Mysteries

With the release of his updated take on the classic Gothic ghost story, The Shining, Stephen King implanted in the minds of readers the idea of the haunted

There are thousands of UFO, Big Foot or other cryptozoological sightings recorded around the world every year, and most of them can easily be proven as fakes or

Sadly to say, people disappear all the time, but some disappearances transcend usual tragedy to become enduring mysteries due to their circumstances. These are ten of the strangest examples.

No one is completely sure when mankind started believing in the existence of ghosts. It appears that many of concepts like the burials and funerals were early

Hospitals can be scary places. They’re sterile and often impersonal, and oh yeah, there are often people dying all around you. And let’s not even get into the fact that they’ve got morgues, too. No one likes to visit the hospital, and let’s not even get started on the terrifying concept of paying a visit to an insane asylum. But do you know what’s even scarier than a brand new, state of the art ho

As one of the best places in the world for partying, gambling and other vices, Las Vegas definitely lives up to its nickname of "Sin City." Vegas is full of huge hotel-casinos and tourist attractions visited by millions of people and where, if you believe in ghosts, many strange things can happen. Check out some stories about famous casinos in Vegas that are said to be haunted.

The great Christopher Columbus once claimed that a person who owned something made of gold actually possessed a substance which could help take souls to paradise. Since ancient times, gold was frequently given as a reward for great achievements and was known as a symbol of the divine, and a symbol of wealth and power. Various gold artifacts from the past are still a mystery to many researchers and

Every nation and culture has its own mythical creatures, some of which are benevolent and kind whereas others can be quite ferocious. We are all familiar with the creatures from Greek or Roman mythology who were annihilated by brave heroes. However, the mythology of Native American tribes is quite different and more horrific, especially when it comes to evil forces or creatures. Usually, those cre

Back in the past, as the sailing technology was gradually developing, many people set off to explore the seas and oceans for various purposes. Some wanted to discover and colonize new lands, others were trying to profit from trading with other nations. But, hidden in the shadows, there were some people whose only goal was to get rich by plundering and stealing at sea. Those nasty and merciless peo

Do you remember all those scary ghost stories from childhood? You're probably familiar with the most common urban legends, like Bloody Mary or the Slender Man. However, there are many legends and tales people around the world believe in that are not so well known. Still, in various places all around the planet, there are some pretty scary urban legends. Check out 7 of the creepiest and freakiest u