What is the The Black Monk of Pontefract?

In prior articles, we’ve examined several poltergeists (Read about the Bridgeport poltergeist here) and unlike other spirits, these noisy entities can be extremely dangerous. Renowned for being the most terrifying and also rarest types of hauntings, poltergeists are often the subject of books and movies.  While we are still learning much about what they are exactly,…

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The Most Violent Poltergeist in Europe? The Mackenzie Poltergeist

Poltergeists are generally regarded as malevolent and unruly spirits and entities one should avoid. As the name suggests, these noisy ghosts, have the ability to make noise and manipulate the environment. This includes things like loud bangs, lights turning on and off and even dangerous activities like starting fires. While the traditional ghost can be…

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The Thornton Heath Poltergeist in London

Poltergeists are renowned for being some of the most agitating spirits. They have traditionally been described as troublesome spirits who haunt a particular person instead of a specific location.  Although there is still debate concerning whether poltergeists are the same as ghosts, they’re demons, or something else completely different, one thing everyone can agree on…

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