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

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History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 2

History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 2

BBC History Magazine's Christmas Quiz with QI quizmaster Justin Pollard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

25 Des 200831min

History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 1

History Extra podcast - December 2008 - Part 1

Stephen Conway returns to 1775, Professor Mark Connelly describes how the Victorians began to shop until they dropped, The 'father of history' on one of the great ancient civilisations. Hosted on Acas...

1 Des 200851min

History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 2

History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 2

Film-maker Laurence Rees discusses the secret top-level dealings of WW2, Munro Price visits the French Revolution in the Time Machine, The making of the new documentary series 'The History of Scotland...

15 Nov 200848min

History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 1

History Extra podcast - November 2008 - Part 1

Michael Palin looks back at the final hours of the conflict, Professor Gary Sheffield explains how the Allies were able to triumph in 1918, David Reynolds discusses the terms of the Armistice. Hosted ...

1 Nov 200850min

History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 2

History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 2

Kate Williams talks about the young Victoria's spirited struggle to become queen, Richard J Evans asks "how far did the German people support the Third Reich?". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

15 Okt 200835min

History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 1

History Extra podcast - October 2008 - Part 1

Patricia Davies recalls the brilliant deception plan Operation Mincemeat, Dr Ian Mortimer reveals what life was like for the inhabitants of medieval towns, Hannah Greig explains her role as historical...

1 Okt 200849min

History Extra podcast - September 2008

History Extra podcast - September 2008

Professor Mary Beard gives us an insight into the preserved Roman city of Pompeii, The controversial legacy of Oliver Cromwell is discussed by Professor John Morrill, Professor David Loades has a date...

1 Sep 200843min

History Extra podcast - August 2008

History Extra podcast - August 2008

Professor Anne Curry tells us which year she would like to visit in our time machine, TV presenter Ruth Goodman updates us on her progress on the Victorian farm, Professor Glyn Williams offers his opi...

1 Aug 200842min

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