Marie Laveau, the undisputed queen of Voodoo in New Orleans, is a famous Voodoo believer whose story remains a mystery to date. Originally from Africa, Marie Laveau found her way to America courtesy of the slave trade, which was a lucrative venture in early 1800. Her early years were spentRead More →
Although a fictional legend, much confusion and myth still surrounds the Wizard Merlin. This can be attributed to the way the writer included him in the History of the Kings of Britain. The inclusion of Merlin made it seem like he was a real character that also played a bigRead More →
In Northwestern Argentina, in Salta Province, there’s a town known as Joaquin V. González , which has become notorious as one of Latin America’s UFO hotspots. Joaquin V. González became known for a couple of events which had UFO enthusiasts buzzing, beginning in 1995 for an event which has becomeRead More →
Relics are parts of, or objects linked with the bodies of saints. Throughout Christian history, several relics have been associated with Jesus and his saints. Some people believe in the authenticity of these Christian relics, while some doubt their validity. Christian relics were extremely sought after by churches, with theRead More →
Many of us know the story of the green children of Woolpit. What we don’t know however, is where they came from, and why they acted and looked as they did. This gap in such a fascinating story has led to both wild, and realistic theories. Travel back to 12thRead More →
Prior to 1802, not many people, especially Catholic Christians, had heard about saint Philomena and the miracles she had performed. In May of that year, the excavation crew that was working on the Catacomb of Priscilla discovered a tomb, which was later determined to belong to a young saint calledRead More →
Shepton Mallet Prison was once a notorious jail, known for housing some of the worst criminals in the UK. Now dubbed the UK’s most haunted prison, Shepton Mallet will open it’s doors once again for anyone daring enough to brave a night in a cell that once held dangerous inmates.Read More →
The Dead Sea scrolls are a collection of ancient Jewish texts, predominantly written in Hebrew, that were discovered in 1947 by Bedouin shepherds searching for one of their sheep which had got lost. They were found in the caves in Qumran, and have become one of the most talked about, and controversialRead More →
There are times when people feel a need to understand the situations they are going through, and even try gain knowledge of what the future holds. In many cases, people turn to astrology, but in other cases people use tarot cards. There’s a similarity between astrology and tarot cards asRead More →
Mother Shipton is the best-known name of Ursula Southeil, a purported prophetess who is said to have lived in 16th century England. Supposedly, she made numerous prophecies about what was to come, which were compiled into a 1641 collection of verses eight decades after her date of death. Said collectionRead More →