The Ghost Report with Lisa Morton

Man-Size in Marble

In this week’s Ghost Report, Lisa Morton shares a classic ghost story, 'Man-Size in Marble' by Edith Nesbitt, set on Halloween. Originally published in 1887, the tale features newlyweds warned about moving marble statues in a village church. The story is said to be based on a real legend from Ingham, Norfolk, involving knights' effigies that come to life. Also - Halloween Fans - Lisas has a upcoming online course on Halloween’s history at atlasobscura.com. 
 

Catherine Crowe: Ghost Stories that Shaped Spiritualism

This week's Ghost Report is extra special as we approach the spooky season! 🎃👻
Tune in as we honor Catherine Crowe, the remarkable author whose 1848 book The Nightside of Nature shaped the world of ghost stories and Spiritualism. Mrs. Crowe's prophetic insights and gripping tales are just as relevant today as they were over a century ago.
Don't miss out—listen to the episode and get your dose of historical ghost stories!
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Blue Flames & Ghost Detection

The Mystery of Blue Flames: Ghosts, Will-o'-the-Wisps, and Halloween Lore
In this week's Ghost Report, Lisa Morton delves into the intriguing belief that flames turn blue in the presence of ghosts. She explores possible explanations, including the phenomenon of ignis fatuus, historical references to Will-o'-the-wisps, and connections to 19th-century gas lighting. Learn how this belief ties into ghost lore and get inspired for a spooky blue flame jack o' lantern this Halloween season.

Black Cat Urban Legends

Black cats and Halloween have a spooky long-standing association, but some myths need to be busted. Tune in to my latest Ghost Report to separate fact from fiction. Let's keep our feline friends safe and loved! 😻🎃 #HalloweenTruths #BlackCats #UrbanLegends #GhostReport

Ghostwatch': Revisiting the BBC's Spine-Chilling Prank

Spooky season is upon us, and I've got a hidden gem for horror fans! This week's Ghost Report dives into the chilling 1992 BBC TV movie "Ghostwatch". Did you know this mockumentary was so effective it caused nationwide panic upon its original airing? Discover why it's my favorite Halloween movie and where you can watch it today. Stay tuned and get ready to be genuinely creeped out! #GhostReport #Halloween #Ghostwatch #HorrorMovies
 

Baseball's Most Haunted Hotel

What hotel is too haunted for #LADodgers #MookieBetts? Join Lisa Morton in this week's Ghost Report as she delves into the eerie history of Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel. Known for its luxurious decor and famous hauntings, baseball players, celebrities, and even ghosts have stayed at this historic hotel. Hear fascinating ghost stories, from mysterious electronic disturbances to spectral sightings by notable guests like Joey Lawrence and Bryce Harper. Don't miss out on why The Pfister Hotel should be on every paranormal enthusiast's bucket list! #baseballghosts #mookiebetts #bryceharper #hauntedhotel #pfisterhotel

'Tis the Season for Halloween!

In my latest Ghost Report, I dive into the hottest Halloween trends for 2024, from supersized skeletons to neon pink skulls. Whether you're a fan of witches, aliens, or just love the spooky season, this report has something for you.
Curious to know more? Check out my Ghost Report and learn how these trends reflect our culture today. Plus, don't miss out on my Halloween history course at Atlas Obscura! 🕸️
Halloween2024 #SpookySeason #GhostReport #HalloweenTrends #AtlasObscura

Ghosts to the Future!

Exploring the Concept of Future Ghosts In this week's Ghost Report, Lisa Morton delves into the intriguing question of why we don't see dinosaur ghosts and expands the discussion to whether ghosts might exist outside conventional concepts of time and space. She explores the concept of 'fetch,' or the ghost of a living person, and contemplates encountering ghosts from the future. Lisa also references a classic ghost story, 'The Philosophy of Relative Existences' by Frank R. Stockton, which explores the idea of future hauntings.
#futureghosts #fetch #ghosts

Tulsa's and Thought Forms

Discover the eerie world of thought forms and tulpas with Lisa Morton! Is Room B340 on the Queen Mary haunted because of our own thoughts? Tune in for this week’s Ghost Report! 👻 #GhostReport #Tulpas #Paranormal

From Magic Lanterns to Pepper's Ghost

The Evolution of Ghostly Illusions: From Magic Lanterns to Pepper's Ghost
Lisa Morton explores the historical evolution of ghostly illusions in entertainment, tracing techniques from ancient methods using smoke and mirrors to the invention of the magic lantern in 1659 by Christiaen Huygens. She highlights key performances by Johann Georg Schröpfer and Etienne Gaspard Robertson, leading up to John Henry Pepper's famous 'Pepper's Ghost' illusion, which is still used in modern attractions like Disneyland's Haunted Mansion.