The indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand known as the Māori had their own culture, language, social class system, and superstitions. One of the more prevailing superstitions was that of the black dog often considered to be a terrible omen.

In the 18th century, wars between the British and French for land in Canada created a tragic tale of a headless nun who still haunts the area today. 

In Altoona, PA the Baker Mansion is said to be haunted by the spirits of its previous owners including one haunting an infamous dress but how much of the legend, and those surrounding the other spirits, actually happened?

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?

Music can cause you to feel all types of different emotions, it can motivate you, make you happy, and depress you. But if you believe the legends there’s a song, “Gloomy Sunday”, that is responsible for making hundreds take their own lives.

The Kludde is a large demonic shapeshifter that is said to hunt lonely travelers along the dark back roads of Belgium but just how did this legend start and was a witch really responsible?

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?

Myths and legends of vampires or similar beings go back hundreds and even thousands of years, so It’s no surprise that many cultures have their own version. Here’s 5:

In the mid-20th century, St. Mary’s church burned down in Swansea, Wales to everyone’s surprise except for those who heard the story of the Swansea Devil.

In the 15th century a bride in Italy received an unimpressive silver vase as a gift. Later she was dead and the curse of the Basano Vase was born.

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.

Every culture has its own version of vampires or vampire-like beings that hunt others at night, for the Aztecs these were called the Cihuateteo but their story is one of tragedy.

In 1938 a tragic accident at the railroad tracks south of San Antonio, Texas supposedly left several children dead and a state in mourning. Just weeks later reports of ghostly figures lingering on the tracks occurred began to spread…

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.

On February 9th, 1855 the residents of Devon, England awoke to find another blanket of snow dropped on the town but they were shocked and terrified to find footprints that some say belong to the devil himself.

Vampire legends exist all around the world but in the Scottish Highlands one particular type of vampire hunts for weary travelers who simply wish for company.

At Thirsk Museum in North Yorkshire, England you’ll find a chair hanging from the wall but it’s not meant as décor, instead it’s meant to save lives as the chair itself is said to be cursed.

The legend of the White Witch of Rose Hall says her spirit still haunts the estate where she performed multiple rituals and killed her many husbands but what parts of the legend are actually true?

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 historic Conference House in Staten Island, New York, also known as the Billop House is said to be home to several ghosts and the spirit of a teen who was killed by the previous owner of the home.