Alice Vernon

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.