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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hey everyone! Thanks for following the blog so far. I have recently decided to open a Twitter account for the blog, any follows would be much appreciated! You can find the Twitter account here or @InqWonder The Twitter page will be updated regularly, and there’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
