Episode Details

Three legendary hauntings raise the same eerie question: are these ghosts, hoaxes, or something stranger? In this condensed version of The Why Files with host Andrew Gentile, you’ll hear the chilling stories of Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard and the McKenzie poltergeist, Hampton Court Palace’s Catherine Howard sightings, and the bizarre Belmez faces in Spain. This summary trims the original episode from its full length to a quick listen, while still covering the key history, eyewitness accounts, paranormal investigations, and scientific claims tied to each case. Learn why the Black Mausoleum, the Haunted Gallery, and a kitchen floor in Belmez became some of the most famous names in ghost lore, poltergeist stories, and unexplained phenomena. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.