CALL FOR PAPERS 2026 - SPR ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SUBMISSION DEADLINE 31st August: www.spr.ac.uk/civicrm/even...

Sam Kieth, Visionary THE MAXX And THE SANDMAN Artist, Passes Away At The Age Of 63 We're deeply saddened to report that acclaimed comic book artist and writer Sam Kieth, co-creator of The Sandman, has passed away at the age of 63...

Sad news, The Maxx was great comicbookmovie.com/comics/image...

‘I’ve seen the devil’: Brazil’s UFO capital marks 30 years since ‘alien encounter’ Sightings in Varginha in 1996 have been dismissed as hoax, but saga continues to draw people from around world

‘I’ve seen the devil’: Brazil’s UFO capital marks 30 years since ‘alien encounter’

Martial artist and actor Chuck Norris dies aged 86 The US martial artist and actor was known for his roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and Way of the Dragon.

Awwww, maaaaan www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ever dreamed the future?

We are launching a new study experimentally exploring the phenomena of precognitive #dreams under controlled conditions and are looking for lucid and non-lucid dreamers to take part.. from the comfort of your own bed.

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If we made contact with aliens, what would happen? UFO defence expert reveals how prepared we really are | BBC Sky at Night Magazine What would happen if we made contact with aliens? An ex-defence and UFO expert reveals just how prepared Earth really is.

What would happen if we made contact with aliens? Ex-defence and UFO expert Nick Pope reveals just how prepared he thinks Earth really is. www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-scienc...

Thank you so much!

Had a great time talking at the UK Ghost Story Festival at Quad yesterday, thanks to all who came, and for the great questions @derbyuni.bsky.social @spr1882.bsky.social

Thank you, and this was so much fun to do! @spr1882.bsky.social @derbyuni.bsky.social

I'll be doing this, this afternoon.

Malcolm Schofield Talk: An Invitation to Understanding | Derby QUAD View our latest event: Malcolm Schofield Talk: An Invitation to Understanding. See what the available times are for this event.

I'm giving a talk at Quad at the end of the month for the UK Ghost Story Festival 2026. Come along.

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Bud Cort, star of Harold and Maude, dies aged 77 Actor best-known for role in Hal Ashby’s black comedy also appeared in films by Robert Altman and Wes Anderson

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From THE UNEXPLAINED magazine (1980): Presented without comment, save for the possessed woman giving off serious Madge Allsop vibes.

Asparamancer - there can be only one.

‘Slightly haunted but manageable’: new signs cause confusion – and delight – in Christchurch Six absurdist signs resembling official city council information boards have popped up across New Zealand’s second-largest city

Slightly haunted
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I'm trying to crowbar in a Fugazi comparison, but I can't quite manage it.

✨ The York Magic and Witchcraft Conference is back for 2026! ✨
Join us in historic York from 24–26 June as we explore the mysteries of Nature and the Supernatural. 🪄🌿
Submit your abstracts by 14 March 2026 to magicwitchcraft2024@gmail.com ☺️

Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’ The two remaining members of the groundbreaking, politically revolutionary group talk about the state of hip-hop and the US government’s attacks on people of color

Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’

Fantastic Sunday afternoon spent listening to @dremilyvincent.bsky.social talk about her new book at Hestia Books

Summoned to the Séance with Dr Emily Vincent Join us for an atmospheric afternoon as Dr Emily Vincent discusses her haunting collection of short stories, Summoned to the Séance.

Looking forward to this event at my local bookshop www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summoned-t...

After the first world war, séances boomed – and dead soldiers ‘wrote’ home Never before had death affected so many people at once, and taken so many young men in the prime of their life.

Never before had death affected so many people at once, and taken so many young men in the prime of their life, writes Alice Vernon. theconversation.com/after-the-fi...

Time for The Haunting 👻

Psychologist explains there's a lot more going on when people actually enjoy watching horror films Psychologists explain how your personality type can explain why some people like horror films while others can't watch them.

I’m in the @ladbible.bsky.social talking about why people enjoy horror films www.ladbible.com/originals/wh... @derbyuni.bsky.social

This looks so cool.

I don’t remember ordering this book (I did order the other one) #magic #paranormal #acorah #medium

Looking forward to getting stuck into this @spr1882.bsky.social

Brent Hinds, ex-Mastodon lead guitarist, killed in motorcycle crash Musician exited heavy metal band in March after 25 years

Shit

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Can you help out with my PhD student's research into paranormal beliefs and experiences, please?