Neverending stories - why we still love Unsolved Mysteries
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Sparkes, Daryl. 2020. "Neverending stories - why we still love Unsolved Mysteries." The Conversation. 30 June 2020, pp. 1-5.
| Article Title | Neverending stories - why we still love Unsolved Mysteries |
|---|---|
| Article Category | Blog |
| Authors | |
| Author | Sparkes, Daryl |
| Publication Title | The Conversation |
| Journal Citation | 30 June 2020, pp. 1-5 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
| Web Address (URL) | https://theconversation.com/neverending-stories-why-we-still-love-unsolved-mysteries-141046 |
| Abstract | The American television series 'Unsolved Mysteries' has been televised for over 35 years. This article looks at the reason why audiences are drawn to true crime and the supernatural in their viewing habits. In particular, the article explores reasons why the majority of the general public has a strong dispensation to believing stories of the supernatural and extra-terrestrial. |
| Keywords | Unsolved Mysteries; supernatural; extra-terrestrial |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 360505. Screen media |
| Byline Affiliations | School of Creative Arts |
| Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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