Just how weird is our weird world? Have we truly discovered all that’s left to discover? Well, according to some, a whole host of legendary creatures may be living right under our collective noses, so let’s dip our toe into the fabulous, farfetched world of cryptozoology and find out a little more about some of…
Tag: folklore
3 Pesky Poltergeists
Poltergeists are a great source of debate within the paranormal community. As discussed in Volume 2 of Dr Hawthorn’s Ghost Guide, one must be wary of hauntings consisting entirely of supposed poltergeist activity, as it is particularly easy to manipulate. However, there are still a handful of cases that can not be written off so…
3 Thoroughly Haunted Houses – UK Addition
Houses and ghosts go together like bread and butter. Like cheese and crackers. Like midnight ice cream and crushing existential dread. It’s no surprise that as long as we’ve lived in houses, we’ve haunted them – and why wouldn’t we? Houses are containers for people, and people are containers for a whole lot of energy…
3 Cases of (Supposed) Demonic Possession
As I mentioned in Vol. 2 of my handy, dandy Ghost Guide, I’m skeptical of labelling any case as “demonic”, but that doesn’t mean I don’t believe in the possibility of possession. As long as humanity has believed in an ethereal world, it has believed in possessions and one day, I will write for hours…
4 Famously Cursed Films
Whether it’s real life tragedy, or the stuff of legends, the concept of cursed movies has been around since the advent of the media itself. Is it a series of unconnected coincidence, or is there something darker afoot? Something demonic perhaps. Decide for yourself as we take a look at four frightening cursed movies. The…
4 Freaky Haunted Paintings
As you may or may not know, I am somewhat of a connoisseur of the arts. So I thought what better way to combine my great passion for the paranormal and discuss with you a collection of supposedly haunted paintings! I’m a genius, I know. So without further ado, let’s begin our guided tour of…
5 Curious Cursed Objects You May Not Have Heard Of
Who doesn’t love a good curse? Well, except those who fall victim to it, of course. I for one, have always been fascinated with curses, cursed objects and artefacts you probably shouldn’t touch, so I thought, why not pick a few of my favourites to share with you! By now, we know all about the…
A Brief History of Fairies
Present in one form or another across the spectrum of global folklore, you’d be forgiven for thinking these butterfly winged blighters belong solely to children’s literature and kitschy garden ornaments. Don’t be fooled by the charming exterior made popular in victorian illustrations, the Fay Folk are not to be trifled with. Let’s find out why….
Robert: The Haunted Doll of Key West
If you find yourself at a loose end in Key West, Florida, why not spend an afternoon in the East Martello Museum? Amongst the local art and history, you may find yourself drawn toward one peculiar exhibit – that of an almost child sized doll, named Robert. He sits in his glass case, holding his…
Lizzie Borden And The Fall River Axe Murders
Lizzie Borden took an axeand gave her mother forty whacks.When she saw what she had done,she gave her father forty-one. This dainty little skipping tune is familiar in playgrounds across the English speaking world. It was even heard echoing through my little Welsh schoolyard, back in the day. But what do we really know about…
The Hawthorn Files 