The Haunting of Maiden Tower and the Mysterious Lady’s Finger
As a beacon to guide ships safely to Drogheda port, the Maiden Tower at Mornington Beach bears its own histories. It is said that once a woman threw herself from […]
Casa Varela – The Haunted Terror House in Borraxeiros
For years the Varala family was haunted by mystic forces in their house in Borraxeiros. This poltergeist-like activity was thought to have been brought from South America on one of his travels and was slowly making them go mad in the Casa Varela.
The Demon House on Carrer dels Mirallers in Barcelona
One of the houses on Carrer dels Mirallers in Barcelona city is often called the Demon house because of the rumors about what went on inside the house. According to the legends, it was a place where some stray priests dabbled in the occult, exorcism and possible demonic arts.
The Dark Side of Christmas: La Befana – Italy’s Christmas Witch
On an eternal path to greet the baby Jesus, the Italian Christmas Witch, La Befana leaves candy for the children and a question to the grown ups: Who was she really, and could her origins be older than her own tradition perhaps?
The Dark Side of Christmas: The Terrifying Legend of Père Fouettard from Lorraine
One of the many evil helpers of St. Nicholas, coming during the Christmas season to punish children, we find the story about Père Fouettard, or Father Whipper from Lorraine.
The Dark Side of Christmas: The Legend of Frau Perchta
During the Christmas season, tales were told of Frau Perchta, who would visit people’s home and check if they had been good or bad. She would reward the good ones, but punish the bad ones by slicing their bellies open.
The Dark Side of Christmas: Hans Trapp — The Child Eating Scarecrow
The children of Alsace are often reminded to watch out for Hans Trapp, a cursed Baron now dressing as a scarecrow, waiting for passing by children. Today now also said to be one of Santa’s helpers, punishing the bad children.
The Dark Side of Christmas: The Haunting Legend of Krampus and Krampusnacht
By Santa’s side, you will sometimes find his evil companion, Krampus, finding children and punishing them if they have been bad. But who really is this monster, coming after you on Krampusnacht.
The Ghostly Gathering of Poland’s Kings in the Dragon’s Den on Christmas Eve
Deep under the Wawel Castle in Kraków, in the caves known as the Dragon’s Den, a royal gathering is said to happen every Christmas Eve. All former Kings that once ruled Poland come together in a ghostly reunion to discuss how their country is going.
The Ghost of Sir Geoffrey de Mandeville and His Headless Dog: A Christmas Haunting
A cruel and rebel knight is said to have cursed all of his properties he was robbed off. Now, it is said that the ghost of Sir Geoffrey de Mandeville is appearing on Christmas Eve together with his headless dogs on his former estates.
The Christmas Haunting of Roos Hall of the Headless Horseman
It is not Santa Claus with his reindeer sleigh that comes to Roos Hall for Christmas. According to legend, there is a headless horseman pulling a carriage that takes their annual visit for Christmas Eve.
The Mystery of the Haunted Vallecas Case and the Death of Estefania Gutierrez Lazaro
The Vallecas Case and the Death of Estefania Gutierrez Lazaro was a case that left the Madrid police puzzled and the case was left unsolved. Just before and after the death of their daughter the family experienced strange things happening that they believed happened because her interest in the occult and that Estefania might have been possessed.
The Haunting History of the Mick Lally Theatre in Galway
In Druid Lane in the old part of Galway, there once used to be a number of nunneries. After The Mick Lally Theatre moved into the street, reports started coming […]
The Killakee Dower House in Dublin
The Killakee Dower House in Dublin at the foot of the hill that would be known for its dark masses and hauntings, was for a long time affected by it. […]
The Ghostly Tales of Dublin’s Olympia Theatre
Behind the stage of the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, it is said that ghosts roam the dressing rooms and stages when the curtain is down. Staff have told us about […]
Wilton Castle and the Death Coach
Every year on a death anniversary, the Death Coach is said to pull up at Wilton Castle. The Haunted castle in Ireland is filled with ghosts in the fireplace, headless […]