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Most Haunted Places in Mexico: A Spooky Tour of the Country’s Most Ghostly Sites

Most Haunted Places in Mexico: A Spooky Tour of the Country’s Most Ghostly Sites

Mexico is a country rich in history and culture, with a long and complex past that includes ancient civilizations, colonialism, and revolution. Along with this rich history, Mexico also has a reputation for being one of the most haunted countries in ...

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:22:41 +0000
Last Words of Edgar Allen Poe: Unraveling the Mystery

Last Words of Edgar Allen Poe: Unraveling the Mystery

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, who is widely considered as a central figure in American Romanticism. His works are known for their dark themes, vivid imagery, and complex characters. Poe’s life was marked by ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:20:27 +0000
The Haunting at Corregidor Island: A Ghostly History of the Philippines’ Iconic Landmark

The Haunting at Corregidor Island: A Ghostly History of the Philippines’ Iconic Landmark

Corregidor Island, also known as “The Rock,” is a small island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in the Philippines. During World War II, the island was a strategic military location that saw intense fighting between Japanese and Amer...

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:43:27 +0000
Last Words of Timothy McVeigh: Reflections on the Oklahoma City Bombing

Last Words of Timothy McVeigh: Reflections on the Oklahoma City Bombing

Timothy McVeigh was an American domestic terrorist who perpetrated the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, which killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. McVeigh was convicted and sentenced to death for his crimes, and he was executed by let...

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:16:27 +0000
Last Words of Ted Bundy: What Did the Infamous Serial Killer Say Before His Execution?

Last Words of Ted Bundy: What Did the Infamous Serial Killer Say Before His Execution?

Ted Bundy was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, responsible for the murders of at least 30 young women and girls in the 1970s. After years of eluding authorities, Bundy was finally caught, convicted, and sentenced to death...

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:11:26 +0000
Last Words of John Wayne Gacy: Revealed and Analyzed

Last Words of John Wayne Gacy: Revealed and Analyzed

John Wayne Gacy, also known as the “Killer Clown,” was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. He was convicted of raping and murdering 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 in the Chicago area. Gacy was senten...

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:06:56 +0000
The Werewolf Trials: Europe’s Lesser-Known Witch Trials

The Werewolf Trials: Europe’s Lesser-Known Witch Trials

The witch trials of Europe are infamous, with the Salem witch trials in America being perhaps the most well-known. However, there were many other witch trials that took place throughout Europe, and one of the lesser-known types of trials were those i...

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:33:16 +0000
Can Dogs Detect Ghosts? The Truth Behind This Myth

Can Dogs Detect Ghosts? The Truth Behind This Myth

Dogs have been known for their exceptional sense of smell and hearing, which makes them a popular choice for various types of jobs, including search and rescue, therapy, and even law enforcement. However, there is a growing interest in whether dogs c...

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:58:47 +0000
What Were the Last Words of Gary Gilmore: A Look into the Infamous Execution

What Were the Last Words of Gary Gilmore: A Look into the Infamous Execution

Gary Gilmore was a notorious criminal who gained national attention in the late 1970s when he was sentenced to death for murder. His case became even more infamous when he refused to appeal his sentence, stating that he wanted to be executed as soon ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:42:36 +0000
What were the Last Words of Eileen Wuornos: A Look into the Infamous Serial Killer’s Final Moments

What were the Last Words of Eileen Wuornos: A Look into the Infamous Serial Killer’s Final Moments

Eileen Wuornos was one of America’s most notorious serial killers, who was convicted of killing seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Her life and crimes have been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and movies. One question tha...

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:34:08 +0000
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Haunted Places

In the Middle of Somewhere

In the Middle of Somewhere

Where are you? Two friends texted, separately, within an hour of each other. Western Nebraska, I said. So you're in the middle of nowhere, both of them wrote back. I really paused. I had flown into Denver and taken a nine-seater plane to Allianc...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400
The Fight to Save Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

The Fight to Save Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Gina Geffrard has a very specific memory about the first time she encountered the place we’re talking about today. Gina Geffrard: In 2019, I filmed an...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:41:00 -0400
Kobe Muslim Mosque in Kobe, Japan

Kobe Muslim Mosque in Kobe, Japan

A major international port of post-feudal Japan, the city of Kobe was one of the first to welcome foreign visitors to the country. Soon, a sizeable foreigner district developed in the Kitano area of the city, which remains today as its main tourist a...

