A classic article from the archives, in which I talk about ghost hunting ethics: The drive from my apartment to the haunted house was about twenty minutes, but I found myself wishing it would take longer. I wanted more time to get a handle on what I was going to say,...
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“Bad Clowns” Mentioned in the ‘London Review of Books’
My book "Bad Clowns" was recently mentioned in the London Review of Books, and quoted in this piece on internet trolls.... you can read the piece HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
My ‘Bell Witch’ Case Cited on Wikipedia
My research on the famous Bell Witch ghost is referenced on the Wikipedia page about the case! Brian Dunning too!
Ghost Hunting Book Excerpt: The Psychology of Significance
An excerpt from my upcoming book on ghost hunting: It’s important to realize that apparently odd, peculiar, or strange things happen in our everyday lives—and usually pass unnoticed. The cat or dog acts strangely for no apparent reason; we discover we had more (or...
Spanish-language Newspaper Interviews Me on Bad Clowns!
Hola amigos! Estoy citado en un artículo de periódico "El Espanol" sobre payasos malos, es aqui: You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
Why People Believe in Curses
My article on the psychology of why people believe in curses, and the Cubs Curse specifically, is out; you can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
I’m Quoted in ‘Popular Mechanics’ on Ghost Hunting Gadgets
Sharon Hill, Kenny Biddle, and I were quoted in a recent "Popular Mechanics" article on ghost hunting gadgets and pseudoscience... You can read it HERE. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
5 Halloween Scares and Legends: Facts vs. Fiction
Halloween is just around the corner, and amid the make-believe witches, ghouls, and goblins, there are supposedly real-life villains who hope to harm on children October 31. News reports and scary stories on social media leave many parents concerned about protecting...
I’m quoted in ‘The Guardian’ on scary clowns!
I'm quoted in a new article in The Guardian by Jason Wilson: "It started in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On 1 August, witnesses reported a clown walking around with black balloons. At the end of that month, in Greenville, South Carolina, a clown tried to lure some kids into...
Talk Tonight: “Contacting the Dead: Séances From the Victorian Era To Modern Times”
Tonight I will be giving a presentation to the Albuquerque Science Fiction Society titled “Contacting the Dead: Séances From the Victorian Era To Modern Times.” It is the same talk I gave to wide acclaim at this year’s packed Bubonicon conference: "Though TV shows...