Mystical Millennial Blog

  • Harry Houdini: Magician, Myth-Buster, and the Original Paranormal Skeptic 

    Harry Houdini: Magician, Myth-Buster, and the Original Paranormal Skeptic 

    Before ghost-hunting TV shows and viral psychic TikToks, there was Harry Houdini, a Hungarian-American escape artist best known for surviving impossible stunts and wriggling out of handcuffs while suspended upside-down over city streets. However, what many people don’t realize is that Houdini was also one of the first, and fiercest, debunkers of paranormal frauds.  Read more

  • America’s Only Legally Haunted House

    America’s Only Legally Haunted House

    Did you know there’s only one house in America that’s legally recognized as haunted? The infamous Ackley House in Nyack, New York gained paranormal-legal status after the landmark 1991 case Stambovsky v. Ackley, also known as the “Ghostbusters Ruling.” This case set a precedent for disclosing psychologically affected properties—homes with reputations for hauntings or other… Read more

  • American Society for Psychical Research (ASPR)

    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… Read more

  • Why It’s Time to Reframe the Narrative of the ‘Ancient Indian Burial Ground’

    Why It’s Time to Reframe the Narrative of the ‘Ancient Indian Burial Ground’

    In recent years, the concept of “ancient Indian burial grounds” has become a staple in horror films, books, and TV shows, often used to create fear and mystery. While these stories can be entertaining, they are also deeply problematic. They perpetuate stereotypes, distort historical truths, and disrespect the cultural and spiritual significance of Indigenous sacred… Read more

  • Beyond the Bermuda Triangle – Exploring Global Paranormal Triangles

    Beyond the Bermuda Triangle – Exploring Global Paranormal Triangles

    Paranormal regions, Vile vortices, and Devil’s Graveyard are just a few ways people refer to the paranormal triangle phenomenon. In the vast tapestry of our world, places are shrouded in mystery and intrigue, where the laws of nature seem to bend and twist, defying explanation. These “triangles” have captivated the human imagination for centuries, sparking… Read more

  • Exploring Paranormal Studies: Anthropology, Forensic Science, Psychology

    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 Read more