Napoleon Bonaparte has been renowned for his military prowess for over two hundred years. Even for those not historically inclined, he has become imprinted upon the global consciousness to the degree that most people recognise his name. For his time, Napoleon was not overly superstitious. The folklore and ghost stories of his childhood in Corsica…
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.
Top 3 Weird Hoaxes
Some stories are unbelievable for a reason. Let’s explore three of the weirdest and most well known hoaxes that baffled the world. Mary Toft, The Rabbit Queen Mary Toft was a mostly ordinary lady from Godalming, Surry. Born in 1701, she lived a seemingly ordinary life until 1726, when she began to give birth to…
Seven Supposed Gates of Hell
From ancient times, certain locations of our material world have been viewed with fear and awe. Legend suggests these places will lead any foolhardy adventurer straight to Hell. Let’s explore some of these places from the safety of our own home. 1. Hellam Township and the Seven Gates of Hell With a name like Hellam,…
Christmas Folk Friends and Fiends
With December well and truly upon us, I think it’s time to introduce ourselves to some more wonderfully weird yuletide folk beasts. We’ve already discussed our wonderful friends, Krampus and the Yule Goat, in depth, so today, let’s dive in to three more of Europe’s most fabulous festive friends. Iceland’s Festive Family Iceland has some…
The Haunting of Summerwind Mansion
Near the Michigan-Wisconsin border sits the ruins of a long abandoned mansion. The house, once known as Lamont Mansion, had been vacant for decades before a mysterious fire gutted the place and left only the ruined shell behind, but its reputation as a paranormal hotspot lives on in urban legend and ghostlore. Let’s explore the…
Three Real Life Vampire Cases
Vampires may be one of our favourite movie monsters, but it’s easy to forget that tales of the undead roaming the night were once taken very seriously indeed. We’ve discussed the fascinating Highgate Vampire fiasco and the case of Countess Báthory (who was framed by the patriarchy – and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise)…
Halloween: Origins and Folklore
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With Halloween less than a week away, now is the perfect time to explore the frightening folklore and terrifying traditions that makes this wonderfully weird night the best one of the year. So grab hold of my October kite and call me Mr Moundshroud, we’re going on…
3 Fierce Phantom Black Dogs of Britain
Everyone knows dogs are man’s best friend, so it’s no surprise that tales of ghostly hounds are a staple of British Folklore. However, not all of these puppers are friendly, so they say. In fact, some of them are downright spooky. Although they vary from region to region, these supernatural hounds are described as huge,…
Another 3 Paranormal Photos – Fact or Fake?
The Hospital Demon First appearing on Reddit, this creepy image purportedly shows a demon dancing on the bed of a patient who, supposedly, died soon after. The image itself was allegedly taken by a nurse who was monitoring the patient’s room via CCTV. Hospitals can be real strange places and this image is certainly a…
3 More Creepy Cryptids
Happy October, fellow fiends! It’s the most magical time of year, where the pumpkins are ripe and the bats be beautiful. Of course, every day is halloween for some of us, and what better way to celebrate that by exploring some more of the worlds weirdest creatures, banished to the fringes of science! Don’t turn…
The Hawthorn Files 