Paranormal Potpourri

American Ghost Walks’ collections of paranormal tales and mysteries will send shivers down your spine, but they’ll also offer insight into the joys and challenges of ghost-hunting. So read on for a little inspiration, and maybe we’ll see you on one of our tours someday.

a skull and candle on friday the 13th
By Mike Huberty February 12, 2026
Discover the real history behind Friday the 13th superstition. From ancient Norse mythology and Biblical Last Supper connections to the Knights Templar myth and Thomas Lawson's 1907 novel, explore how Friday and 13 became the Western world's most famous unlucky combination.
Olimpia Maidalchini by Diego Velázquez
By Ben Messenger December 11, 2025
Walk in the haunted footsteps of Olimpia Maidalchini in Rome, Italy
Jimi Hendrix performing in 1967
By Mike Huberty September 18, 2025
Explore Jimi Hendrix ghost stories, paranormal encounters, conspiracy theories about his death, and haunted places where fans still feel his presence.
ghost tours for bachelorette parties
By Mike Huberty August 23, 2025
Looking for a unique bachelorette party idea? Ghost tours are fun, spooky, and unforgettable, perfect for brides and their best friends.
Woman with glowing umbrella looks up at stars and a shooting star against a sunset.
By Mike Huberty August 19, 2025
Discover why real magic is more than fantasy. Drawing on Dean Radin’s Real Magic and decades of parapsychology research, this blog explores telepathy, psychokinesis, rituals, and the role of consciousness in shaping reality.
ghost hunters in a lab
By Mike Huberty August 1, 2025
Explore the science of hauntings in this in-depth article featuring real-life ghost encounters, case studies, and modern research into paranormal phenomena, life after death, and the mysteries of consciousness.
Ed and Lorraine Warren
By Mike Huberty July 31, 2025
Uncover the real events behind The Amityville Horror, Ed and Lorraine Warren’s investigation, and the myths that still haunt pop culture today.
The Nightmare painting
By Mike Huberty July 25, 2025
Explore the terrifying world of sleep paralysis, from cultural legends like the Old Hag and Popobawa to alien abductions, incubi, succubi, and the latest science. Where do dreams end and the paranormal begin?
A private ghost tour corporate group exploring Olvera Street in Los Angeles, California
By Mike Huberty July 24, 2025
Planning a team event? Here are 10 smart questions to ask before booking a private ghost tour for your company or group. Make it memorable, meaningful, and just the right amount of spooky.
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