Japan is renowned as a country steeped in mythology and folklore. It has been passed down throughout the generations and has given us some truly amazing, and creepy stories. However, many of these stories are unknown to westerners. One of the most famous Japanese stories, is of Kiyohime, the JapaneseRead More →
On January 4th 1838, Charles Dickens went to the University College Hospital in Gower Street, with his friend and artist, George Cruikshank. When they arrived, they witnessed Professor John Elliotson mesmerizing the then 17-year-old Elizabeth Okey. Professor John Elliotson was renowned for his medical knowledge, but also his daring attitudeRead More →
In the middle ages, death was never far away. Lands were often ravaged by famine and war, towns and villages riddled with disease and the lack of medicine led to high rates of mortality. People in the middle ages led strict religious lives, and it was religion that crafted theirRead More →
There are few creatures in Native American folklore that are feared more than the Skinwalker. That said, what are Skinwalkers? Skinwalkers are one of the mainstays in Navajo tradition and legend. They are a class of outcast criminals that practice black magic, and are said to have the ability toRead More →
Salem, Massachusetts began as a small trading settlement in 1626 after being founded by Roger Conant, and a group of immigrants arriving from Cape Ann. Upon its founding, the town was originally named Naumkeag, but settlers renamed it Salem, adapted from the Hebrew word for peace. As the Massachusetts BayRead More →
In 2010, a piece of footage from a security camera gained fame on the internet, which had apparently been captured by a resident of Fresno, California, back in the 1990’s. The footage seemed to show a mysterious being walking across a lawn in the middle of the night. This beingRead More →
Freelan Oscar Stanley was the man behind the construction of the Stanley Hotel, which opened its doors in 1909. The striking architecture of the hotel and the beautiful backdrop of the Colorado mountains became a prime destination for many high end guests. Though the hotel looks peaceful and serene fromRead More →
Home to the famous witch trials, Salem Massachusetts is said to be one of Americas most haunted locations. With its rich history and ghostly tales, Salem is a prime location for anyone interested in the paranormal. Many ghosts are said to haunt Salem, but here is a list of 6Read More →
Despite the Winchester house’s striking appearance, the massive California mansion is edged with a history of catastrophe, mystery and ghosts. The oddly laid out mansion, with seven stories, two basements, 161 rooms, 2,000 doors, 47 fireplaces, 47 staircases, 6 kitchens, 13 bathrooms, is built supposedly to confuse evil spirits. TheRead More →
If you enjoy spending your free time watching some good paranormal videos, then here’s a list of 8 paranormal YouTube channels you should be following. UFO Seekers The Channel is run by Tim and Tracy, who actively search the skies for any UFO activity, and follow up on reported sightingsRead More →