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400
Leigh’s Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Leigh’s Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Leigh Myers’ signature cookies are crispy on the edges, tender in the center, and jazzed up with spicy nuts. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup (200 grams) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 16 tablespoon...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:50:00 -0400
The Inselbergs in Regina, French Guiana

The Inselbergs in Regina, French Guiana

Direct sunlight, extreme temperature differences, and long periods of drought define the severe microclimates of the Inselberg Savane-Roches, or “jungle rocks”. Over two hundred of these granite domes dot the interior of French Guiana, forming th...

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400
San Francisco Chronicle Building in San Francisco, California

San Francisco Chronicle Building in San Francisco, California

The San Francisco Chronicle Building is a historic office and commercial building located in downtown San Francisco. Completed in 1890 and later expanded, it originally served as the headquarters for the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, one of the ...

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400
Frank Morgan’s Grave in Brooklyn, New York

Frank Morgan’s Grave in Brooklyn, New York

Green-Wood Cemetery is the final resting place of luminaries such as Leonard Bernstein and Jean Michel Basquiat, but there’s at least one that might be incognito to most passersby due to the individual being buried under his birth name – Wupperma...

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400
Longest Road Through No Man’s Land in Tajikistan

Longest Road Through No Man’s Land in Tajikistan

The Pamir Highway is only open some months per year, with passes at 4,280 and 4,655 meters above sea level. The highway is so remote and oxygen-deprived that the actual border crossing lacks checkpoints. Between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan stretches a ...

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400
Château de Meung-sur-Loire: The Dungeon of François Villon in Meung-sur-Loire, France

Château de Meung-sur-Loire: The Dungeon of François Villon in Meung-sur-Loire, France

In 1461, a young poet named François Villon was thrown into a pit-dungeon beneath this castle on the orders of the Bishop of Orléans. He had already been convicted of manslaughter and robbery in Paris. Here at Meung, there was no trial — just a c...

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400
Wyoming, and What Happens When You Pull Over

Wyoming, and What Happens When You Pull Over

I had not planned to stop in Pringle, South Dakota. We were driving west through the Black Hills to take a day trip to Wyoming when … I spotted it — a large sculpture made entirely of bicycles, welded together on the roadside outside of town, goi...

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400
ScareHouse Films

ScareHouse Films

Hi there Zach Baggins. You engage in extreme paranormal investigations, we create extreme haunted attractions. Now we see that you’re launched your very own film production company called SCAREHOUSE FILMS. So it looks like we’re both big ...

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:07:29 +0000
Route 66: The Mother Road

Route 66: The Mother Road

Since the early 1920s, when word first spread of a highway that would run from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 has defined the American dream—symbolizing the country's sense of freedom, ingenuity, and continuous transformation. Join us as we drive...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:11:00 -0400
The House With No Story

The House With No Story

We picked Bloomington because of friends. A couple we'd been close with in New York moved there four years ago when she got a professorship at IU. We wanted to see them. They didn't have an agenda for the day, so I pulled up the Atlas Obscura app an...

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400
Wheeler Kilns in Pahrump, Nevada

Wheeler Kilns in Pahrump, Nevada

Smelting of metal ores requires carbon and high temperature to produce molten metal. Traditional smelting used charcoal, a carbon product made from widely available wood. Unsurprisingly, therefore, charcoal was used widely for smelting in the early d...

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400
The Deadites Return in ‘Evil Dead Burn’

The Deadites Return in ‘Evil Dead Burn’

The Evil Dead franchise is returning with the latest installment, Evil Dead Burn, hitting theaters on July 24th, 2026, and we are over the moon. What will Evil Dead... Read more » The post The Deadites Return in ‘Evil Dead Burn’ ap...

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:40:14 +0000
Ip Man's Grave in Hong Kong

Ip Man's Grave in Hong Kong

Portrayed by Donnie Yen in the film series named after him and loosely based on his life, Ip Man was born to a wealthy family in Foshan, Guangdong province in 1893. Having taken up Wing Chun at age 13 under the tutelage of Chan Wah Shun, he moved to ...

