Salem witch trials started in the spring of 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, after two girls accused women of being witches. Soon fear, paranoia, and hysteria snowballed into a societal nightmare with the citizens going on a witch hunt. Many were brought before judges and sentenced to death with little to no evidence against them, except […]
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While North America may not have a long history of mythologies compared to other cultures, each state has its own folklore legends, mythical creatures, monsters, and cryptids that have captivated generations. Every area of the world has its own stories passed down through the ages, twisted by decades of retelling and reimagining. Related Articles:- Here are 25 most famous
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Superstitions, myths and customs concerning mirrors cultures date back hundreds of years from all over the globe which share beliefs about the powers of mirrors. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Most of us are familiar with this famous line from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Related article:-Â 10 scariest
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Do you believe in reincarnation? Well, this incredible reincarnation case of Pollock twins would definitely make you believe. Reincarnation is the concept that a soul could be reborn into a new life. This theory has always been debated for its origin, questioned its truth. Reincarnation, or rebirth, or in Ancient Greek-inspired texts metempsychosis, is a
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In 1981, a historic Joshua Ward house in Salem, Massachusetts, was acquired and turned into offices. During that same year Christmas, a Polaroid taken in the house caught something bizarre and frightening. Was a dead witch captured in this photograph? Located in the infamous Salem, Massachusetts, the Joshua Ward House has a dark past connected
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Alright, I know you aren’t aware of Hans Trapp. Although many people are familiar with the darker side of Christmas and legends such as those of Krampus and Gryla. Where Krampus is the half-goat, half-demon creature from Central European folklore who punishes misbehaving children, Gryla is an Icelandic witch who devours them. But there’s also
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The facts and figures in Norse mythology includes great number of mythical creatures, giants, and deities. Norse mythology or Scandinavian mythology is a belief system belonging to the North Germanic people upheld during the Viking age. Norse mythology is a body of myths consisting of tales of various beings, deities, and heroes and revolves around
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Picture a mansion with 160 rooms, 10,000 panes of glass, 17 chimneys, 47 fireplaces, two basements, three elevators, doors that lead to nowhere. And then you have the stairs that lead to nowhere and even a wardrobe that opens into 30 extra rooms. Phew! While it may sound like something out of a strange fantasy
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In 1355, King Pedro of Portugal crowned Inês de Castro as the ‘dead’ queen, making her the only queen in the nation’s history to be crowned posthumously. A macabre love story and their secret marriage between Inês de Castro and Dom Pedro of Portugal ranks as one of the most disastrous royal weddings in history.
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Many of us grew up with fears of home intruders and prowlers, making sure to keep our doors locked and shades closed. But what if someone didn’t even have to enter your home to harm you? In 1944, police in the small town of Mattoon, Illinois were inundated with reports of a maniac using toxic
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