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The Alchemist House in El Call, Barcelona

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An old house in El Call, Barcelona in Spain is said to be the former house of an alchemist. It is said that he cursed the Alchemist House after he was involved in the tragic death of his own daughter. 

In the middle of the Jewish quarter in Barcelona called El Call there is a coffee shop called Satan’s Coffee Corner at the end of the street. This is a seemingly fitting name for what happened in this street many moons ago according to this legend. 

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Today the building is a part of the Barcelona History Museum designed to show the life of the Jewish community that settled down in Barcelona in the 9th century.

The Jewish Alchemist and his Daughter

Back in the 14th century there was a famous Jewish alchemist living at number 8 of Arc de Sant Ramon del Call. There are still ornaments of a window and a stone arch from this time. 

He had a beautiful daughter who fell in love with a Christian man. The daughter wanted the man to ask for her fathers permission to marry and finally be together, but the man refused as he knew that the father would oppose them being together no matter what and would never give them his approval. 

Or perhaps the man only wanted a fling without the hassle of marriage. In any case, because the daughter saw no future and them being together, she ended the relationship when the man kept refusing to go to her father. This enraged the man though and he decided to get his revenge on her. 

The Revenge of the Alchemist’s Daughter

He went to her father, albeit for a completely different purpose than what she wanted him to. The boy came to him and asked for poison to kill his ex lover. The alchemist was used by people using his skills to give people what they wanted, whether it was a potion for love, for wealth or even death he was happy, or at least willing to make deadly poisons for those that needed and could pay. 

It is said that the alchemist asked the boy if he was giving the poison to a girl or a boy, and the boy said it was a girl. Because of this, the alchemist put the poison in a rose where just a sniff of the flower could kill a person. 

The boy paid for the deadly flower and went his merry way. The alchemist closed up for the day and went upstairs to greet his daughter, not knowing what tragedy he had just created.

The Flower for his Daughter

That night, the Christian man went to the window of the daughter and called out to her. He offered her the rose, pleading for her and saying that he wanted her back, that he loved her and would do anything for her. 

Although she had broken it off with him, she still longed for him and he was saying everything she wanted to hear. That is why she accepted the rose. After smelling the rose just once, she fell to the floor, writhing in pain until she died of her fathers poison. 

The father went to her room in the morning and found her dead by the flower he himself had made and sold. 

The father fled the house and Barcelona. Before he vanished forever, he put a curse on the house he had once called the home to him and his daughter. He was condemning the whole building and for it to bring misfortune to whoever entered it as it had been done to him. According to the legend, some claim to hear the weeping from the girl within the walls of number 8, the former alchemist’s house. 

The Truth of the Alchemist House

Did an alchemist live in this house? Did his daughter actually die by the hand of her Christian boyfriend and his own magic? Perhaps it really happened, perhaps not, the story is nonetheless a good allegory of what happened to jews in Barcelona in this time. 

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The Jews grew in numbers in the city over the years and flourished. Although a strained relationship between the jews and christians throughout the history, their coexistence in Barcelona up until the 14th century wasn’t considered bad. 

That all changed after the black plague came to the Catalan capital in 1348. There were many to blame for this plague, witches, the devil, some even blamed the jews. There was a belief by many that the jews possessed some sort of evil magic and they were dangerous. The king tried to defend the community and even the pope came to the defense at the time to calm down the rumors. But it was too late, because the seed to the hatred was already planted. 

It all culminated in a tragic massacre in 1391. Over 200 jews were murdered in Castellnou. Some were even burned in the streets and the jews had to flee the city, leaving most of their life behind. Their whole community collapsed and most of the buildings, the streets and the homes they had built fell into the hands of the Christians.

The 1391 Massacre: In Barcelona in 1391 there was a riot in the city were they targeted jews on the street and slaughtered them.

The Jewish houses were rebuilt and their mark on the city started to fade away as the shops, homes and people that used to live there now were gone. Only a few houses like the Alchemist House with its accompanying legends remained.  

