• cultural exploration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ghosted: A History of Ghost Hunting and Why We Keep Looking

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