10 Mysterious Beach Discoveries
Mysterious Beach Discoveries I’ve seen some strange things on beaches. This one time I saw a dog speaking English. But then I realised the dog was just yawning and his owner was talking to me. It’s fair to say I was disappointed. But forget talking dogs, if it’s even possible for you to do so. […]
10 Haunted Places In New Orleans
Louisiana is home to many unique legends. My personal favorite is the tale of the outlaw J Villa, a noble criminal some would say, but others would call her an insane cattle rustler. But some legends and tales from local lore are much darker than the story of a woman who illegally sold barrels full […]
10 Unsolved Ocean Mysteries
People think of space as the final frontier, but most of the world’s Oceans remain unexplored. It’s no wonder there are so many mysteries surrounding the oceans of planet earth. Some are natural phenomenon studied by scientists, while others are all about long lost pirate gold searched for by modern day treasure hunters. Here are […]
Xquic – Mayan Lord Of The Underworld
Xquic translated into the English language roughly means “Blood Maiden”. She is loosely associated with the moon but the Underworld is where she resides. Like other native American mythologies, Mayans believed in a deity who exorcised control over the Underworld. The Underworld The Mayan Underworld Is called Xibalba, which means “Place of Fear”. It’s called […]
Zipacna – Mayan Earth Demon
Who Is Zipacna Zipacna is a demonic god who the Mayans were always scared of. The Mayans believed in good gods and demons. Demons were usually evil and violent. They would cause harm to humans whenever met with the opportunity to do so. Mayan gods were not always good to humans, but could be depending […]
Yum Kaax – Lord Of The Jungle – Mayan Mythology
Yum Kaax is the Maya god of wild plants and is respected as a sort of protector of the animal kingdom. During winter, he protects the crops humans have spent the previous seasons growing and collecting, which they need to survive. He protects the plants while they grow – and protects wild animals until they […]
5 Haunted Places In Laredo – Haunted Texas
Laredo is the 10th biggest city in Texas by population. That may not sound like much but there are a lot of big cities in Texas, so it’s pretty good. Laredo was founded in 1755 while the area was still a Spanish colony, hence the name. It was a fairly boring place until the mid […]
10 Haunted Places In Spokane
Spokane is a medium-sized city just west of the rocky mountains in Washington. The city was named after the Spokane natives, who have traditionally called this area their home. It’s thought the Spokane have inhabited the area for at least 8 thousand years, so it’s a fitting name for a nearby city. Not much else […]
10 Haunted Places In San Bernardino
Named after a nearby valley, San Bernardino is one of California’s most desirable cities. But are there any haunted places in San Bernardino? Well, he valley has long been inhabited by native American cultures, who used to call it “Waaach”. American settlers flocked to the area around the 1850s. It was a slow development of […]
10 Haunted Places In Fort Wayne
Founded in 1794, Fort Wayne is built upon territory once fought over by several native cultures and between France and Great Britain. The land has seen much bloodshed. There is nothing unusual about that, especially in the new world. But there is something unusual about Fort Wayne. It’s not quite what it seems at first. […]
10 Haunted Places In Cincinnati
Founded in 1788, Cincinnati was the first major city built from scratch after the deceleration of independence. It soon became one of America’s main boomtowns, growing rapidly. Ohio became one of the sates in which slavery was outlawed so a significant portion of Cincinnati’s population were former slaves. Some of which escaped other states where […]
10 Haunted Places In Anchorage
Anchorage is called home by about 40 percent of Alaska’s population. That sounds like a big deal but the population of Alaska is only 740 thousand. Alaska’s climate is pretty extreme, Anchorage being a remote settlement surrounded by icy wilderness. This would make it a pretty romantic setting for a horror novel. But in real […]
10 Haunted Places In Anaheim
Anaheim is the largest city in California’s Orange county. The city was originally founded in 1857 by a huge group of 50 German families. That’s how it worked back then. People would travel west in huge groups to raise the chances of surviving it. We’re talking wild west style. Today it’s a big tourist pull […]
