This macabre torture device is linked to the Greek tyrant Phalaris, who ruled the city of Agrigento in Sicily in the 6th century BC. The story of the Bull of Phalaris is a tale of human cruelty and how power can be distorted for wicked purposes.
The Mystery of the Joyita.
La Joyita è una barca di pesca che è diventata famosa per la sua misteriosa scomparsa.
By Edward Mordrake, the man with two faces
Edward Mordrake, the man with two faces, is a legendary figure described as an English nobleman from the 19th century with a disturbing peculiarity: he possessed a “demonic face” on the back of his head, with functioning eyes and mouth, but incapable of emitting sounds.
By Bhangarh: The Haunted City Steeped in Mystery and Superstition
Bhangarh, una remota città situata nello stato del Rajasthan, in India, è avvolta in una coltre di mistero e oscurità. Conosciuta come una delle città più stregate dell’India, Bhangarh è rinomata per le sue leggende di maledizioni, stregoneria e avvistamenti paranormali.
By The Mystery of the Loveland Frogman, the Ohio Frog Man.
Questo enigmatico essere anfibio, anche se spesso liquidato come mero folklore, ha lasciato un segno indelebile nell’immaginazione di coloro che osano avventurarsi nel mondo dell’inspiegabile. La storia della Rana di Loveland risale ai primi anni ’50, quando una serie di incontri singolari portarono questa creatura alla ribalta. Loveland, una pittoresca cittadina lungo le rive del fiume Little Miami in Ohio
By The Castle of the Rout.
“The Castle of the Rout is reputed to be the most haunted castle in the entire peninsula.”
By Yotsuya Kaidan The Eerie Japanese Legend of Love and Vengeance
Japan is rich in traditions, myths, and legends, and among the darkest and most captivating stories stands out the legend of Yotsuya Kaidan. Rooted deeply in Japanese culture, it has become a classic of horror genre and a fundamental work of kabuki theater. Let’s explore the details of this eerie legend.
By The Skeleton Dance
When Walt Disney introduced the world to the first animated cartoon with synchronized sound, Steamboat Willie (1928), he knew it was just the beginning of a series of innovative cartoons he could produce. The success of Mickey Mouse brought more ideas to the studio to stay relevant, and one of those ideas was the Silly Symphonies cartoons. It all started as an idea for a short film: a test to see how it would fare in theaters. The very first Silly Symphony was The Skeleton Dance in August 1929.
By The Essex Tragedy
The Essex tragedy is a well-known historical event that occurred in 1819 and involved a whaling ship named Essex. This tragic incident became famous because it inspired the novel “Moby-Dick” written by Herman Melville.
By When Ghosts Cry – The Legend of Azzurrina
The legend of Azzurrina is one of the most fascinating and mysterious stories in Italian folklore. Originating from Emilia-Romagna, this tale has captured the attention of curious minds, historians, and paranormal investigators for centuries. At the heart of the legend is Montebello Castle, located in the municipality of Poggio Torriana, near Rimini.
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