The 3000 Year Old Egyptian Mummy at Chiddingstone Castle in Kent
The Chiddingstone mummy is a part of the collections of Chiddingstone Castle in Kent. It is estimated to be around 3000 years old. It’s comprised of a wooden lid, shaped to represent the shape of a man and covered with a thin layer of yellow-colored gesso. From the head andRead More →
The Ghosts of Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle is one of the most popular tourist attraction sites in England. Tourists love it for it’s incredible historical heritage and location near one of the most historically significant rivers in England. The castle is located in West Sussex England, overlooking the river Arun. The castle was constructed inRead More →
The Most Haunted Places in York, England
Found in North Yorkshire, England, York has a reputation as one of the most haunted cities in the world and Europe’s most haunted city. Starting from the famous nursery rhymes such as Georgie Porgie, puddin’, and pie, to The Ghost Creeper Tour of St Mary’s church graveyard, the city hasRead More →
Edgar Cayce’s Prophecies on Atlantis
Edgar Cayce who is also known as the Sleeping Prophet, was one of the most prominent psychics in American history. He was born in 1877 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Edgar had little formal education; he dropped out in ninth grade due to his parent’s financial constraints. He spent his early yearsRead More →
How St. Anne’s Body Found It’s Way to France
If ancient and uninterrupted tradition is to be believed, St. Anne’s body was taken to the province of Gaul (modern-day France and upper Italy) in the same vessel that ferried Mary Magdalene, Marsha, and Lazarus to the same place. As the story goes, friends of Christ were exiled from PalestineRead More →
The Highwayman Dick Turpin Trial and Execution
Among the most famous highwaymen in the history of Europe, is Richard Turpin. Born in the year 1705, Turpin came from the family of a butcher. He became a criminal later on in life, stealing horses, robbing people on their travels and even committing murder. In the early 1730s, TurpinRead More →
The Most Haunted Pubs in York, England
England stands as one of the countries with the oldest cities. One of the most ancient cities is the City of York, which happens to house some of the most ancient pubs. The city has a history of hauntings in different locations that have survived the test of time. SomeRead More →
Secret Executions in the UK During World War II
During World War II, The Government of the United Kingdom became somewhat obsessed with ferreting out Nazi spies. Those who were apprehended were immediately faced with execution. These began very early on, and would span the entire conflict. Sir Winston Churchill became Prime Minister on May 10th 1940. While hisRead More →
Famous Wizards and Sorcerers from European Folklore
Wizards in fairy tales and folklore’s are people thought to have had magical powers of some form. They were considered to be individuals with abilities that enabled them to bend the laws of nature, either for actual events or deadly outcomes. Many folklore’s portray sorcerers as women, but men canRead More →
The Marie Laveau House of Voodoo
Marie Laveau, the undisputed queen of Voodoo in New Orleans, is a famous Voodoo believer whose story remains a mystery to date. Originally from Africa, Marie Laveau found her way to America courtesy of the slave trade, which was a lucrative venture in early 1800. Her early years were spentRead More →