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The Ghosts of Drimnagh Castle

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Drimnagh Castle bears ghostly secrets if we are to believe the legends. Some claim it is haunted by an alchemist that used to live there, some say it is the ghost of Eleanora, who died after a love gone wrong. 

In the suburb of Drimnagh outside of Dublin, Drimnagh Castle (Caisleán Dhroimeanaigh in Irish) still stands. This Norman castle is unique in Ireland, boasting the distinction of being the sole surviving castle with a surrounding flooded moat from the Camac River. 

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The annals of Drimnagh Castle harken back to a time when Ireland was still emerging as a nation. The first recorded owner of the castle was Sir Hugh de Bernival as early as 1216. The legacy of ownership passed through generations, with the Bernival family eventually adopting the name Barnewell, sometimes known as Barnewall.

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While the foundations of the castle were initially laid in the mid-13th century, the primary structures that endure today date back to the early 15th century. 

Drimnagh Castle remained in the Hatch family’s care until the mid-1950s. Louis Hatch bequeathed the castle to Dr. P. Dunne, the Bishop of Nara, who subsequently sold it for a nominal sum to the Christian Brothers. The Christian Brothers utilized the premises to establish a school, a legacy that continued until 1956 when they relocated to new schools and a nearby monastery.

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By the mid-1980s, the castle had fallen into disrepair. Roofs had collapsed, windows were missing, and masonry lay in partial ruin. It was during this period of neglect that Peter Pearson, an artist affiliated with An Taisce (the national trust for Ireland), initiated a local committee’s involvement in a restoration endeavor. FÁS (Foras Áiseanna Saothair), the state training authority, became a vital partner in this painstaking restoration program.

The Alchemist in the Tower of Drimnagh Castle

While Drimnagh Castle has witnessed centuries of history and restoration, it is not devoid of ghostly tales. One of the supposed ghosts haunting the place is the ghost of the Man in Black. Apparently he was an alchemist that worked in the old tower from the 17th century. According to the legend, he made a deal with the devil and for his sins, he had to walk the earth forever. 

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The most told story though is that about a young girl who is said to haunt the castle to this day. The haunting story that lingers within its ancient walls is that of Eleanora Barnwall in In the late 16th century.

Eleanora’s Descent into Eternal Sorrow

Eleanora Barnwall was the orphaned niece of Hugh Barnewall and destined to wed her cousin, Edmund Barnwall to keep their estates in the family, a man she liked and respected as family, but didn’t love as a man.

Once she went to a party at her friend’s manor in the outskirts of Dublin and Eleanora’s destiny was forever altered. She crossed paths with her true love, Sean O’Byrne. Sean, or Hugh as he is sometimes named was from the O’Byrne Clan of Wicklow, one of the enemies of the Barnwalls and the rest of the Norman families in Ireland. She loved him though, although she didn’t dare to confess to her family and the wedding was happening. 

Eleanora and Edmund embarked on a journey from Drimnagh Castle, with much fanfare befitting a noble wedding. Their destination was St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where the grand ceremony was set to unfold.

Sean O’Byrne and his followers descended upon Edmund’s coach when they were halfway there, shattering the dreamlike procession and attacking them. Edmund was killed amidst the tumultuous scene. 

In the chaos that unfurled, Eleanora’s uncle, Hugh, grasped the fleeting moments to rally his knights and repel the assault. Many O’Byrnes met their tragic end, and, heartbreakingly, so did Eleanora’s cherished Sean.

Eleanora was thrust back to Drimnagh Castle. Her uncle was livid and he incarcerated Eleanora within the castle’s imposing walls, driven by a maelstrom of emotions—partly out of concern for her safety, but mostly engulfed by an all-consuming anger. In his eyes, she bore the blame for the audacious attack on the wedding party—a stigma she could never escape.

In the dead of night or two after the attack, she managed to escape from the castle and went to Sean O’Byrne’s final resting place, deep within the Dublin Mountains. She clung to the earth that concealed her beloved until she as well died from exposure.

