Shoes in walls, witch bottles beneath floors, horse skulls under houses and dried cats hidden in ceilings. Our ancestors built protection into their homes – and when we find it centuries later, sometimes we still put it back.
Category: Archaeology
The Dead They Feared – The Strange Burials of Wharram Percy
At Wharram Percy, ten people were cut, broken and burned after death. Forensic anthropology reveals what happened to their bodies – but can it tell us what their community feared?
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The Stone Graves Above the Sea
Pull up a chair…
The tide is coming in and every coastline has a story to tell…
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Mysterious Times News Special – Britain’s Biggest Treasure Hunt Begins
Celebrating the Festival of Archaeology 2026
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The Man Who Hunted Monsters
William Boyd Dawkins, a 19th-century Welsh scientist, transformed our understanding of prehistoric Britain by excavating caves and uncovering Ice Age creatures’ remains. A pioneering geologist and paleontologist, he contributed significantly to archaeology and challenged conventional beliefs. His legacy endures in the landscapes he explored, holding stories of lost worlds awaiting rediscovery.
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Is Buxton Missing a Stone Circle?
So, why doesn’t Buxton have a stone circle when there’s so much prehistoric activity nearby? The area’s rich with ancient sites like Arbor Low and burial mounds, but modern development may have buried any potential sites. Maybe the real focus was the town’s thermal springs instead. Who knows what’s still hidden?
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Mysterious Times Weekly Roundup W/E 12-5-26
The strange never really sleeps, does it?
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The Severed Head of Worsley Moss
Beneath the peat bogs of Northern Britain, time stands strangely still. From ritual sacrifice theories to modern archaeological discoveries, we look at the eerie history surrounding one of Britain’s forgotten bog bodies
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Buxton Museum – From Closure to New Beginnings
Buxton Museum’s story stretches from ancient flint tools to modern community life. After its 2023 closure, plans for a new future are finally taking shape..
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MT Roadtrip – Beer Beach
Beachcombing in Beer: Sunshine, Fossils, and Sea Air.
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Turkey’s Paranormal Legends and Mystical Creatures
Turkey, with its rich history, diverse culture, and unique geographical location, is a land that has long been associated with tales of mystery, intrigue, and the paranormal. From ancient folklore to modern sightings, the country is steeped in a variety of unexplained events, many of which have captured the imaginations of both locals and visitors alike.
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New Year, 1924–1925 – A Most Unsettling Expedition – Kirst D’Raven
Sleep eludes me.
The hooded figure has become a constant in my dreams, standing at the edge of my vision, watching….
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Australian Folklore.
Australia, with its vast landscapes and ancient Aboriginal heritage, is home to a rich tapestry of folklore that weaves together Indigenous Dreamtime stories, colonial history, […]
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Hadrian’s Wall
A Metaphorical Stroll along the wall that Emperor Hadrian had built to keep them pesky Scots out!
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Here Be Dragons: Exploring the Mythical Beasts of Folklore and Potential Traces in Our Past.
The fascination with dragons spans cultures and mythologies worldwide. While traditionally viewed as mythical, some believe in their past existence. Dragons are a universal archetype, symbolizing power and wisdom. Discoveries like “dragon bones” and dinosaur fossils fuel speculation. Depictions in art and encounters in historical accounts raise questions, blurring the line between myth and potential reality.
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Religion’s obsession with Relics
Why do millions of religious people travel around the world every year, to look at and pray to severed toes, old pieces of cloth and pieces of old thorn?
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Beyond The Ages
Phenomena magazine’s February issue features our own Kirst D’Raven’s article about lithics, Stone Age man and his possible off-world muse!
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Standing Stones and Henges in the Peak District
The Peak District in the UK houses ancient standing stones and henges, dating back thousands of years, with speculated ceremonial or ritualistic purposes. Notable sites include Arbor Low and the Nine Ladies Stone Circle, offering insights into ancient beliefs and customs. Preservation efforts, including archaeological surveys and public education, are crucial in safeguarding these cultural treasures for future generations.
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Pterosaurs of the Ghostly Kind
Imagine crossing the moors and hills of England and encountering what looks like nothing less than a living, breathing pterodactyl! Think it couldn’t happen? It […]
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Awakenings 2024
The UK’s leading ufology and paranormal event, Awakening Expo, invites you to explore the dark side of ufology at The Albert Halls, Bolton on Saturday, 17th February. Book tickets now!
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Nottingham’s Subterranean Secrets: A Journey through the “City of Caves”.
Want to wander through someone’s toilet? No? How about sticking your nose into a tanning pit? Well we had a free afternoon in a rainy […]
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10 Mythical Artifacts Indiana Jones Hasn’t Discovered Yet
Will one of these all-powerful relics be the MacGuffin in ‘Indiana Jones 5?’ Source: 10 Mythical Artifacts Indiana Jones Hasn’t Discovered Yet – CraveOnline
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The Stone Rows of Great Britain | Big, Small, Short, Tall, Have we got ’em all?
In January 2012 a previously unrecorded alignment of stones was identified on the southern slope of Bancbryn, Carmarthenshire. Subsequent research has indicated that this stone […]
