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When it comes to ghost ships, some of the circumstances surrounding found vessels that were once lost or sunken often lead some historians and explorers to ponder on the fates of former crewmembers. In this article, you will learn about ghost ship legends involving vessels, such as the Mary Celeste in Portugal and Baychimo in…
From children’s stories to the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, the Flying Dutchman is one of the most popular ghost ships in folklore. In this article, you will also encounter tales of ghost ships that have been seen haunting the Great Lakes, such as the Edmund Fitzgerald. The Flying Dutchman According to the legend, the…
The mysterious seas create the perfect setting for plenty of tales centered on ghost ships and regional folklore. For example, the Caleuche was linked to local folklore and Chilota mythology , believed to haunt the waters located around Chiloe Island in Chile during the nighttime. Appearing as a striking sailing ship with sound of partying…
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On Halloween we expect to see people walking dressed as all manner of horror movie creations from vampires to werewolves to sheet draped ghosts. But which would you rather run into while walking through a darkened field in the middle of the night, a vampire or a clown? If you answered your door and found…
Head for Suffolk County in Lindenhurst, where Mary O’Leary’s grave gets quite a bit of attention in these parts. In this article, you will also encounter details regarding haunted cemeteries in Syracuse, Troy, and Utica. Suffolk County Located behind the Queen of the Rosary Academy, the cemetery where the grave resides is a place that…
Calling Ozone Park its home for more than a century, the Bay Side Cemetery is a Jewish burial ground that has suffered disrepair and vandalism over the years. In this article, learn about the strange happenings connected to this graveyard, as well as others located in the New York State region. Ozone Park The Bay…
From celebrating the Day of the Nymphs to paying homage to a Roman Catholic Saint, the end of December not only marked Christmas celebrations, but also presents a handful of birthday connections that deal with the Middle Ages and ancient Greek goddesses. December 24th Birthdays During the days of old England, the Yule log was…
At the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menards, people have reported seeing frightening black figures that come in various shapes and sizes, like vehicles, men, and unexplainable large masses. These figures seem to appear at dusk. A strange transparent couple that looks to be floating throughout the cemetery at night and wearing pajamas is also part…
On or around December 10th, Inuit hunters of the Arctic coastal regions of North America gather to participate in the December Moon Ceremony. In this article, you will learn about other festivities of the past, including the Blowing of the Midwinter Horn and the Saturnalia, which was celebrated for a week. December 10th Birthdays The…
In the beginning of December, it is the archer, better known as Sagittarius, who claims babies born at this time of the year. While the rest of us our planning our Christmas holiday and waiting for the New Year, others are celebrating their birthday. During ancient times and in different cultures, a variety of festivals…