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400
Bluetooth Runestone  in Lund, Sweden

Bluetooth Runestone in Lund, Sweden

Bluetooth was developed by a group of engineers who worked for Ericsson in Lund, Skåne, during the 1990s. The technology was officially launched in 1999 and has since become a standard for wireless communication. The name "Bluetooth" comes from the ...

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400
Norwegian Church Arts Centre in Cardiff, Wales

Norwegian Church Arts Centre in Cardiff, Wales

The capital of Wales may seem like an unusual place to find anything labelled “Norwegian”, yet the Norwegian Church at Cardiff Bay is locally recognized as one of the city’s historic landmarks.  The building is in fact a reminder of how Norway...

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400
What the Light Knows

What the Light Knows

The first time it happened, my father had been dead for one week. My mother and I were in the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, in April, trying to do something with ourselves. We were walking an overlook with long views across the ridgelines when somet...

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:07:00 -0400
Nectar Soda

Nectar Soda

Though Cincinnati is best known for breweries, another effervescent beverage has a long history in the Queen City: the nectar soda. Home to the oldest pharmacy college in the U.S. west of the Alleghenies, the Eclectic Medical Institute (1845-1952), ...

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500
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Creepy News

Researchers Just Used A.I. To Reconstruct The Face Of A Pompeii Victim For The First Time Ever

Researchers Just Used A.I. To Reconstruct The Face Of A Pompeii Victim For The First Time Ever

The man died shortly after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., which destroyed the city of Pompeii and left its ruins frozen in time under a blanket of ash. The post Researchers Just Used A.I. To Reconstruct The Face Of A Pompeii Victim For Th...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:45:54 +0000
Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Sister Ship

Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived The Sinking Of The Titanic — And Its Sister Ship

Not only did Violet Jessop survive the sinking of the Titanic and the Britannic, but she was also aboard the Titanic's other sister ship, the Olympic, when it collided with a cruiser in 1911. The post Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived The Sinking...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:56 +0000
Hollywood UFOs, Paranormal Activity, and Disclosure Day Strangeness

Hollywood UFOs, Paranormal Activity, and Disclosure Day Strangeness

The world may be on fire, but that’s why we’re up at 3am watching movie trailers and chasing ghosts. What’s been going on this week, anyway? Is Hollywood Taking UFOs Seriously Again? A new trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Disclo...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Renaissance Gallows Unearthed in France With 32 Executed Victims

Renaissance Gallows Unearthed in France With 32 Executed Victims

Renaissance Gallows Unearthed in France With 32 Executed Victims Archaeologists working in Grenoble, France, have made a chilling discovery that sheds light on the brutal religious persecution of the 16th ce...

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:03:33 +0000
The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all. The post The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
Archaeologists In Germany Just Found A Completely Intact Notebook From The Middle Ages Among The Ruins Of A Latrine

Archaeologists In Germany Just Found A Completely Intact Notebook From The Middle Ages Among The Ruins Of A Latrine

Researchers haven't yet been able to decipher its ten pages' worth of cursive script written in Latin, but they suspect that the book may have once belonged to a merchant who could have simply dropped it in the latrine by accident. The post Archaeolo...

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:45:45 +0000
Inside The Old Bishop House, The Gilded Age Mansion Known As One Of Connecticut’s “Most Haunted Houses”

Inside The Old Bishop House, The Gilded Age Mansion Known As One Of Connecticut’s “Most Haunted Houses”

Located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Old Bishop House was used for the 1971 horror film Let's Scare Jessica To Death" — and is now said to be haunted itself. The post Inside The Old Bishop House, The Gilded Age Mansion Known As One Of Connecticut&...

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:45:50 +0000
900 Bodies Have Been Trapped Inside The USS Arizona Since It Sank At Pearl Harbor — And Scientists Just Found That The Ship Is Still Leaking Oil

900 Bodies Have Been Trapped Inside The USS Arizona Since It Sank At Pearl Harbor — And Scientists Just Found That The Ship Is Still Leaking Oil

More than 80 years after the USS Arizona went down at Pearl Harbor, scientists confirmed that oil is still seeping up from the wreck. Now, this leak is raising urgent questions about thousands of other sunken ships around the world. The post 900 Bodi...

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:58 +0000
The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

In at least two historical accounts, children with green skin appeared in the English village of Woolpit in the 12th century. But to this day, this strange tale continues to leave historians baffled. The post The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Gr...

