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.
ByElena
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?
ByElena
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.
ByElena
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.
ByElena
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’.
ByElena
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.
ByElena
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.
ByElena
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.
ByElena
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.
ByElena
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.
ByElena
Is there a world beside our own? A world that is hard for us to believe exists?
Thomas Theodor Merrylin may have had the proof. A naturalist and the son of a renowned 18th-century biologist, Merrylin was isolated since he was young and exhibited an incredible