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For centuries, people have been fascinated by the idea of ghosts and the supernatural. Over time, many have developed a passion for exploring the unknown and investigating claims of paranormal activity.
Ghost Hunting: One of the Main Pillars of the Paranormal
I like to think I know a lot about ghost hunting. I watched all of the TV shows (literally everything available in Discovery +)and listened to all of the podcasts, but I quickly learned that just being a “Ghost Adventures” enthusiast doesn’t make you a professional Ghost Hunter. I took the time to put this guide together so we can learn the basics of What it takes to be a professional ghost hunter.
Let’s get started on our journey into the world of the paranormal, and discover the truth that lies beyond the veil of our physical reality.
Ghost hunting, or the practice of searching for and investigating paranormal activity, has a long and varied history that spans many cultures and time periods. The belief in ghosts and spirits has been present in human society for thousands of years, and the desire to communicate with or understand these entities has led to the development of a variety of ghost-hunting practices.
In Europe during the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church was a dominant force in the practice of ghost hunting. Church officials would investigate reports of supernatural activity, and would often perform exorcisms or other rituals to try to banish evil spirits.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Spiritualist movement emerged, which emphasized communication with the dead through mediums and seances. This movement was particularly popular in the United States and Europe, and many ghost hunters of the time were associated with Spiritualist groups.
In the 20th century, ghost hunting became more scientific in nature, with investigators using a variety of technological tools and methods to try to capture evidence of paranormal activity. This included the use of cameras, audio recorders, and other equipment to document ghostly phenomena.
It’s impossible to talk about the history of ghost hunting without bringing up the biggest contributors to the field. Some you might recognize from TV today.
Famous Paranormal Investigators
- Ed and Lorraine Warren: Ed and Lorraine Warren were a husband-and-wife team of paranormal investigators who gained notoriety in the 1970s and 1980s. They investigated many famous cases, including the Amityville Horror, and inspired many popular horror films, including The Conjuring franchise.
- Zak Bagans: Zak Bagans is the host of the popular television series Ghost Adventures, which has been on the air since 2008. Bagans investigates allegedly haunted locations around the world, using a variety of equipment and techniques to capture evidence of paranormal activity.
- Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson: Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson are the founders of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS), a group of paranormal investigators who gained notoriety through their television show, Ghost Hunters. The show aired from 2004 to 2016 and followed the team as they investigated allegedly haunted locations around the United States.
- Yvette Fielding: Yvette Fielding is a British television presenter and producer who hosts the long-running show Most Haunted, which has been on the air since 2002. Fielding and her team investigate allegedly haunted locations around the United Kingdom, using a variety of techniques to capture evidence of paranormal activity.
- Hans Holzer: Hans Holzer was an Austrian-American paranormal researcher who gained notoriety in the 1960s and 1970s. He wrote more than 120 books on the subject of ghosts and the paranormal and was considered one of the most respected researchers in the field during his lifetime.
Thank you for supporting my blog! Next week we will begin learning how to actually become a paranormal investigator yourself! Stay tuned…
