What if some of humanity's greatest mysteries aren't waiting to be discovered in outer space—but are already here, hidden beneath our feet and resting silently on the bottom of the ocean?

On this fascinating episode of the **222 Paranormal Podcast**, hosts **Jennifer and Joe Shortridge** dive into the world of ancient artifacts discovered underground and underwater objects that challenge what we think we know about ancient civilizations, lost knowledge, and the true history of human achievement.

For centuries, explorers, archaeologists, divers, and researchers have uncovered incredible objects buried deep beneath layers of earth or preserved beneath the waves. Some have perfectly reasonable explanations. Others remain surrounded by questions, controversy, and mystery. Could certain discoveries suggest that ancient people possessed knowledge far beyond what we have traditionally been taught? Were advanced civilizations lost to time? Or are we sometimes underestimating the intelligence, creativity, and scientific abilities of our ancestors?

Richard looks into the aspects of haunted holidays

In this edition of Wicked Curious, Roxie shares tales of haunted houses in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Explore two New Hampshire graveyards where the stories of the dead return from their burial sites. Eerie tales to give you the creeps.

"The Shadow in the Corner", was first published in the Temple Bar magazine, London, in December 1879. When a young housemaid takes a position at gloomy Wildheath Grange, she becomes disturbed by a persistent shadow lurking in the corner of her attic room—a darkness that seems to move, watch, and remember. As her fear grows, the household’s buried secrets edge toward a chilling revelation. This story is read by Chris Halton.

Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike through Bolton Notch State Park in Connecticut to search for the haunted Squaw Cave. The story goes that back in the early 1600s, a Podunk maiden fell in love with a Dutch fur trapper. Their forbidden love was against Puritan law and led to a tragic end.

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In Part 2 of The Paranormal Debate: Haunted Objects & Dolls, we continue down the rabbit hole, with the conversation focusing heavily on haunted dolls.

Chuy shares his thoughts on Annabelle and talks about his team’s experience investigating the Warrens’ house. What was it like being that close to one of the most infamous haunted objects in paranormal history, and did the experience change his perspective?

Of course, we couldn’t stay completely on topic. The conversation takes a turn toward the dreaded “D” word—DEMONS. Are demons really as common as some in the paranormal field claim, or has the word become an easy explanation for something we simply don’t understand?

Haunted dolls, Annabelle, the Warrens, demons, and plenty of opinions—Part 2 definitely doesn’t hold back.

Let's talk about the Randolph County Infirmary.

Let's talk about Doctor Gallagher who battles demonic forces for the Catholic Church.

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