The Ghosts of Temple Newsam, Leeds
Temple Newsam House is a remarkable example of Tudor-Jacobean architecture on the outskirts of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The house is most famous as the birth place of Lord Darnley, the once husband of Mary Queen of Scots. It is often referred to as The Hampton Court of The North. TheRead More →
The Black Knight of Fort Manoel
Fort Manoel was constructed in the 18th century by the Order of Saint John, during the reign of Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena, after whom the fort was named. The fort is located on Manoel Island in Gżira, Malta. A small hospital was in operation on the Island, duringRead More →
The Visitations of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
Celebrated on the feast day of October 17th, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque was born in 1647 AD at Janots, a small town in Burgundy. The Saint was the fifth of seven children, to Claude and Philiberte Alacoque. From her early childhood, Margaret showed extraordinary love for the Blessed Sacrament, andRead More →
The Haunted Calico Ghost Town, California
A former mining town in San Bernardino County, California, Calico ghost town is now pulling in thousands of tourists per year. As a prosperous town that was founded 1881, it was home to 500 mines, which collectively amassed over $20 million in silver ore, during it’s 12-year span as aRead More →
Storm Area 51 Hoax Leads To More Events
What began as a hoax on Facebook, quickly became cause for concern to U.S authorities. The storm Area 51 event on Facebook was RSVP’d to by more than a million people, but those who signed up to attend the event were quickly given a cold warning from the U.S AirRead More →
Thousands of Bodies Beneath Your Feet: The Plague Pits of London
What you might not realize when you walk the streets of London, is that beneath your feet, there are probably hundreds of plague pits scattered throughout the city. Bodies piled in their thousands into each of these pits, which the parks and buildings people frequently visit now stand on. AroundRead More →
The Ghosts of Blickling Hall, Norfolk
Blickling Hall is a grand Manor in Norfolk, built on the site of a previous medieval Home said to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn. The current building was constructed during the reign of King James I, by the Hobert Family. The residence has it’s fair share of awesome, yetRead More →
Romania’s Most Haunted Forest: Hoia Baciu
Travel west of the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca, and you’ll find the 729-acre forest of Hoia Baciu. What appears to have started out as a few folktales has sprung up into the Hoia Baciu forest becoming known as one of the most haunted places in the world. It’s also knownRead More →
The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi
The Book of Five Rings, written around 1645 by Miyamoto Musashi, has maintained its relevance over the centuries and continues to provide value to readers today. From samurais to business owners to history buffs, this famous text offers insight on more than just succeeding in battle. It’s often regarded asRead More →
The Life and Trials of Saint Margaret of Antioch
This is the legend of a great saint, the blessed Saint Margaret of Antioch. A learned man named Theoteinus recorded her story to be passed down and remembered throughout the years. Having been born in Antioch, the blessed Margaret’s mother died at an early age, and she was raised insteadRead More →
