What lies beneath the familiar traditions of Halloween? Long before costumes, candy, and haunted attractions, there was Samhain, an ancient Celtic seasonal festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.

On this episode of Paranormal Lens, Kirstin Truccano, joined by Chad Thomas and Jamie Widener, explores the history, traditions, folklore, and spiritual beliefs associated with Samhain.

From seasonal bonfires and remembrance of the dead to stories about spirits and the boundary between worlds, we'll examine what is known about these ancient customs, how later traditions developed, and how Samhain became connected to the Halloween we celebrate today.

Which parts of Halloween have genuine historical roots, and which have been shaped by centuries of storytelling and changing cultural traditions?

Join Paranormal Lens for a journey into the past, where history, folklore, and the unexplained meet.

Stay alert, stay respectful, and stay curious.

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Step inside the history and hauntings of Rockwood Mansion in Wilmington, Delaware.

On this episode of Paranormal Lens, Chad leads Jamie and Kirstin through the mansion's fascinating past and the paranormal stories associated with this historic estate. What has been reported, what does the history tell us, and could there be explanations beyond the paranormal?

We'll examine the stories, separate documented history from claims, and ask the question that keeps us curious: What still lingers at Rockwood Mansion?

Join us for another episode of paranormal research presented in an entertaining way.

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Philadelphia State Hospital at Byberry carries a troubled history—and a legacy surrounded by unsettling stories.

Jamie takes us into the past of this former psychiatric institution, examining its history, the conditions that brought it national attention, and the paranormal claims associated with the site.

What do we actually know about Byberry? Which stories are supported by historical records, and which belong to the realm of reported paranormal experiences? And how should we approach claims connected to a place marked by human suffering?

Join Paranormal Lens as we explore the history, the hauntings, and the questions that remain.

Because understanding a location's history is only the beginning. The next step is examining the claims and asking what the evidence can really tell us.

Stay alert, stay respectful, and stay curious.

Season 4: Episode 13: Beyond the Old Jail: Exploring Fauquier County’s Haunted History

Sometimes the best paranormal opportunities are the ones you didn't plan for.

This week, Paranormal Lens is changing the schedule.

Our good friend Steve Dills joins us with special guest Kristie Wingenbach of Fauquier's Ghosts to introduce us to a fascinating collection of historic locations in Fauquier County, Virginia.

Kristie and Dale Lowery work with Fauquier County Parks and Recreation, teaching classes and leading paranormal investigations at historic locations throughout the area.

Their approach puts history at the center of the investigation—using names, dates, documented events and local stories to understand the places they're investigating.

For years, the Old Jail in Warrenton was essentially the only location in the area available for paranormal investigation. Now, their program is opening the doors to a growing list of historic locations.

We'll talk about:

• Chapman-Beverley Mill
• The John Marshall Building
• O'Brien's Irish Pub
• Cast Iron
• The John Barton Payne Building
• The Old Jail in Warrenton
• Chilton House Suites
• And a special undisclosed location revealed to ticket holders on the day of the event.

We'll also hear about the recent investigation at Chapman-Beverley Mill and what that successful event could mean for future opportunities at the location.

Most importantly, we'll meet Kristie and learn how history and paranormal investigation come together in Fauquier County.

And there's one other possibility...

Could Paranormal Lens be planning a road trip?

Join Jamie, Kirstin and Chad for a special conversation about history, hauntings and the doors that are finally opening.

Stay alert, stay respectful, and stay curious.

Contact information:

Fauquier's Ghosts

FauquiersGhosts@gmail.com

FaceBook:www.facebook.com/p/Fauquiers-Ghosts-61582161237633

Event Information: https://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/parks-and-recreation/fall-2026-historical-and-paranormal-investigations

An abandoned estate in Germany. A fascinating history. And stories of strange activity that have helped give Haus Fühlingen an unsettling reputation.

In Season 4, Episode 12 of Paranormal Lens, Kirstin leads Chad and Jamie into the history and haunting claims surrounding Haus Fühlingen.

What happened here? Which stories can be traced back to documented history, and which have become part of the legend?

And after hearing it all, what do we think?

Is Haus Fühlingen paranormal — or is there another explanation?

Listen as Paranormal Lens investigates the story behind the location.

Paranormal research presented in an entertaining way.

Stay alert, stay respectful, and stay curious.

#HausFuhlingen #ParanormalLens #HauntedGermany #ParanormalResearch

🏰 The Haunting of Bacon’s Castle

What happens when centuries of history meet stories of the paranormal?

In Season 4, Episode 11, Jamie hosts as Chad and Kirstin join Paranormal Lens to explore one of Virginia's most fascinating historic properties: Bacon’s Castle.

We'll look beyond the legends to examine the history, the reported encounters, and the evidence—and then discuss whether what has been reported really points toward something paranormal.

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THE HAUNTING OF HYDE HALL

A historic mansion.

Nearly 200 years of stories.

And reports of things that shouldn't be there.

In Season 4, Episode 10 of Paranormal Lens, Chad hosts as Jamie and Kirstin explore Hyde Hall near Cooperstown, New York.

From unexplained footsteps and mysterious knocking to whispers, music, and reported apparitions, Hyde Hall has accumulated a reputation for being more than just a beautiful historic home.

But we're not stopping at the ghost stories.

We'll look at the history, the reports, the possible explanations—and ask whether anything truly unexplained remains.

👻 The Haunting of Hyde Hall: Hyde & Shriek

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

The story is haunted.
The question is whether the evidence is.

#ParanormalLens #HydeHall #HydeAndShriek #GhostStories #HauntedHistory #Paranormal #Podcast #TrueHaunting #SpookySeason

What really happened inside the Borden house?

On September 8, Paranormal Lens takes a look at one of America's most infamous murder cases.

Lizzie Borden.

Two murders.
One accused daughter.
A sensational trial.
An acquittal.
And a house that developed a reputation for paranormal activity.

Kirstin hosts as we separate fact from folklore and explore the history, theories, and strange stories surrounding the Borden case.

What do YOU think happened?