Jeffrey Dahmer's 'Haunting' Presence In The Halls Of Ohio State's Morrill Tower
Jeffrey Dahmer doesn't just live on in the popular consciousness He is also rumored to "live on" in a building at The Ohio State University.
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Why Ghost Stories Were Once Popular At Christmastime
Celebrating the idea of the supernatural is something traditionally reserved for Halloween, but here's why ghost stories were once popular at Christmastime.
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The Haunting Origin Story Behind Japan's Rabbit Island
Located near Takehara, Japan, Okunoshima is a small island that is home to 900 wild rabbits. Here's the haunting origin story behind the island.
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The Origin Of Haunted Houses Is Older Than You Think
There are those among us who not only enjoy a good scare, but will actually pay money for the privilege. Enter the entertainment phenomenon of haunted houses.
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One Grave's Chilling Addition Brought Archaeologists To A Supernatural Conclusion
The study of human society's past is rarely something that's cut and dried, written for once and all. Discoveries urge us to re-evaluate our assumptions.
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The History Of The Haunting Tune Played As The Queen's Coffin Left St. Giles
The history of the haunting tune played as the queen's coffin left St. Giles goes back to the 16th century.
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Why Ana De Armas Believes Marilyn Monroe's Ghost Haunted Her
There's no question but that in one sense, the spirit of the late Marilyn Monroe lives on. According to an actress playing Monroe, it's literally true.
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What We Know About The Real Life Ghost Ships That Are Sailing The World Without Crews
"Pirates of the Caribbean" movies aside, the high seas really do offer a huge array of eerie mysteries, including the presence of ships adrift without a crew.
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What Did People In Ancient Greece Believe About Ghosts?
Most people are at least a little familiar with heroes and monsters from Greek mythology, but ancient Greek beliefs about ghosts aren't as widely known.
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The Real Meaning Behind (Ghost) Riders In The Sky
Johnny Cash's recording of "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" may be the most well-known version of that particular song. What is the story behind it?
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What Did Ancient Mesopotamians Believe About Ghosts?
The spirits of dead folks were apparently quite the force in Mesopotamia. Here's what the ancient Mesopotamians believed about ghosts.
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The Haunting Ghost Story Of Olimpia Maidalchini
Olimpia Maidalchini was the sister-in-law of Pope Innocent X, who actually had more political power than the pope himself. This is her haunting ghost story.
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Operation Wandering Soul: The Terrifying Ghost Tapes Of The Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, one tactic the U.S. military tried was to turn a Vietnamese folktale into a weapon of fear, with the central theme of it being ghosts.
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The Spanish Ghost Village That Just Reappeared After 30 Years
The town of Aceredo, Spain, was flooded in 1992 to create a reservoir. When water levels dip below average, the ghost village can be seen and visited once more.
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What Did Ancient Egyptians Believe About Ghosts?
Some of the aspects of ancient Egyptian ghosts could seem very familiar even thousands of years later. Here's what the ancient Egyptians believed about ghosts.
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Here's Why People Think The Chelsea Hotel Is Haunted
Come the spooky season around Halloween, ghost stories are told and re-told, adding to the flavor of autumn. Some places offer ghost stories all year 'round.
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The Long History Of Ghost Weddings In China, Explained
Some in China still practice the ritual of marrying the dead. Here is the long history of ghost weddings.
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The Most Terrifying Japanese Yokai
These terrifying Japanese yokai are scary enough to strike fear into anyone's heart.
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Inside The Cathedral Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In Texas
Many pivotal points in North American history have occurred in Texas; nowhere more so, perhaps, than in the central part of the state, near San Antonio.
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These Are The Most Haunted Places In Every State
Here is a look at some of the many hospitals, hotels, and asylums full to bursting with grim, grinning ghosts in each of America's 50 states.
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What Did Ancient Romans Believe About Ghosts?
Ancient Romans held a diverse array of beliefs that point to a complicated view of ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife. So what exactly did they believe?
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The Haunted History Of Errol Flynn's Home
Errol Flynn was a notorious, swashbuckling Hollywood playboy. And, his house was host to a level of debauchery that allegedly left behind a haunted legacy.
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This West Virginia Asylum Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America
Just based on its name, many people would probably assume that the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is one of the most haunted places in the United States.
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Here's Where You Can Allegedly Encounter The Ghost Of Julius Caesar
The ghost of Julius Caesar is said to haunt the Colosseum in Rome to this day. Here's the story of how Caesar's ghost made its way to the Colosseum.
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Inside eBay's Underground Haunted Doll Economy
Harry Houdini devoted time and energy to debunking them. The creator of Sherlock Holmes was a believer. The spirit world, complete with visitations.
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What Is Allegedly The World's Most Haunted Theater?
Theater folk have their share of superstitions -- don't say "Macbeth" in a theater, don't wish someone "good luck." Add to that the possibility of ghosts.
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The Alleged Haunted History Of Joan Rivers' Home
Not long after starting on the reno, it was apparent that not everyone agreed with Rivers' choices in updates for the home. There was someone else in the house.
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