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Haunted History Chronicles

Michelle
Parapsychology
Paranormal Investigation
Spiritualism
Ghost Stories
Poltergeist Phenomena
Ghosts
Poltergeist Activity
Folklore
Hauntings
Poltergeists
Islandmagee Witch Trials
Craig Y Nos Castle
Society For Psychical Research
Past Life Regression
Highwaymen
Sauchie Poltergeist
Grief
Psychokinesis
Adelina Patti
Victorian Era

Curl up and enjoy discovering the history and ghostly events that surround different places, locations and people.

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Latest Episodes

Can paranormal investigators ever truly separate what they observe from what they already believe? And what happens when the search for answers begins to influence the evidence itself?

In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, I welcome back ps... more

What if understanding a haunting means looking beyond the ghost?

A shadow glimpsed in an empty room. An object moving without explanation. A sudden sensation that someone, or something, is watching. For centuries, experiences like these have inspire... more

What if everything you thought you knew about Voodoo was wrong? Beyond the Hollywood curses, sinister dolls and frightening stereotypes lies a spiritual tradition shaped by resilience, powerful women, ancestral connections and the belief that death n... more

What is it about Jamaica Inn that refuses to let people go?

Standing amid the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor, the Inn has become inseparable from tales of smugglers, travellers, ghosts and, of course, Daphne du Maurier. Yet beneath the legends lies... more

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Recent Guests

Ciaran Farrell
Psychical researcher and longtime Society for Psychical Research Council member
Society for Psychical Research
Episode: Contamination in Paranormal Investigation
Brian Laythe
Social and forensic psychologist researching religion, belief and paranormal experiences
Institute for the Study of Religious and Anomalous Experience
Episode: Ghosted: The Anatomy Of A Haunting With Brian Laythe
Rory O'Neill Schmitt
Author of six books exploring history, culture, art and the mysteries of place
Episode: New Orleans Voodoo and the Spirits That Walk Among Us
Karin Beasant
Paranormal investigator and historian, co-author of Jamaica Inn, The History, Hauntings and Folklore
Jamaica Inn Paranormal team
Episode: Jamaica Inn: Where History Whispers and Legends Linger
Lisa Holman
Paranormal investigator and author, co-author of Jamaica Inn, The History, Hauntings and Folklore
Jamaica Inn Paranormal team
Episode: Jamaica Inn: Where History Whispers and Legends Linger
Naomi Ryan
Criminal barrister, expert on the darker corners of legal history and the supernatural
Independent barrister practicing in the English legal system
Episode: The Devil In The Dock
Rosary O'Neill
Dr. Rosary O'Neill, co-author of The Haunted Guide to New Orleans
Author/Researcher
Episode: Where the Dead Are Never Far Away: Haunted New Orleans
Rory Schmitt
Dr. Rory Schmitt, co-author of The Haunted Guide to New Orleans
Author/Researcher
Episode: Where the Dead Are Never Far Away: Haunted New Orleans
Patti Negri
Psychic medium, author, and teacher known for her work in paranormal television and magic
The Witching Hour; University Magickus; Paraflixx
Episode: Living Magickally: Intuition, Spirits and the Paranormal with Patti Negri

Host

Michelle
Primary host guiding conversations on historical hauntings, folklore, and paranormal topics; frequently collaborates with researchers, historians, and practitioners.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 244 ratings
  • Green Children

    I loved the history and chat on this fable.

    Your sound was in and out on this podcast-at times I could hardly hear it-just an FYI

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    D’Sunrise
    United States10 months ago
  • Spooktacular

    Michelle is such a fantastic host. So much thought, attention to detail and energy goes into every episode. This is one of my favourite podcasts :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nightjock
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Love it

    Very absorbing and I love the interviewer’s voice and intelligent way of conversing with her guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curiouswayfarer23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Superb!

    I listen to a lot of podcasts on various topics - but I really enjoy listening to those that deal with the paranormal. Every few months, I would trawl through and try to discover new podcasts. I recently discovered this podcast, and it is superb. I love the subject matter, the production values of each episode, and most of all, Michelle’s presenter’s tone of voice. All too often, paranormal podcast hosts are loud, brash and sensationalise everything. Michelle is quite different. Each episode is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhreniX
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wondrously presented mixture of historical narrative, lore and the supernatural. Michelle is perfect in her role as host.

    Audible
    5
    ButtButt
    United States2 years ago

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Show is described as a thoughtful blend of history and paranormal inquiry, with engaging storytelling.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Contamination in Paranormal Investigation
Q: In your view then, how did Harry Price's Blue Book shape or distort later expectations around case purity and contamination then?
Farrell says the Blue Book standardized how observers recorded events, but its extensive descriptions of possible phenomena could prime them to interpret what they saw in those terms and report what they expected.
New Orleans Voodoo and the Spirits That Walk Among Us
Q: Could you take us inside a contemporary Voodoo ceremony, and describe the roles of prayer, music, rhythm, dance, ritual and offerings?
Schmitt describes a participatory ceremony involving a priestess opening the ritual, candle lighting, dancing, singing, drumming, offerings and the possibility of spirit possession.
New Orleans Voodoo and the Spirits That Walk Among Us
Q: What makes New Orleans Voodoo so distinctive, and how does it differ from Haitian Voodoo and other African diasporic spiritual traditions?
Schmitt describes New Orleans Voodoo as a specific, complex tradition that allows practitioners to shape an independent spiritual practice without a fixed set of rules.
Ghosted: The Anatomy Of A Haunting With Brian Laythe
Q: What advice would you give investigators to prevent unintentional influencing of one another?
Laythe says contagion is a natural human effect that cannot be fully prevented. He recommends documenting events during an investigation and classifying them afterward using recordings, comparisons and available evidence.
Ghosted: The Anatomy Of A Haunting With Brian Laythe
Q: Can you explain what Haunted People Syndrome is, and why the person might sometimes be more important than the supposedly haunted place?
Laythe describes it as an interaction among personal traits, beliefs, distress, social contagion, hypervigilance, environmental factors and perceived anomalous events. The framework studies the person's experience without assuming that the events are or are not paranormal.

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What is Haunted History Chronicles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect a historically grounded exploration of hauntings, folklore, and paranormal phenomena across various locations. Episodes blend rigorous research, archival insight, and first-hand accounts with thoughtful discussion of ethics, cultural contexts, and the boundaries between evidence and belief. A recurring strength is the host's measured, scholarly tone paired with guests ranging from historians and folklorists to psychical researchers and paranormal practitioners, yielding a diverse mix of history, mystery, and storytelling that appeals to curious, knowledge-seeking audiences. Notable traits include deeply researched narratives, attention to source material, and a balanced approach that treats supernatural claims with both... more

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Recent guests on Haunted History Chronicles include:

1. Ciaran Farrell
2. Brian Laythe
3. Rory O'Neill Schmitt
4. Karin Beasant
5. Lisa Holman
6. Naomi Ryan
7. Rosary O'Neill
8. Rory Schmitt

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