
7 Spooky Haunted Places to Visit in Iowa
If you are from Iowa or anywhere around it, you already know the rumors going around – “Iowa is the most haunted place of the Middle West.” But have you ever really experienced something that […]
If you are from Iowa or anywhere around it, you already know the rumors going around – “Iowa is the most haunted place of the Middle West.” But have you ever really experienced something that […]
It is said that seven spectres call Croft Castle home. It is perhaps then no surprise that this historic fortress is reputed to be the most haunted house in the Midlands region of the United […]
As part of my collection of paranormal artefacts, I have a healthy sample of paranormal themed ephemera – transitory written or printed items, including letters, advertisements and postcards, that were not made to be preserved […]
Olaus Magnus was a sixteenth century Catholic ecclesiast and writer. He was known as a man with a great sense of scientific scrutiny, having created the most accurate map of the Baltic northern regions of […]
Moreton Corbet Castle, located in Shropshire, England, is quite possibly the furthest thing from an unassuming ruin. Even in its dilapidated form, this colossus of architecture oozes brilliance and grandeur. It is thanks to Robert […]
Whilst a drainage tunnel may not immediately inspire diabolical imagery of hellfire and infernal torment, there is one such tunnel system in the city of Clifton, New Jersey that has a reputation for just that. […]
Alexander the Great was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon in the 4th century BC. He is best remembered for his colossal military campaign, which lasted for most of his reign, and led […]
It is said that since European settlers arrived in the Americas, many people believed that something sinister roamed their rivers. The sound of what seemed to be a wailing woman would be heard drifting up […]
The devil has always been a source of fascination in Judeo-Christian belief. He is seen as an all powerful entity, second only to God. Even Jesus, in the Gospels, refers to him as “prince of […]
Born Gerbert of Aurillac, Pope Sylvester II was a Renaissance man hundreds of years before the time, having been born in 946, and dying in 1003. Gerbert d’Aurillac’s intellectual achievements He was a humanist scholar before […]
In the 17th century, the Dutch were obsessed with speed. Their empire expanded across the world, with colonies on most major continents. One of their most lucrative colonies was in Batavia, modern day Jakarta, which had […]
One of the most prominent Blues musicians of the early twentieth century was Tommy Johnson. He was part of a musical movement known as the Delta Blues, so called for having originated in the region […]
The raven has appeared in the myths and legends of many cultures, from ancient to present day. Whilst universally referenced, the large, black plumed bird is far from universally regarded. To some it has been […]
In North American folklore, small, bulbous-headed humanoids have been reported to attack innocent people. These bizarre creatures are known as Melon Heads. Uniformly described as malicious, these peculiar humanoids are known across multiple states. Melon […]
We visited some of the most haunted locations in Brittany to discover their stories. The French region of Brittany is well known for its abundant legends. From megalithic standing stones to tales of sorcerers and […]
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