If you believe in ghosts, you're not alone. Cultures all around the world believe in spirits that survive death to live in another realm. In fact, ghosts are among the most widely believed of paranormal phenomena: Millions of people are interested in ghosts, and a...
Magic and witchcraft
The Science (and Non-Science) of the Ouija Board
The Oujia board, also known as a witch board or spirit board, is simple and elegant. The board itself is printed with letters and numbers, while a roughly heart-shaped device called a planchette slides over the board. The game was created in the 1890s and sold to...
Seven Accused Witches Killed in Africa
Yes, people are still being accused, tortured, and killed because of witchcraft accusations. It happened last week in East Africa when seven people died; my article on this horrible event, with some background on witch hunts, can be seen HERE.
Interviewed in “Albuquerque: The Magazine” This Month
In the current issue of "Albuquerque: The Magazine" I'm interviewed in a one-page feature in the Culture section talking about my investigations and new book Mysterious New Mexico! Check it out!
My Dowsing Article Quoted by Southern California Public Radio
My recent article on water dowsing was quoted by Southern California Public Radio... You can see the story HERE.
Drought Renews Interest in Water Dowsing
My article on water dowsing is now up on Discovery News, discussing why dowsing seems to work, and how dowsing killed an innocent French hunchback in 1692... You can read the story HERE.
Vatican Formally Recognizes Association of Exorcists
My recent article on the Vatican's move to formally recognize a group of professional exorcists. In 2014. The Catholic Church recently formally recognized The International Association of Exorcists, a group of 250 priests worldwide who claim to drive demons and devils...
A Skeptic’s Visit to Mythical Macchu Picchu
A classic piece I wrote about my trip to Macchu Picchu, in Peru... Hard-headed types like scientists and skeptical investigators are often seen as dour debunkers, devoid of magic and awe. We are seen as eggheads and naysayers who don’t believe anything wondrous that...
A Look at World Cup Predicting Animals!
My Discovery News piece about World Cup-predicting animals, in which I quote Ricky Jay, discuss polyglot pigeons, alectryomancy, and the possibility that Paul the Psychic Octopus was involved in organized crime... You can read it HERE.
Shaman’s Herbal Hallucinogen a Lure for New Age Tourists
My new article on New Agers seeking shamanic experiences with hallucinogenics, and "ayahuasca tourism", is available HERE!