Port Arthur is one of the most important historic sites within Tasmania and the whole of Australia. Although it was a place that provided fundamental building blocks for modern-day Tasmania, it also incurred a dark history in the making. Many believe the site’s dark past to have resulted in an array of hauntings and ghosts. Towards the end of the 1700s, Britain was unable to continue sending its convicts to the Americas and Australia became […]
Mexico’s National Archive is today held in a building that has such a fierce reputation, the locals refer to it as the Black Palace. The Palacio De Lecumberri continues to stand tall in its foreboding glory as a notoriously recognizable landmark and now an important government building. This location earned its reputation long before it held important pieces of Mexico‘s history, having formerly functioned as one of the most formidable prisons in the country. 1900 […]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
On the outskirts of Brisbane lies the sprawling Nudgee Cemetery, which dates back to 1867. Modern graves meet aging tombstones, each representing people from Queensland’s past and each having a story to tell. This cemetery was the first of its kind in Brisbane, being the original Catholic burial ground and growing to be the largest in the area. The cemetery continues to hold many people who were noteworthy and important in the Queensland region, yet […]
The Feroz Shah Kotla is located in the heart of Delhi, India. Despite dating back to the 1300s this site is quite well preserved and still a popular place to visit. The Kotla was an important fortress in its heyday, containing several buildings of historical and religious significance. The ruins left behind from this epic citadel now have importance to the locals who believe that entities, known as Djinns, dwell there. These beings are better […]
York Minster is undoubtedly one of the proudest buildings in York. The stunning church seen today has endured a long and turbulent past, having been rebuilt several times after the first church structure was erected on the site sometime in the 600s. Although its appearance and grandiosity have changed over the years, the York Minster remains a place of great historical and religious significance within England. This being said, the magnificent York Minster also has […]
Many people consider Baguio’s Teacher’s Camp to be one of the most haunted places in the Philippines. This is an interesting claim as the purpose of this location seems greatly disconnected from anything remotely spooky. Teacher’s Camp is today a place where religious retreats, sporting events and gatherings for educational lectures assemble. The camp provides affordable accommodation for those who attend these events and has done so since 1908, when the camp was opened as […]
Bogota is claimed by many people to be one of the most haunted cities in Colombia. It has a colorful, albeit dark past and is extremely old. Many of the buildings and areas around the city have stories to tell that relate largely to the paranormal. Let’s explore where you can find the most haunted places in Bogota, Colombia. To kick this list we have the Calle Del Fantasma or the Street of the Ghosts. […]
Although it appears foreboding, the Dakota Building is an iconic landmark that has become one of the most sought after private residences in New York City. The Dakota Apartments were constructed between 1880 and 1884. Having strikingly beautiful architecture and a prime Manhattan location, the building holds a prestigious position and has attracted many notable residents from musicians, actors, sports stars and countless other individuals who are not strangers to the spotlight. Perhaps the most […]