Introduction to Ghost Hunting

Welcome part two of our free, four-part course in basic ghost hunting, written by Fiona Broome and presented by Hollow Hill, the ghost hunting website.

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In this week's ghost hunting lesson, we'll talk about finding real haunted places, and how to evaluate them for ghosts.

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How to find haunted places

It may be easier to find haunted places than you think. Your best resource will be your friends, and people who've grown up in the area.

However, many people are embarrassed to admit that they believe in ghosts. Others don't like to talk about ghosts and haunted places. They think that it's 'bad luck' or that it's against their religious beliefs.

Start with TV shows

Many ghost-related TV shows are popular now, so that's usually the best place to start. Focus on any popular ghost TV show you've seen.

Ask a friend, 'Do you watch the Ghost Hunters TV show?' (Other recommended shows include Ghost Whisperer, Most Haunted or Dead Famous.)

If the person replies with a firm, 'No', you should drop the subject.

If the person has watched the show, or suggests another ghost show, or starts talking about ghosts, you can ask if they've ever heard of a haunted place nearby. (This is an ideal time to ask if they'd like to explore a few haunted places with you, so you don't go ghost hunting alone.)

At Halloween

The week before Halloween, almost every local newspaper runs a story related to a local, haunted place. This gives you several opportunities to learn about haunted places.

First, ask your friends if they've read that newspaper article. Ask if the location in the article is really haunted. Ask if they've ever heard of other haunted places nearby. Chances are, they'll remember other spooky locations, or they'll know someone with a haunted house.

We also recommend visiting the place that was mentioned by the newspaper. The best time to visit - besides Halloween - is during a weekend afternoon. Other people are likely to be there, looking for evidence of ghosts. In our experience, those people are likely to be chatty and know a few other local places that are haunted. Take notes!

(Also ask if they know any local ghost hunting groups, and if those groups are good.)

Now let's talk about Newspaper research and the police

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