There are many different origin stories for Bloody Mary. This is one. She lived deep in the forest in a tiny cottage and sold herbal remedies for a living. Folks living in the town nearby called her Bloody Mary, and said she was a witch. None dared cross the old crone for fear that their... Continue Reading →
Samodiva – The Siren of Bulgarian Folklore
Samodiva - The Siren of Bulgarian Folklore
Village of the Damned: Dudleytown
Dudleytown is an abandoned settlement, located in a valley known as the Dark Entry Forest, in northwestern Connecticut in the United States, best known today as a ghost town. The misfortunes that have occurred in Dudleytown, starting in the 1700s, are so terrible and numerous that its nickname is “Village of the Damned.” The now... Continue Reading →
The Disappearance of Ambrose J. Small
Ambrose J. Small (January 11, 1866 – vanished December 2, 1919) was a Canadian theatre magnate, who owned theatres in several Ontario cities including the Grand Opera House in Toronto, the Grand Opera House in Kingston, and the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.On December 2, 1919, Ambrose disappeared and his body was never recovered. He... Continue Reading →
Hamilton’s Dark History – Burkholder Cemetery
This is the old Burkholder United Church on Mohawk road circa 1900. In October 1794, Jacob Burkholder, and his wife, Sophia de Roche arrived on Hamilton Mountain and were one of the first families to settle in the area. The cemetery is located on Mohawk Road in Hamilton. It was established on a portion of... Continue Reading →