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 remainsRead More →
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 bornRead More →
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 →
Perhaps the most famous story of a headless horseman, is Washington Irving’s 1820 short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Despite the famed novel, other tales of headless horsemen have weaved their way into folklore throughout history. Celtic folklore gives us the story of the Dullahan (“dark man”), a headlessRead More →
