The Curse of Giles Corey, Salem, Massachusetts
In 1692 Salem, Massachusetts suffered from a bout of mass hysteria known today as the Salem Witch Trials. One victim was Giles Corey, who according to legend, placed a curse not only on Salem but the Sheriff and all future Sheriff as well. But is the curse actually real?
The Haunted Mummies of Guanajuato, Mexico
In the city of Guanajuato, Mexico there is a museum filled with mummies with their mouths agape and eyes peeled back. But these mummies weren’t intentionally created so how exactly did these mummies come to be?
5 Haunted Bridges Around The World
We’ve covered several haunted bridges in the past but with so many bridges around the world, it’s not surprising that many others are considered haunted. Here are 5 other haunted bridges from around the world:
The Black Dog of Newgate Prison, London, England
In the late 16th century, a book written by a prisoner at Newgate Prison in London, England told of a legend concerning a terrifying Black Dog hunting down inmates but did the story actually happen?
The Haunted Skull at Chilton Cantelo, Somerset, England
At the Higher Chilton Farmhouse in Somerset, England, you’ll find a skull on display missing its lower jaw but otherwise completely intact and harmless. That is, until you try to move the skull which calls upon its ghostly owner from the grave
The Green Lady of Caerphilly Castle, Wales
According to legend, the ghost of Alice de Lusignan haunts the halls of Caerphilly castle as the green lady. But did the legend of her tragic death actually happen?
The Bloody Bridge in St. Marys, Ohio
Along Route 66 in St. Marys, Ohio, there is a bridge known as the Bloody Bridge. And, if you visit it after sundown, you might bump into the headless man whose story helped create the legend.
5 Haunted Roads from Around the World
With so many legends and myths of haunted places around the world, there is no surprise that several roads around the world are home to stories of hauntings and spirits. Here are just 5 of the most haunted roads in the world:
The Devil’s Sentry Box, San Juan, Puerto Rico
At the Castillo San Cristobal in San Juan, Puerto Rico, there are legends of the devil stealing soldiers in the middle of the night from a specific sentry box.
Dead Children's Playground, Huntsville, Alabama
Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this playground is said to have been built on the spot where multiple victims of a serial killer was found. Today, at night, the children who come by to play aren’t exactly alive.
The Creepy Island of Dolls, Xochimilco, Mexico
South of Mexico City, Mexico, the Island of Dolls is said to be haunted by the spirits of young girls living in hundreds of dolls hanging from trees and huts. But how did this island come to be full of dolls and is there any truth to the legend?
The Witches of Benevento, Italy
From the 7th to the 17th century the city of Benevento, Italy was said to be home to magic, black arts, and witches. For a time the citizens sought their council but after some time the witches were blamed for all the evil that occurred in the city.
The Haunted Teatro Tapia in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera building was first built in 1824 with a capacity of around 700 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With its long history it’s no surprise many claim ghostly figures still perform there.
Was Lavinia Fisher America’s First Female Serial Killer?
Today a ghost haunts the Old City Jail in Charleston, South Carolina, one said to be in a white wedding dress looking for more victims to add to her list. Her name is Lavinia Fisher and she's often called America's first female serial killer. But is there any truth to the legends?
The Hull House Haunting of Chicago, IL
In 1856 a mansion was constructed, later becoming the Hull House settlement home. But just a few years after tragedy would strike the home. Many deaths and rumors of ghosts plagued it's history including one of a demon child locked away in the attic
The Hoosac Tunnel of North Adams, Massachusetts
Before it’s construction began in 1851, The Hoosac Tunnel was nicknamed “The Great Bore” by its critics but by the time it was completed in 1873, it had earned a new nickname, “The Bloody Pit”
The Haunted Winchester Mansion, San Jose, California
In San Jose, California a mansion stands as the memory of it's eccentric owner, Sarah Winchester. Having inherited her millions from tragedies, Sarah began building the home in 1886… rumors said she was cursed to never stop or else death would come for her.
What Haunts Riverdale Road in Colorado?
Called the most haunted road in the U.S, Riverdale Road sits between Thornton and Brighton and is home to a phantom Camaro, a vengeful spirit, witches, and even the gates of Hell. But which of these stories actually have a basis in truth?
The Lost Lady at the Haunted Athens Asylum, Ohio
On January 12th, 1979 Athens Asylum patient Margaret Shilling’s body was finally found after missing for 6 weeks. According to legend her grief and fear of impending death left a curse where her body once laid.
The Platte River Ship of Death, Wyoming
Legends say in the late morning along the Platte River a strange mist might appear bringing a ghost ship with an undead crew and a deadly premonition.