Month: April 2010

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Ronald Reagan’s occult interests – Boing Boing

  We all know that Ronald and Nancy Reagan consulted astrologers, but apparently the 40th president was also well-versed in the writings of occult scholar Manly P. Hall, most famous for his 1928 tome The Secret Teachings of All Ages. Over at the Washington Post, former BB guestblogger Mitch Horowitz, author of the excellent “Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation,” … Continue reading Ronald Reagan’s occult interests – Boing Boing

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Bonfires, broomsticks and barbecues: Czechs mark Witches’ Night – Radio Prague

  April 30 is Čarodějnice, or Witches’ Night. In the past, this date was believed to bring the arrival of spring. People would gather to burn bonfires in order to dispel evil spirits. Nowadays, the celebration is still popular among Czechs, and the organizers of Prague’s biggest witches’ night celebration at Ladronka park are getting ready for a night full of magic and fire. In … Continue reading Bonfires, broomsticks and barbecues: Czechs mark Witches’ Night – Radio Prague

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Bizarre viking necklace find in North Clare | Latest News

  The largest ever Viking necklace discovered in Ireland has been unearthed in North Clare. Archaeologists at the dig at Glencurran Cave in The Burren National National Park have described the find as bizarre. The necklace which is 1,150 years old is described as a stunning piece of jewellery and up to 12 times longer than any previous find. The team leader of the dig … Continue reading Bizarre viking necklace find in North Clare | Latest News

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Ghost Hunters ‘Spirits of the Night’

The Ghost Hunters went back to their roots (well sort of) with an investigation of a private home. The family was in need of help and a medium wanted to charge them 300 dollars to clean the house of spirits. Of course, I would have wanted them to dust and do the carpets too, but that’s me. The medium told the family not to “provoke the … Continue reading Ghost Hunters ‘Spirits of the Night’

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Skull, cauldron found in northeast Nevada trash – Las Vegas Sun

  Authorities are investigating the discovery of a human skull and a cauldron found in a trash bin the northeastern Nevada community of Wells. Elko County Undersheriff Doug Gailey said Washoe County crime lab investigators were brought in Friday to look for clues about the origin of the skull found in the 30-yard trash bin near the Wells airport. Gailey compared the cauldron to a … Continue reading Skull, cauldron found in northeast Nevada trash – Las Vegas Sun

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Ghost sightings highest in 25 years – Telegraph

  Spooky sightings of ghouls, ghosts and evil spirits are higher than they have been in the past 25 years, according to a new report on haunted Britain.   Infra red photo shows the ghostly figure of a cavalier in the keep at English Heritage’s Bolsover Castle Photo: JOHN ROBERTSON There have been nearly 1,000 reports of demonic activity in the past quarter of a … Continue reading Ghost sightings highest in 25 years – Telegraph

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‘Noah’s Ark’ found in Turkey | The Sun |News

  THE remains of Noah’s Ark have been discovered 13,000ft up a Turkish mountain, it has been claimed. A group of Chinese and Turkish evangelical explorers say they have found wooden remains on Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey. They claim carbon dating proves the relics are 4,800 years old — around the same time the ark was said to be afloat. Biblical tale … Noah … Continue reading ‘Noah’s Ark’ found in Turkey | The Sun |News

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Review of Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul by John Eldredge Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN-10: 1400202817 ISBN-13: 978-1400202812 (4 stars out of 5) “Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul” by John Eldredge encourages men to be the warriors that God created us to be. I couldn’t help but think of the song “Impossible Dream”. It is the mission of … Continue reading Review of Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul

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Review of ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith Audio CD Publisher: Hachette Audio; Unabridged edition (March 2, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 160788173X ISBN-13: 978-1607881735 (4 stars out of 5) As most of you already know, I am a sucker for vampires. Get it ? Sucker …Vampires, ahem!  Well with that in mind I was happy to listen to the audio book of  “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” … Continue reading Review of ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’

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Most Haunted Plas Newydd

Last night the Most Haunted crew was in Plas Newydd, Wales.  They visited the home of the ” Ladies of Llangollen” Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby were a pair of 18th century lesbians whose behavior scandalized the area.  They transformed a humble cottage into a beautiful mansion. Oddly enough, Most Haunted’s previous investigation focused on the death of a lesbian. Maybe MH is developing a theme. Oh well, I … Continue reading Most Haunted Plas Newydd

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Ghost Hunters: Inn of the Dead

Which one is handicapped Jay or Grant? I was reading the comments about the Ghost Hunters and a comment about the use of walkie-talkies while driving caught my attention.  I think that we all know driving while distracted is an invitation to disaster. It shows a certain disrespect to other drivers and says that our safety is not as important as a their shot on the Ghost … Continue reading Ghost Hunters: Inn of the Dead

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