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Author Biography
Al Hunter writes a front page story about historical figures and happenings with a ghostly twist...
Alan E. Hunter has researched, scripted and lead the Irvington Ghost Walks for the past 20 years. The tours are roughly 75 percent history and 25 percent ghost stories and folklore. These non-profit tours raise funds for the Eastside Irvington community and related charities.
Al Hunter is the author of the “Haunted Indianapolis” and co-author of the “Haunted Irvington” and “Indiana National Road” book series. His newest books are “Bumps in the Night. Stories from the Weekly View,” “Irvington Haunts. The Tour Guide,” and “The Mystery of the H.H. Holmes Collection.” Contact Al directly at Huntvault@aol.com or become a friend on Facebook.
Al Hunter’s Story Archive
Indy PopCon Review
Special Guest Columnist, Jasmine Hunter Last week I introduced you to Indy PopCon. Hopefully some of you visited the Indiana Convention Center last weekend for this unique pop culture themed event. I will admit, many of the events and personalities involved might be a little bit too hip for this … Read More
Indy PopCon this Weekend!, Part 1
If you read my column regularly (or irregularly for that matter), you know that I write about pop culture . . . a lot. This weekend, you have the opportunity to make the short trip downtown to the Indiana convention center and experience Indy PopCon for yourself. PopCon was founded … Read More
The Kinks’ Lola — A Transgender Anthem Revisited, Part 2
Last week, we revisited The Kinks classic transgender anthem, “Lola.” It seemed like the right time to take a look back since the subject has been in the news so much lately. Trouble was, contrary to what you may think, the transgender subject the song alludes to was not the … Read More
The Kinks’ Lola — A Transgender Anthem Revisited, Part 1
Transgender questions have been in the news a lot lately, but for Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials, it’s nothing new. Forty-five years ago this week, Ray Davies of the Kinks was frantically scrambling from continent to continent on a last minute mission to change the lyrics of the most … Read More
Grave Goods — You Can’t Take It With You
Grave goods, in archaeology and anthropology, are defined as items buried along with the body. In ancient times, grave goods were seen as offerings to the gods. In modern times, they are usually personal possessions or supplies designed to smooth the deceased’s journey into the afterlife. I’ve always been fascinated … Read More