How a 15th Century Book Fueled the Salem Witch Trials
Theories about the causes of the Salem witch trials include hallucinogenic mushrooms, mental disorders, and economic pressures. However, a fresh scientific one test could identify the true cause of the infamous events in Massachusetts that over 300 years ago resulted
Corney: The spirit of Dublin with a sense of humor
A pretty house in Dublin was for a time haunted by a notorious prankster named Corney. And although the family tried many ways to get rid of the ghost, it refused to leave and tormented the family until they left.
Poltergeist in Carrer Francisco Giner No. 43
In 1935, at Carrer Francisco Giner No. 43 in Barcelona, the entire building experienced what was considered poltergeist activity. Throughout the week they endured hauntings that no one, not even the authorities, could explain. Have you ever heard of a
The story of the stolen amber room
On a frosty winter night in 1941, Nazi soldiers entered the great halls of Catherine Palace near Leningrad, Russia, and laid their hands on the treasure that was once referred to as the “eighth wonder of the world.” In just
The future of humanity in space and science
Yesterday, at the end of a podcast interview with teenage host Ayush Prakash, he asked, “What is your advice to young Gen Zers?” My advice was basic. It is natural to complain about the past because history is full of
The engaging mystery of the Enniscorthy poltergeist
In the early 1900s, a group of tenants experienced something so disturbing that they believed it must be paranormal. Even when journalists came to investigate what might be behind the Enniscorthy Poltergeist, no answer was found. In the summer of
Three secrets of the universe that science will never discover
In an era in which science has unlocked many of the mysteries of the cosmos – from the structure of DNA to the enormity of black holes – several questions remain that may forever defy explanation. These mysteries strike at
The Haunted House of the Seven Chimneys
The House of the Seven Chimneys, or La Casa de las Siete Chimeneas, is one of the most renowned haunted houses in Madrid. It is believed to be haunted by a woman who can be seen floating above the property's
Scientists solve the mystery of a demon dog in East Anglia
Over thousands of years, people have created countless legends about amazing, mythical creatures. One of the most terrifying is Black Shuck, a huge black dog with “infernal” red, saucer-like eyes that is said to roam the East of England. Now