For centuries, ghosts
have been blamed on restless spirits, cursed places and the
supernatural. But what if the greatest mystery lies not in haunted
houses, but in the human mind? Why do some people experience
apparitions while others never do? And why do ghost stories,
despite their endless variety, follow such remarkably similar
patterns?
In this talk, renowned parapsychologist Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe explores
the science behind hauntings, drawing on more than 35 years of
paranormal investigation. Blending psychology, neuroscience and
real-life ghost hunting, he examines why some individuals are more
likely to experience the supernatural, how our minds interpret
ambiguous events, and why modern phenomena such as gang stalking
share striking similarities with traditional ghost narratives.
Alongside the science, Ciarán shares extraordinary case studies and
behind-the-scenes accounts from some of the world’s most famous
hauntings, revealing what decades spent investigating the
paranormal have taught him about the strange experiences we call
ghosts.
Tickets £12.50 including a 20% donation to Brompton Cemetery.
Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe
Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe is one of Britain’s leading parapsychologists and investigative psychologists. With more than 35 years of experience researching hauntings and paranormal claims, he is widely known for applying scientific methods to supernatural investigations and has appeared on numerous television programmes, including Most Haunted, examining some of the world’s most infamous ghost stories.
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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The Psychology of Hauntings
Ghosts, Apparitions and Poltergeists |
19:00 - 20:35 | £13.75 |
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