Places
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The little town of Stocksbridge lies at the Northern end of the Don Valley, close to Sheffield and Barnsley in South Yorkshire. Over the last few centuries, this town has grown from a small hamlet into what was, prior to the closure of the Steelworks, a thriving industrial town.
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Residents of a UK village are perplexed by a disappearing tractor, exploding sheep, and encounters with Men in Black. Experts offer theories, from stress to extra-terrestrial involvement, as authorities investigate the odd events and their possible connections..
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The Hellfire Club, founded by Sir Francis Dashwood in 18th-century England, remains a captivating enigma. Its purpose, ranging from political discussions to scandalous activities, continues to fuel speculation. Dashwood’s eccentricity and the club’s rumored debauchery contribute to its enduring allure, inspiring literature, art, and film to this day.
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The Salem witch trials of 1692 have intrigued historians. Recent investigations propose a link between ergot-contaminated rye and hallucinatory experiences during the trials. Environmental conditions in Massachusetts may have fostered ergot growth. While the hypothesis adds a scientific dimension, skeptics urge caution, noting the influence of social, religious, and cultural factors.
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Sir George McKenzie, a towering figure in 17th-century Scotland, left an indelible mark on history, not only through his legal career but also through his controversial role in the persecution of Covenanters and the mysterious legacy of the McKenzie Poltergeist. In addition to his infamous dealings with Covenanters, McKenzie’s name is also connected to the…
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CJ Linton. In the late morning of the 16th April 1746 a Jacobite Army commanded by General George Murray fighting for Prince Charles Edward Louis John Severino Mario Stuart stood ready to charge into the teeth of its enemies guns. Fathers stood with sons and some even with their grandsons. Not all the men present…
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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 Nottingham on New year’s Eve’s Eve, so we went to the caves….. The Nottingham City of Caves Tour is a unique exploration that unveils the hidden history and secrets beneath…
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On the 17th February, Lord Carnarvon and his American associate Howard Carter achieved the dream that for years had both inspired and haunted them. As they and their dedicated team of Native workers stood surrounded by gold, gemstones and treasure that far exceeded the dreams of mortal man, one can only imagine the silent awe…
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“For the most part the prosecution brought forth witnesses whose best evidence was idle gossip, false accusations and was for the best part totally inconsistent, for the Pendle Witches however Jennet Device, another of Lizzie’s daughters, granddaughter to Old Demdike and Sister to Alison and James, testified to witnessing her families part in strange practices,…
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Drumming could never be considered a rarity – there have been many percussionists throughout the world and down through the ages, some distinctly more talented than others… …but of all the Dave Grohls, the Keith Moons and Rick Allens who have delighted fans with their rhythms, no drummer has inspired and intrigued a nation and…
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They say home is where your heart is, although these truly magical homes are sure to make their way into your heart. Anyone who is lucky enough to live in one, surely must enjoy a charmed life. Some are based on historical styles while others are designed simply through the imagination of the architect. Read…
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A TRAIN thought to be packed with treasure looted by the Nazis could be just one of three hidden in secret tunnels in Poland, experts said last night. read more: REVEALED: The tunnels that may hide 3 Nazi trains full of looted treasure | History | News | Daily Express
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A “forgotten” terraced garden has been uncovered at Woodchester Park, near Nympsfield.The National Trust said it was overgrown and had been hidden under a commercial forestry plantation.The early 19th Century gardens were associated with a Georgian mansion in the grounds of the park, which was later replaced by Woodchester Mansion. read more: ‘Lost’ Woodchester Park…
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The dilapidated church, which has laid unkept since the 1960s, has been transformed into a powerful art installation and tourist destination by artist Jakub Hadrava. read more 500px ISO » Stunning Photography, Incredible Stories » The Haunting Art Installation in an Abandoned Church You Need to Visit.
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The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other…
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Caused by the leakage of iron-oxide brine, Blood Falls is a five-story tall Antarctic phenomenon that literally looks like a bleeding glacier. An international team of researchers recently tapped into the source of that brine, a reservoir that has sat there for millennia, and is currently set to begin testing the samples they extracted. read…
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Originally built as a defence, Clitheroe Castle was developed into a comfortable residence for Henry de Lacy in the 13th century. Later it became a gaol and a court. The castle was at one time moated, there was a chapel dedicated to St Michael and ancient documents mention an orchard below the castle. Several ghosts…
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The origins of this company go back to its founding in the year 1833. The first production site was opened on this spot in 1836 and is the oldest factory-like building in this part of the city. read more Distillery H. – arcanum. urban exploration..
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An ossuary is a chest, box, building, well, or site made to serve as the final resting place of human skeletal remains. They are frequently used where burial space is scarce. A body is first buried in a temporary grave, then after some years the skeletal remains are removed and placed in an ossuary. The…
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St Piran’s Day is on Wednesday 5th March. This Sunday hundreds make their annual trip to Perran Sands to celebrate the Patron Saint Of Tinners. read more BBC – Cornwall Uncovered – Story The Legend of St Piran.
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Hundreds of costumed people carried flaming torches as they took to the streets of Shetland, in Scotland, during the annual Up Helly Aa festival to celebrate the island’s Norse heritage read more Up Helly Aa, longship burning festival – in pictures | UK news | The Guardian.
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Long closed to the public and lost beneath a concrete lot, Cross Bones Graveyard in London may finally transform into a memorial garden, albeit a temporary one. The cemetery is best known as the believed resting place of medieval prostitutes, but it was more accurately a potter’s field, an unconsecrated place of interment for the…
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Curbar Edge is a roughly southeast-northwest gritstone outcrop that becomes Froggatt Edge towards its northern end (see Froggatt Edge circle). To the east is a flattish shelve of land underneath White Edge and beyond is Big Moor, the location of the Barbrook group of stone circles and cairns. Curbar Edge also has its own collection…
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Not too far south of Tokyo sits a yard of retired trains of varying ages. The oldest residents are two steam locomotives dating back over half a century, they sit proudly on their patch with their steam engines still intact, slowly decaying under the watchful eye of Mt Fuji on the horizon. The other carriages…
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A remote and incredibly deep crater was located in the northern portions of the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia has been dubbed the ‘End of World’ crater for its locations name, but the sight really is something that looks like it belongs in a Sci-Fi movie, instead of actual real-world science. read more Siberian crater mystery…