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

Endemic to the Philippines, the giant golden-crowned flying fox is a nocturnal creature that only eats fruit — but that doesn't make them any less terrifying. The post Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox appeared first ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:16 +0000
Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia

Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia

Grigori Rasputin was a mystic and renegade monk who entranced the Romanovs — and ended up being assassinated in December 1916 for it. The post Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia appeared first on All That&#039...

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

A popular actor from the silent film era, Ramon Novarro was murdered in 1968 by two brothers that he'd hired as escorts. The post The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered appeared fi...

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
Two Roman-Era Infants Unearthed In England Were Found Wrapped In Cloth Colored By The Ancient World’s Most Expensive Dye

Two Roman-Era Infants Unearthed In England Were Found Wrapped In Cloth Colored By The Ancient World’s Most Expensive Dye

These infants were interred in York some 1,700 years ago, but who exactly they were and why they were buried with such expensive cloth remain a mystery. The post Two Roman-Era Infants Unearthed In England Were Found Wrapped In Cloth Colored By The An...

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:45:18 +0000
Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historical Paintings?

Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historical Paintings?

A viral TikTok is raising a question that has puzzled historians for centuries: Why does one of Christianity's most beloved saints appear with the head of a dog? The post Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historic...

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:45:33 +0000
What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory?

What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory?

The Motherboard Earth Theory posits that our planet is, in a sense, a giant computer. The post What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory? appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:20 +0000
Blood Sport: Revisiting Traction… Er, Action, Park

Blood Sport: Revisiting Traction… Er, Action, Park

If you were compiling a list of things you may have experienced in your youth...

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:21:04 +0000
The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

Mormon temple garments are meant to remind LDS members of their covenants with Christ and shield them from temptation and evil. Some Church members even claim the underwear has protected them from accidents. The post The Real Story Of Mormon Underwea...

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McDaniel, The Murderer Who Gave Himself Away During An Interview On Live TV

The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McDaniel, The Murderer Who Gave Himself Away During An Interview On Live TV

A few days after murdering Lauren Giddings, Stephen McDaniel posed as a concerned neighbor on the local news — but his charade crumbled when he learned from the reporter that her body had just been found. The post The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McD...

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:52 +0000
Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish Diplomat Who Saved 100,000 Jews During World War II

Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish Diplomat Who Saved 100,000 Jews During World War II

While stationed in Budapest, Raoul Wallenberg did whatever he could to save Hungarian Jews from the horrors of the Holocaust — but he tragically disappeared just as World War II was coming to an end. The post Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish ...

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
The Ancient Order of Bali

The Ancient Order of Bali

The Ancient Order of Bali: In the 1970s, the Indonesian island of Bali went through a period of rapid change. Along the stunning beaches on the southern side of the island, tourism boomed. Parking lots were put up, together with swinging hot spots an...

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:37:22 +0000
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Famous Graves

Canine Chronicles: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Dogs (Video)

Canine Chronicles: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Dogs (Video)

The captivating history of dogs traces back tens of thousands of years to when humans… The post Canine Chronicles: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Dogs (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:04:37 +0000
Deciphering the Mystery of New England’s Day of Darkness

Deciphering the Mystery of New England’s Day of Darkness

On May 19, 1780, at precisely 10:00 a.m., the inhabitants of New England were stricken… The post Deciphering the Mystery of New England’s Day of Darkness appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000
A Fortune out of Thin Air? The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872

A Fortune out of Thin Air? The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872

The gold and silver rushes in 1848 in California, and 1859 in Nevada set the… The post A Fortune out of Thin Air? The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872 appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 02:52:25 +0000
Panzer IX & Panzer X: The Nazi Terror Tanks and the Art of Deception

Panzer IX & Panzer X: The Nazi Terror Tanks and the Art of Deception

Propaganda is a powerful tool in wartime, as able to cripple an uncertain enemy as… The post Panzer IX & Panzer X: The Nazi Terror Tanks and the Art of Deception appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 01:00:13 +0000
The Chicago Strangler: More than a Phantom Killer?

The Chicago Strangler: More than a Phantom Killer?

Amongst other things, the Windy City is famous for its iconic skyline, delicious deep-dish pizza,… The post The Chicago Strangler: More than a Phantom Killer? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:51:31 +0000
The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys

The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys

Did you know that according to local folklore Brittany in France has its very own… The post The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:51:17 +0000
Did the CIA Really Have an Inflatable Plane?

