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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

The British Premonitions Bureau: When Psychics Predicted Disaster

from Horrifying History · host Brenda Ganske

Imagine for a moment a world with future technology that allows the authorities to catch criminals before a crime is even committed.  Sounds like a movie?  That’s because it is. This is the plot for the 2002 movie “Minority Report” starring Tom Cruise.  Cool concept, but pure fiction, right?  Not quite.  So break out your tin foil hats, my spooky friends.  Today, you will hear the tale of a psychiatrist who tried to do just that.  Our website is the spot for everything spooky!  Go to https://horrifying-history-shop.fourthwall.com to watch our history videos, find our social media links, read our spooky blog, get some great creepy merch, and join our fan club! If you are a member of our fan club, you will receive a permanent discount in our store while you are a member, and get our episodes a week early.  You will also get a bonus episode each week!  Find us on social media:  Facebook:www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory  Instagram & Threads: @horrifying_history  X: @horrifyinghist1 Blue Sky:@horrifyinghistory.bsky.social  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horrifyinghistory   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Imagine for a moment a world with future technology that allows the authorities to catch criminals before a crime is even committed. Sounds like a movie? That’s because it is. This is the plot for the 2002 movie “Minority Report” starring Tom Cruise. Cool concept, but pure fiction, right? Not quite.

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