Houska Castle has become one of the Czech Republic’s most famous landmarks. Nestled away deep in the Czech countryside, Houska Castle was built near the top of a cliff around one hour from the city of Prague. Constructed between 1253 and 1278 during the reign of Ottokar II of Bohemia,Read 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hidden away in the landscapes of Romania, Banffy castle is one of the country’s most iconic historic places. Banffy Castle is located in Bontida, Transylvania, and is the largest castle in the region. Though the castle isn’t the most attractive from the outside, as large parts of the structure areRead More →
Marie Anne Lenormand also referred to as Sybil of the Faubourg Saint Germain, was a French fortune teller of great fame in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Even though she was born into a humble background, Marie is considered the greatest cartomancer of all time in France. SheRead More →
