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The Rest Is HistoryJun 24, 2021

66. Ghosts

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Notable books mentioned: Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof by Roger Clarke, The House That Was Haunted to Death by Roger Clark, Turn of the Screw by Henry James, Lost Hearts by M.R. James

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Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof
Roger Clarke

The host mentions 'Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof' as a significant book that explores the history and evolution of gh…

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The House That Was Haunted to Death
Roger Clark

The host mentions 'The House That Was Haunted to Death' to delve into one of the most intriguing ghost stories in English folklore. This story is n…

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Turn of the Screw
Henry James

The host discusses the historical account of Mary Ricketts, which inspired Henry James's 'Turn of the Screw.' This exploration reveals the complexi…

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66. Ghosts mentions Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof by Roger Clarke, The House That Was Haunted to Death by Roger Clark, Turn of the Screw by Henry James, and Lost Hearts by M.R. James with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Settle down by the fire and prepare to be haunted. Roger Clarke, author of A Natural History of Ghosts, joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to wonder whether ghost stories evolve to reflect the age in which the apparition appears.
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  • The conversation centers on ghost stories and hauntings.
  • A second recurring theme is classic ghost stories.
  • Referenced books include Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof by Roger Clarke and The House That Was Haunted to Death by Roger Clark.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Anyone interested in ghost stories and their historical context. and listeners interested in ghost stories and folklore.
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ghost stories and hauntings(2)classic ghost stories(1)interest in ghosts(1)
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Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof cover
Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof
Roger Clarke
Best for Anyone interested in ghost stories and their historical context.Often cited around interest in ghosts

“The speaker describes Roger Clarke's book as the best book on ghosts they've ever read, noting it covers the history of ghosts and was a great reading experience during Christmas.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in ghost stories and their historical context.
Key quote: “It's a book not just about ghosts, but about the history of ghosts.”
The host mentions 'Ghosts, A Natural History, 500 Years of Searching for Proof' as a significant book that explores the history and evolution of ghost stories. He reflects on his personal connection to the book, describing it as one of the great reading experiences of his life during the Christmas season.
ASIN: 1250076099
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The House That Was Haunted to Death
Roger Clark
Best for listeners interested in ghost stories and folkloreOften cited around classic ghost stories

“The discussion revolves around classic ghost stories, specifically mentioning Roger Clark's book that includes the story of a haunted house.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: listeners interested in ghost stories and folklore
Key quote: “it was considered to be so haunted it was unlivable in it was, and it was knocked down.”
The host mentions 'The House That Was Haunted to Death' to delve into one of the most intriguing ghost stories in English folklore. This story is notable for its detailed accounts and credible witnesses, particularly Lord St. Vincent, who experienced the haunting firsthand.
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Turn of the Screw
Henry James
Best for Readers interested in literary analysis and ghost storiesOften cited around ghost stories and hauntings

“The story got eventually relayed to Bishop Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who then told it to Henry James, who turned it into, in my view, it's the source story for Turn of the Screw.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in literary analysis and ghost stories
Key quote: “For me, that was a big mystery.”
The host discusses the historical account of Mary Ricketts, which inspired Henry James's 'Turn of the Screw.' This exploration reveals the complexities of ghost narratives, contrasting them with modern interpretations and highlighting the unique perspective of the children in the story.
ASIN: 0141441356
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Lost Hearts
M.R. James
Best for Readers interested in ghost stories and literary analysisOften cited around ghost stories and hauntings

“I can't help thinking that elements of his ghost story called Lost Hearts may have sort of some buried elements of Turn of the Screw.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in ghost stories and literary analysis
Key quote: “I can't help thinking that elements of his ghost story called Lost Hearts may have sort of some buried elements of Turn of the Screw.”
The host discusses the historical context and personal accounts surrounding the haunting experienced by Mary Ricketts, which influenced M.R. James's work. They draw parallels between Ricketts's experiences and the themes present in James's 'Lost Hearts' and Henry James's 'Turn of the Screw'.
ASIN: B0GJWHM9N1
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The Exorcist

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“A movie that brought back the idea of possession, which was virtually dead in America until that film came out.”

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Amityville Horror

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“Refers to the so-called Amityville Ghost, which sort of created the end.”

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