The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles is a historic building known for its controversial reputation and connections to unsettling events. Located at 640 S. Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, the Cecil Hotel was inaugurated in 1927 and, in the subsequent decades, gained notoriety for a series of disturbing and tragic incidents that occurred within its walls. Here are some highlights:
Roop Kund Lake
Roopkund Lake, also known as the “Lake of Skeletons” or “Skeleton Lake,” is situated in the Uttarakhand region of India, at an altitude of about 5,029 meters (16,500 feet) above sea level. It is located near the Roopkund Pass and the Garhwal Himalayan range. The lake is a meeting point of nature and mystery, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and snow-capped peaks.
By Benjamin Barker, The Killer Barber of Sweeney Todd
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.
By 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.
By 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’.
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
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