Did the CIA Really Have an Inflatable Plane?

The United States Central Intelligence Agency or CIA is one of the premier foreign intelligence… The post Did the CIA Really Have an Inflatable Plane? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:56:10 +0000
Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre: A real life Romeo and Juliet?

Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre: A real life Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet is the singular most famous love story to have been ever written.… The post Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre: A real life Romeo and Juliet? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:58:21 +0000
Gloria Ramirez: the Horrible Death of the “Toxic Woman”

Gloria Ramirez: the Horrible Death of the “Toxic Woman”

When someone is described as a “toxic” person, the individual is considered poisonous, harmful, controlling,… The post Gloria Ramirez: the Horrible Death of the “Toxic Woman” appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:59:00 +0000
Teddy Roosevelt: Tougher than your Average President

Teddy Roosevelt: Tougher than your Average President

There has never been as outdoorsy a President as Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The 26th US… The post Teddy Roosevelt: Tougher than your Average President appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:58:25 +0000
Greek Magical Papyri: Spellbook from Two Thousand Years Ago

Greek Magical Papyri: Spellbook from Two Thousand Years Ago

Many notable papyri from Ancient Egypt provide a look into what life was like back… The post Greek Magical Papyri: Spellbook from Two Thousand Years Ago appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:55:41 +0000
Amazing Contents of a “Genuine” Vampire-Killing Kit (Video)

Amazing Contents of a “Genuine” Vampire-Killing Kit (Video)

A vampire hunter kit seems like something out of fantasy fiction, but such things apparently… The post Amazing Contents of a “Genuine” Vampire-Killing Kit (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:03:04 +0000
The Permian Extinction and the Highest Death Toll in History

The Permian Extinction and the Highest Death Toll in History

The planet is heading into a period of great extinction. Human activities and pollution have… The post The Permian Extinction and the Highest Death Toll in History appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:59:36 +0000
Genghis Khan and his Sixteen Million Living Relatives (Video)

Genghis Khan and his Sixteen Million Living Relatives (Video)

Ever wonder why the Catholic Church is so insistent that Jesus had no children? A… The post Genghis Khan and his Sixteen Million Living Relatives (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:51:41 +0000
The “Biggest Real Estate Deal in History”: The Louisiana Purchase

The “Biggest Real Estate Deal in History”: The Louisiana Purchase

In 1803, a monumental event occurred that would shape the history of the United States,… The post The “Biggest Real Estate Deal in History”: The Louisiana Purchase appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:00:03 +0000
(List) Ten of the Worst Conflicts in History

(List) Ten of the Worst Conflicts in History

The 20th century has, without a doubt, seen humanity at its most destructive. More people… The post (List) Ten of the Worst Conflicts in History appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:54:24 +0000
Krak des Chevaliers: Unconquerable Fortress of the Holy Land

Krak des Chevaliers: Unconquerable Fortress of the Holy Land

Krak des Chevaliers has a rich and unique history, making it one of the most… The post Krak des Chevaliers: Unconquerable Fortress of the Holy Land appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:00:38 +0000
Peter’s Pence: The 1,000 year old Catholic Poll Tax

Peter’s Pence: The 1,000 year old Catholic Poll Tax

In theory, the various religions across the globe are sustained by voluntary donations, combined in… The post Peter’s Pence: The 1,000 year old Catholic Poll Tax appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:55:58 +0000
The Dark Sacrifice of the Crystal Maiden

The Dark Sacrifice of the Crystal Maiden

Near San Ignacio, Cayo District in Belize, is the site of an ancient cave called… The post The Dark Sacrifice of the Crystal Maiden appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:58:07 +0000
Lost Origins: The Enigma of the Azores’ Ancient Civilization (Video)

Lost Origins: The Enigma of the Azores’ Ancient Civilization (Video)

In the middle of the vast Atlantic Ocean, the Azores islands stand as a puzzle.… The post Lost Origins: The Enigma of the Azores’ Ancient Civilization (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:52:48 +0000
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Creepy History

The Graveyard That Made Me Kiss a Frog

The Graveyard That Made Me Kiss a Frog

A surreal field in rural Wisconsin holds hundreds of giant fiberglass molds—an accidental archive of roadside Americana where art, industry, and imagination collide. I kissed a frog in Sparta, Wisconsin. Voluntarily. Enthusiastically. The frog in ...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:48:00 -0400
Early Gold Dental Bridge Examined

