Alice Vernon
Lecturer in 19th-century literature and creative writing and author of Ghosted: A History of Ghost Hunting and Why We Keep Looking, speaking about the history of ghost hunting.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 38min
AGAINST EVERYONE WITH CONNER HABIB 307: ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GHOST HUNTING with ALICE VERNON / THE SPIRIT-ERA & ITS AFTERMATHS, PART 1
Alice Vernon, author and researcher of paranormal culture and grief. She traces ghost hunting from antiquity through the Spirit-Era, covers séances and spiritualist technology, and explains why mediums were often women. They explore how investigative practices shaped science, ethical approaches to investigations, and how grief, stigma, and modern tech like AI reshape belief and evidence.
Oct 27, 2025 • 40min
Ghosts, grief and the paranormal
Alice Vernon, a 19th-century literature lecturer and author of 'Ghosted,' dives into the intriguing world of ghost hunting. She reveals how the past 200 years shaped our fascination with the paranormal, sparked by figures like the Fox Sisters and the rise of spiritualism. Vernon discusses the impact of technology, including spirit photography, on belief systems. Personal experiences and societal changes influence ghost narratives, and she reflects on how grief fuels our search for connection beyond the grave.
