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…
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Bloody Mary: A Strange Phenomenon
The lights are off. The room is dark. You light a candle and stare into the mirror. “Bloody Mary,” you say, rather sure of yourself at first. “Bloody Mary,” you feel a chill in the air. Maybe a draft from under the door. The candle flickers. Still you stare into the mirror, shadows dancing across…
The 27 Club
It’s made up of world famous musicians, actors and other high-flying celebrities, but the infamous ’27 Club’ isn’t one you’d want to be part of. Members are said to include the like of Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse, but some have denied its existence all together, so let’s explore. What is the 27…
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…
The Ways Of The Werewolf: A Brief History of Lycanthropy
The shadow of the werwolf has haunted European folklore since the middle ages, but did you know that the concept of animalistic transformation is present across the globe? From second century Greece to modern day USA, let us explore a brief history of werewolves. A Historic Overview Some believe the very first written reference to…
Black Eyed Kids: An Internet Legend
Whether it’s innocent babbling about the “parents they had before” or the particularly macabre games they made you play in boarding school that sees you being accidentally waterboarded, kids are creepy. With no perception of consequence, context or the permanence of death, it’s no surprise their make-believe games leave you worried your sharing your…
Edward Mordrake: Chained Together For Life
Did You Hear The News About Edward? Edward was said to be a sensitive intellectual, given to the lofty ponderings that only a man of favourable birth has the time to ponder. He was also a man of unusual musical talent, with a beauty that could make angels weep. Despite Edward’s status, he lived in…
The Hawthorn Files 