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This author explores the boundaries between reality and illusion with scientific rigor and journalistic curiosity. His work delves into the psychology of the unusual, offering a sharp insight into the mechanisms that drive our beliefs and our doubts. He writes with keen intelligence and clarity, unraveling the complexities of the human mind while championing critical thinking. His contributions to the fields of skepticism and scientific inquiry are profound and extensive.

2015
Secret Milan
347 pages
13 hours of reading
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Discover a canal lock designed by Leonardo da Vinci as well as the secrets of his Last Supper, find out where Mussolini's hidden bunker lies, marry beneath frescoes by Tiepolo, visit artists' houses usually closed to the public, see exceptional private collections, admire the sculpture of a young girl shaving her pudenda, look for the boxers carved on the roof terraces of the cathedral, and so much more. Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Milan goes unrecognized as one of the Italian cities with the greatest cultural heritage. Yet it only reveals its hidden treasures to residents and visitors who venture off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Milan well or for those wishing to discover another facet of the city.
2001
Final Seance
The Strange Friendship Between Houdini and Conan Doyle
264 pages
10 hours of reading
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The narrative explores the contrasting beliefs of Harry Houdini, a skeptic of spiritualism who exposed fraudulent mediums, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a devoted believer convinced of communication with the dead. Their unusual friendship unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century intrigue, highlighting their shared fascination with the occult while revealing the tensions between skepticism and belief. This compelling dynamic offers a unique lens on two iconic figures and their divergent views on life, death, and the mysteries that lie beyond.

Secret Milan

Final Seance