Early Gold Dental Bridge Examined

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND—Live Science reports that a dental bridge was discovered on the lower jaw of […] The post Early Gold Dental Bridge Examined appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Ceremonial Structures Investigated at Peru’s Cerro de la Horca

Ceremonial Structures Investigated at Peru’s Cerro de la Horca

PARAMONGA, PERU—Andina News Agency reports that Jose Luis Fuentes of the National University of San […] The post Ceremonial Structures Investigated at Peru’s Cerro de la Horca appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
From a clairvoyant chicken to a fake Shakespeare: 8 hoaxes that fooled Georgian Britain

From a clairvoyant chicken to a fake Shakespeare: 8 hoaxes that fooled Georgian Britain

The Enlightenment was an era of open-eyed progress, of the advance of science and reason – right? So why, in the 18th and early 19th centuries, did British people continue to be hoodwinked? Madeleine Pelling exposes eight frauds and forgeries from ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:14 GMT
How did communism conquer China?

How did communism conquer China?

Frank Dikötter unpicks the heroic myth of the plucky Chinese Communist Party's rise to power, arguing instead that Moscow's decades-long manoeuvring brought the world's most populous country into the Soviet camp in 1949

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:28:21 GMT
How to Walk on the Trail of Tears

How to Walk on the Trail of Tears

There are 5,000 miles of the Trail of Tears, but only limited parts can be walked today. Our Atlas Obscura CEO visited the portion in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. There is a place in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, at the quiet corner of Black Nursery Road and ...

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:11:00 -0400
Prehistoric Midden Excavated in Northern Sri Lanka

Prehistoric Midden Excavated in Northern Sri Lanka

GRONINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS—Phys.org reports that a shell midden dated to between 6,300 and 5,970 years […] The post Prehistoric Midden Excavated in Northern Sri Lanka appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000
New Dates Obtained for Stone Tools in East Asia

New Dates Obtained for Stone Tools in East Asia

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—Stone tools uncovered at the Lingjing archaeological site in central China have been dated […] The post New Dates Obtained for Stone Tools in East Asia appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Copper Part from Illicit 19th-Century Still Discovered in Scotland

Copper Part from Illicit 19th-Century Still Discovered in Scotland

KILLIN, SCOTLAND—According to a Herald Scotland report, National Trust for Scotland archaeologists, assisted by volunteers, […] The post Copper Part from Illicit 19th-Century Still Discovered in Scotland appeared first on Archaeology Magazine...

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Olaf Tryggvason: life of the week

Olaf Tryggvason: life of the week

Don Hollway traces the life of Olaf Tryggvason – one of the great warlords of the Viking Age

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:18:25 GMT
“You can’t kill and maim with impunity”: the powerful legacy of Nuremberg

“You can’t kill and maim with impunity”: the powerful legacy of Nuremberg

In the 80 years since Nazi leaders stood in the dock, how has the international community sought to deal with war criminals around the globe?

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:13 GMT
Neolithic Farmers in Poland Fertilized Their Fields

Neolithic Farmers in Poland Fertilized Their Fields

KUJAWY, POLAND—Science in Poland reports that high nitrogen levels detected in the isotopic analysis of […] The post Neolithic Farmers in Poland Fertilized Their Fields appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Scythian Tomb Unearthed in Moldova

Scythian Tomb Unearthed in Moldova

DNIESTER, MOLDOVA—According to a Moldpres report, a Scythian tomb dated to the third century b.c. […] The post Scythian Tomb Unearthed in Moldova appeared first on Archaeology Magazine.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Join HistoryExtra at In Conversation at Kew Gardens

Join HistoryExtra at In Conversation at Kew Gardens

Discover an exciting celebration of culture, conversation and entertainment in the heart of Kew Gardens, from 9–11 July

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:37:30 GMT
When medieval popes were engulfed in scandal, how did the world react?

When medieval popes were engulfed in scandal, how did the world react?