As the winds howled and the snowflakes blanketed her frail form, Eleanora’s sorrowful existence culminated in a haunting tragedy—a tale forever etched into the annals of Drimnagh Castle’s tormented history.

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The Myths and Legends of Frankenstein Castle

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The historic building of Frankenstein Castle is now mostly in ruins, but is still a place for myths and legends to live on and inspire new horror. 

On a stoney hilltop amidst the dark forest there at the spurs of the low mountain range of Odenwald in Germany is an old medieval castle called Frankenstein Castle. 

The place itself with its narrow valleys and dark trees contains many legends and is heavy with myths of the past. The same can be said for the castle on the hilltop that has weathered many storms, legends and ghosts since it was built. 

The Frankenstein Castle or Burg Frankenstein was built sometime before 1252, the year of the first historical record, by Lord Conrad Reiz of Breuberg. Already then the place was filled with myths and stories about other older castles that had once stood there. 

The castle went through many modernisations and so did the Frankenstein family living there for over 400 years. They saw many things change during their reign as lords and knights and during the Reformation they were strong opponents to the Lutherans, being devoted Roman Catholics. 

By the 18th century the castle was used as a hospital and refuge until it fell into ruins. The two iconic towers that are seen today are nothing more than a restoration from the mid 19th century. And an inaccurate version of that. 

Myths and Legends of the Frankenstein Castle

Many strange things have happened near this place. Like in the 18th century when fortune tellers made everyone believe that a treasure was hidden close to the castle in 1763. Everyone started digging for it until local authorities had to ban people from gold digging altogether. 

Close to the castle you will also find magnetic stones on Mount Ilbes were compases don’t work properly. Many say that there is witchcraft practice at these stones on special occasions like on summer solstice. It is said that Mount Ilbes is the second most important meeting place for witches in the country after Mount Brocken, and visitors are advised to not disturb any ongoing rituals. 

Another mythical thing close to the Frankenstein Castleis the Sea of Rocks known as Felsenmeer, and believed to be a place where Siegfried the dragonslayer was murdered in the epic poem Nibelungenlied. 

This is also a place where you can see legendary creatures like water spirits that change into a fox. 

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

The Frankenstein Castle may or may not have been inspired by this historic castle when she wrote her novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus in 1818. 

The meaning behind the name is the two words, Franks, a Germanic tribe, and Stein, meaning stone. And the name itself is actually a pretty common name for castles in this region. There is also the connection to Benjamin Franklin as an inspiration, so the name itself doesn’t necessarily prove anything. 

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Whether or not she really was inspired by the castle or the legends about the place is unclear. But there are myths about a scientist creating a monster with the help of lightening within the walls of Frankenstein Castle.

There is however no mention of the castle itself in the book and many researchers doubt Shelley’s connection to the castle as she herself never went. It is possible that she heard stories about it as the legends were quite notorious when she visited Germany. 

The biggest connection is the rumors surrounding one of the alchemists living in Frankenstein castle that the rumors said he also created a monster. 

The Alchemist and the Elixir of Life

Once there was a man named Johann Konrad Dippel (1673-1734) who was born in the castle. This man would later become a professional alchemist and he created an oil said to contain the ‘Elixir of Life’ meant to grant eternal life. 

The animal oil, which is known as Dippel’s Oil is a dark, tar like liquid with a horrible smell from distillation of bones. It was used mostly as an animal and insect repellent. In World War II it was used to make wells undrinkable.  Dippel tried to buy the castle in exchange for the elixir of life, but was turned down. 

Fountain of youth: Near castle Frankenstein you will find the fountain of youth. // Source: Pascal Rehfeldt

During his stay at Frankenstein castle there were many rumors going on about the man. He supposedly sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for secret knowledge. They also said he did not only practice alchemy, but also anatomy, a practice strictly forbidden more so than the magic of alchemy.

They said he performed experiments on dead bodies he dug up and took back to the castle. The local cleric warned his parish that Dippel created a monster that he brought to life with the help of a bolt of lightning. 

