In 1973, Uri Geller claimed to bend metal with his mind on live television. Skeptics couldn’t beat him. Now they’ve joined him.
Tag: Occult Sciences
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In a Roman Tomb, ‘Dead Nails’ Reveal an Occult Practice
Forty-one bent or twisted iron nails, unearthed from a second-century imperial burial site, were meant to keep the deceased in their place.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Living in a Haunted House
Many Americans believe that their home is inhabited by ghosts, a conviction that researchers attribute to the rise of paranormal-related media, a decline in religious beliefs and the pandemic.
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Sensing the World Anew Through Other Species
Ed Yong talks about “An Immense World,” and Terry Alford discusses “In the Houses of Their Dead.”