While in theory, a pope couldn’t be removed during the Middle Ages, late medieval Europe still found ways to challenge, undermine – and even replace – the head of the church

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:40:27 GMT
Your Emails Are Fueling My Quest to See All 50 States

Your Emails Are Fueling My Quest to See All 50 States

As Atlas Obscura's CEO continues her voyage to her remaining 11 states, your emails are pouring in. Keep them coming! I have to be honest with you: I thought I was the one going on an adventure. But then your emails started arriving, and I realized...

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:36:00 -0400
I Asked. You Answered. Now I Have Some Questions for You.

I Asked. You Answered. Now I Have Some Questions for You.

Here is what you told me about the 11 states I am racing to visit before July 4th. And here is what I am still wondering. A few weeks ago, I announced my quest: Visit all 50 states before America’s 250th birthday on July 4th. I had 11 remaining—A...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:02:00 -0400
Two Places, One Story: Mickey Mantle’s House and the Toxic Town

Two Places, One Story: Mickey Mantle’s House and the Toxic Town

An Atlas Obscura map led to a joyful stop at Mickey Mantle’s childhood home, and a haunting visit to the abandoned mining town just up the road. The Atlas Obscura map led me to two places in the same corner of northeast Oklahoma on the same afterno...

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:48:00 -0400
Wonder All Around Us

Wonder All Around Us

A stop at the gravesite of a Kentucky Derby champion reveals how Atlas Obscura turns ordinary drives into unexpected discoveries. Somewhere in Kansas, a well-traveled man asked me if I was driving long distances to hit the state's biggest attractions...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:56:00 -0400
Reanalysis of Northern Australian Stone Tools Pushes Back Heat Treatments by 20,000 Years

Reanalysis of Northern Australian Stone Tools Pushes Back Heat Treatments by 20,000 Years

ARNHEM LAND, AUSTRALIA—According to a Phys.org report, Patrick Schmidt of the University of Tübingen and […] The post Reanalysis of Northern Australian Stone Tools Pushes Back Heat Treatments by 20,000 Years appeared first on Archaeology Mag...

Mon, 11 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000
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Revisiting ‘ParanoiaScape’: A Horror Legend’s Forgotten PlayStation Game

Revisiting ‘ParanoiaScape’: A Horror Legend’s Forgotten PlayStation Game

It’s been a while since I’ve looked back at an older game. Not for lack of trying, mind you. Life happens, I got disengaged, I got distracted, whatever excuse you want to toss my way, it’s probably applicable. Most especially, thoug...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:40 +0000
Cannes 2026: THE STATE OF SELLING SCARES

Cannes 2026: THE STATE OF SELLING SCARES

The way horror films get made and seen is constantly evolving. Christopher Heard talks to indie filmmakers about how they plan to share the scares in 2026. The post Cannes 2026: THE STATE OF SELLING SCARES appeared first on Rue Morgue.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:33 +0000
Jonathan Tiersten’s Greatest Role, and it isn’t Sleepaway Camp

Jonathan Tiersten’s Greatest Role, and it isn’t Sleepaway Camp

Horror actor and musician Jonathan Tiersten passed away May 4, 2026 at 60 years old. To many in the horror community, Tiersten will forever be Ricky Thomas from 1983’s Sleepaway Camp. The actor later reprised his role in 2008’s Return to Sleepawa...

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:53:39 +0000
The Boys Season 5: Why The Deep's Shark Friend Xander Sounds So Familiar

The Boys Season 5: Why The Deep's Shark Friend Xander Sounds So Familiar

Season 5 of The Boys introduces yet another aquatic pal for The Deep, voiced by a prolific actor. Here's why his voice sounds so familiar.

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:45:00 +0000
Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark brings classic shoot-em-ups to PS4 and Switch this August

Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark brings classic shoot-em-ups to PS4 and Switch this August

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark brings classic shoot-em-ups to PS4 and Switch this August Retro and classic games publisher Clear River Games has announced that it will bring Toaplan Arcade Gar...

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:30:42 +0000
‘Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear’ Clip Gives New Meaning to Spelling Bee [Exclusive]

‘Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear’ Clip Gives New Meaning to Spelling Bee [Exclusive]

“Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear” will challenge six contestants to endure five extreme challenges without sleep. Only one will be left standing to claim the $50,000 prize. Hosted by “Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville, the two-part...