Although none of these experiments have been proven there are local people claiming to this day that this happened within the castle walls.  

This is not the only connection the place has with eternal life though, as it is said the place is also where you can find the fountain of youth. According to legend, on the first full-moon night after Walpurgis Night, which is on the night of April 30. Old women from the villages closeby went to test their courage. Those who succeeded would become as young as she had been on her wedding night. 

Lord George and the Dragon

According to legend, there lived a dragon in the garden of the Frankenstein Castle near the well in the 1200s. The villagers in the neighboring village Nieder Beerbach lived in fear from this monster who snuck into the village at night to eat them and their children in their sleep. 

The Gardens of the Castle: Nature is slowly taking over the castle. According to myth, there was a dragon near the well in the Frankenstein Castle garden// Source: Frank Vincentz

One day a knight named Lord George came by and the people were desperate for his help, which he promised. 

The very next day he put on his armor and got his shield and sword. He rode up to the Frankenstein Castle gardens, straight to the well where the dragon was resting in the sun. 

The battle that ensued lasted for hours, and Lord George nearly gave up from exhaustion while the dragon spat fire and steam. But Lord George managed at last to pierce the underbelly of the dragon with his sword, giving him a killing blow. But just as the dragon was dying, he clung to the knight with his poisonous tail and stung the knight, leaving them both to die. 

The villagers were relieved and happy though and gave the knight an honorable burial for his sacrifice. They took him to the Church of Nieder Beerbach, in a valley east of the Frankenstein Castle, making a tomb for him. 

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The Alchemist House on Carrer D’Estruc in Barcelona

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On a narrow street in the heart of Barcelona you will find the remains of the Alchemist House on Carrer D’Estruc. It used to belong to a renowned alchemist named Astruc Sacanera. Centuries after the alchemist left, people claim strange stuff happens around the house. Could it be haunted?

On the enchanting Carrer D’Estruc, The Alchemist House stands as a testament to the city’s rich past and mystical allure in a street that once used to belong outside of the city walls.

A Brief History of Carrer D’Estruc in Barcelona

Carrer D’Estruc, a quaint street tucked away in the heart of Barcelona, holds a fascinating history that dates back centuries.

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During the 14th and 15th centuries, alchemy flourished in Barcelona, attracting scholars, astrologers, and mystics from all corners of the world. Carrer D’Estruc became a meeting place for these alchemists, who sought to uncover the secrets of the universe and transform base metals into gold. It was believed that the street itself held a special energy, making it the perfect location for their experiments.

Carrer D’Estruc: Tucked away in the narrow alleyways of Barcelona you will find the old Alchemist House on Carrer D’Estruc that are supposedly haunted. Source//pere prlpz/wikimedia

This alleyway in Barcelona is located just a few moments walk from Plaça de Catalunya is said to be a mysterious and perhaps even haunted place in Spain. The building was there all the way back in the 15th century when it was outside the city walls and used to house a sorcerer.

The Allure of Alchemy in Barcelona’s History

Alchemy, often associated with turning common metals into precious substances, was more than just a pursuit of material wealth. It was a spiritual and philosophical journey, seeking to unravel the mysteries of life and the universe. Barcelona, with its vibrant intellectual and cultural scene, became a hotbed for alchemical studies during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

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The alchemists of Barcelona were not just interested in transmutation; they were also fascinated by astrology, herbal medicine, and the quest for immortality. Their experiments and research were fueled by a deep curiosity and a belief that the secrets of the universe could be uncovered through their work. This fascination with alchemy left an indelible mark on the city’s history, shaping its culture and attracting seekers of knowledge from far and wide.

The Astrologer and Wizard Astruc Sacanera

The mysterious astrologer and sorcerer called Astruc Sacanera lived in it and had many strange rumors about him. He is most famous for using a black stone called Pedra Escurçonera, as well as a powder he used to heal rabies and bites with. 

