On Dec. 4, 1872, an American ship called the Mary Celeste was found abandoned and floating in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was found to be perfectly intact, except for a lifeboat which appeared to have been boarded in an orderly fashion.
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The History of Samhain
In the modern day, Halloween is celebrated by those from many cultures and religious backgrounds. Halloween’s pagan origins, Samhain, has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Celts and those who celebrate today believe the veil between the living and the dead opened from October 31 to November 1.
New Podcast Episode: The Murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft
Twenty three years ago today, 36 year old Girly Chew Hossencofft was murdered by her estranged husband, Diazien Hossencofft, and his girlfriend, Linda Henning. Girly Chew met Diazien during one of several trips to the United States from her home country of Malaysia in the early 1990s. After immigrating to marry and start a new life with Hossencofft, Girly's life in America wasn't what she had anticipated.
Experiments that Inspired Stranger Things
The Netflix show Stranger Things draws inspiration form various forms of media, but did you know the show was based on two experiments? MKUltra, a confirmed declassified CIA experiment, and the Montauk Project both inspired the eighties-nostalgiafest, Sci-Fi tv show.
Why ‘Kindred Spirits’ is the Best Paranormal Investigation Show on Television Right Now
The simplicity, credibility, and authenticity of ‘Kindred Spirits’ is unmatched. While other investigative shows are still entertaining, there’s something special about this one.
The Haunted Cat Sanctuary of Roosevelt Island
Are you an animal lover who also happens to be intrigued by spooky abandoned buildings? If so, this is the purrfect place to visit.
New York City’s ‘House of Death’
With such a storied history, this Manhattan enclave is bound to have some haunts. The ‘House of Death’ is located at 14 West 10th Street. According to TimeOut, this unassuming brownstone ranks as the 4th most haunted house in America right after the infamous Lizzie Borden House. Built in 1856, the House of Death has been home to notable tenants, the most famous being Mark Twain.
A Haunting History Podcast Takes a Look at Famously Haunted Places
Take a trip around the world with the chilling history that revolves around the hauntings that will give you goosebumps.
L.A.’s Infamous Cecil Hotel Is Officially An Affordable Housing Complex
The historic Skid Row landmark, featured in the chilling Netflix true-crime docuseries, will house up to 600 low-income residents.
Easy Last-Minute Costume Ideas for Halloween
Many people (including me) are guilty of waiting until the last minute to choose their Halloween costumes. This can cause a number of problems, such as costumes being sold out, rushes of people in the same situation that you're in, and scrambling to think of an idea in the first place. Have no fear--here are some easy costumes that you can throw together to have a spooky fun Halloween!
New Podcast Episode: The Lesbian Vampire Killer
Back in 1989, the case of the Lesbian Vampire Killer took Australia by storm. There had been a random attack on an innocent victim in Brisbane one night in October, and a man lost his life in the name of drinking blood. When Tracey Wigginton and her accomplices went to trial, stories of vampirism, satanic panic, witches' covens and dark rituals were on everyone's lips.
New Podcast Episode: Ghost Hunters Debby and Mark Constantino
Mark and Debby Constantino were the superstars of the paranormal community until 2015 when they were killed in a double-murder suicide event that had friends and fans shook. It wasn't public knowledge prior to their deaths, but the pair had a tumultuous relationship.
The true story of the Cape Cod Vampire
The so-called "Golden Age of Serial Murder" lasted from 1970 to 1999. About 80% of all known serial killers operated during that period. Which makes Antone Charles Costa, usually known as Tony, ahead of his time: He killed at least two and probably eight women between 1966 and 1969. The circumstances of their deaths were strange, and fake news generated around his arrest made those circumstances seem even worse than they were. As a result he earned several colorful nicknames, like "Chop Chop" or "The Cape Cod Casanova." But the name that really stuck was most horrifying of all: "The Cape Cod Vampire."
American Horror Story season 10 is inspired by a disturbing true story
It's often said that the most disturbing horror stories are the ones based on real life, and that's absolutely true of American Horror Story as well. For all its absurdity, Ryan Murphy's flagship show has actually been inspired by more real events than you might think, including the Black Dahlia case in season one and season five's Hotel Cortez AKA the Cecil Hotel.
At a glance, season 10 seems stranger than most chapters of this show, but that doesn't mean Double Feature isn't also rooted in something real.
The bloody history behind the Staten Island Kreischer Mansion
Built in 1885, the Kreischer Mansion has a gruesome past connected to it.
It was originally built by a rich German brick manufacturer called Balthasar Kreischer on Arthur Kill Road in the Charleston neighborhood.
Many tenants of the home have experienced paranormal activity, unsurprisingly considering the home’s deadly past.
The story behind the Winchester Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House has captured the attention of true-crime and horror buffs for decades. The house is even the inspiration behind the 2018 film, “Winchester”. The movie tells a fictionalized version of the story behind the mysterious mansion.
The truth behind the Winchester Mystery House is far more interesting than any film or T.V. show will lead you to believe.
The Villisca Axe Murder House
Located in Villisca, Iowa, this quaint piece of real estate is home to a grisly family annihilation. Reports state that on June 10th of 1912, the subject broke into the home sometime after midnight and bludgeoned the family to death with an axe.
The aftermath of the murders spurred a years long investigation along with a hefty amount of litigations and trials.
Three Most Haunted Hotels in America: Check-In Available
After watching American Horror Story: Hotel, you start to wonder how many hotels have actually been haunted by paranormal entities. While doing some research, I stumbled upon some interesting, yet terrifying hotels that you can stay at.