In 1850 a man named Yankee Jim Robinson made his way to San Diego, California. Shortly after his arrival he was prosecuted for being a thief and hanged from the back of a wagon. Another man, Thomas Whaley, stood in the crowd to witness this execution. He later purchased the land on which the hanging occurred to build his family home and business, the Whaley House. Today, the Whaley house is the center of much of Old […]
San Francisco, California, USA
Peering through thick fog, overlooking the Pacific Ocean from a rocky perch sits the Moss Beach Distillery. A historical building that became an institution within Northern California during prohibition, the Moss Beach Distillery has stood proudly since 1927. Located in the sleepy town of Moss Beach just outside of Half Moon Bay and a short drive from San Francisco, the Moss Beach Distillery is a popular ocean side restaurant today. Towards the beginning of its […]
The Millennium Biltmore Hotel opened its doors for the first time in 1923. The luxurious destination was built to cater for Los Angeles’ high society, yet served many different purposes throughout its life time. The Millennium Biltmore Hotel hosted the Academy Awards from 1935 until the beginning of World War II, when it was repurposed as a facility to serve soldiers on leave with rest and recreation. The stunning hotel’s interior has also made appearances across […]
Nestled in the vast California wilderness, hugging Nevada’s border sits a forgotten piece of heritage. Once a booming piece of land, the former mining town of Bodie is now a crumbling and tilted shell of its old self. Bodie was founded in 1876 after gold was struck nearby and soon became a popular place for prospectors. The town grew rapidly to contain approximately 2,000 buildings and supporting up to 7,000 people by 1879. Bodie saw […]
Kapunda, South Australia, Australia
The small, former mining community of Kapunda is commonly referred to as the most haunted town in Australia. It holds what is likely to be South Australia’s best-known cemetery, which happens to be surrounded by some extremely sinister rhetoric. This cemetery was once overlooked by St. Johns Church and a Presbytery, built in 1854. The Presbytery became a school in 1869 and later a reformatory for young girls, who had committed minor criminal offenses, before closing […]
Stanley Park is a scenic, natural oasis within the urban jungle of Vancouver. The sprawling park covers 400 hectares and offers locals and tourists alike an escape to historic landmarks, beaches, hiking trails, wildlife and even Canada’s largest aquarium. While this sanctuary is known for its beauty and serenity, a darker side to Stanley Park exists. Below are three very haunted hotspots that lie unsuspectingly within Vancouver’s haunted Stanley Park. The Vancouver Rowing Club has proudly […]
The California coastline is dotted with many beacons of hope, protection and guidance. These lighthouses shine brightly despite the dark pasts they possess. Today, the state boasts almost 30 lighthouses that have stood the test of time and have many stories to tell, dating back to the 1850’s. Two of Northern California’s lighthouses have gained notoriety for their stories. Claimed to be some of the most haunted places in the United States, these are the haunted […]
Zak Bagans is well adept to the world of the paranormal. He is the host and executive producer of the Travel Channel’s hit television series Ghost Adventures, where he and a small team investigate the world’s most haunted locations. He’s also been a part of various other paranormal television series, written numerous books on the subject and is soon to release a documentary focussed on a well known demonic possession. Recently, Zak opened an attraction […]