Sacanera’s reputation as a skilled alchemist and sorcerer drew many curious minds to his doorstep. He was often sought after for his potions, charms, and divination services. It is said that he could cure ailments with a mere touch, and his predictions were eerily accurate. His presence on Carrer D’Estruc added to the street’s mystique and cemented its reputation as a hub for alchemical studies. 

The Fascinating Story Behind The Alchemist House

The Alchemist House, formerly the residence of Astruc Sacanera, holds a captivating story that spans centuries. The house itself is a testament to the alchemist’s ingenuity and dedication to his craft. Its architecture and design reflect the mystical beliefs and symbols of alchemy, with intricate carvings and hidden chambers throughout.

Centuries later, an alchemist named Ricardo Bru got a permit to commemorate the story of the Alchemist House. He decorated several plaques that got hung on the walls.  It was also said that Bru went into a trance and someone from the afterlife told him how the plaques should be. One of the plaques said: 

“At the beginning of the 15th century, people called this street Astruc Sacanera, that is, the astrologer or witch from Sacanera. Astruc is a healing herb and an ancient word applied to astrologers or witches. Here the escurçonera stone was sold, possessing virtues against rabies and bites”.

Haunted Rumors about The Alchemist House

As with any place steeped in history and mystery, rumors of hauntings and supernatural occurrences surround The Alchemist House. Visitors and staff have reported unexplained phenomena, such as flickering lights, strange sounds, and the feeling of being watched. Some claim to have seen apparitions of alchemists conducting their experiments or heard whispers of long-lost secrets.

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These rumors, while fascinating, only add to the immersive experience of The Alchemist House. Whether they are the result of the house’s rich history or the power of suggestion, they contribute to the enchanting atmosphere that visitors can’t help but be drawn into.

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Black Magic at Pfaueninsel

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On the beautiful island known as Pfaueninsel in Berlin, there are rumours about the soul of an alchemist doing black magic still remains. 

The Pfaueninsel or Peacock Island is a little island in the River Havel In Berlin. The island is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the impressive Prussian architecture. The Pfaueninsel castle looks like something out of a fairy tale, and the island is a heaven for nature and animal lovers.

In the late 1600s the island was called Kaninchenwerder, or rabbit island after they set up a rabbit breeding station by  Elector Frederick William I of Brandenburg of the Hohenzollern dynasty. 

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The Alchemist on the Island

Peacock Island: The whole island is adorned with prussian architecture//Source: Sebastian Rittau/wikimedia

The island was also a place where alchemist Johann Kunckel built a glass foundry where he produced artificial rubies known as gold ruby glass. The elector who he produced the red colored glass was so pleased with him that he gifted him the island.

Entering and leaving the island was made a punishale offens except for Kunckel himself, and the whole place became shrouded in secrecy. The black smoke and smell of chemicals from the islands made the farmers around the island suspicious and they started to believe it was witchcraft going on out there. 

 After he lost financial support after his patron, the Great Elector died, the foundry went up in flames and he took off to work for the Swedish king. It was very possible that the fire was arson. 

It is here the dark rumors of the island starts as it is said that Johann Kunckel played with black magic as well as chemistry in his laboratory before he set it aflame, making the island an inhospitable place to be after dark. 

It is said that the spirit of him is still wandering restless around as a black ghost with red glowing eyes. 

The Exotic Animals

After this the island was abandoned until the Prussian king Fredrick William II got the island and built the Pfaueninsel castle for his mistress. 

From then on they started putting excotic animals like alligators, buffalos, kangaroos, monkeys, lions and peacocks on the island. At its peak there were over 900 animals there of over 100 species. They stayed on the island until 1842 when they were transferred to the Berlin Zoo. 

Today the remains are a mixture of exotic birds, great architecture and legends about the black soul of a sorcery after witchcraft tainted the very earth. 

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Occult Podcasts to Recommend

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Occult Confession

A chatty and inspired podcast of all occult. Everything from the Illuminati, secret societies and black magic. It is superbly researched and manages to rely the dry historic research in a witty way together with the alchemic actors, breaking into songs, taking unexpected side roads in the conversations.

