The term “ghost town” first appeared in a newspaper article in 1894. Some attribute the word to the boom and bust of gold mining towns in California. The mere use of the word “ghost” tells me that even from the beginning of…
Preston the Halloween Ghost Dog
A creepy chill lingers over Nashville, Tennessee’s Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood, an eerie reminder of an unworldly inhabitant – the ghost of a Boxer named Preston. Woven within the fabric of local lore, a tale unfolds, of Preston’s spirit, ever watchful, ever…
Five Haunted Hotels to Visit This Year
Are you a thrill-seeker looking for your next haunted adventure? From chilling apparitions to unexplained noises, these five haunted hotels promise to deliver a spine-tingling experience. Get ready to explore the ghostly side of some of America’s most historic and…
The Haunting Spirit of Her Daughter Elm
An elm tree in Prospect Park in Brooklyn had a silver plaque that said, “Nellie.” It’s been said that Nellie Howard met an untimely end on a European tour in the late 1800s. While Nellie was ill, she remembered the…
Swan Myths and Folklore
Swans have long been a source of fascination, with their elegant shapes moving smoothly over calm waters. These beautiful birds are not just symbols of beauty and grace but also have significant roles in the folklore and myths of various…
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe: A Potential Link to Voting Fraud?
Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre, met an end as mysterious and chilling as his stories. On a gloomy day in October 1849, Poe vanished, only to be found in a dire state a few days later, uttering…
The Mystery of the Upcoming Eclipse and Its Connection to the Phoenix Rising
As we meander through the labyrinth of life, with its myriad twists and turns, nature occasionally pulls back the curtain, revealing the grandeur of its design. The April 8th, 2024, eclipse is one such marvel—a celestial symphony that promises to…
Leprechaun Folklore
Ah, leprechauns—the solitary tricksters of Irish folklore, clad in green, and known for their craftiness and their hidden pots of gold. The tales of these small, bearded men, often shoemakers by trade, stretch back into the mists of ancient Ireland,…
The Kehoe House
Nestled in the heart of Savannah, Georgia, the Kehoe House emerges as a beacon of history, architecture, and mystery. This enchanting Queen Anne Victorian mansion, built in 1892 for the iron foundry owner William Kehoe and his family, is not…
The Ghost of the Bellamy Bridge Bride
Deep in the heart of the Florida Panhandle, shrouded by the dense mists that rise from the Chipola River, lies a relic of the past that whispers tales of love, loss, and spooky hauntings. Bellamy Bridge, or what’s left of…
The Underground Morgue of Savannah
In the shadowed corners of Savannah’s past, there’s the tale of the Old Candler Hospital. This story, draped in mystery and whispers of the macabre, begins in the early 19th century.The Old Candler Hospital was the first hospital in Georgia….
The Eerie Legend of the Christmas Spider: A Spooky Twist on Holiday Folklore
The Christmas Spider story is about a poor family who finds their tree turned into gold and silver by a spider’s web. The spider brings them good luck and makes their Christmas magical. People in Eastern Europe put spider decorations on their trees because of this story, to bring good luck.
