Mysteries

If the enormous success of TV’s Lost proved anything, it’s that the general public loves a good mystery (if it proved anything else, it’s that in the

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

There are many stories and legends about strange things happening in mountains all around the world. A majestic and isolated quality makes mountains seem like the ideal place for weird and creepy things to happen, especially if they are located far away from civilization. Here are some scary and bizarre mysteries that happened in the mountains and were never explained or solved.

If you don't happen to believe in ghosts and other supernatural phenomena, sometimes a good story from a celebrity could change your mind. Over the years, many famous people have claimed that they have interacted with ghosts in various ways. Some stars were violently haunted and were terrified, while others have had some unexpectedly friendly, even life-changing experiences. Here are some bizarre

The world is full of beautiful cities with rich histories and wonderful sights that will take your breath away. However, you might not have known that some of the most beautiful cities in the world are also the most haunted. Filled with ghosts, vampires and other mysterious entities, these cities are some of the scariest places on our planet. If you are planning on visiting these six cities, you s

Everyone knows vampires, werewolves, and zombies. Those are so ingrained in popular culture at this point that they just aren’t particularly scary any more, for a variety of reasons. After all, it’s hard to be afraid of a monster that sparkles. But there are still a bunch of creatures out there you’ve probably never even heard of that you will be glad to realize don’t exist. That is, unless you li

It seems to be split more or less down the middle when you ask a group of people about whether they believe in ghosts. Even if you don’t believe such a thing is possible, there’s no denying that the very notion of ghosts is remarkably prevalent throughout modern culture. You’ve got television shows about hunting ghosts and, of course, movies like Ghostbusters about, well, busting ghosts.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to take the time to travel abroad to find macabre cemeteries, haunted castles, and other haunted...

This isn't a list about myths or folklore. These people are all relatively recent inventions, sometimes accidental, sometimes intentional hoaxes, and occasionally a public misconception. These are only ten examples of people who never existed.

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