Urban Legends

In 1746, the Danish king officially banned telling stories of Gryla and the Yule Lads because it was considered too scary. Weird, isn’t it? Can you even imagine that a legend or folklore would be banned because the children were too terrified of it? So what made this legend so terrifying? Let’s find out. Christmas […]

In 1685, the Principality of Ansbach was terrorized by a wolf that was believed to be a werewolf possessed by a vengeful spirit. But what is the truth behind the legend? History is full of stories of man-eating beasts and shapeshifting killers. From the 14th to the 17th century, thousands of people were executed in Europe

This is the legend of Alexander “Sawney” Bean, often referred to as Scotland’s most infamous cannibal. You may be familiar with Wes Craven’s 1977 horror movie The Hills Have Eyes. It’s the story of a group of travelers who fall victim to a deranged and homicidal family of mutants in the Nevada desert. What you may not

A sinister legend called the Water Babies of Massacre Rocks, Idaho, lurks beneath the surface in the serene wilderness of Idaho, where the rugged landscapes whisper Tales of yore. This is the tale of the Water Babies, a story that casts a shadow over the state’s picturesque vistas and sends shivers down the spines of