Mark Schmidt
It’s a scenario those of us that have dabbled with an Ouija board will recognize. The room is darkened, lit perhaps only by a candle or two. After a deep breath, you join with your companions in placing your fingers upon the small marker, or planchette, which rests on the Ouija board. One of you … Read more
While mention of the occult creates associations with black magic in the popular imagination, this is a simplistic view of a complex subject. The word “occult” has its root in the Latin word occultus, meaning “secret” or “hidden.” The similarity between the words “occult” and “cult” has caused some confusion, and popular culture has also helped to … Read more
The Paranormal industry has seen an incredible spike in recent years, with TV shows, movies, and books about alleged hauntings dominating the airways and sending chills up thrilled viewers’ spines who have an interest in ghosts, spirits, and more. With scientific advances advocating the research into the paranormal and unexplained, shows like the SYFY channel’s … Read more