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:22 +0000
OBSESSION Stars And Director On Pressure And The Most Disgusting Day On Set

OBSESSION Stars And Director On Pressure And The Most Disgusting Day On Set

Peek behind the puke with the director and cast of OBSESSION as they regale us with tales from the set. Read and watch our full interview right here, and catch Obsession in theaters May 15.

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:16 +0000
The Boys Season 5 Mocks Yellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan's TV Empire

The Boys Season 5 Mocks Yellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan's TV Empire

Writer Taylor Sheridan and his many, many hit Yellowstone-adjacent shows are the latest satirical target of The Boys Season 5.

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000
David Ayer’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Starring Brad Pitt Will Open in September

David Ayer’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Starring Brad Pitt Will Open in September

From director David Ayer (Suicide Squad, Fury), Heart of the Beast will hit theaters on September 25 from Paramount Pictures. Brad Pitt stars in the survival thriller with J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and Anna Lambe (“True Detective: Night Country”)...

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:53:43 +0000
Monster High Visits The Circus With New KILLER KLOWNS Skullector Doll

Monster High Visits The Circus With New KILLER KLOWNS Skullector Doll

Monster High's taking a trip to the circus with their latest Skullector doll, based on one of the iconic KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:53:19 +0000
Florence Pugh stars in the trailer for Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation

Florence Pugh stars in the trailer for Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Florence Pugh stars in the trailer for Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation Netflix has dropped the first teaser for their lavish adaptation of John Steinbeck’s literary masterpiece East of Eden, a...

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:50:59 +0000
Netflix Announces Plans for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ World Tour

Netflix Announces Plans for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ World Tour

Netflix’s most popular film ever continues to be golden. Deadline reports that the streamer has announced plans to launch a KPop Demon Hunters world tour. What the new live experience will entail and participating cities have yet to be revealed...

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:38:47 +0000
Top Gun at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic Tom Cruise Action Blockbuster

Top Gun at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic Tom Cruise Action Blockbuster

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Top Gun at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic Tom Cruise Action Blockbuster As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Top Gun… Top Gun can best be described as...

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:37:24 +0000
Joe Taslim to Star in ‘The Man from Nowhere’ Remake; Watch the Original Korean Action Thriller on Screambox

Joe Taslim to Star in ‘The Man from Nowhere’ Remake; Watch the Original Korean Action Thriller on Screambox

An Indonesian remake of the hit Korean action thriller The Man from Nowhere is in the works, Variety reports. Joe Taslim (The Raid, Mortal Kombat II) is set to star, with Kenji Tanigaki (The Furious) in talks to direct. The remake comes from a new jo...

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:26:06 +0000
The Blob (1988) and 12 Other Killer Effects Films

The Blob (1988) and 12 Other Killer Effects Films

A look at some of the most terrifying and thrilling Special Effects films This horrifying post The Blob (1988) and 12 Other Killer Effects Films was brought to you by Horror Land - The Horror Entertainment Website, the home of Horror Entertainment.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:14:23 +0000
The Big Bang Theory's Stuart Spin-Off Includes A Surprising Batman Villain (Yes, Really)

The Big Bang Theory's Stuart Spin-Off Includes A Surprising Batman Villain (Yes, Really)

The new trailer for The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe includes a surprising Batman villain, implying an unusual crossover with DC.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe gets first trailer

Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe gets first trailer

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe gets first trailer HBO Max has released the official teaser trailer for The Big Bang Theory spin-off and Max Original comedy series Stuart Fail...

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:27:17 +0000
‘Barbaric’ – Netflix Orders Series Adaptation of Medieval Fantasy Comic

‘Barbaric’ – Netflix Orders Series Adaptation of Medieval Fantasy Comic

Netflix has announced “Barbaric,” a medieval fantasy series based on the Vault Comics title of the same name. Creator Sheldon Turner (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Up in the Air) will write series in addition to serving as c...

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:16:33 +0000
The Boys Season 5's Gen V Crossover Explained - How It Sets Up The Series Finale

The Boys Season 5's Gen V Crossover Explained - How It Sets Up The Series Finale

In its penultimate episode, The Boys Season 5 moves all the pieces into place for the series finale - including a crossover with spinoff show Gen V.

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Why Peter Jackson Isn't Directing The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum

Why Peter Jackson Isn't Directing The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum

Despite having helmed The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, Peter Jackson isn't directing The Hunt For Gollum. Here's why.

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:39:29 +0000
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