What does the word Doppelgänger make you think of? The paranormal phenomenon, with its folklore roots and links to the idea of a ‘spirit double’ signifying impending doom? Or the more modern usage – the idea that we all have a non-biological twin somewhere out there in the world? Whichever it may be, the stories behind the concept of the Doppelgänger are as fascinating as they are eerie…

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BBC Articles:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20160712-you-are-surprisingly-likely-to-have-a-living-doppelganger

https://www.bbc.co.uk/culture/article/20241203-doppelgangers-and-the-ancient-origins-of-the-lookalike-craze

The Guardian Articles:

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/jun/11/twice-in-a-lifetime-would-you-dare-meet-your-doppelganger-

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/30/doppelganger-murder-ingolstadt-german-prosecutors-allege-woman-killed-lookalike-to-fake-death

Emerald Isle Article:

https://emeraldisle.ie/the-fetch

Atlas Obscura Article:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-doppelganger

Freud’s ‘The Uncanny’:

https://web.mit.edu/allanmc/www/freud1.pdf

Poe’s ‘William Wilson’:

https://poestories.com/read/williamwilson

Wordsworth Org Article:

https://wordsworth.org.uk/blog/2014/07/08/full-fathom-five-the-poet-lies-the-death-of-percy-bysshe-shelley/

Haunted Britain Article:

https://www.haunted-britain.com/eaton-place.htm

Business Insider Article:

https://www.businessinsider.com/doppelgaenger-study-these-people-who-look-alike-share-dna-2022-9

Research Paper:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3032659/

Yahoo News Article:

https://au.news.yahoo.com/german-woman-convicted-murdering-her-124903843.html

Can a movie really be cursed? From classic horror flicks like The Omen and supernatural pictures like The Crow to family favourites including The Wizard of Oz - dozens of productions have been afflicted by exceptional bad luck and strange happenings over the decades. But were these films really ‘cursed’, or are the bizarre (and sometimes tragic) events linked to them merely coincidences?

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Metro Article:

https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/13/13-cursed-horror-films-tragic-set-deaths-mysterious-haunted-props-23406731/

 Independent Article:

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/cursed-films-urban-legends-b1910460.html

 Entertainment Weekly Article:

https://archive.org/details/1993-04-16-entertainment-weekly-blood-on-the-set-brandon-lee-b/page/n19/mode/2up

 Esquire Article:

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a27458589/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-leonardo-dicaprio-brad-pitt-quentin-tarantino-interview/

 Screensphere Article:

https://screensphere.co.uk/news/7-cursed-movies-like-1994s-the-crow/

 Grunge Article:

https://www.grunge.com/1644499/the-crow-movie-curse-explained/

 Looper Article:

https://www.looper.com/10917/movies-predicted-real-life-deaths/

 Syfy Article:

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/was-the-exorcist-set-really-cursed-and-haunted

 Mirror Article:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/most-cursed-films-time-exorcist-24654402

 AllThatsInteresting Article:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/george-reeves-death

 Time Article:

https://time.com/5647491/wizard-of-oz-curse/

The Death Row last meal: a topic that is as utterly fascinating as it is controversial. But what’s the history behind the seemingly merciful act of allowing a condemned inmate to choose the contents of their final meal? What did some of the most infamous serial killers pick for theirs? And WHY do prisoners choose what they choose? Chyaz explores all of these questions and more in this intriguing episode…

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Research Papers:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22925848/

https://digitalcommons.law.mercer.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=fac_pubs

https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/soc4.12987

BBC Articles:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15040658

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45835584

The Marshall Project:

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/09/07/from-last-meals-to-last-words-what-can-death-row-prisoners-request-before-they-die

The Guardian Article:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/14/dull-death-row-meals-jay-rayner

Psychology Today Article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/slightly-blighty/201509/last-meals-on-death-row-what-do-they-reveal-about-you

Henry Hargreaves’ Website:

https://henryhargreaves.com/

Time Magazine Article:

https://time.com/archive/6927008/why-were-fascinated-by-death-row-cuisine/

The Mirror Article:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/death-row-killers-grim-last-36146608

 CBS News Article:

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/last-meals-of-death-row/

 Independent Article:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/georgia-killer-execution-death-row-meal-pizza-b2882964.html

 New York Post Article:

https://nypost.com/2025/12/11/us-news/obese-death-row-inmate-requests-bona-fide-buffet-for-last-meal/

Sudden Savant Syndrome, also known as Acquired Savant Syndrome, is an extremely rare and incredibly fascinating medical phenomenon whereby a person becomes a ‘sudden genius’ in a particular field. Only a handful of documented cases exist, and most have one specific thing in common. What’s behind this utterly captivating condition? Join Chyaz as she explores the stories and the science…

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BBC Future Articles:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20180116-the-mystery-of-why-some-people-become-sudden-geniuses

https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20190411-the-violent-attack-that-turned-a-man-into-a-maths-genius

Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/oct/12/experience-head-injury-musical-prodigy

Vice Article:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/meet-the-guy-ben-mcmahon-who-woke-from-a-car-accident-coma-speaking-chinese-language/

HuffPost Article:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/are-human-limitations-sel_b_7777510

Psychology Today Articles:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/articles/202403/the-mystery-of-sudden-genius

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brainstorm/202508/inside-the-worlds-first-savant-convention

BBC Sounds Interview: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct41ds

TODAY Show Interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6ONPQGBfo

National Library of Medicine Case Report:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9781516/

Could a mystery that’s baffled historians for over 500 years finally have an answer? The  chilling tale of the Princes in the Tower is one of the most compelling cold cases of all time - but in recent years, several bizarre and dramatic theories have emerged which could help to answer the age-old question: did Richard III really end the lives of his nephews, or has the real truth been hiding in plain sight?

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The Whaley House in San Diego fully embraces its title as America’s Most Haunted House…but what are the true stories behind these apparent hauntings? Can the property’s dark history explain why so many have reported ghostly encounters at the home for decades? And who is Yankee Jim? Join Chyaz as she explores the strange and twisted tales associated with this real-life haunted mansion…

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In 1994, the body of an unidentified man was pulled from the North Sea near to the German archipelago of Heligoland. He was dressed in notably smart clothing, and foul play looked to have been involved in his death. Yet despite his distinctive appearance, the man’s identity still remains unknown to this day. However…could new clues uncovered in the past few years mean the Gentleman of Heligoland mystery may soon be solved? Chyaz investigates…

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Hero Complex, sometimes called Hero Syndrome or even Saviour Complex, is a strange psychological phenomenon that has fascinated doctors and academics for decades. But what does this intriguing term mean, and how has it ended up playing into numerous true crime cases over the years? Chyaz explores all of these questions and more in today’s episode…

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On the 1st April 2006, medical student Brian Shaffer was enjoying a night out with friends in his university city of Columbus, Ohio. Just before 2am, he appeared to re-enter the bar he had been drinking at…and was never seen again. This mystery has baffled police and internet sleuths alike for almost two decades, so today Chyaz explores the question: what on earth happened to Brian Shaffer?

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The lobotomy: one of the strangest and most controversial surgical procedures of all time, with arguably one of the darkest histories. In this highly requested episode, Chyaz explores how the lobotomy came about, who performed the infamous surgery and how it affected those who were subjected to it, as well as a couple of notable lobotomy patients. This bizarre episode is not for the squeamish…

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