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 CarlisleRead More →
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 theRead More →
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 theRead More →
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 wereRead More →
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 PiscesRead More →
Undeniably, Michael Faraday was one of the most influential scientists of his era. Specializing in the field of electrochemistry and electromagnetism, Faraday made numerous contributions to society through his discoveries. Were it not for Faraday, the laws of electrolysis would still be a mystery. Other than his scientific contributions, MichaelRead More →
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 historicRead More →
Stories of animals both real and fictional have been passed down to us for generations. Some of these stories seem too imaginative, and are obviously fictional, but some seem to bare some truth, and actually, may be based on true accounts. While some mythical creatures still have a place inRead More →
The original Skaill house was built in 1620, by Bishop Graham of Orkney (1615-1638). Over time, it’s evolved into the structure that can be seen today, by the commitment and developments carried out by successive owners. The Skaill house is situated close to the neolithic village of Skara Brae, whichRead More →
Sherborne Old Castle now stands as a 12th century ruin in Dorset, England. It was originally built by the Bishop of Salisbury, Roger de Caen, as a fortified palace, and belonged to the Church of England until the 16th century. Though the 12th century site belonged to the church, thereRead More →