Throughout history witches and witchcraft have fascinated humankind. They have, however, also induced fear, misunderstanding and been on the receiving end of some very dark events. In this article, we will explore 10 haunted places linked to actual, supposed, or accused witches and witchcraft. Our first location brings us to a lush forest just outside of Bucharest, Romania. Here, deep in the Baldu Forest lies a small, but mystical pond, appropriately named, the Witches’ Pond. […]
Pendle Hill sits proudly in Lancashire, England. Surrounded by green fields and often laced in a silk-like fog. The hill is not only beautiful but has a long history, which is equally interesting and haunting. Perhaps the most famed connection to Pendle Hill is that of the Pendle Witches. This story of real witches occurred during the early 1600s. Around this time rumors swirled about a family who lived on Pendle Hill. Stories of Devil […]
Salem, Massachusetts is an interesting place, synonymous with all things spooky. It is best known for the relatively short time period that its infamous Witch Trials ran for, yet has far more sinister and scary tales to tell. Below is a list of the most haunted places in Salem, which you can visit. A ghost tour of Salem is not complete without a visit to the Old Burying Point Cemetery. This cemetery sits on a […]
Salem, Massachusetts was a very different place back in 1692. It was a dominant shipping port on the East Coast and home to a large Puritan community. A stark contrast to the bustling tourist destination Salem has become today, yet one thing that remains consistent is the town’s fascination with witch craft. Salem is indeed best known for the hysteria that dominated it in 1692, resulting in the Witch Trials that were to cause the […]
