I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe in signs. Today, I came across the same idea twice. It was something I’d never quite considered before—the idea that in order to live a free and fulfilling, joyful life, you must not…
The Savannah Axe Murders (The Gribble House)
The Savannah Axe Murders If you’ve ever taken a tour in Savannah, you may have heard of the Savannah Axe murders of 1909. On December 10, 1909, three women were attacked and stuck with an axe. The crime occurred at…
Cockspur Island Lighthouse
Cockspur Island Lighthouse If you drive over the causeway from Savannah, Georgia to Tybee Island, you’ll notice a small lighthouse in the Savannah River. It captured my interest the first time I saw it. Often times, the lighthouse is inaccessible…
Black Cats Superstition and Folklore
History of Black Cats Superstition You may be familiar with black cats superstition. Throughout the centuries and numerous cultures, superstitions surrounding black cats have varied. Are black cats lucky or unlucky? Some believe crossing a black cat to be fortunate,…
Historic True Crime Case: Marie Lafarge
The story of Marie Lafarge reads like a gothic novel. A well-bred, attractive woman living in a mansion in the country, married to a man she doesn’t love, sounds like a tale we’d all like to read. And read, people did. Her…