The concept of witch trials originated during the middle ages. According to the definition at the time, a witch was someone (male or female) who was known to practice witchcraft by using magic spells in order to alter something or someone against their will. Most witches were thought to beRead More →
The day before Christmas Eve of 1790, a man named Jean Francois Champollion entered the world through the town of Figeac in France. Jean Francois was always a curious and intelligent child, teaching himself a slew of languages from Hebrew and Arabic to even Chinese before the age of 10.Read More →
The Cave of Trophonius, also called The Cave of Nightmares, is a cave in Livadia, Greece. This cave is said to be the home of the Oracle of Trophonius, a fearsome and powerful oracle that served the ancient world. Trophonius, Builder for the Gods There are several different traditions thatRead More →
Du Potet de Sennevoy also known as Baron Jules was born in the year 1796. He is a descendant of the Dukes of Burgundy. Du Potet, a native of France, would soon become one of the most important figures in mesmerism. Over the years his popularity grew, and he wasRead More →
Stories of terrifying creatures are found in the folklore of most countries. Some of these creatures are similar throughout different cultures – none more so than the vampire. Although the vampire has taken on many forms throughout the centuries, especially with the influence of pop culture, the vampire has givenRead More →
History remembers Agnes Waterhouse as one of the most dominant witches during the Tudor dynasty. She was the first woman to be put to death for witchcraft in England. In 1566, Agnes Waterhouse was accused of witchcraft and two other women; Elizabeth Francis and Joan Waterhouse, Agnes’ 18-years old daughter.Read More →
In September 2020, 13 well stacked coffins were uncovered in the desert necropolis of Saqqara, south of Cairo. The coffins were well preserved, and the 2,500 year old designs were still visible – displaying intricate artwork painted in blue, gold, white, black and red. The 13 coffins of Saqqara wereRead More →
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 →
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 →
Stories of animals both real and fictional have been passed down to us for generations. Some of these stories seem too imaginative, and are obviously fictional, but some seem to bare some truth, and actually, may be based on true accounts. While some mythical creatures still have a place inRead More →