Ghosts, grief and the paranormal

Ghosts, grief and the paranormal

Why are we so spooked – and yet so fascinated – by things that go bump in the night? And can science really prove that ghouls exist? Alice Vernon talks to Jon Bauckham about the evolution of ghost-hunting over the past 200 years, and how tales of pesky poltergeists and ectoplasm-filled séances have turned even some of the hardest sceptics into true believers. (Ad) Alice Vernon is the author of Ghosted: A History of Ghost Hunting and Why We Keep Looking (Bloomsbury, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fghosted%2Falice-vernon%2F9781399418706. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episoder(2551)

The Battle of Poitiers and WWII strategy

The Battle of Poitiers and WWII strategy

David Reynolds discusses Britain's World War Two strategy, while Bernard Cornwell considers the Battle of Poitiers, 1356. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about ...

11 Okt 201247min

History for future generations

History for future generations

Catherine Butler discusses history for children, while David Horspool examines rebellious texts of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choic...

4 Okt 201240min

Letters from the USSR

Letters from the USSR

Orlando Figes describes some remarkable letters from the Soviet Union, while Charlotte Hodgman investigates the history of gas in Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ...

27 Sep 201240min

Victorian cohabitation and the Libor scandal

Victorian cohabitation and the Libor scandal

Rebecca Probert explores cohabitation in Victorian times, while Tony Moore seeks out historical parallels to the Libor scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more ...

20 Sep 201244min

Disability through the ages

Disability through the ages

Simon Jarrett discusses disability through history, while David Priestland talks about how occupational groups have fought for power over the centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

13 Sep 20121h 6min

The battle for Madagascar and The Wars of the Roses

The battle for Madagascar and The Wars of the Roses

Tim Benbow describes the Second World War battle for Madagascar, while Sarah Gristwood reflects on the role of women in the Wars of the Roses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

6 Sep 201250min

The Spanish Civil War

The Spanish Civil War

Helen Graham reflects on the Spanish Civil War and Sam Willis comments on a remarkable naval discovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

30 Aug 201244min

Historical geography and cookery

Historical geography and cookery

Jerry Brotton introduces the father of geography, while David Musgrove investigates some historical recipe books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad ...

23 Aug 201245min

Populært innen Historie

rss-dette-ma-aldri-skje-igjen
rss-katastrofe
historier-som-endret-norge
rss-benadet
historier-som-endret-verden
rss-historiske-romanser-svik-drap-og-kjarlighet
aftenposten-historie
henrettelsespodden
rss-frontkjemperne
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
rss-nadelose-nordmenn-gestapo
sektledere
med-egne-oyne
taakeprat
lille-helvete
rss-gamle-greier
liberal-halvtime
rss-bisarr-historie
historiepodden
rss-historier-fra-gudbrandsdalen