Just about every culture has its own version of bogeyman folklore – a creature said to hunt naughty children, or at least that’s what their parents say. Let’s explore three of the creepiest creatures used to scare children into being good. Bloodybones and Rawhead – UK Bloodybones first appeared in writing around 1548 with its…
Category: Cryptids and Folklore
Lets burrow deep into the muddy tunnels of legend and discover manner of weird and wonderful beasties, both corporeal and incorporeal. From the Fae Folk of old to the famous friends we all know and love.
Three More Unusual Animal Ghosts
You seemed to enjoy our last foray into the world of animal ghosts, so here’s three more spooky stories to send a tingle up your spine! The Phantom Chicken of Highgate Yes, you read that right. Pond Square in Highgate is said to be haunted by a phantom chicken. The story goes that Sir Francis…
Three Devilish Doppelgängers
The concept of an “identical stranger” is nothing new. It’s been the basis of media and art projects for centuries, but there are tales the world over that give these stories a darker twist. Sometimes seen as a harbinger of doom or calamity, let’s explore three of the weirdest tales of ghostly doubles. Abraham Lincoln…
Three Of The UK’s Most Haunted Pubs
A good ol’ pub is an important part of the British cultural experience, a gathering place for friends and family, and the hub of any community. It’s no wonder so many boast a haunted reputation. Let’s explore three of the UK’s most famous haunted pubs. The Jamaica Inn, Cornwall Built in 1750, The Jamaica Inn…
Three Horribly Haunted Bridges You May Not Have Heard Of
What is it about bridges and ghosts? It seems every area has its own spooky bridge with its ow spooky legend. We’ve already covered The Goatman and Bunnyman Bridges – two of the most famous bridge-related urban legends – so let’s explore three more horribly haunted bridges you may not have heard of. Hell’s Bridge,…
Three Terrifying Haunted Churches
Be it the cold stone facades or the threat of eternal damnation, some churches are just as creepy as they are peaceful. Let’s explore three of the most terrifying haunted churches the UK has to offer. Church of Christ the Consoler, Newby, North Yorkshire, England This pretty Victorian Gothic Revival church was founded in 1870,…
Delightful Death Deities From Around The World
Two things in this world are for certain – death and taxes. Let’s explore the most interesting of the two and take a trip through mythology to discover some of the coolest, cruelest and creepiest tax deities of the ancient world! Only joking, let’s talk about death! Egyptian: Anubis, Osiris and Ammit There are actually…
Three Creepy Celtic Fairies
Fairies make up a big ol’ part of world folklore, but their belief is particularly prevalent in Celtic mythology. Let’s explore three creepy, scary fairies said to haunt UK folklore. The Banshee Ah yes, the famous Banshee. Perhaps one of the most widely known fae folk, the banshee – roughly translated from Old Irish as…
Yet More Creepy Curses
Let’s explore another three creepy curses from all over this weird world of ours! King Casimir’s Curse In 1492, Grans Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland, Casimir IV Jagiellon, died and was interred in a red marble tomb within Wawel Cathedral, Krakow, Poland. This was all well and good, until 1973, when the tomb…
Yet More Unexplained Photos – Fact or Fake?
It’s that time again! Let’s examine three more paranormal photos and play another round of Fact or Fake! The Hessdalen Lights This infamous light phenomenon has been vexing the Norwegian valley of Hessdalen since at least the 1930s, when the first reports emerged. They appear at night and by day and can hang around from…
The Hawthorn Files 