More Coffins Uncovered at Ancient Egyptian Site of Saqqara
In September 2020, 13 well stacked coffins were uncovered in the desert necropolis of Saqqara, south of Cairo. The coffins were well preserved, and the 2,500 year old designs were still visible – displaying intricate artwork painted in blue, gold, white, black and red. The 13 coffins of Saqqara were left sealed and undisturbed until […]
The Mystery of The Woman Buried Beside King Richard III in A Lead Coffin
At the medieval burial site of England’s King Richard III, archeologists made a startling discovery. Near to where the king was buried, there was another coffin, which initially puzzled excavators. What they found is essentially a coffin within a coffin. The outer sarcophagus was made of stone, while the remains on the inside were encased […]
The Story Of St. Robert’s Cave, Knaresborough
Down on the bank of the River Nidd, Knaresborough, there’s a small, open doorway. As unassuming as it looks, this little hole-in-the-wall actually holds over 800 years of rich British history, thanks to a man who once called it his home – St. Robert of Knaresborough. St. Robert was born in York, the son of […]
The Ghosts of Carlisle Castle, England
Is Carlisle Castle one of Britain’s most haunted places? Some visitors will say that the house is truly haunted, with many tourists having witnessed paranormal activity themselves. In this article, we’ll look into some of the ghost stories and bloody history of Carlisle Castle. History Carlisle Castle has dominated Carlisle City for about 900 years, […]
The Ghosts of The Treasurer’s House, York, England
The famous Treasurer’s House is quite historic. Built in 1419- just behind York Minister, it served as home to the Minister’s Treasurer. This was an incredibly important job as the Treasurer was in charge of all churches’ finances in that locality. Aside from handling finances, the Treasurer also has the role of hosting important guests […]
Did The Curse of An Ancient Egyptian Prophetess Sink The Titanic?
The tragedy of the Titanic has become the most famous maritime disaster in history. Though not the deadliest, it is still one of the most prominent. The Titanic tragically sank after hitting an iceberg that tore through the ships hull, but other more mysterious stories came to light after the ships sinking. One such story […]
The Science and Prophecies of Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac
Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac was born in Paris on March 6th, 1619. He was the son of Abel de Cyrano, whose father had arrived from Bergamo, Italy. He grew to fame as an author, exploring the universe through his works on science-fiction which also later served as the basis of inspiration for other writers. Cyrano […]
The Haunted Canfield Casino, New York
Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the Canfield Casino is a beautiful example of stately architecture. First built as the Saratoga Club in the late 1800s, the home was owned by John Morrissey, a professional boxer. Morrissey operated the Saratoga club with three main rules in mind. These rules were simple – no women, no […]
WASP-76 b: The Exoplanet That Rains Molten Iron
Among the planets in the universe which have crazy weather conditions, is the newly discovered WASP-76 b, which has been dubbed the “ultra hot Jupiter”. WASP-76 b is incredibly hot, so hot in fact, that it actually rains molten iron from the sky. The exoplanet is situated in the Pisces constellation, around 640 light-years away […]
Bellamy Bridge and The Ghost of Elizabeth Jane Bellamy
As with other haunted locations around the world, there is often some underlying story of tragedy or violence behind the reports of paranormal activity. Bellamy Bridge is located near Marianna, Florida, and is one such place. Walk the Bellamy Bridge Heritage Trail and it will lead you to a historic steel frame bridge, which happens […]