by Admin | Jun 30, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Cryptozoology, Folklore, Investigation, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, Research, Skepticism, Squaring the Strange, Squaring the Strange
Our recent episode of Squaring the Strange had as our guest historian Jay Smith, who joins us to talk about the murderous 18th century French monster known as the Beast of Gévaudan, thought by some to be a werewolf, a hyena, or perhaps even some...
by Admin | Jun 28, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Ghosts, Investigation, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, Skepticism, Squaring the Strange, Squaring the Strange
It seems I am mentioned in ‘The Irish Times’ talking about some shady demonologists, Ed and Lorraine Warren, whose legacy of exploitation is whitewashed in the Conjuring horror films… Check it out HERE! Want to know more? Check out our...
by Admin | Jun 25, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Books, Chupacabra
However improbably, my chupacabra research is quoted in a new journal article titled “The Isle is Full of Noises: Puerto Rico Strong, Hurricane Maria, and the Role of Memory in the Reimagination of a Boricua Nation.” The reason is that my book is less...
by Admin | Jun 21, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Chupacabra
I’m skeptical that I’ll get a call from John Leguizamo wanting to interview me about the chupacabra for his series “Inexplicable Latinoamérica.” My Spanish probably isn’t good enough for a full interview, but at least my accent would be...
by Admin | Jun 18, 2021 | Benjamin Radford, Investigation, Media Appearances, Media Literacy, Skepticism, Squaring the Strange, Squaring the Strange
The new episode of Squaring the Strange is out! Pascual leads us on a fun discussion of MYSTERY MUSICIANS! Celestia starts with the OG mystery musician, a dude who was rumored to live under the Paris opera house, and we look at some folklore and urban legends that...
