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Paranormal
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Biblioteca Arcana 
 Dozens of articles on such arcane subjects as the Pythagorean Pentacle, the Saturnalia Ritual, the Ars Haruspicina, and Hellenic neopaganism. Browsable. From a computer science professor. http://www.cs.utk.edu/~mclennan/BA/ Topics: Faiths, Religion, The Olympic Games Last updated Aug 18, 2005 Crop Circle Research
Navigational messages from outer space--or hoaxes? You decide. This speculative site contains many articles, some pertaining to magnetic and molecular changes inside crop circles, is searchable, has a FAQ, and an impressive International Crop Circle Database with descriptions, many thumbnail photographs, and dates of occurrence for these worldwide phenomena. The author leans toward paranormal explanations, but says, "I try to keep an open mind as to the origin and cause of the crop circles." http://www.cropcircleresearch.com/ Topics: Religion Last updated Aug 14, 2002 The Crop Circular
This site, authored by independent researcher and author Freddy Silva, provides a multi-faceted view of the crop circle phenomenon. It includes photos, case histories, geometrical analysis, paranormal aspects, biophysics, and a general, well-rounded overview and analysis of these occurrences. The photographs of the beautiful mandala-like circles alone make it worth a visit. The author, a firm believer in paranormal explanations, includes several articles responding to skeptics. http://home.clara.net/lovely/ Topics: Religion Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Dark Side of the Net
Directory of websites about spooky, occult, and Goth matters. Includes thousands of links in such categories as Halloween (including haunted houses), literature, art, computer applications (fonts, screensavers, wallpapers), entertainment, discussion groups and chat rooms, horror, movies, music, and vampires. http://www.darklinks.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually, Religion Last updated Oct 26, 2005 ForteanTimes: The World of Strange Phenomena
This site is a companion to a "monthly magazine of news, reviews and research on strange phenomena and experiences, curiosities, prodigies and portents. It was founded in 1973 to continue the work of Charles Fort," a man "skeptical about scientific explanations." The site features selected articles, reviews, an image gallery, links to news, and a message board. Searchable. http://www.forteantimes.com Topics: Religion Last updated Jun 27, 2005 The Occult
Companion to an exhibit of printed material about the occult. Includes annotated images from a history of magic, sorcery, and witchcraft from the 18th century; a book of amulets and superstitions; tarot cards; and photos of mediums "caught in the act of creating 'ectoplasm'"). Also includes a link to an online catalog with a description of all items in the exhibit. From the Monash University Library Rare Book Collection. http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/exhibitions/occult/xocc.html Topics: Religion Last updated Dec 22, 2008 The Skeptic's Dictionary - A Guide for the New Millennium
This site has "over 338 skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal,supernatural and pseudoscientific ideas and practices" many of which include further reading notes and Internet links. Organized by topical categories as well as alphabetically. Also includes a skepticism FAQ (which includes the answer to the question: "Are skeptics skeptical of skepticism?") and categorized list of links. Also in Portuguese. Maintained by Robert T. Carroll, a philosophy professor at Sacramento City College. http://skepdic.com/ Topics: Religion Last updated Jul 11, 2005 The Skeptiseum: The Skeptical Museum of the Paranormal
"Supernatural, paranormal and pseudoscientific beliefs proliferate worldwide. This virtual museum includes descriptions and images of artifacts and souvenirs associated with such beliefs from around the world." Browse the exhibits, which include topics such as creationism, ghosts and spirits, UFOs and aliens, and psychic phenomena. Hosted by the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP), publisher of Skeptical Inquirer magazine. http://www.skeptiseum.org/ Topics: Religion Last updated Jul 11, 2005 Tales From the Fort: The Charles Fort Files
"This site is an effort to organize the research of Charles Hoy Fort," an early 20th century writer known as the "father of phenomenalism" because he was interested in strange phenomena such as UFOs and spontaneous combustion. The site provides an analysis of his work on the subjects of animals falling from the sky, ancient advanced technology, the disappearance of the ship the Marie Celeste, apparitions, and related topics. From a Fort enthusiast. http://www.dragonrest.net/fortfiles/forthome.html Topics: Religion, Science, Technology Last updated May 18, 2005 University of Virginia Health System: Division of Perceptual Studies
Website for this academic department "dedicated to the use of scientific methodology in [the] investigation of a wide range of paranormal phenomena," such as apparitions, near-death experiences, and out-of-body experiences. Includes definitions of some types of paranormal phenomena, advice to parents of children who claim to remember past lives, concerns about hypnotic regression to previous lives, a discussion about careers in parapsychology, and related material. From the University of Virginia Health System. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/personalitystudies/ Topics: Religion Last updated Apr 10, 2007 |
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