Britain's Most Terrifying Ghost Stories: First-Hand Accounts Of Historical Hauntings | Our History

A chilling casebook of harrowing and terrifying real-life encounters involving ghosts, evil spirits and poltergeists. The stories sound fantastical but the people telling them truly believe that the things they saw were ghosts.
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The subjects of this chilling documentary are people who have had their lives turned inside out after encountering spirits. In some cases the ghosts were benign but in others, they were hell-bent on destroying families and driving them from their homes. Using dramatised reconstructions, the programme explores some of these terrifying encounters. The Penney family in Birmingham moved to their dream home only to be chased away in terror by an unknown entity. The Hodsons lived in a beautiful manor house and assumed their five-year-old daughter was talking about two imaginary friends who would visit her at night - they were wrong. A Devon woman discovered her house had been built on a black magic ritual site. Ghosts of sacrificed people were haunting her and she turned to a mysterious ghost hunter for help. The stories sound fantastical but the people telling them truly believe that the things they saw were ghosts. Whether or not you believe them is up to you

This film was first broadcast: 23 Nov 2001

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can you easily learn from the mistakes and victories of human history?

History doesn't repeat itself. It doesn't take much time at all to learn from the mistakes of human history. Be sure to not repeat the mistakes!

The key is to recognize what worked well in the past and apply those lessons to your business.

This can be done by reading books about leadership and management strategies, as well as case studies from successful companies that have existed for decades.

You'll be able draw inspiration from their success and avoid the common pitfalls that they fell into.

You can also look at examples of businesses which have been bankrupt. They failed because of this. Are there common themes between these failures? These insights will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Finally, you will find information about some of the most famous historical figures, such as Abraham Lincoln or John D. Rockefeller. While they may have had the best resumes in the history of the world, few knew how to manage people and run a business. Learn from their mistakes to help you make better decisions.

It's easy to learn from the mistakes and successes of human history. Just spend a few minutes each day thinking about what worked in the past and how you can apply it today.


What lessons can be learned from history?

Three lessons can be learned from history. The first is that you have to do it yourself if you want to change the world. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. Third, when you change the future, you have to make it better.

The first lesson we can learn is that there are only two ways to transform the world. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. When you fight for it, you focus on winning and lose sight of why you started fighting in the first place.

It is impossible to control how people respond to your ideas. However, it is possible to control how you present them. You'll inevitably fail if you set out to convince someone of something. If you try to convince someone to do something, you will fail.

The idea of a great movement was born when someone had it and took action. Whether you are creating change or responding to it, these are the three best ways to make your mark. Be clear about what is important to you, be open about where you came from, and dare to go where no one else has.

Second, we have the ability to choose. You can either let your life happen or you can choose to make it happen. This means we must decide what kind of life we want to lead. Do we expect someone else to let us live? Or do you want to be in control of your destiny?

I think we're living a golden time right now. We have more opportunities than ever before which is creating excitement. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

It also presents a problem. It's not easy to know what you want or how to get it. Therefore, it is important to identify what you want and then find a way.

Let's take, for example, the desire to purchase a house. You could sit back and hope someone gives you a gift certificate to Home Depot. Or you could ask yourself, "What would I love to do?" Then, look for a job that lets you do it. Apply for financing.

Now let's imagine you wanted to travel around the world. It's possible to ask, "Where do you want to travel?" You might then start saving money and researching other countries online. The final step is to book a flight.

Let's pretend you didn’t know what your goal was. In this case, you'd probably end-up doing one of the things. You can increase your chances to get what you want by asking these questions. It may seem odd, but it works.

And the third lesson is that no matter what happens next, you can always improve the future. The reason is simple. Our choices shape who we are and who we become.

It is important to take inspiration from past experiences, learn from mistakes and succeed until you are successful.

You're already behind if you don't think you have anything to offer the world. You must believe that you are capable of doing more than you thought possible.

You can start by learning what you already know. Start small and build from there. Take stock of the lessons you've learned in your entire life. What have your failures been? What were your successes? What have you done to overcome obstacles?

You are the only person who can limit what you can do. No matter what anyone says, you can do anything you put your mind to.

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "Nothing will work unless you do."


Who was the original person to have said that historical people don't learn.

While we all would love to live in an ideal world that everyone learns from past mistakes, it is not possible to learn from our own mistakes.

There's no better way to learn to do something right than to experience it wrong.

The only real mistake is not trying to ensure you do it right the first time.

Changes are inevitable, and you will eventually realize why you made them.

You might even realize that you could have done this better the first attempt.

But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try again. It means you've learned a lot.

Even though you cannot avoid making mistakes completely, you can minimize them. This is the difference that makes the difference of success and failure.

Acknowledging your mistakes begins the process. Look at your mistakes objectively, and then ask yourself: "What lessons have I learned?"

When you're open with yourself, you will see that your failures are not failures. They can be used as opportunities to grow.

Thomas Edison was the victim of this fate. He failed many more times before he invented the lightbulb.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. He used every failure as an opportunity to improve the design.

