Aguscello Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
Aguscello Children’s Psychiatric Hospital We are in Aguscello, a small hamlet with just over 500 inhabitants in the province of Ferrara (Italy)
Horror Tales
Horror Tales is the column dedicated to exploring legends, haunted locations, and all things eerie in the world. In this section, we’ll take you on a captivating journey through ghost stories, spectral myths, and chilling places that provoke shivers. We’ll delve into urban legends and popular beliefs that have spanned centuries, uncovering the most unsettling tales and the spookiest spots that continue to capture collective imagination. Join us for an adventure into the darkest and most mysterious aspects of reality, where the supernatural intertwines with the everyday.
The Megalodon
The Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon) is one of the largest sharks that ever lived on Earth. This gigantic shark, which swam the oceans during the Cenozoic (about 23-3.6 million years ago), was between 15 and 18 meters long, although some studies suggest it could have reached even greater sizes, up to 20 meters.
Tebori Technique
I have never been a huge fan of tattoos; I’ve always admired them on other people’s bodies as true works of art created by anonymous artists.
But the question that naturally arose is: what is the origin of this fantastic art?
The Myth of the Kraken
The myth of the Kraken is one of the most fascinating and mysterious in marine folklore, a tale that has captured the imagination of generations and continues to inspire stories, films, and artworks. But what is behind this myth? Let’s explore the origins, interpretations, and cultural impact of this legendary creature.
The Russian Sleep Experiment
When a human becomes a guinea pig, one of the most fascinating and disturbing creepypastas of the web is born.
In the late 1940s, some Russian scientists kept five men awake for two weeks using an experimental stimulant gas.
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.
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.
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’.
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.