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The Haunting Legacy of Glenwood State Hospital
We’re going to a field in Mills County, a quiet stretch of land at the south end of a medical campus that, until June 30th, 2024, had been continuously occupied for nearly 150 years. On that land is a forgotten cemetery with about 1,300 people buried in generic, poorly marked graves. Some of the markers…
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Architecture as Medicine: The Story of the Kirkbride Plan
These places were designed to heal people. (Hint: they didn’t. Let’s unpack that.) Grab a coffee. We’re about to emotionally process an abandoned asylum. I want you to picture something with me… A massive brick building. Overgrown grounds. Peeling paint. Long hallways that seem to stretch further than they should. Maybe you’ve driven past one.…
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American Society for Psychical Research (ASPR)
Founded in 1885 in New York, the ASPR was created to investigate paranormal phenomena scientifically. At the time, psychology was still in its early stages, and the idea of studying paranormal events was, to say the least, controversial. William James, one of the founding fathers of psychology, was a key figure behind it, wanting to…
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Exploring Paranormal Studies: Anthropology, Forensic Science, Psychology
Have you ever wondered what it takes to investigate the paranormal professionally? While it might seem like the domain ghost hunters and TV shows know everything they need to know, they just naturally know that information didn’t just come to them in a dream. Various academic degrees can provide a solid foundation for those interested…
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Numerology: Cracking the Code for Cosmic Insights
With its ancient origins, numerology offers a fascinating journey into the hidden meanings behind numbers, resonating with those open to the mysterious and magical. While I wouldn’t claim expertise in numerology, I enjoy diving into different viewpoints and understanding how others perceive the world. Numerology permeates the internet and is often linked with horoscopes and…
by Joanna Arcana 