Beyond the Human
Beyond the HumanFrom ghost stories to alien encounters to medical mysteries, every culture holds some belief in the paranormal. But why do so many of us believe in things that science can’t explain? On Beyond the Human, join two anthropologists as we explore the mysteries that unite us – strange experiences, supernatural beliefs, and the stories that stretch the limits of our understanding. Through global perspec... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesScience | |||
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We’ve had a lot of new followers since launching our TikTok and 250 Years of American High Strangeness series, so for those just joining us: Headlines from the Beyond is our (mostly) weekly series covering the paranorma... more
What happens when cultures around the world interpret illness, suffering, and altered states of consciousness as spiritual possession?
In this episode of Beyond the Human, we explore exorcism as a cross-cultural phenomenon, examining how different r... more
This week on Headlines from the Beyond:
Will a new expedition to Sumatra finally uncover definitive evidence of the mysterious orang pendek?
Cryptohominid researcher Adam Thorn has returned to the jungles of Sumatra with a much more ambitious inves... more
This week on Headlines from the Beyond, we’re covering three major paranormal and unexplained stories shaping the conversation right now.
A new publication from the International Association for Near-Death Studies proposes a bold scientific framewor... more
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What is Beyond the Human about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two anthropologists explore a wide range of mysteries that sit at the crossroads of culture, science, and belief. Across episodes, the pair examines exorcism, cryptids, near-death experiences, UFOs, sacred devotions, and other unexplained phenomena through global perspectives, highlighting social context, ritual practice, and how secular science interfaces with belief systems. The show stands out for its rigorous, scholarly lens mixed with accessible storytelling, offering cross-cultural comparisons, case studies, and discussions about how communities interpret the unknown. Listeners can expect thoughtful analysis, evidence-minded skepticism, and a steady curiosity about what belief reveals about humanity and the boundaries of knowledge, wi... more
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