The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England, is the ghost of Lady Dorothy Walpole. Unlike many other haunted tales, we have photo proof of Lady Dorothy’s ghost on the stairs of Raynham Hall, taken by Captain Hubert C….
The Ghost Bus of London
Some paranormal tales are more unbelievable than others. The Ghost Bus of London is one of those odd stories that may leave you scratching your head. Dating back to the 1930s, a red double-decker ghost bus would drive recklessly in…
The Legend of Franklin Connecticut’s Bloody Apple Tree
The Legend of the Bloody Apple Tree A legend is a tale that has been passed down, often by many generations, and is told as if it’s true even though it’s unauthenticated. Such is the case with the legend of…
Historic Poetry: Memory Haunted by Luther G. Riggs
One of my favorite things to do is peruse old newspapers. There’s such a wealth of fascinating tales in them, along with short stories and poetry. Today I stumbled across this hauntingly beautiful poem that I couldn’t help but share….
Pretty Poison: Aconite, Monkshood, Wolfsbane
Aconite goes by many names—Devil’s Helmet, Wolfsbane, Monkshood, blue rocket, woman’s bane, etc. To butcher a Shakespeare quote, “A poison by any other name would kill as quick.” Until the 20th century, aconite was the deadliest of poisons. Historical Case…
