Nashville, Tennessee, United States
The Historic Bell Witch Cave, nestled in a secluded area in Adams, Tennessee, holds a chilling tale that dates back to 1817. John Bell, along with his wife Lucy and their children, made the move to Tennessee in 1804, purchasing 320 acres of farmland along Red River. The summer of 1817 brought forth a series of inexplicable events for the Bell family, starting with sightings of peculiar animals lurking on their farm. Subsequently, eerie sounds […]
Nestled in the heart of Virginia City, Nevada, lies the infamous Old Washoe Club. The town itself flourished on the riches unearthed from successful silver mining ventures during the heyday of the old west. Originally established in 1862 and affectionately dubbed “The Millionaire’s Club” by affluent patrons, the Old Washoe Club became a haven for the elite Comstock gentlemen seeking lavish entertainment and exclusive camaraderie. However, tragedy struck in October 1875 when a devastating fire […]
The Missouri State Penitentiary is a place with a chilling and gruesome history, located in the state capital of Jefferson City, this abandoned penitentiary operated for nearly 168 years, during which time it was the site of the most unimaginable violence and horror. Over 2000 people died on site, and the prison was known for its torture and abuse by both inmates and guards. Inmates were isolated in solitary confinement cells for up to 17 […]
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. […]
Peru is an intriguing and picturesque country, rich in culture and history. It is known for its mountainous terrain and for hosting ancient cultures whose legacies live on through the ruins they once lived amongst. With so many historic places of interest, it would come as no surprise to learn that Peru holds a number of ghosts. Here are the most haunted places in Peru. The name of the first location on this list leaves […]
Perched high above the Andes in a Southern area of Peru sits a 15th-century citadel built by the ancient Incas. Machu Picchu, roughly translated to Old Mountain, is a truly incredible sight, unrivaled by any other surviving ruins of its time. Viewing the rugged, intensely green mountain tops from such an attitude is in itself remarkable, before even considering the plethora of stone buildings and temples left scattered by the Incas. Machu Picchu’s construction is […]
The la Recoleta Cemetery sits proudly within Buenos Aires. It is built as if it is a city within itself, with main walkways splitting off into smaller arterial paths that lead visitors around ‘city blocks’ lined with towering mausoleums. It was built in 1822 as the first official cemetery within Buenos Aires. Over the years the Recoleta Cemetery grew to massive proportions, containing over 6,000 graves, displayed in beautifully ornate tombs. Whilst the Recoleta Cemetery […]
In the small Argentinian town of Miramar, just outside Cordoba, rests the skeleton of a once luxurious hotel. Framed by the foaming Mar Chiquita Lagoon, stretching as far as the eye can see. The now abandoned and decaying Gran Hotel Viena has a strange and mysterious history, as well as many ghost stories, which have kept it open as a tourist attraction. The Gran Hotel Viena was built by a German family who had arrived […]