Over time, he created the most popular type of lighting available today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. Please take advantage of them.

And then, you can try again.


What is the most valuable thing that you have learned in history?

This question is not easy to answer. There are three things to keep in mind when learning. First, knowledge is power. We must also recognize the fact that knowledge is cumulative. We must also be able to appreciate the speed at which knowledge can change.

Knowledge is power. It allows us to make better decisions, and improve our lives. If we had all the information, it wouldn't be difficult to make decisions. We'd do what we want, without worrying about whether it was correct or not.

Knowledge is not just power; it's also cumulative. This means that after we've acquired knowledge, we continue to learn more. As we get smarter, our brains become more sophisticated. Knowledge accumulates.

Let's now move on to the third point. Although knowledge is cumulative, it doesn’t stay static very long. Information is constantly changing. Scientists learn new facts and theories every day. Every day, new discoveries are made.

Our culture is particularly dependent upon technology which allows us to access knowledge instantly. Technology allows us to save vast amounts data and share it between millions of people across the globe.

In addition to technology, globalization has changed the way we view knowledge. Globalization refers simply to the process by which ideas or products spread beyond borders. Because of globalization, knowledge is now accessible everywhere.

Internet access allows anyone to find information from any part of the world. You can surf the internet, read books, listen to music and play video games. Knowledge is required for all of these activities.

Knowledge is becoming more available, but it is also becoming more niche. You can find thousands of websites that offer advice on subjects such as finance, health, business, sports, and travel. These websites offer information on almost every topic you can think of.

But if you go online to buy a car, you'll probably find only a few dozen sites offering automotive-related services and products. There are many sites that cover every topic, but you will only find a few websites that focus on cars.

Experts in particular fields have the ability to share and create value. This is why experts in these areas are so popular. Experts often have an in-depth knowledge of a subject. Experts have the ability to create high-quality content specifically for their audience.

Because they don't have to look through tons of unimportant information, this is a good thing for consumers. Instead, they can focus on a small number of sites with lots of useful content.

Specialization is also a benefit for experts, who can create strong businesses around their expertise. The buyer of a book expects the author will be knowledgeable enough to explain the subject clearly and concisely. He wants to feel confident that the author is able to convey his message.

If an expert does not specialize, he risks losing out on potential customers who expect him to be knowledgeable.

It's not necessary to be a specialist in only one area. Most people are experts in multiple areas today. It could be that we are an accountant, a lawyer or a doctor. Or a teacher. It is also possible to be a parent, spouse, friend, or fan.

Experts argue that specialization is so common that it's impossible for one person to be an expert in all aspects of the same thing.

So how do you become an expert in multiple areas? The answer is simple: practice. It takes practice to master a skill. You can make great progress if you continue to work until people recognize you.

There are whole industries dedicated to helping others reach this goal. People can quickly learn through courses, workshops seminars, conferences, schools and other venues.


Statistics

  • During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
  • For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
  • According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
  • According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
  • If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)

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How To

What can humanity learn about the past failures of our ancestors and how can they be improved?

We've been to this place before and will likely return. But there's nothing wrong with learning from history. It might even be a way for humanity to survive another crisis.

It is possible to make it through this life if you keep your mind open and learn from the lessons.

The problem is when people fail to learn and refuse to recognize that humanity hasn't changed much from its beginning.

The wisdom of the old ways is vast, but we tend not to pay attention because they contradict our beliefs. So instead of embracing changes, we find difficult, we cling to the familiar.

But the world changes and our relationship with it is changing. Our environment is becoming more complex. We have more problems.

This means that we also need to make changes. This makes us more susceptible to failure, as we won't have the same strategies that worked previously.

When we do that, we lose sight of our values and become slaves to our habits.

Our brains have evolved to adapt to environments that were thousands of years old. But these days aren't over.

The future isn't written in stone. There are still many areas for improvement.

Humans are still capable of great feats. We can create amazing technologies. To uncover new frontiers.

Yet, we tend to limit our abilities. To fear the future. To reject evolution. To think that what worked yesterday will still work tomorrow.

This trend is being fought by some people. They see themselves as warriors against the status quo. Fighting against the establishment. Against the system.

They see themselves as rebels who take pride in defying convention. They challenge society's conventions and norms.

They rebel against rules. They loathe conformity. They don't care about social expectations. They believe they know best than everyone else.

These people, I wish them all good luck!

It will be your lifeline!

Because it's a tough battle. The forces driving mainstream society are strong.

In many places around the globe, the majority has no interest in listening to you. They are not interested in hearing your points of view.

No matter how brilliant and well-intentioned your ideas are, it doesn't make a difference. Your ideas might not catch on with the masses.

Your message may not be heard. You'll need to learn strange lessons from history.

Because that is where the real power lies. This is where you can truly make a difference.

This is where others can be inspired to achieve their goals. This is where you can create movements that transform society.

Let me ask: Is it your goal to live up the other person's expectations all of the time? Or, would you rather choose to create your own path?