Mysteries

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

Billy Bob Thornton the actor from such films as Sling Blade and Monster’s Ball might seem a little rough around the edges or perhaps even a bit quirky at

Of all the urban legends and superstitions we encounter or hear about every day, the myths surrounding black cats are perhaps the most common, and almost everyone fears the day when a black cat could cross their path and bring them years of terrible luck. Black cats have had quite a bad reputation over the years, and they will forever remain a total paradox, so here are some really weird legends f

Ancient Egypt is perhaps best symbolized by the Pyramids along with the Great Sphinx, a magnificent yet incredibly mysterious statue and structure. Over the centuries, many have speculated about the Sphinx's real purpose, but very little has actually been discovered. The Sphinx is surrounded by questions and theories, so here are some of the most puzzling and intriguing mysteries about this magnif

Have you ever wondered why there are so many paranormal legends and strange, scary things people believe in? A lot of people believe in ghosts, demons and other evil occurrences, however, how can all that be real? Our world is quite rational, however, but there are many people who believe in the supernatural and claim that they've had paranormal encounters. Could it be possible that our minds are

UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters are a modern phenomenon that became popular around the world in the 1950s, and while they seem to occur daily these days, some strange events were witnessed throughout history, thousands of years before our time. Some extremely mysterious and eerie events were recorded and witnessed by many people in ancient times, and from today's point of view, these

A lot of people don't believe in curses at all, and it's definitely understandable because many stories and legends about curses seem far-fetched and made up. But curses have been around for a long time and have been documented by historians and researchers. If you keep an open mind, some events from ancient history could prove curses are actually real and here are a few really scary and bizarre s

Despite being more than a century old, the art of photography never ceases to yield results which spark the curiosity of thousands. Whether it’s the creepy

Traditional Japanese beliefs state that every human being has a soul called reikon. After death, the reikon exits the body and enters a state of purgatory,

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.