10 Haunted Places In Honolulu
Honolulu basically means “calm harbor” in English. It’s Hawaii’s largest city, and is one of America’s most unique. The city has been neglected by history up until the Pearl harbor surprise attack in 1941. Hawaii’s pre-American history was largely unrecorded so it’s hard to know when Honolulu was first settled, but it is thought to […]
10 Historic Encounters With Deadly Beasts
History is full of bizarre stories that can’t easily be explained. And the mother load of unexplainable tales are those involving alleged monsters. From a swamp dwelling lizard man, to a man-eating tree – here are 10 historic encounters with deadly beasts. Beast Of Gevaudan In 1764, a large wolf-like monster attacked and killed a […]
10 Unexplained Creatures Caught On Tape
After dozens of requests I just had to write this article. So I have compiled 10 clips that appear to show mysterious monsters. You can decide for yourself whether you think they are real or fake. Here are 10 unexplained creatures caught on tape. The Rake In this video a man hears strange noises on […]
10 Amazing Jainism Facts
From the fact that they don’t believe in God even though they are a religion, to the surprising amount of Jains worldwide. This is a list of 10 amazing Jainism facts. No god Jains have no god. Jains believe that there is no being that ever created the universe, or holds the power of […]
5 Best Methods For A Successful Astral Projection
Astral projection is when you force yourself to have an out of body experience live outside your physical body, you’re entering what’s known as the Astral Plane. Astral projection can be an amazing experience so I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the best methods for Astral Projection. The Rope Technique The first […]
5 Amazing Facts About Deism
From the belief that god is either dead or gone, to all the famous people you’ve heard of but never would imagine were deists. This is a list of 5 amazing facts about Deism. God is Dead Deism is one of the few religions that doesn’t believe in god in a conventional sense. Where […]
5 Lost Treasures You Can Still Find
For thousands of years people of all nations and ethnic groups have fantasied of finding hidden treasures that would take them from poverty to vast wealth. This has been the goal of many, from the tribal groups of central Asia to the emerging face of society in America’s old west, and even today. Modern treasure […]
Itzpapalotl – Aztec Warrior Goddess
Who is Itzpapalotl? In Aztec mythology, Itzpapalotl is the goddess of Tamoanchan (one of the many worlds in Aztec mythology). Legend tells that she was a magical doe deer with the strange ability to take on the form of a beautiful young woman in order to seduce and murder men. But somehow she managed to […]
Mictlantecuhtli – Aztec Lord Of Death
Who is he? In Aztec mythology, Mictlantecuhtli is lord of Mictlan. Mictlan is the lowest section of the underworld, where most souls are transported to after death – sacrificial victims would go to a different section. Those who died drowning didn’t even go to the underworld, but to a paradise world. There are nine levels […]
Mixcoatl – The Aztec God Of War
Who Is He? In Aztec mythology, Mixcoatl is the god of both war and hunting. He was strongly associated with the milky way galaxy for some reason. The Aztec didn’t really understand galaxies, so they just assigned a god to each of them. One months in the Aztec calendar was dedicated to Mixcoatl. During this […]
Iram of the Pillars Explained
The Quran is said to mention several lost cities; one of which is Iram of the pillars. Iram of the pillars is a thought by many to be an ancient lost city but some believe it to be a general area, or a kingdom. According to legend, the city was populated by the Ad people. […]
Tlaltecuhtli – Aztec God Of Earth
Who is she? In Aztec mythology, Tlaltecuhtli is the god of the Earth. The name Tlaltecuhtli literally means “Earth Lord”, and she is deserving of that name as she played a role in the creation of land. The name is masculine, but she is often referred to as a goddess and is usually depicted in […]
Xipe Totec – Aztec God Of Violence
Who is Xipe Totec? In Aztec mythology, xipe totec is the god of violence, disease, rebirth, and the spring. If pleased with the humans who worship him, he will remove his own skin. Removing his own skin (or flaying himself) blesses human settlements with good harvests. The skin removal is symbolic of 2 huge things […]
