Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC) is one of the strangest and most enduring mysteries in recorded history. The idea that a human body could burst into flames without any […]
The Van Meter Visitor: Iowa’s Forgotten Cryptid
In the quiet town of Van Meter, Iowa, something strange happened over the course of five nights in 1903. It was said to have wings like a bat, […]
The Curse of the Cairo, Illinois Ghost Town
Cairo, Illinois, sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, a location that should have made it one of the most prosperous cities in America. In […]
The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: Panic in a Midwest Town
In the late summer of 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois, became the center of one of the strangest mysteries in American folklore. Residents reported a shadowy […]
Robert Johnson: The Bluesman Who Made a Deal with the Devil
Few names in American music carry as much mystery as Robert Johnson. Born in 1911 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Johnson would go on to change the course of popular […]
The Witchcraft Trial of Elizabeth Francis: A Dark Chapter in English History
In 16th century England, the fear of witchcraft permeated society. One of the earliest and most infamous cases of this paranoia was the trial of Elizabeth Francis in […]
The 27 Club: The Tragic Legacy of Talent Lost Too Soon
The “27 Club” refers to a group of influential musicians, artists, and actors who tragically passed away at the age of 27. This phenomenon has sparked much speculation […]
Unveiling the Yasha: A Fierce Yokai of Japanese Folklore
Japanese folklore is rich with a variety of supernatural entities known as yokai. Among these fascinating beings is the Yasha, a creature rooted in ancient mythology and Buddhist […]