There is an island between the canals of Xochimico, near Mexico City. It is believed that the island is a land of the souls of children, gone before their time. Upon this isle, there are hundreds, possibly thousands of dolls, most collected somewhere between 1950 and 2001. The dolls are all in different states of … Continue reading Isla de las Muñecas

Have you ever seen the popular hit show American Horror Story? If so, you’ve probably seen the season that features a hotel with a bloody history. But did you know that the hotel was based off of the Cecil Hotel (now called “Stay On Main”) in Los Angeles? That’s right! And the hotel has just … Continue reading The Cecil Hotel

There are many accounts of strange incidents occurring when private tombs, such as the tomb of Ankhtifi, were broken into or discovered. In the year of 1699, a man by the name Lois Penicher wrote an account of a Polish traveler who brought two mummies onto his ship to transport them to a different location. … Continue reading The Curse of the Pharaohs

Russia is known for its freezing cold winters and its many mountains, so its no surprise that skiers are abundant in the icy country. However, not all skiers come back alive, and not all deaths can be explained. In 1959, nine hikers went up the Ural Mountains. None of them came down alive. To this … Continue reading Dyatlov Pass

Have you ever heard of a body farm? If not, you’re probably imagining a large stretch of land with corpses strewn across it, hoarded by some evil overlord. If you are, you’re not that far off! Although there is no evil overlord, a body farm is in fact, a large piece of land (sometimes several … Continue reading Body Farms

This tale takes place in the olden times - specifically, the early 1900’s. We will be discussing the interesting story of a man called Elmer McCurdy. Elmer McCurdy was born in Washington, Maine to 17-year-old Sadie McCurdy. His father was unknown, although some believe it to have been Sadie’s cousin, Charles Smith, of whose name … Continue reading The Tale of a Failed Robber