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“THE MYSTERY OF DEATH AND THE AFTERLIFE” and More True Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/21
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Darren Marlar: 本期节目探讨了死亡和来世的神秘议题，涵盖了中世纪的亡灵传说、超自然现象以及科学对死后生命的探索。节目中提到了中世纪人们对鬼魂和灵魂的信仰，以及生者如何通过祈祷或履行死者的遗愿来帮助他们脱离炼狱。Orderic Vitalis记载的1091年诺曼底牧师遭遇亡灵大军的故事，生动地展现了中世纪人们对死后世界的想象。此外，节目还介绍了Repton村教堂墓地的神秘传说，以及Fanny Windley因杀害性骚扰她的老板而受审的故事。Camille Flammarion对死后生命的探索，以及他收到的来自一位年轻女粉丝的遗体一部分作为礼物的故事，也体现了人们对死后世界的持续关注。节目最后探讨了濒死体验（NDE）和科学研究为死后生命的存在提供的证据，一些研究表明意识可能存在于大脑之外，这为死后生命的存在提供了新的视角。

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Why did the priest Walshelen encounter an army of the dead in 1091?

Walshelen encountered the army of the dead while returning home on January 1, 1091. The medieval belief in purgatory and the souls needing help to enter heaven led to such encounters, where the dead would appear to ask the living for prayers or actions to alleviate their suffering.

What is the significance of the Repton Village Churchyard in Derbyshire?

Repton Village Churchyard is known for its unique Saxon crypt, which houses the tombs of Saxon kings. The churchyard is also associated with various ghost stories and legends, including sightings of white figures and the

Why did Fanny Winley kill her employer, George Watson?

Fanny Winley killed George Watson after years of sexual harassment and abuse. Watson had seduced her when she was 15, and the harassment continued even after her marriage. The final incident, where Watson accosted her on the factory stairs, led to her shooting him in self-defense.

What was Camille Flammarion's fascination with death?

Camille Flammarion was consumed by thoughts of death and the afterlife. He conducted extensive research into psychical phenomena and published works like 'Death and Its Mystery,' which explored evidence for the survival of the soul after death and the possibility of communication with the deceased.

What evidence supports the idea of life after death according to modern studies?

Modern studies, such as those by Pim van Lommel and Eben Alexander, suggest that near-death experiences (NDEs) provide evidence for life after death. Patients who experienced cardiac arrest reported vivid, transformative experiences, including out-of-body experiences and encounters with a bright light, which cannot be explained by physiological or psychological factors.

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A 12th-century monk recounts the story of Priest Walshelen, who encountered Heliquin's army, a ghostly host of the dead on January 1, 1091. Walshelen's interaction with the spectral army and his subsequent illness are explored. The story emphasizes the medieval belief in purgatory and the consequences of sin.
  • Priest Walshelen encountered a ghostly army of the dead.
  • The army included deceased neighbors and clergy.
  • Walshelen interacted with a knight who revealed his sins and sought help through prayer.
  • The experience left Walshelen ill for a week but strengthened his faith.

Shownotes Transcript

What is it like after we die? Is there life after death? And can science ever get onboard with the idea despite testable evidence?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV)IN THIS EPISODE: On January 1st, 1091, an army of the dead came to Normandy. For one priest, it would be a night that he would never forget. (The Medieval Walking Dead) *** Despite what we are led to believe from movies and television, cemeteries, graveyards, and churchyards, are actually quite peaceful places with no reason to be haunted anymore than any other plot of land. They are, in fact, meant to be resting places – not restless places. Repton Village chuchyard in Derbyshire apparently never received that memo. (The Ghosts of Repton) *** Office romances are nothing new. Sadly, neither is sexual harassment in the work place. And apparently in the 1800s, a forty-something boss could try to seduce a 15-year-old worker. And if you guessed that didn’t turn out well for anyone, you’d be right. (A Weight of Grief) *** Men, admired and emulated Camille Flammarion, and many a woman swooned over him. Which is kind of an odd thing if you think about it – seeing as the man was consumed by thoughts of death. (The Mystery of Death) *** What is it like after we die? Is there life after death? And can science ever get onboard with the idea despite testable evidence? (Life in the Afterlife)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:40.979 = Medieval Walking Dead00:17:09.212 = Ghosts of Repton00:23:28.542 = A Weight of Grief00:32:43.340 = Mystery of Death00:55:49.470 = Life In The Afterlife01:13:24.617 = Show Close & BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Medieval Walking Dead” posted at Medievalists.net: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tz2pbt2y)“The Ghosts of Repton” by MJ Wayland: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3z8eje23)“A Weight of Grief” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3a9n386k)“The Mystery of Death” by Robert Schoch for New Dawn Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/367frnf9)“Life in the Afterlife” by Gary Lachman for New Dawn Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yfxbkwbj)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 19, 2021SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/DeathAndAfterlife