Ghost Hunting Guide: Events, Equipment & Evidence Log

The flashing lights of a K-II meter don't really tell you much about the electromagnetic field you've encountered, but here's how you can get a full understanding.

Countless paranormal teams and amateur investigators search for proof of the existence of an afterlife and spirits that linger in the domain of the living, but does it really matter?

SpiritShack, one of the UK's best known providers of gadgets for ghost hunters has unveiled its new HexCom, a word bank device that they hope will rival the Ovilus.

If you want to experiment with an EM Pump you'll need to fork out a bit of cash, however you can build your own devices from a handful of very cheap components.

Before television, British Pathé newsreel documented everything from major armed conflicts to the curious hobbies of ordinary people, including ghost hunting in the 1950s and 60s.

Used on ghost hunts, these small devices pump out an electromagnetic field, it's said that spirits can feed on this energy allowing them to manifest or communicate.

It may seem like a bit of a basic paranormal question to be addressing, but surprisingly the meaning of the word poltergeist is sometimes debated.

A glossary of ghost hunting terminology including 60 paranormal, occult and supernatural terms that every investigator should know.

It's often said that ghosts can walk through walls, rattle chains, create cold spots and even throw objects, but do they also have the ability to transmit FM radio signals?

People are quick to tell you there's no right or wrong when it comes to ghost hunting, but logic should tell you some ways of calling out are better than others.

If you use a point and click digital infrared thermometer on a ghost hunt you're probably using it incorrectly, here's a few reasons why.

Quantum Paranormal have released a mobile application called Ghost Code which is said to instantly increase paranormal activity, we put this extraordinary claim to the test.

Most paranormal teams don't get the full benefit of what full spectrum cameras have to offer and end up limiting their potential due to the environment they use them in.

The spectral frequency display gives you a visual representation of the audio frequencies that make up an EVP recording, helping you to identify and isolate the voice.

Ouija boards have been big business over the years, but with more than 130 years of history behind them, have you ever wondered exactly how many have been sold?

Test your knowledge of the methods and equipment currently used by electronic voice phenomenon researchers and the paranormal history of EVP with our tricky trivia quiz.

We've all heard about mobile phone apps that can supposedly detect a ghost, but the creator of a new app claims that it can actually trigger paranormal activity.

There's an ongoing debate about paranormal events companies booking venues and denying access to smaller teams, but these events can provide vital funding for voluntary organisations.

Ghost hunting in locations like castles and homes has become commonplace, but what about hunting down spirits in a graveyard, an ancient burial ground or even a concentration camp?

What does it mean to be a professional paranormal investigator? Can anyone claim to be one or should this accreditation be vetted or reserved for the most credible?