Known as the legendary “demonic barber,” he killed his victims with a razor, later serving and selling them to customers in the form of meat pies.
The True Story of Delphine LaLaurie
The character portrayed by Kathy Bates in AHS Coven.
If on April 10, 1834, a fire hadn’t erupted at 1140 Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the sadistic and criminal nature of Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie might never have been uncovered.
Dracula Turns 125
That’s how 1,369 ‘vampires’ secured a spot in the Guinness World Records, gathering in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the publication of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’.
Peter Stubbe, the ‘Serial Killer’ Werewolf of Bedburg
Peter Stubbe, also known as Peter Stumpp, is one of the most infamous figures in European folklore, tied to a series of crimes considered one of the most famous cases of lycanthropy in the 16th century. His story is a combination of reality, myth, and superstition, often cited as an example of the collective psychosis that characterized Europe during the era of witch hunts.
The Gargoyles
Gargoyles can be found all over the world, from Asia to Greece, from England to the United States; they are one of the most interesting and fascinating sacred symbols because their intrinsic value is tied to a mystery that has persisted for over four thousand years.
Greyfriars Cemetery
In the historic center of Edinburgh stands Greyfriars Cemetery, built in 1561 near an old hospital.
Over the centuries, many famous figures have been buried there.
The Suicide Forest
Even before being labeled “The Suicide Forest,” this mysterious place was known as Jukai, meaning “Sea of Trees.”
It extends northwest of Mount Fuji, in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
The Mothman
Legends and ancient myths seem to draw power from our fears, gaining a vitality that transforms them into real events, devoid of any fantastical connotation.
Rosalia Lombardo – The Most Beautiful Mummy in the World
There is nothing more heartbreaking than the death of a child. Her name is Rosalia Lombardo, and she is considered the most beautiful mummy in the world.
Poveglia – The Haunted Italian Island
Much has been said and written about this island. It is said that the island was used as a lazaretto for plague sufferers, and the dead were burned and scattered on the island.