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Butter smooth voice taking you on a journey with the witches and a peep behind the curtain as how to live the witch life in the modern era. The host is a great interviewer and a great and optimistic view on the occult, even the most skeptics can respect and appreciate.

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Into the Dark

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A sort of roadhouse bar playing stomping rock and metal, talking with practitioners of several types of magic, occult traditions. And even though the host, Cooper Wilhelm is a practitioner himself he really lets his guest take the place and comes off as an interested and a guy willing to ask questions about anything! Too bad this is a finished podcast, but enjoy the episodes that were made.

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Night Tide

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For the more researched based distanced podcast, check out Night Tide. A bi-monthly production, these guys really take their time doing the research, and presenting it in a great way. The host Stacy is super pleasant listening to and is one of the podcast host that manage the balance between music/narrating and the stories are the perfect blend of creative and informative storytelling.

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The Satanic Panic

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Love a niche podcast, and this is it! Satanic panic was raving through the 80’s America, where a numerous cases accusing others for satanical acts. The hosts takes you through what really happened, covering the court cases, rumors, dungeons and dragons and the Church of Satan. Yeah, its great, check them out.

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Top 5 Paranormal Resource Sites

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When doing paranormal investigations, reading about the occult and other weird stuff, it is important that the information you spread is as accurate as possible. In the world of internet it is super hard to know by a glance what is and isn’t real. But thankfully the truth is most often just a couple of clicks away. So this is some of our favorite fact checking and inspirational sources when reading about the paranormal.

1. Paranormal database

I love this one, as it have this great calendar, marking the exact dates of hauntings in Great Britain. If you are looking for stuff elsewhere in the world, shame. Perhaps one day they will expand their project.. And I remembered when they first started and it was sort of, nothing. But look at it now!

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“The Paranormal Database is a serious ongoing project to quantitatively document as many locations with paranormal / cryptozoological interest as possible, region by region, in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands. One hundred and three areas are currently covered, now totaling over 12,500 entries, with frequent additions and current stories continuously updated. This is not a ‘paranormal tourism’ site – many of these places are private, and as such, the owner’s privacy should be considered paramount.”

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2. Skeptical Inquirer

I love people doing their utmost to research. In the paranormal field, there are a lot of crazy claims. And although it’s important to not shut down anything out of the ordinary, it it almost more important to use common sense and critical thinking. This is were Skeptical Inquirer comes in.

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“The mission of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry is to promote scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason in examining controversial and extraordinary claims.”

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3. Snopes

Is a meme claiming something? Is a crazy story going about in forums? As long as the internet exist, Snopes should exist. So before reposting something that is too insane to be true, head over to Snopes to check their fact checking for just that.

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“When misinformation obscures the truth and readers don’t know what to trust, Snopes.com’s fact checking and original, investigative reporting lights the way to evidence-based and contextualized analysis. We always document our sources so readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds.”

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4. Atlas Obscura

Another passion of mine is travelling! And Atlas Obscura was like the stars aligning. They are gathering the weirdest stuff on the planet and puts it in a travel book, genius. A lot of places they write about are either allegedly haunted or otherwise paranormal sites.

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“We are a global community of explorers, who have together created a comprehensive database of the world’s most wondrous places and foods —21,193 of them contributed by our community so far, and more every day, from a secret apartment atop the Eiffel Tower to bridges built out of living roots, from a temple shaped like a chicken to an island ruled by cats, from a fruit that tastes like chocolate pudding to a spicy chutney made out of red ants.”

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5. Alchemy Website

When doing research, people are always referencing other people. Especially in the paranormal and occult field there are many references to alchemy, esoteric and other occult text. Therefore it is nice to turn to a site, curated by an academic researcher to read the first hand sources.

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“The creator of the alchemy web site, Adam McLean, is a well known authority on and enthusiast for alchemical texts and symbolism, the editor and publisher of over 40 books on alchemical and Hermetic ideas.”

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