Fredriksten Fortress and the White Lady of Halden
The Swedish border town of Norway, Fredriksten Fortress, has seen more bloodshed than many other places. But who is the White Lady who is said to haunt it, gliding around the clock tower at night? High above the town of
Is my brain wired so that I will never see a ghost? A psychologist who deals with three factors that escalate the likelihood of paranormal phenomena
Around 1 in 5 Americans claim to have seen a ghost. I'm not one of them and probably never will be. I blame my brain for this. Let me explain. No one can say for sure that ghosts exist, but
Room 407 and the Gentle Spirit of Fleischer's Hotel
As the first hostess of a hotel in Voss, Norway, the ghost of Magdalena from the historic and majestic Fleischier's Hotel is said to reside in room 407. Fleischer's Hotel stands proudly on the lake in Voss, a wonderful wooden
Hotel Utne and the watchful spirit of “Mor Utne”
Mother Utne is said to still be in business from one of Norway's oldest hotels, in the tranquil Hardangerfjord. After 70 years at the Utne, the hotel's management says she's still in charge. On the tranquil shore of the Hardangerfjord
Brogans Bar: A secret passage to the past
It is said to house both stacks of Guinness, and Brogan's Bar in Dublin is also home to several ghosts. Guests and staff have long been talking about strange things happening in the pub after the last call. On a
The watchful spirits of the Bårdshaug manor
An senior manor house in Bårdshaug, Norway is said to be haunted by mysterious women who sometimes appear in the house, which is now a hotel. Who are these female spirits and what do they want? It is often said
Sennentuntschi: The terrifying Swiss legend of the shepherd's doll comes to life
One of the terrible creatures of the Alps is the seemingly innocent Sennentuntschi doll. Being created by male shepherds in the mountains, she must endure their abuse and exploitation until she comes to life and comes for revenge. Deep in
Bull and Castle Pub: The Melancholy Ghost by James Clarence Mangan
His former childhood home, now the Bull and Castle Pub in Dublin, is said to be haunted by the ghost of melancholy writer James Clarence Mangan. On the corner of Lord Edward Street, opposite Christ Church Cathedral, is the Bull
Siri Hustvedt's touching memoir about the loss of her husband Paul Auster will make you cry
“What exactly is a self without others?” This question comes halfway through Siri Hustvedt's extraordinary up-to-date memoir on grief. Ghost stories. In my opinion, this drives the entire book. Ghost Stories reflects on Hustvedt's life with her husband Paul Auster,