St. Mawnan and St. Steven, a remote church located a mile from the sleepy old town of Mawnan Smith, is said to be the home of the birdman creature. According to Cornish folklore, this church giving a breathtaking sea view has been haunted by a human-size owl that has been terrifying people since the 1920s. […]
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 the ships sinking. One such story […]
Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac was born in Paris on March 6th, 1619. He was the son of Abel de Cyrano, whose father had arrived from Bergamo, Italy. He grew to fame as an author, exploring the universe through his works on science-fiction which also later served as the basis of inspiration for other writers. Cyrano […]
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 headless horseman that was seen as […]
In 1584 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. The plan was to establish a colony in the new world, but soon after arrival, the hardships began to set in, and would become too much for the settlers. Strong weather battered the settlement, a lack of resources became worrisome, and poor relations with the […]
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 attitude to innovation in the industry. […]
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 being would later become known as […]
The life of Sarah Winchester is one surrounded by myth and intrigue. Though she is remembered as a prominent historical figure, she is most remembered for the Winchester Mansion, which has made headlines since is original construction. Her life remains one of tragedy, guilt and myth. Here is the story of her demise and obsession […]
Paranormal activity runs deep through the state of Arizona. The state is riddled with stories of ghosts, UFO’s, mysterious lifeforms and portals to other worlds. One such story, is of The Ghost Lights of Borrego. In 1858, a Butterfield Stage coach driver reported seeing mysterious lights over Oriflamme Mountain in the Anza Borrego Desert. The […]
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