Richard Clements
Richard Clements is a British writer whose work focuses on overlooked history, military subjects, folklore, and historical mysteries. He is a regular contributor to The Lineup and The Archive, where his articles explore lesser-known stories through careful research and narrative-driven analysis. He also writes under the banner The History Alchemist, bringing together long-form historical storytelling across print, audio, and digital media.
The Black Dog of the Eastern Counties: Britain’s Most Persistent Phantom Beast
From 16th-century terror to modern mystery.
Rock Apes of Vietnam: American Troops Met Something Strange in the Jungle
An eerie cryptid, or a trick of an unfamiliar environment?
Haunted by the Law: When the Paranormal Goes to Court
The unbelievable true stories of supernatural lawsuits.
Beyond the Veil: Queen Victoria’s Secret Fascination with the Paranormal
The monarch's intriguing passion for the afterlife has been nearly scrubbed from history.
Shadows Across Time: How Ghost Lore Evolved from Doctrine to the Digital Age
As long as there have been people to believe, there have been ghosts.
The Ghost That Made Us Believe: Why the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall Still Haunts Us
The enduring legacy of the life-and afterlife-of Lady Dorothy Walpole
The Haunted Painting That Set Britain on Fire: The Curse of the Crying Boy
Truth, fiction, or something in between?
