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Haunted Spaces Sacred Places is a fascinating and thoroughly researched exploration of the archaeology legends and modern mysteries of ancient places throughout the world--from the mysterious megaliths of Britain and Ireland the haunted tombs of the Etruscans and the Pagan origins of Germanys Aachen Cathedral to the ancient Native American city of Cahokia the enigmatic Cambodian Temple of Angkor Wat and the sacred Aboriginal rock formation of Uluru Why are strange phenomena so often connected with these ancient sites Are certain sacred places somehow able to generate or attract paranormal phenomena Or can such events be explained in terms of modern myth and contemporary folklore What can the legends and folklore of ancient places throughout the world reveal to us about the beliefs and ideas of our ancient ancestors These are just some of the questions answered in Brian Haughtons enthralling new book In Haunted Spaces Sacred Places you will discover The relationship between ancient Native American sites and unexplained phenomena in Colorados San Luis Valley The truth behind the legends of the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in China home of the Terracotta Warriors The legendary history of ancient sites such as Stonehenge Chartres Cathedral Delphi Cuzco and the Ohio Serpent Mound The prevalence of modern encounters with ghosts UFOs spooklights Bigfoot and phantom dogs at ancient sacred places With more than photographs and illustrations this is the ideal reference work for those interested in the connections between ancient places folklore and unexplained phenomena.
About the Author
A qualified archaeologist, Brian Haughton is an author and researcher on the subjects of prehistoric megalithic sites, ancient sacred places and supernatural folklore.
Haughton's first book, 'Hidden History: Lost Civilizations, Secret Knowledge, and Ancient Mysteries' was published in January 2007, and has been translated into eleven languages, including German, Russian, Greek and Thai. His second book 'Haunted Spaces, Sacred Places', which concentrates on the folklore and strange tales surrounding ancient sacred sites, was published by New Page in July 2008. His third book for New Page, 'The Lore of the Ghost', was published on 15 September, 2008. 'History's Mysteries' - the long-awaited follow up to 'Hidden History', was be published in May 2009. Brian's latest book - 'Ancient Treasures' about archaeological treasure hoards, and the black market in illegal antiquities, will be published by New Page in July 2013.
Brian's work has been featured in various print publications across the world including Doorways Magazine, Awareness and All Destiny and on web sites such as the B.B.C. Legacies, B.B.C. Birmingham, World Mysteries and the Book of Thoth. He is a member of the Folklore Society (England) and serves as a consultant for U.K-based research and investigative organization Parasearch. He long ago fell for the lure of the ancient world and tales of the supernatural, initially inspired by visiting the Neolithic chambered tombs of the Cotswold Hills in England and by reading the ghost stories of Sheridan Le Fanu and M.R. James.
