A Note To Parents: APS doesn’t condone using Krampus as a method of keeping your child’s behavior in check, but if the “Elf On the Shelf” isn’t cutting it, there’s other options. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout….not because Santa Claus will put you on the naughty list, but…
Statement Regarding My Paranormal Affiliations
Statement from our Founder and Mid-Atlantic Team Director, Alex Matsuo.
The Festival of Hecate Trivia
Written by Founder and Mid Atlantic Director: Alex Matsuo Coming from a Christian background and working in the paranormal, I’ve learned to be much more open-minded to other religions and deities. This has led to a fascination of other religions, and when possible, I’d like to spotlight other gods and goddesses for educational purposes,…
The Paranormal Has Always Been Normal
Written by APS Founder & Mid Atlantic Director: Alex Matsuo Today, the mainstream media has seemed to make the paranormal “normal” so to speak. Many people credit television shows and documentary style of presenting the paranormal in such a way where it’s no longer a novelty or cliché, but a legitimate experience that many…
Celebrating Día de los Muertos
After the Halloween festivities have concluded, another celebration takes place. Día de los Muertos or in English, “Day of the Dead”, marks a two-day celebration. It is when we remember the souls of loved ones and they cross over from the Other Side and visit. November 1st is traditionally when the souls of children arrive. November…
Banshee: The Omen of Death
The banshee is probably one of the most famous of Irish folklore. Contrary to popular belief, the banshee is not a ghost. Instead, it is part of the faery world. The word “banshee” actually means “faery woman.” Whether there is just one banshee, or several banshees, the quantity has always been a mystery. Legend says…
How to Cleanse Your Home – Basic
More often, our email box is filled with the simple question, “How can I cleanse my home?” Usually we customized our smoke cleansing technique based on the client and the nature of the activity taking place. The steps below are for basic cleansings in clearing residual energy and not intended for use in an intense…
Mediums and Investigators in the Spiritualism Movement: Achsa White Sprague
By Alex Matsuo The story of Achsa White Sprague is an intriguing and fascinating journey from a sickly woman trapped in the confines of a darkened room to a strong woman who became a popular figure in the Spiritualist movement. Sprague became a popular figure as a Spiritualist trance medium and lecturer after she recovered…
Freddy Jackson’s Photo Op
Written by APS Founder and Mid-South Director: Alex Matsuo The year was 1919; a RAF World War I squadron came together to pose for a group photograph on the day of the funeral of airman mechanic, Freddy Jackson. Jackson was killed two days before by accidentally walking into a plane propeller. Though there is mixed…
The Paranormal Can Be a Gift
By Alex Matsuo, APS Founder and Director For as long as I have been investigating, about ten years now, I have longed to have a face-to-face encounter with the unknown. Preferably a benevolent encounter. Most of us who investigate will often see things out of the corner of our eye and we will look to…
Informal Paranormal Podcast- Episode 8 - Live Recording for Paranormal Day
- Episode 7 - Paranormal Bloopers with APS CORE
- Episode 6 - The Ghost Studies with Brandon Massullo
- Episode 5 - Haunts & History with Dr. Katherine Loflin
- Episode 4 - Michelle L. Hamilton on Ghosts of the Civil War and Spiritualism
- Episode 3 - Robin Pyatt Bellamy on Mothman, Women in the Paranormal, and Reality TV
- Episode 2 - Legends of the Outer Banks
- Episode 1 - Ghost Hunting in People's Homes