San Francisco, California, USA
Stow Lake is a beloved area of Golden Gate Park. It makes up a crucial part of many San Franciscan’s favorite inner-city escape. The lake does have some darker stories attached to it that have been passed down through generations since the infamous 1906 earthquake that rocked the city from its foundations. Some people say that Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake is haunted by a mysterious woman. Whilst the legitimacy of her backstory has been […]
Corregidor Island, Philippines
The beautiful, ghostly Mile-long Barracks rest on Corregidor Island, just off the coast of Manila in the Philippines. Though the old barracks do not stretch for a full mile (coming in at just one third) they are still an impressive sight to see. The structure is currently unsafe and has sustained extensive damage from enduring bombing during WWII. Before it was destroyed, the building functioned as housing for many soldiers and officials that were stationed […]
Melbourne, New South Wales, Australia
The Old Melbourne Gaol is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, marking the darker side of the city’s history. It has stood in the heart of Melbourne since 1839 and has seen many hardened criminals pass through its doors, though not all departed the jail alive. Being the only jail in the Melbourne area, this jail was used to house an array of prisoners. These criminals ranged in age, gender, offense and innocence. Men, […]
Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland’s most recognizable and most haunted castles. This foreboding fortress towers high over Edinburgh from upon its rocky perch, known as Castle Rock. The land the castle exists upon has been occupied by humans since at least the Bronze Age, with the castle’s construction commencing later in the 12th century. Since Edinburgh Castle was such an important stronghold for ruling Scotland, the rival English and Scottish Monarchies have fought over […]
San Francisco, California, USA
Amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown San Francisco rests an important omen to the city’s past, having helped shape the artistic city that flourishes today. The Curran Theater was opened in 1922 and has sat within the city’s heart, providing entertainment to San Franciscans ever since. The exterior of the building is adorned with a colorful marquee that has become a recognizable icon within the city. Though the Curran is a beloved landmark, it […]
Malaysia’s 99 Door Mansion is an urban explorers dream! An intact gloriously constructed mansion that has been left to decay for decades. It remains surrounded by an overgrown plantation, securing the privacy of the ruin. Yet, many refuse to enter or even approach this abandoned mansion for its dark connections to the supernatural world. The 99 Door Mansion was built during the 1800s by the wealthy Ramsden family. On a chance, this family moved to […]
Annabelle is a haunted doll who has managed to gain international notoriety, striking fear into the hearts of many. She has been written about, spoken about and depicted in recent Hollywood horror films that have now solidified her reputation for being one of the most feared objects in the world. But what exactly makes Annabelle, an innocent appearing Raggedy Ann doll, so frightening? The answer to this is not so much the doll, yet what […]
Sitting in the vast, forgotten land of outback South Australia are traces left behind from a struggling community. Farina is a former farming and mining community turned ghost town, complete with a cemetery that details how harsh life in town must have been. The town of Farina dates back to 1878 when it was founded by farmers. The land was believed to be fertile since heavy rains had just passed through the region. This was […]
