Atlas of Haunted Places

Christian Doumergue

Christian Doumergue holds a master’s degree in Art History and Archaeology (on The Depiction of the Eye in Paleolithic Art), a master’s degree in Modern Literature (on The Myth of Solitude in Emily Brontë and Emily Dickinson), and a postgraduate degree (DEA) in Comparative Literature (on Melancholy and Mysticism in the Works of John of the Cross, Emily Brontë, Emily Dickinson, and Mylène Farmer). Passionate about Mystery and legends, Christian Doumergue is the author of numerous books (most of them published by Éditions de l’Opportun). He is recognized as one of the leading specialists on the Rennes-le-Château affair (notably with his acclaimed Secret dévoilé, prefaced by Ravenne and Giacometti), and is also known for his research on Mary Magdalene and her role in early Christianity. His work extends to many other subjects: the Templars (his book on the topic was republished by National Geographic), Freemasonry, the supernatural folklore of the cat, conspiracy theories, historical accounts of UFO appearances, H. P. Lovecraft, the long history of witches, and the teachings of Jesus. Having traveled across France in search of enigmatic, mysterious, and legendary sites, he has also devoted countless hours to the study of archives and forgotten books. His works all stem from this dual approach of field investigation and archival research, two methods he regards as complementary and equally essential. All of his books call for a re-enchantment of the world, and for Christian Doumergue, the taste for Mystery is an invitation to spiritual quest. Throughout his writings and public talks, he continually stresses the need to rediscover transcendence in a modern world from which materialism has banished the sacred and the spiritual. Christian Doumergue is also the author of novels inspired by his research and has been invited to speak in a wide range of media, from mainstream television and radio to specialized YouTube channels.