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/

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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