The Death of Catrine da Costa The remains of Swedish sex worker Catrine da Costa (born Catrine Beatrice Bäckström) were found in Solna, north of Stockholm, in the late summer of 1984. Catrine had been dismembered and parts of her body, in plastic bags, were found one kilometer apart on July 18 and August 8,... Continue Reading →
Hamilton’s Dark History – Lover’s Leap
Albion Falls is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Hamilton and for good reason. This magnificent waterfall is a very popular spot, even though many don’t know there is a darker history to it. From the top of the falls, you’ll see a trail which leads off to the right. If you follow... Continue Reading →
Evelyn Dick – A Chapter in Hamilton’s Dark History
The Story of Evelyn Dick
The Legend Of The Screaming Tunnel
The Screaming Tunnel - Niagara Falls, Ontario The Screaming Tunnel, situated near Niagara Falls, Ontario, is no ordinary passageway. This eerie 125-foot-long tunnel was constructed in the early 1800s. It primarily served as a drainage tunnel for the Grand Trunk Railway. Back in the day, it served as a pathway for farmers. Livestock and equipment... Continue Reading →
The Legend of Igopogo: Lake Simcoe’s Mysterious Monster
Igopogo is a lake monster rumored to dwell in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is also known as Kempenfelt Kelly, Beaverton Bessie, and Simcoe Kelly. It was named in imitation of the Ogopogo and also inspired by the 1952 comic book I Go Pogo. Igopogo is described as a gray seal-like animal with a dog-... Continue Reading →
1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Mexico
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has called it ”the most important archaeological finding of the last decade” The newly discovered Tomb 10 in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, Mexico Photo: Gerardo Peña, courtesy INAH Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, described a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb as “the most important archaeological finding of the last decade.” It was recently found... Continue Reading →
Champ: The Mystery of Lake Champlain’s Elusive Creature
The Lake Champlain Monster is the name given to a reputed lake monster living in Lake Champlain. It is regularly referred to as "Champ" or "Champy". The lake is a natural freshwater lake in North America and partially situated across the US-Canada border in the Canadian province of Quebec and across the Vermont-New York border.... Continue Reading →
Effective Banishing Spells for Clearing Negative Energy
A banishing spell is a ritual used to remove unwanted energy, harmful people, toxic habits, or negative spirits from your life.
Exploring the Myth of Kappa: Japan’s Water Yokai
Drawing of Kappa (1836) – Artist Unknown In Japanese folklore, the Kappa is a water monster that is considered to be one of the three major Yokai. Yokai are a class of supernatural entities and spirits and can be a vast range of beings, including shapeshifters, ghosts, demons, and tricksters They can be mischievous, helpful,... Continue Reading →
Lyddie Shears – Witch of Winterslow
Lyddie was a 19th-century figure from the village of Winterslow in Wiltshire, England. According to local lore, Lyddie was a powerful witch who lived in Bentley Wood. While many make her out to be a legend or story, archival records from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre confirm she was part of a local family... Continue Reading →