Xiuhtecuhtli – Aztec Lord Of Fire
Who is Xiuhtecuhtli? In Aztec mythology, Xiuhtecuhtli is the god of Volcanoes,fire, heat, and all light. He was one of the most important deities in Aztec worship – as fire was important to them, and all fire was created by Xiuhtecuhtli. As fire was vital to basic survival back then, worship of Xiuhtecuhtli was very […]
10 Haunted Castles In Ireland – Haunted Ireland
Haunted castles in Ireland? With some of the most romantic and chilling countryside in the world, Ireland is recognised for it’s rich culture and history. Through warfare, the Irish kings of the past were threatened by both their fellow Irishmen and foreign invaders. The most visible legacy of these threats are Ireland’s stunning castles and […]
10 Haunted Castles In England – Haunted England
Haunted Castles In England? England is a country rich in culture and history. It is a country forged through several thousand years of almost constant warfare. Warfare sometimes involved foreign invaders battling against the united English kingdom and sometimes just involved the English petty kingdoms like Mercia and the kingdom of Wessex. For a long […]
10 Haunted Castles In Germany – Haunted Germany
Haunted Castles In Germany? Only being unified in the 19th century, Germany contains many of Europe’s most historically important castles. Some of them are so beautiful that they put Walt Disney to shame – but even beautiful castles have dark pasts. Legend tells of many haunted castles in Germany, spread across the great German countryside […]
5 Haunted Castles In Romania – Haunted Romania
Almost entirely due to Dracula, Romania has long been associated with horror and darkness. Just the name Transylvania conjures up an image of romantic darkness. Deep valleys, beautiful mountains and a legacy of death. If any country is haunted, Romania is. And as castles are a highlight within Romania, this is a list of 5 […]
6 Haunted Places in Edinburgh – Haunted Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Britain’s oldest and most historically vital cities. So if anywhere is haunted, I’m sure Edinburgh is a good place to start. The first known human settlement in Edinburgh was dated at 8500 BC, and it has been an important theatre of history ever since. In 1650, the city was occupied by […]
10 Haunted Castles In Wales – Haunted Wales
Wales has a long and rich history featuring many tales of love, loss, and war. All the mansions and battlefields that have seen blood spilled. All the lakes and valleys said to be haunted. There are said to be dozens of haunted castles in Wales – a hangover from the bloody past all European countries […]
10 Haunted Places In Leeds – Haunted Leeds
Leeds is one of the most large and historic cities in the United Kingdom. It’s rich history is preserved with it’s many museums, but also in it’s legendary historical sites and buildings. You see, Leeds has come a long way over the years. In the medieval period, it was just a small market town. The […]
5 Supernatural Bermuda Triangle Mysteries
From five expert soldiers disappearing into thin air, to the world’s greatest sailor missing in an impossible situation. This is a list of 5 supernatural Bermuda Triangle mysteries. 5) Flight 19: Flight 19 is the most famous disappearance at the Bermuda triangle. It was a five man team, with it’s sixth member mysteriously unable […]
5 Most Haunted Places In America
From the famous Alcatraz prison, to the house of an axe murdering ghost. These are the most haunted places in America. 5) Alcatraz prison: This Island prison is known as one of the most haunted places in America. Even before the prison was built, native Americans believed it to be full of evil spirits. […]
5 most haunted places in Canada
From a ghost infested Hotel to an entire Island full of all kinds of supernatural beings including hags, ghosts, and spirits. This is a list of the most haunted places in Canada. 5) Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa: This hotel was founded by Charles Melville, but he never got a chance to see it open since […]
5 Most haunted places in Australia
From a jail haunted by dead criminals, to a lunatic asylum plagued by the spirit of a little girl. These are the most creepy and haunted places in Australia. 5) Boggo Road Jail: Ernest Austin faced the gallows for the murder of an 11 year old girl in 1913. He was the last ever man to […]