History

Ghosts

Ghosts, curses and werewolves: archaeologists see human belief up close

Paul Duncan McGarrity -
Dealing with human remains teaches us we don't have to share somebody's belief to respect them - as long as those beliefs aren't causing harm
History

The witch’s itch: possible explanations for the symptoms of the Salem ‘victims’

Ara Eagan -
While much has been written about those accused of witchcraft in Salem, a modern understanding of psychology can shed light on the reports of their alleged 'victims'
History

By invoking ‘Spirit of the Blitz’ nostalgia, we do a disservice to what was achieved on the home front

Victoria Stiles -
Rose-tinted references to the 'Spirit of the Blitz' miss the real story of deep inequality, and of progress built through campaigning and protesting
Reviews

Behind the Bastards, with Robert Evans: an infectiously enthusiastic dive into the darkness

Mark Horne -
Behind the Bastards is an irreverent and upbeat dive into often extremely dark subject matter, delivered with infectious enthusiasm.
Archive

The Angels of Mons and Elsewhere – Part Two: Even More Tales of Supernatural Rescue

Scott Wood -
From the archives, Scott Wood completes his two-part assessment on the fabled Angels of Mons and the making of myths
Archive

The Angels of Mons and Elsewhere – Part One: The Bowmen and Other Legends

Scott Wood -
From the archives, Scott Wood begins his two-part assessment on the fabled Angels of Mons by unearthing their origins
Archive

Distinguishable from intelligence? Don’t mistake technology with superiority

Wendy M. Grossman -
From the archives, Wendy Grossman disputes Michael Shermer's claim that we are obviously more intelligent than our ancestors
Archive

The Missing Airmen of Charles Fort’s Wild Talents

Paul Chambers -
From the archives, Paul Chambers investigates the bizarre case of the vanishing airmen in Chapter 17 of Charles Fort’s Wild Talents.
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