Castles are places of mystery, magic and oftentimes of torture and death. Although castles are often romanticized, they are structures known to have endured dark times and intense events. Considering the history so many castles throughout the world have endured, it comes as no surprise to learn that many of them are haunted by their pasts. Let’s delve into the gruesome and scary tales of the 5 most haunted castles in the world. Corvin Castle […]
Charles Bridge is one of the most historic and beautiful sights in Prague. The stone bridge is not only practical for crossing the Vltava River, it has become a tourist hub with street performers, artists, stores and some of the most stunning sights in town. Construction of the bridge began in 1357 after the Judith Bridge was badly damaged by floods. The bridge wouldn’t be finished until the beginning of the 15th century and wasn’t […]
The Coal Mines are today no more than seaside ruins, offering a striking contrast to the rugged terrain that surrounds them. Yet, there is more than meets the eye to these crumbling ruins, they offer an insight into Australia’s brutal past of convict labor and are claimed by some to harbor ghosts. These were the first operational coal mines in Tasmania and they remained in service for more than 40 years. The settlement here utilized […]
Salem is a charming and historic town, known predominantly and made infamous for its past Witch Trials. Although those trials date back to the 1600s, they have certainly shaped Salem and continue to influence its image to this day. Visitors tend to flock to Salem to experience its spooky side and there’s no shortage of paranormal hot spots to choose from. One of the supposedly haunted buildings, that continues to draw crowds to town, is […]
Mexico City holds a building so sinister it has been completely painted black. This building is known as the La Moira House and it is thought by many to be the most haunted house in the entire country. Sitting in the San Miguel Capultepec area, this ominous house has amassed a serious amount of legends, which all seem fitting to the home’s spooky appearance. The most widely told paranormal story of La Moira House is […]
Pico House adds immense character to one of the most historic areas of old downtown Los Angeles. The beautifully dated building has sat upon North Main Street since 1870 when it was built. A very wealthy businessman, Don Pío Pico, was responsible for the erection of the building, having it constructed to act as one of the most exquisite upper-class hotels in Southern California. Pico House has survived through some incredibly turbulent times. The area […]
The Ye Olde Starre Inne is one of the most prominent drinking establishments in York, England. The bustling pub is also one of the oldest in town, being established back in 1644 and containing some areas, such as its cellar, which date back even further. This cellar boasts almost as much history, if not more, than the pub built above it. It dates back to the 10th century and was even used as a military […]
In a sleepy suburb of Denver, Colorado exists a derelict house with a sinister reputation. On a picturesque, quiet street sits this spooky house, shielded by a wire fence and bordered up windows. Built-in 1889, this former mansion was to be the home of William Riddick Whitehead, a man best known for being a surgeon who treated patients during the Crimean War. Following Whitehead’s death within the house in 1902, Governor James Peabody took up […]
