The Wendigo is a terrifying beast which has its place in North American folklore. The creature has ventured the wilderness for years, threatening the existence of Native American tribes with it’s unforgiving hunger for blood, and possession of its victims. Stories of the Wendigo run deep throughout Native American folklore, as well as the famed […]
Klaus Störtebeker was born in Wismar in 1360,and would go on to become one of the most feared men at sea. Since his birth he has been portrayed differently throughout the years, but he mostly became known as a sort of German Robin Hood figure. In reality though, he probably gained his notorious reputation as […]
The battles of World War I have led to some interesting stories of paranormal encounters between the divine and otherworldly. One of the most interesting of these stories, is of a UFO which was reportedly shot down by German piloting ace Manfred von Richtofen, also known as the Red Baron. According to reports, the Red […]
We see and understand time as it was a linear concept. There is a beginning, a now, and a tomorrow. We have even gone as far as to make time an even more linear concept, creating the concept of days, hours, minutes, etc. We live our lives by these times and these deadlines. It helps […]
In August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force began a full retreat after intense fighting during the World War I Battle of Mons. The Germans, who vastly outnumbered the British, began to pursue the British forces to try and make the most of their numerical advantage. Soldiers in the British army were desperate, and luck would […]
The Blazing Orb of Chelyabinsk was named after the Chelyabinsk Oblast, a city in Russia. The Blazing Orb of Chelyabinsk, also known as the Chelyabinsk meteorite, entered the earth’s atmosphere through Russia on 15th February 2013. The meteor-like object resembled a space rock, 20 meters wide that entered the earth’s atmosphere at an altitude of […]
It has been 33 years since the unfortunate tragedy at Chernobyl occurred. And it seems that the further time moves away from this incident, the more the legends and folklores about Chernobyl continue to grow. One of the most popular mysteries surrounding this incident is the infamous Black Bird of Chernobyl. This oddly looking creature […]
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (“Stephansdom” in German) is one of Vienna’s most popular attractions. It’s a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Work originally began constructing the Cathedral in the 12th century, although the final structure you see today wasn’t completed until 1511, though the north tower was never properly finished. It is Austria’s largest and most […]
You’re probably well aware of the stories regarding Bigfoot throughout the west, but there are stories of similar creatures spread throughout the folklore of other continents and countries. One such story, is of Mongolia’s wild men. Stories have been told about the so called ape men throughout the centuries in Mongolia, but it is believed […]
Many of us love fireworks. Whether you’re celebrating different occasions around the world like Bonfire night, New Years Eve or the 4th of July, fireworks provide entertainment for millions of people throughout the year. Despite fireworks bringing a lot of joy and color to festivals, there’s something not so joyous behind the name of one […]
