In this episode, we delve into the mysterious phenomenon known as the Min Min Lights. The Min Min Lights are a strange, ghostly glow that appears in the Australian outback, often described as a floating ball of light. Many people claim to have seen the lights over the years, and there are numerous legends and stories associated with them. Some believe that the lights are the spirits of lost travelers, while others think they are the result of natural phenomena such as swamp gas or electrical activity.

We explore the scientific explanations for the lights, as well as the cultural significance of the phenomenon in First Nations Australian folklore. With eyewitness accounts and firsthand experiences, we examine the enduring mystery of the Min Min Lights and the ongoing quest to unravel their secrets. This episode offers a fascinating insight into one of Australia's most enduring and intriguing mysteries.


Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Sources cited:
Pansen, John. 2019. The Min mIn LIghts of Australia: Fact or Fiction? February 11. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Min-Min-Lights-Fact-of-Fiction-An-Australians-Contribution-to-Halloween.

Pettigrew, John. 2003. "The Min Min light and the Fata Morgana." Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 109-120. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.uq.edu.au/nuq/jack/MinMinCEO.pdf3.

Docherty, J.C. 1993. Historcal Dictionary of Australia. Sydney: Franklin Watts Australia.